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FV4025 Contriver: Detailed Review of the Tier XI Double-Barreled Heavy Tank in World of Tanks
Video review of the British Tier XI FV4025 Contriver tank in World of Tanks, focusing on the pros and cons, comparing it to other tanks of the same tier, and giving an opinion on its worthiness at this level.
1. FV4025 Contriver Overview: Stats and Initial Impressions 😕
- ⚠️ Don't like the Contriver's track design, expected a secondary track system like the Lesta server but it's not there.
- ✅ Dual 4.5 inch (114.3 mm) guns, 440 base damage (AP) and 540 (HE), better penetration.
- ✅ Reload time of 10 seconds/gun (20 seconds in parallel firing mode), dispersion of 0.33, aiming time of 2-3.2 seconds.
- ✅ Mobility and gun depression similar to Tier 10, 2400 HP.
00:00 - 00:51
1. FV4025 Contriver Overview: Stats and Initial Impressions 😕
- ⚠️ Don't like the Contriver's track design, expected a secondary track system like the Lesta server but it's not there.
- ✅ Dual 4.5 inch (114.3 mm) guns, 440 base damage (AP) and 540 (HE), better penetration.
- ✅ Reload time of 10 seconds/gun (20 seconds in parallel firing mode), dispersion of 0.33, aiming time of 2-3.2 seconds.
- ✅ Mobility and gun depression similar to Tier 10, 2400 HP.
00:52 - 01:47
2. Detailed Armor Analysis: Pros and Cons Compared to Caernarvon 🛡️
- ❌ Weak upper front plate (130mm), lower plate has a critical weak spot.
- ❌ Hull roof is only 30mm, easily shot from above.
- ✅ Caernarvon has better armor at the driver's position (250mm base).
- ✅ Contriver has a double track system on each side to block shots in the lower half, but the engine still protrudes.
- ❌ Turret is 191mm, has a weak UFP.
- ❌ Caernarvon's turret roof is only 30mm, easily penetrated.
01:48 - 02:35
3. Parallel Firing Mechanism and Upgrades: Needs Improvement to be Worthy of Tier XI 🛠️
- ⚠️ Parallel firing mechanism has no significant changes compared to lower tiers.
- ⚠️ In-game mechanism description is unclear, need to see the upgrades for details.
- ✅ There are four upgrade slots related to the parallel firing mechanism: reduced dispersion, increased turret traverse speed, reduced aiming time, increased top speed.
- ❌ Upgrading the mechanism requires a lot of experience, while other tanks don't need upgrades to have a clear difference.
02:36 - 03:06
4. Strengths and Weaknesses in Combat: Take Advantage of the Dual Guns 🎯
- ✅ Strengths: Bursts deal high damage (900), surpassing ST-2.
- ✅ Suitable for peek-a-boo and hulldown gameplay.
- ⚠️ Note weaknesses such as the UFP and roof to avoid being shot at.
03:07 - 08:06
5. Match 1: Successful Defense with 6000 Damage 🛡️
- ✅ Defending C3, supporting teammates.
- ✅ Switching firing modes and firing quickly, dealing high damage.
- ✅ Good defense, putting pressure on the enemy.
08:07 - 17:21
6. Match 2: Proactive Attack and Mistakes to Avoid ⚔️
- ✅ Proactively pushing the lane, closing in to trade damage.
- ⚠️ Large aiming circle makes it difficult to shoot at long range.
- ✅ Good at blocking shots when angling the tank, avoid exposing the engine.
- ❌ Exposing the tracks and being penetrated through the lower plate causes significant HP loss.
- ❌ Mistakes in movement and attack, getting destroyed.
17:22 - 18:21
7. Conclusion: Is the FV4025 Contriver Worthy of Tier XI? 🤔
- ❌ Contriver isn't too bad but not worthy of Tier XI.
- ❌ Mechanism doesn't improve much compared to Tier 10, needs upgrades to be better.
- ✅ Many other tanks have better mechanisms, providing a more enjoyable gameplay experience.
- ❌ Better to play hulldown in a Caernarvon.
- ❌ Wastes experience and credits without solving any problems.
- ✅ Easier with the Service Record 3.0 missions, but there are many other tanks that block shots and deal damage better.
- ⚠️ Wargaming needs to reconsider to make the Contriver worthy of Tier XI.