Prototipo 6 (Italy, Tier-8, MT, Premium, Mechanics: Magazine with a 3-Round Reloading System)
Historical Reference:
Toward the end of the 1950s, the Italian military showed interest in German designers’ projects. Ideas began to emerge for a 30-ton tank similar to the German Standardpanzer. The Prototipo 6 was designed with a six-roller chassis, resembling the Group A Standardpanzer but with unique specifics. Initially, the designers opted for a welded turret, and the armament was based on American tank guns. However, a prototype was never built. To save money, the Italians decided to wait until the Standardpanzer program was completed and buy the finished product.
This vehicle is armed with a 105-mm gun featuring a 3-shell autoreloading magazine, delivering 300 HP of damage per shot. It has a full reload time of 35.5 seconds, with 2.5 seconds between each shell.
Performance Comparison:
Compared to its “companion,” the Progetto M35 mod. 46, the Prototipo has a lower top speed of 50 km/h but offers much better acceleration and overall dynamics.
Combat Strategy:
While the tank may have impressive armor, it performs well as a support vehicle. Stick close to your heavy allies, provide covering fire, and aim to fully use your magazine. Be sure to switch flanks when necessary, avoid direct close-quarters duels, and make the most of the tank’s decent mobility to stay out of danger.
Full preliminary detailed stats – 100% crew
Firepower:
Average damage: 300/300/400
Average armor penetration with AP projectile: 218 mm
Average armor penetration with APCR projectile: 265 mm
Average armor penetration with HE shell: 53 mm
Reload time of the entire magazine: 34.04 sec
Reload time between projectiles: 2.5 sec
First shell reload time: 13.9 sec
Second projectile reload time: 11 sec
Third shell reload time: 9.1 sec
Shells in the magazine: 3 pcs.
Turret traverse speed: 36.5 deg/s
Vertical aiming angles: -8/20 deg
Aiming time: 2.3 sec
Accuracy at 100m: 0.35
Average damage per minute: 1,976
Shell velocity of AP projectile: 1,030 m/s
Shell velocity of APCR projectile: 1,320 m/s
Shell velocity of HE projectile: 940 m/s
Survivability:
Hull Traverse Speed (deg/s): 36.51
Strength (HP): 1,350
Hull Armor (frontal/side/rear in mm): 70/35/30
Turret Armor (frontal/side/rear in mm): 170/60/40
Track Repair time (sec):10.03
Mobility:
Maximum weight of the machine(t): 30/35
Engine power (hp): 660
Specific power (hp/t): 22
Max. speed/reverse (km/h): 50/20
Stationary vehicle camo (%): 15.85/3.14
Moving Vehicle camo (%): 11.91/2.36
View Range (m): 380
Crew of 4 people: Commander (Radio Operator); Gunner; Driver; Loader.
Role in combat: Support Medium Tank.
Category of special equipment: Mobility.
source – wotexpress eu
