The Wargaming.net League Grand Finals at the end of May promise to be intense.
It will not only be a spectacular show,
but it will also bring a newcomer to the Premium Shop—
the Chrysler GF heavy tank.
Let’s see what this American luxury vehicle can do.
The Chrysler exterior fits its name pretty well.
This is indeed a Chrysler!
Big, black, with the logo on its hood. Looks pretty stylish.
A powerful engine and excellent front armor are standard features.
Some people may say that thick armor is passé.
Well, don’t believe them. With the Chrysler, armor’s back in style.
Even Tier IX and X vehicles will find it hard to penetrate
a correctly positioned Chrysler! Let alone same-tier vehicles.
Several simple rules will allow you to make the most of robust armor
of this new American full-size sedan.
Rule 1.
Against Tier VII vehicles, you can roll out without any worries.
Only TDs can penetrate the Chrysler, and not with every shot.
Rule 2.
Angle your tank in a diamond-shape position,
so that its gun looks over the front road wheel.
Angled like this, you won’t even need any cover—many Tier VIII vehicles
will be helpless against you.
Rule 3.
Hide your lower glacis plate.
This segment is fairly thick and can withstand fire from many Tier VIIs,
but it’s best to play it safe.
But feel free to expose your upper glacis plate.
It’s basically impenetrable for anyone except maybe higher tier Tds.
Angle your hull at 20 degrees.
At angles like this, even Tier X medium and heavy tanks
will have to work hard to penetrate you with a standard shell.
Most importantly, don’t angle your hull too much.
The enemy will start perforating you if you show too much side armor.
Don’t get too close to the enemy.
The value of the front armor is in its excellent armor slope.
If you allow an E 50 M to fire at your upper glacis at point-blank range,
it won’t care about the angles;
it will easily make holes in your luxurious Chrysler.
Also, your engine and fuel tanks are located at the front,
and they will readily turn yellow from a random hit.
Don’t turn your turret away from the enemy too much.
It’s roundish and there aren’t any tricks with the angles.
The turret front is the strongest part,
and can withstand the standard shells of Tier X heavy and medium tanks
at medium range with confidence.
Remember that the turret is mounted at the rear,
so the gun depression is poor, only 6 degrees.
So don’t even try to fire from hilltops and dunes: it will do no good.
So, the ideal position for the Chrysler looks something like this:
lower glacis plate hidden, about one hundred meters from the enemy,
with cover nearby for reloads. You just need to find
a position like this in the key sector of the battlefield
and reach it as soon as possible.
A powerful engine gives you a good chance to reach that perfect spot in time.
The Chrysler can reach a top speed of 35 km/h,
and the 20 horsepower-per-ton power-to-weight ratio
lets it accelerate quickly.
Among all Tier VIII heavy tanks, only the French can compete with the Chrysler.
Even some medium tanks will lag behind.
So it’s entirely possible that you’ll be in position earlier than the enemy expects.
Being able to battle on your own terms gets you halfway to victory.
It’s very difficult to fight against a properly dug-in Chrysler.
The new American also handles nicely in city driving.
Excellent dynamics allows it to roll out from cover,
and get back into cover, quickly.
But the Chrysler’s biggest advantage is its awesome aim time.
Among Tier VIII, IX, and X heavy tanks,
only the Carnarvon and FV 215b can come near it.
Among medium tanks, only the Leopard 1 and M48A1 are a match.
The whole “roll out, aim, fire, hide” procedure takes just seconds.
Many heavy tanks can only roll out during this time.
The Chrysler has a decent average damage per shot of 320
and a good fire rate.
The only drawback is penetration with a standard shell—198 mm.
Of course, there are APCR rounds with penetration of 260 mm for emergencies.
However, aiming at vulnerable spots is no problem with that nimble gun.
Even when the initial brawls are over and the final stage of the battle begins,
the vehicle still retains its effectiveness.
Its dynamics allow you to keep up with your allies in the advance,
and in difficult situations you will have a chance to return
and knock the capture points off some discourteous driver in a compact.
When dueling with medium tanks at close range,
the Chrysler feels pretty confident. It traverses fast,
and only the most agile enemy vehicles will be able to outmaneuver it.
However, you’re still better off avoiding such engagements in open terrain
and fighting in your own element.
The Chrysler GF is an interesting vehicle.
It has its peculiar features, and you need to adjust yourself to playing it.
But it’s sturdy and maneuverable, and it can stand up to Tier X vehicles!
Throw in the profitability of a Premium vehicle,
and you get a tank that is really enjoyable to play while you earn credits.
This is a real Chrysler. The Chrysler of World of Tanks!