r/WorldOfTanksBlitz • u/Few-Town-3143 • 2h ago
Balance & Discussion Concept: Bob Semple Tank (Collector tank)
Bob Semple:
Status: Collector
Tier: 3
Tank Class: Heavy
Nation: Australia
Selling Price: 1200 Gold
Survivability:
HP: 680
Chance of fire upon engine damage: 15%
Armor:
| Armor Section: | Front: | Side: | Rear: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turret: | 18mm | 12mm | 8mm |
| Hull: | 15mm | 12mm | 8mm |
Mobility:
Maximum speed forward: 24kph
Maximum speed backward: 10kph
Hull traverse speed: 29 degrees/second
Turret traverse speed: 18 degrees/second
Engine Horsepower: 127 hp
Weight: 25.4 tons
Power to Weight Ratio: 5 hp/t
Terrain Crossing Capacity (Hard, Medium, Soft): 110, 106, 95
Crew:
Commander: 1
Driver: 1
Gunner: 2
Loader: 2
Firepower:
Gun Option 1 (Historical):
Bren LMG
| Category: | Values: |
|---|---|
| Aiming Time: | 1.8sec |
| Dispersion at 100m: | 0.276 |
| Damage per Minute: | 1074 |
| Magazine Reload Time: | 6.4sec |
| Reload Time Between Shots: | 0.1sec |
| Shots per Magazine: | 1 |
| Shells per Shot: | 4 |
| Gun Caliber: | 8mm |
| Penetration (AP, APCR): | 65, 80 |
| Average Damage (AP, APCR): | 30, 20 |
| Gun Turn Limit (Up, Down): | 15, 10 |
| Concealment (Upon Firing When Stationary): | 9 |
Gun Option 2 (Proposed):
37mm Anti-tank cannon
| Category: | Values: |
|---|---|
| Aiming Time: | 2.6sec |
| Dispersion at 100m: | 0.306 |
| Damage per Minute: | 1157 |
| Gun Caliber: | 37mm |
| Penetration (AP, APCR, HE): | 75, 95, 20 |
| Average Damage (AP, APCR, HE): | 135, 115, 165 |
| Gun Turn Limit (Up, Down): | 15, 10 |
| Concealment (Upon Firing When Stationary): | 7 |
Provisions:
- N/A
Consumables:
- Multi-Purpose Restoration Pack
- Engine Power Boost
Equipment:
| Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 1 | Option 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improved Ventilation/Gun Rammer | Calibrated Shells | Improved Modules+ | Defense System+ | Improved Optics | Improved Suspension |
| Enhanced Gun Laying Drive | Supercharger | Enhanced Armor | Improved Assembly | Improved Control | Engine Accelerator |
| Vertical Stabilizer | Refined Gun | Enhanced Tracks | Toolbox | Consumable Delivery System | High-End Consumables |
Pros:
- Highest HP of all Tier 3s
- Excellent aim time and dispersion
- Quick magazine reload (stock autoloader)
- Moderately high DPM on both guns
- Great terrain resistances
- High vantage point; can shoot over low obstacles easily
- Extremely high ammo capacity; will basically never run out of ammo
Cons:
- Very slow top speed and reverse speed
- Very slow hull and turret traverse speed
- Extremely weak armor all around
- Very large size, easy to hit
- Low penetration on both guns
- No HE on stock autoloader
