- For PC
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- OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
- Memory: 16 GB and more
- Video Card: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 6 GB
- Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
Many players are familiar with the lumbering British behemoth that is the Churchill infantry tank. However, what later turned out to be a very effective and versatile vehicle, started off very differently in contrast to its later developments. Meet the first version of the legendary Churchill infantry tank in Update 1.69!
Right at the outbreak of the Second World War, British high command issued an order for a new infantry tank design that would replace the outdated Matilda and Valentine tanks. At the time, it was expected that the new conflict would turn into a trench war, just like WW1, thus emphasis was put on thick armor and good firepower at the cost of speed. After initial struggles, the first prototype of the tank, that would later be designated as the Churchill Mk I, was built in late 1940 and was hastily rushed into production in 1941.
However, as the vehicle was hasted into production, proper testing and evaluation could not be done, leading to the first version of the Churchill being plagued by various issues such as lack of engine power, reliability issues and inadequate firepower. Nevertheless, the tank had to be accepted in an “as-is” state as the British military had a shortage of armored vehicles after retreating from France in 1940.
A total of 303 Churchill Mk I infantry tanks were produced in 1941. However, nearly all were later on converted to special versions and trainer vehicles.
In War Thunder, the Churchill Mk I is an interesting addition to the lower ranks of the British ground forces tree. It possesses the characteristic thick armor all Churchill variants are infamous for and is in no rush to get to the battlefield with a top speed of 26 km/h.
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However, unlike its later variants, the Churchill Mk I features two cannons instead of the traditional one. Mounted in the turret sits the 40mm OQF Mk. IX cannon, which primarily shoots solid rounds. This ammunition type often has decent armor piercing capabilities, but due to the lack of an HE filler fails to deliver significant post-penetration damage. Commanders of the Churchill I need to rely on their aim and the high fire rate of the 40mm cannon in order to take out opponents effectively.
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The secondary cannon is a 75mm howitzer that covers the front part of the vehicle and is located in the hull. Its intended role was to shoot high explosive rounds at hostile personnel and installations, however, in game, this cannon will find good use at engaging lightly armored vehicles.
The role of the Churchill I on the battlefield is clear - push objectives and provide support to your allies. Avoid getting cut off from your teammates as the Churchill I can easily fall prey to nimbler opponents and is susceptible to being outflanked.
The A22 Churchill Mk I arrived to the second rank of the British ground forces tree with War Thunder’s Update 1.69. See you there!
Comments (40)
classic British tank in war thunder: dies in 1 shot, solid shot cancer, and i havent played this tank but im gonna bet it has worse reverse speed than a tiger2
75mm gun is useless in most battles. like 99% of the time its not used, and the tome gun is very bad. matched with bad armor if up-tiered. overall another trash British tank to complement the rest of them.