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CAV mod. 71 Italy

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Vehicle Description

Just like other Italian medium tanks, the CAV mod. 71 is very mobile and can deliver a lot of damage in a short amount of time. However, unlike the rest, it does not need to suffer through long reload times. The vehicle's forced loading mechanism ensures that it is always ready for combat.

Historical Reference

In the early 1970s, Italy was developing a project intended to replace the unsuccessful Progetto M40 mod. 65. The new promising tank stood out with its reduced crew, autoloader, and low turret with an overhead gun. The vehicle was considered in the role of a maneuverable "anti-tank hunter": relatively light and mobile with a powerful gun. However, the tank turned out too complex and expensive: the autoloader and suspension required meticulous maintenance, which reduced reliability, and the costs were comparable to those of the Leopard 1A3, which was simpler, standardized, and already in service with allies. The project was frozen in 1974, but the experience gained was used later to design the OF-40 and Ariete.

Nation Italy Italy
Tier Tier XI
Type Medium Tank Medium Tank
Cost Credits 7,400,000 Experience 325,000
Role Support Medium Tank Support Medium Tank

Crew

Crew Member Commander

Commander

Radio Operator

Crew Member Gunner

Gunner

Loader

Crew Member Driver

Forced Loading Mechanism

The mechanism instantly reduces shell reload to a short fixed time. Each use consumes one charge per shell, and charges replenish over time—faster when the clip is full. A set number of charges is available at the start of battle.

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Modules

This vehicle has the ability to earn bonds in certain game modes.

Characteristics

Firepower

HP Damage Damage at 50 m
mm Armor Penetration
HP/min Damage per Minute
pcs Ammo Capacity

Mobility

t Weight
hp Engine Power
hp/t Specific Power
deg/s Traverse Speed

Survivability

HP Hit Points
/ / mm Hull Armor
/ / / / mm Turret Armor
s Suspension repair time

Spotting

m View Range
m Signal Range

Characteristics are specified for vehicles with crews trained to 100%.

Tech Tree

Progetto M40 mod. 65 6,100,000 197,000 Medium Tank X
CAV mod. 71 7,400,000 325,000 Medium Tank XI
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