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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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{{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.
  
 
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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.
 
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==== Ammunition ====
 
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The Centauro MGS has access to a wide variety of ammunitions which are the deadliest at the game, specially the CL3143.
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* 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.
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* 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).
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* 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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! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
 
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Revision as of 15:25, 15 February 2021

Rank 6 USA
F-5C Pack
Centauro I 120
it_centauro_mgs_120.png
GarageImage Centauro I 120.jpg
Centauro I 120
Italy flag.png Italy
VII Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
11.3 11.3 11.3
Class:
Research:350 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:950 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

The Blindo Pesante Centauro, 120 mm is a rank VII Italian tank destroyer with a battle rating of 11.3 (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)
Forward Reverse Stock Upgraded Stock Upgraded
Arcade 123 25 25.1 739 992 29.44 39.52
Realistic 110 23 460 520 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 Sl icon.png
RB3 509 → 5 937 Sl icon.png
SB3 697 → 6 255 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications279 900 Rp icon.png
457 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost3 000 Ge icon.png
Crew training270 000 Sl icon.png
Experts950 000 Sl icon.png
Aces2 200 Ge icon.png
Research Aces1 210 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
140 / 160 / 200 % Sl icon.png
244 / 244 / 244 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Mobility Protection Firepower
Mods new wheels.png
Tires
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods new car suspension.png
Suspension
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
17 000 Sl icon.png
290 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank break.png
Brake System
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
17 000 Sl icon.png
290 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank filter.png
Filters
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
400 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank transmission.png
Transmission
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
500 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank engine.png
Engine
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
500 Ge icon.png
Mods tank tool kit.png
Improved Parts
Research:
3 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods extinguisher.png
Improved FPE
Research:
3 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
17 000 Sl icon.png
290 Ge icon.png
Mods tank reinforcement it.png
Crew Replenishment
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
400 Ge icon.png
Mods smoke screen.png
Smoke grenade
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
500 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank horizontal aiming.png
Horizontal Drive
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
120mm_NATO_APDS_FS_ammo_pack
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods thermal sight.png
NVD
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods tank cannon.png
Adjustment of Fire
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
17 000 Sl icon.png
290 Ge icon.png
Mods counterMeasures.png
LWS/LR
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
17 000 Sl icon.png
290 Ge icon.png
Mods airstrike.png
Airstrike
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
17 000 Sl icon.png
290 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank vertical aiming.png
Elevation Mechanism
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
400 Ge icon.png
Mods scouting.png
Improved optics
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
400 Ge icon.png
Mods scout streak.png
Scout UAV
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
400 Ge icon.png
Mods art support.png
Artillery Support
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
500 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
120mm_DM_APDS_FS_ammo_pack
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
500 Ge icon.png

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 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)
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
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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See also

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  • reference to the series of the vehicles;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

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  • 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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