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Cromwell V (RP-3)

Cromwell V (RP-3)

Great Britain · Medium tank · Rank 3 · Premium

Battle Ratings

Arcade3.7
Realistic4
Simulator4

These are archived ratings; check the game for current values. The history below shows recorded ratings and announced changes.

Vehicle Overview

Nation
Great Britain
Class
Medium tank
Rank
3
Acquisition Type
Premium

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Battlefield Role

Help hold objectives, move between cover and flank when there is an opening. Choose your approach around the mobility and gun handling of your tank.

Strengths

Use the balance of mobility and firepower to move between attacking and defending.

When to spawn

A useful first spawn on many maps. In uptiers, work with teammates for side shots rather than forcing a frontal fight.

Common Mistakes

  • Repeating the same peek. Once an enemy has your range, move to another angle before firing again. A second shot from the same opening is easier to anticipate.
  • Firing without a retreat. Choose cover you can reach during the reload. Do not cross into an enemy firing lane just to finish a damaged target.

Survivability and Armor

Crew
5 persons

Keep the hull covered and check side routes. Medium tanks vary widely in how much armor you can rely on.

Keep exposed sides and the fighting compartment behind cover. Check the incoming round and impact angle in Protection Analysis before relying on the armor.

Ammunition

RP-3 · R

Check this round’s guidance or fuze requirements in the test drive before relying on it in combat.

M72 shot · AP

Weapon
75 mm OQF Mk.V cannon

Use against armor and aim for crew or critical modules. A penetration alone may leave the enemy able to return fire.

M48 shell · HE

Weapon
75 mm OQF Mk.V cannon

Use against exposed crews, aircraft where applicable and lightly protected targets. Avoid spending the shot on heavy frontal armor.

M89 · Smoke

Weapon
75 mm OQF Mk.V cannon

Place smoke between the enemy and a crossing or retreat route. It blocks sight; it does not stop incoming fire.

M61 shot · APCBC

Weapon
75 mm OQF Mk.V cannon

Use against armor and aim for crew or critical modules. A penetration alone may leave the enemy able to return fire.

Ready Rack and Carry Load

Maximum capacity
4 rounds

Carry enough for the route and resupply plan. A listed first-stage capacity alone does not establish a safe spawn load or prove that another rack is empty.

Mobility

Maximum forward speed
64 km/h
Maximum reverse speed
4 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio
20.9 hp/t
Engine power
600 hp
Weight
28.7 t

Top speed is not cross-country pace. Check the reverse route before taking a firing position.

Optics

Gunner

Night equipment
Unknown
Magnification
3.0×–6.0×

Commander

Night equipment
Unknown

Driver

Night equipment
Unknown

Armaments

Primary weapon
152 mm RP-3 rocket
Secondary weapons
75 mm OQF Mk.V cannon · 7.92 mm BESA machine gun (coaxial)

Economy

Crew training
10,000 SL
Expert crew
67,000 SL
Ace crew
330 GE
Ace crew research
570,000 RP

Battle Rating History

Cromwell V (RP-3) · confirmed changes
DateGame modeBattle rating
No confirmed battle rating changes are recorded.
Archived rating records
Recorded snapshots
Date / sourceArcadeRealisticSimulator
October 8, 2026Site profile snapshot3.74.04.0
Sources and data checks

Vehicle data checked October 8, 2026. Crew optics checked October 22, 2026. Speeds use Realistic Battles values. Reload depends on crew skills and qualification; damage can reduce performance. Unknown equipment is not a confirmed absence.

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