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Centauro I 120

Centauro I 120

AB	RB	SB
11.7	11.7	11.7

Class:

Light tank

Research:350 000

Purchase:950 000

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Description

The Blindo Pesante Centauro, 120 mm is a rank VII Italian tank destroyer with a battle rating of 11.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.97 "Viking Fury".

General info

Survivability and armour

Smoke grenades

Creation of a smoke screen in front of the vehicle

LWS

Notifies about the vehicle's exposure to laser emissions

Armourfront / side / back

Hull20 / 15 / 15

Turret20 / 20 / 20

Crew4 people

Visibility136 %

The armor of the Centauro MGS is the same as the previous Centauros, mediocre armor agaisnt everything but what it was meant to stop: calibers smaller than 14.5 mm HMG fire. It has an increase with additional armor plates which makes it have a decent armor protection to artillery fire and fragmentation as well as autocannons. However, it is still prone to hullbreak. Now, despite the thin armor, the best armor is to not be seen at all. This is where the Centauros have always excelled at. Fast speed, manuverability and relatively small profile helps it disguise, move and saty under cover at almost all times. This is your main armor: don't be spotted at all.

Armour	Front (Slope angle)	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	15 mm (80°)	15 mm Top 15 mm Bottom	15 mm	10 - 15 mm
Turret	20 mm Turret front 20-40 mm Gun mantlet	20 mm	20 mm	20 mm
Cupola	20 mm	20 mm	20 mm	20 mm

Composite Appliqué Armour	Front (Slope angle)	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	30 mm (80°) upper glacis 50 mm (44°) lower glacis	30 mm Top 50 mm Bottom	N/A	N/A
Turret	50 mm Turret front 5 mm Gun mantlet	5-20-30 mm	5 mm	5 mm

Notes:

Mobility

Speedforward / back

AB123 / 25 km/h

RB and SB110 / 23 km/h

Number of gears10 forward

4 back

Weight25.1 t

Engine power

AB992 hp

RB and SB520 hp

Power-to-weight ratio

AB39.5 hp/t

RB and SB20.7 hp/t

Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Game Mode	Forward	Reverse	Weight (tons)	Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	123	25	25.1	739	992	29.44	39.52
Realistic	110	23	25.1	460	520	18.33	20.72

As past Centauros, it has one of the best mobility for wheeled vehicles. It has the same performance as the Blindo Armata B1 Centauro despite the additional armor and a heavier gun. It still lacks performance on snow and somewhat on sand. However, it has the best weight/power ratio for wheeled vehicles of similar size. It should be notted that the MGS, as previous Centauros, is not amphibious.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB3 467 → 5 866

RB3 509 → 5 937

SB3 697 → 6 255

Total cost of modifications279 900

457 000

Talisman cost3 000

Crew training270 000

Experts950 000

Aces2 200

Research Aces1 210 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

140 / 160 / 200 %

244 / 244 / 244 %

Modifications

Mobility

Protection

Firepower

Tires Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 320
Suspension Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 290	Brake System Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 290
Filters Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 400
Transmission Research: 19 000 Cost: 29 000 500	Engine Research: 19 000 Cost: 29 000 500

Improved Parts

Research:

3 600

Cost:

19 000

320

Improved FPE

Research:

3 300

Cost:

17 000

290

Crew Replenishment

Research:

15 000

Cost:

23 000

400

Smoke grenade

Research:

19 000

Cost:

29 000

500

Horizontal Drive Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 320	120mm_NATO_APDS_FS_ammo_pack Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 320	NVD Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 320
Adjustment of Fire Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 290	LWS/LR Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 290	Airstrike Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 290
Elevation Mechanism Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 400	Improved optics Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 400	Scout UAV Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 400
Artillery Support Research: 19 000 Cost: 29 000 500	120mm_DM_APDS_FS_ammo_pack Research: 19 000 Cost: 29 000 500

Armaments

Laser rangefinder

Reduces the error and increases the maximum measurable distance of the rangefinder

Night vision device

Improves visibility by enhancing natural light or active illumination.

