FV1066 Senlac | Tank Manuals

The FV1066 Senlac resembles the other British light tanks pretty well with its small size and good mobility. Yet it has its very own qualities with a twist to the typical playstyle of its line. This is a vehicle you should definitely check out!

Gameplay

A typical light tank usually has three defining characteristics: mobility, visibility, and stealth. Looking at the FV1066 Senlac, it features good speed, a superb view range, and a high camouflage rating thanks to its low profile. It's safe to say that it is, indeed, a typical light tank and should be played as such. The three characteristics above will also protect you from enemy fire, but your armour certainly won't.

So, how should you play it? There are two ways you can use this Brit:

Versatile Supporter: spot enemies whenever required with your effective combination of amazing view range and camouflage value. In close-quarter maps like Himmelsdorf, you should go with your medium tanks, taking shots whenever you can. Still, be careful, as overexposed light tanks don't survive long
Specialised Spotter: as the name says, you're focussing on spotting (often passively), trying to stay alive as long as you can. Find the balance between playing aggressively enough to keep the enemy spotted and not exposing yourself too much. The longer you survive, the more dangerous you become

As the cherry on top, we have its QF 20 pounder gun. Its parameters are well-balanced, with no strong or weak points – decent damage paired with fair penetration power, sub-par accuracy balanced out with good stabilisation and fast aiming time. Check out its HE shells though - not only is their damage fairly high, but their penetration is also. With that, you can make other light tanks and squishy targets very, very unhappy. So make sure to carry a couple of those shells with you.

When you engage in combat, use hills to your advantage. The FV1066 Senlac has great gun depression, and if you combine it with its small silhouette, you can become a difficult target while you still taking shots.

FV1066 Senlac

VIII

Average Damage

180/180/280 HP

Average Penetration

189/223/90 mm

Hit Points

1,050 HP

Top Speed / Reverse Speed

65/23 km/h

Commander (Radio Operator, Loader)

Driver

Gunner (Loader)

Firepower

Average Damage

180/180/280 HP

Gun Reload Time

5.5 s

Average Penetration

189/223/90 mm

Ammunition

45 shells

Dispersion at 100 m

0.38 m

Aiming Time

1.8 s

Gun Depression / Elevation Angles

-10/+14°

Shell Types

Shell Velocity

1,020 m/s

APCR

1,275 m/s

1,020 m/s

Survivability

Concealment When in Motion

14.59%/3.28%

Hit Points

1,050 HP

Concealment When Stationary

14.59%/3.28%

Hull Armor

22/20/11 mm

Signal Range

700 m

Turret Armor

32/20/15 mm

View Range

400 m

Don't rely on your armor only—speaking of light tanks, there's not much to rely on. Your advantages are a small size and perfect dynamics. Make use of these features to evade enemy fire and take key positions for effective scouting.

Mobility

Engine Power

710 hp

Specific Power

35.1 hp/t

Traverse Speed

45 deg/s

Top Speed / Reverse Speed

65/23 km/h

Speed, specific power, and maneuverability—the Senlal boasts all these features. It adapts rather quickly to any combat situation and makes proper reconnaissance either scouting around the battlefield or spotting enemy vehicle from key positions.

Equipment

Versatile Setup	Spotting Setup

We have two setups for you, depending on your gameplay preferences. The versatile setup is, as the name suggests, useable in more situations, as you both improve your view range and firepower. However, if you want to go full-on spotting, the latter setup will help you with that. While this is a more specialised setup, rest assured that you boost your camouflage rating and view range to extreme levels.

Crew Skills

Commander
Gunner
Driver

This choice of crew skills will suit both setups. As the FV1066 Senlac and the other British light tanks are fairly small, going for Concealment is a must. The other skills and perks are both suited to improve the gun characteristics as well as overall combat parameters.