FCM 2C: The New Premium Heavy Tank of France in World of Tanks
One of the latest premium tanks to join the game is the FCM 2C, a Tier III French heavy tank that was developed during World War I but not deployed until after the war. In this article, we’ll show you the history, features, and performance of the FCM 2C in World of Tanks.
The History of the FCM 2C: A Super Heavy Tank from World War I
The FCM 2C was a French “super heavy” tank that was designed to break through the “no man’s land” of WW1. It was, in total volume or physical dimensions, the largest operational tank ever made. It had a length of 10.27 meters, a width of 3 meters, and a height of 4.10 meters. It also weighed 69 tonnes, making it the heaviest tank until the production of the German Tiger II in 1944.
The FCM 2C was the result of a project initiated by General Léon Augustin Jean Marie Mourret, the Subsecretary of Artillery, in 1916. He granted Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée (FCM), a shipyard in the south of France, the contract for the development of a heavy tank, a char d’assaut de grand modèle. He was inspired by the British “rhomboid” tanks that had debuted in the Battle of the Somme. However, the project was largely neglected by FCM, and the first prototype was not completed until 1919, after the war had ended.
The FCM 2C had a crew of 12 (6 in game), including a commander, a gunner, a driver mechanic, two radio operators, and six loaders. It was armed with a 75 mm gun in the main turret and four 8 mm Hotchkiss machine guns in three ball mounts and a rear turret. It was powered by two engines that gave it a top speed of 15 km/h. It had a leaf spring suspension and a riveted armor that was 45 mm thick at maximum.
The FCM 2C was never used in combat, but it served as a training and propaganda vehicle until 1940. Ten units were built, each named after a region of France: Alsace, Anjou, Artois, Berry, Champagne, Lorraine, Normandie, Picardie, Poitou, and Touraine. They were captured and destroyed by the Germans during the invasion of France in 1940.
The Features and Performance of the FCM 2C in World of Tanks
The FCM 2C is a premium heavy tank of France in World of Tanks. It came out on Thursday for the WoT EU supertest, which is a testing phase for new vehicles and features before they are released to the public. The tank doesn’t have a mechanic, which means that it doesn’t have any special abilities or features. Only one tank turret is used, which is the main turret with the 75 mm gun (no dual turret mechanic)
The FCM 2C is a breakthrough tank, which means that it is designed to lead the charge and break through enemy lines. It has a high hit point pool, a decent armor, and a good gun depression. It can deal decent damage and penetration with its 75 mm gun, and it can also use high-explosive shells to damage lightly armored targets. It also has a good view range and radio range, which can help it spot and communicate with its allies.
However, the FCM 2C also has some drawbacks, such as its low mobility, poor accuracy, and long reload time. It is very slow and cumbersome, making it vulnerable to flanking and artillery attacks. It also has a low rate of fire and a high dispersion, which can make it miss or bounce shots. It also has a large size and weak spots, such as the rear turret and the machine gun ports, which can be easily hit by enemy fire.
The FCM 2C is a tank that requires a lot of skill and teamwork to play effectively. It is not a tank for beginners or solo players, as it can be easily outmaneuvered and overwhelmed by faster and more agile enemies. It is best suited for experienced players who can use its strengths and cover its weaknesses, and who can coordinate with their allies and support them in battle.
Conclusion: The FCM 2C is a Unique and Historical Premium Tank of France
The FCM 2C is a new premium heavy tank of France in World of Tanks. It is a historical and unique tank that was developed during World War I but not deployed until after the war. It is the largest and heaviest tank ever made, and it has a crew of 12 and a 75 mm gun. It is a breakthrough tank that can lead the charge and break through enemy lines, but it also has some drawbacks, such as its low mobility, poor accuracy, and long reload time. It is a tank that requires a lot of skill and teamwork to play effectively, and it is not a tank for everyone.
FCM 2C, full preliminary stats – 100% crew
FIREPOWER
- DAMAGE 110/110/175 HP
- ARMOR PENETRATION 62/86/38 mm
- SHELL VELOCITY
- RELOAD TIME 5.27s
- RATE OF FIRE 11.38
- Average damage per minute: 1,252
- AIMING TIME 2.21 s
- DISPERSION AT 100 M 0.4 M
- GUN ELEVATION ANGLE -20/20 deg
- AMMO CAPACITY 40 pcs
MOBILITY
- MAXIMUM FORWARD/ BACKWARD SPEED 15/8 km/h
- Weight / maximum weight of the machine(t): 70/75
- POWER 500 h.p.
- SPECIFIC POWER 7.14 h.p./t
- HULL TRAVERSE SPEED 20.86 deg/s
- TURRET TRAVERSE SPEED 25,03 deg/s
- TURRET ROTATION ANGLES 160/160 deg/s
SURVIVABILITY
- TOTAL HIT POINTS 600 HP
- HULL ARMOR 45/22/22 mm
- TURRET ARMOR 35/35/35 MM
- VIEW RANGE 320 m
- SIGNAL RANGE
- Stationary vehicle camo (%): 1.6/0.41
- Camo in motion (%): 0.8/0.21
Crew of 6 people: Commander; Gunner; Driver mechanic; Radio operator; Radio operator; Loader. Role in battle: Breakthrough tank.
source – wotexpress