Thermal imager

Allows to see thermal radiation in the infrared range day and night

Main armament

120 mm OTO Melara 120/45 cannon

Two-plane stabilizer

Reduces the swing of the gun in two planes while moving

Ammunition33 rounds

First-order9 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

6.5 → 5.0 s

Vertical guidance-6° / 16°

The Centauro MGS has access to the powerful OTO Melara 120/45 120mm smoothbore cannon, the same cannon mounted on the Ariete MBT. Due to this, it has the same handling as it utilizes the same ammunition and has the same ballistic performance.

Main article: OTO Melara 120/45 (120 mm)

120 mm OTO Melara 120/45					Turret rotation speed (°/s)					Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode	Capacity	Vertical	Horizontal	Stabilizer	Stock	Upgraded	Full	Expert	Aced	Stock	Full	Expert	Aced
Arcade	33	-6°/+16°	±180°	Two-plane	25.20	__.__	__.__	__.__	__.__	_.__	_.__	_.__	_.__
Realistic	33	-6°/+16°	±180°	Two-plane	17.00	__.__	__.__	__.__	__.__	_.__	_.__	_.__	_.__

Ammunition

The Centauro MGS has access to a wide variety of ammunitions which are the deadliest at the game, specially the CL3143.

DM12A1: this is the starter HEAT-FS round when it comes stock. It can be considered mediocre as the MBT's faced at the battle-rating are more than capable of withstanding it. However, it is specially usefull when dealing at long distances and when lightly armored vehicles are seen (SPAA for example) as they will be hull broken once hit with HEAT-FS.
DM33: this is a round seen in most NATO MBT's in the game (or similar to them), it has decent performance and is able to kill pretty much everything it faces with exception of Russian MBT's with CONTACT-5 ERA (unless the K5 is destroyed first).
CL3143: this is the best performance round in the Italian tree and the second best in game (first one is DM53/63). It is able to penetrate and destroy all MBT's in the game, even Russian MBT's with CONTACT-5 ERA.

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
Ammunition	Type of warhead	10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
DM12A1	HEATFS	480	480	480	480	480	480
DM33	APFSDS	481	478	470	461	450	440
CL3143	APFSDS	625	622	613	601	588	575

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile Mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	Ricochet
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile Mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	0%	50%	100%
DM12A1	HEATFS	1,140	13.5	0.0	0.1	2,150	65°	72°	77°
DM33	APFSDS	1,640	4.3	N/A	N/A	N/A	78°	80°	81°
CL3143	APFSDS	1,705	4.3	N/A	N/A	N/A	78°	80°	81°

Ammo racks

Full ammo	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	3rd rack empty	4th rack empty	5th rack empty	6th rack empty	Visual discrepancy
33	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__

Machine guns

12.7 mm M2HB machine gun

Ammunition1 200 rounds

Belt capacity200 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate575 shots/min

Vertical guidance-8° / 20°

Horizontal guidance-45° / 120°

7.62 mm Beretta MG42/59 machine gun (coaxial)

Ammunition4 600 rounds

Belt capacity200 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate801 shots/min

7.62 mm Beretta MG42/59 machine gun

Ammunition2 000 rounds

Belt capacity200 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate801 shots/min

Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.

Main article: M2HB (12.7 mm)

12.7 mm M2HB
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
___	___ (___)	___	N/A	N/A

Main article: Beretta MG42/59 (7.62 mm)

7.62 mm Beretta MG42/59
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
___	___ (___)	___	N/A	N/A
___	___ (___)	___	-__°/+__°	±__°

Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

Pros:

120 mm APFSDS offers improved penetration and damage over the 105 mm gun
Extremely fast and mobile on road
Has night vision devices and generation 1 gunner thermals
Good turret traverse speed
Smoke grenades cover player when there is danger
12.7 mm MG is effective against similar light vehicles/helicopters

Cons:

Little to no protection against most projectiles
Hullbreakable by chemical and armour-piercing rounds
Tall and long
Very sluggish in muddy, snowy or sandy terrains
Rearward turret placement, sometimes frontal hull is exposed while turret is still behind cover
Only -6 degrees gun depression

History

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Media

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External links

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topic on the official game forum;
encyclopedia page on the tank;
other literature.

Italy tank destroyers
	Italy
M41	75/18 M41 · 75/32 M41 · 90/53 M41M
M42	75/34 M42
M43	105/25 M43 · M43 "G.C.Leoncello" · 75/34 M43 · 75/46 M43
Wheeled	Lancia 3Ro (100/17) · AS 42/47 · Breda 90/53 · Breda 501
Other	L3/33 CC · 47/32 L40
Germany	▄StuG III G
USA	M36B1 · ▄M109G · M113A1 (TOW)
	Hungary
Zrínyi	Zrinyi I · Zrinyi II
USSR	◔2S1

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-''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.''
+The armor of the Centauro MGS is the same as the previous Centauros, mediocre armor agaisnt everything but what it was meant to stop: calibers smaller than 14.5 mm HMG fire. It has an increase with additional armor plates which makes it have a decent armor protection to artillery fire and fragmentation as well as autocannons. However, it is still prone to hullbreak. Now, despite the thin armor, the best armor is to not be seen at all. This is where the Centauros have always excelled at. Fast speed, manuverability and relatively small profile helps it disguise, move and saty under cover at almost all times. This is your main armor: don't be spotted at all.
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 ! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 |-
-| Hull || ___ mm || ___ mm ''Top'' <br> ___ mm ''Bottom'' || ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm
+| Hull || 15 mm (80°) || 15 mm ''Top'' <br>15 mm ''Bottom'' || 15 mm || 10 - 15 mm
 |-
-| Turret || ___ - ___ mm ''Turret front'' <br> ___ mm ''Gun mantlet'' || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm
+| Turret || 20 mm ''Turret front''
+-40 mm ''Gun mantlet''
+| 20 mm || 20 mm || 20 mm
 |-
-| Cupola || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm
+| Cupola || 20 mm || 20 mm || 20 mm || 20 mm
 |-
 |}
-'''Notes:''' <!-- Any additional notes which the user needs to be aware of -->
+{| class="wikitable"
+|-
+! Composite Appliqué Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
+|-
+| Hull || 30 mm (80°) upper glacis
+mm (44°) lower glacis
+| 30 mm ''Top'' <br>50 mm ''Bottom'' || N/A || N/A
+|-
+| Turret || 50 mm ''Turret front''
+mm ''Gun mantlet''
+| 5-20-30 mm || 5 mm || 5 mm
+|}'''Notes:''' <!-- Any additional notes which the user needs to be aware of -->
 <!-- Example: * Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick, tracks are 30 mm thick, and torsion bars are 60 mm thick. -->
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-{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 739|rbMinHp= 460}}
+{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 739|rbMinHp= 460}}As past Centauros, it has one of the best mobility for wheeled vehicles. It has the same performance as the [[Centauro|Blindo Armata B1 Centauro]] despite the additional armor and a heavier gun. It still lacks performance on snow and somewhat on sand. However, it has the best weight/power ratio for wheeled vehicles of similar size. It should be notted that the MGS, as previous Centauros, is '''not''' amphibious.
 === Modifications and economy ===
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-''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.''
+The Centauro MGS has access to the powerful OTO Melara 120/45 120mm smoothbore cannon, the same cannon mounted on the Ariete MBT. Due to this, it has the same handling as it utilizes the same ammunition and has the same ballistic performance.
 {{main|OTO Melara 120/45 (120 mm)}}
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 ==== Ammunition ====
+The Centauro MGS has access to a wide variety of ammunitions which are the deadliest at the game, specially the CL3143.
+* DM12A1: this is the starter HEAT-FS round when it comes stock. It can be considered mediocre as the MBT's faced at the battle-rating are more than capable of withstanding it. However, it is specially usefull when dealing at long distances and when lightly armored vehicles are seen (SPAA for example) as they will be hull broken once hit with HEAT-FS.
+* DM33: this is a round seen in most NATO MBT's in the game (or similar to them), it has decent performance and is able to kill pretty much everything it faces with exception of Russian MBT's with CONTACT-5 ERA (unless the K5 is destroyed first).
+* CL3143: this is the best performance round in the Italian tree and the second best in game (first one is DM53/63). It is able to penetrate and destroy all MBT's in the game, even Russian MBT's with CONTACT-5 ERA.
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Difference between revisions of "Centauro I 120"

Revision as of 15:25, 15 February 2021

Contents

Description

General info

Survivability and armour

Mobility

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Main armament

Ammunition

Ammo racks

Machine guns

Usage in battles

Pros and cons

History

Media

See also

External links