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The FV601 Saladin has 1160 hit points , 31.8mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 65 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 3 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1160 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7.7 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 31.8 / 12.7 / 12.7 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 2.5:1. This pronounced angling makes the Saladin significantly stronger when keeping its front facing the enemy.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 65 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 30 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.2:1. The Saladin has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 28.3% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 21.2% |
Available guns (3)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 mm L5A3 | 7 | — | — | 3.6s | — |
| 76 mm L5A3 | 7 | — | — | 3.6s | — |
| 90 mm Kenerga Mk. 8 (601) | 8 | — | — | 8.4s | — |
How Saladin compares to its peers
There are 90 tier 8 medium tanks in WoT, including the Saladin. Its 1160 HP places it in the top 27% for hit points among same-tier medium tanks (peer average: 1109). Frontal hull armor of 31.8mm ranks in the top 99% for the class (peer average: 86mm). Top forward speed of 65 km/h is faster than 97% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- Saladin vs 122 TM — tier 8 medium tank from China
- Saladin vs 59-Patton — tier 8 medium tank from China
- Saladin vs AAT60 — tier 8 medium tank from USA
- Saladin vs Alembic — tier 8 medium tank from USA
- See full tier 8 medium tank tier list — all 90 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
The FV601 Saladin wheeled armored vehicle, designed by Alvis Car and Engineering Company, was meant to replace the AEC Armoured Car. Work started in 1946, but the practical stage did not begin until the first half of the 1950s. The vehicle's distinctive features were its chassis with 6x6 wheel configuration and its outrigger suspension. The first two prototypes of the FV 601 (B) were produced in 1955. Two years later, a total of six pilot armored vehicles were built, and in 1958, mass production was launched. The armored vehicle was produced until 1972, most often in the Saladin Mk. 2 modifica...
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What tier is the FV601 Saladin in WoT?
The FV601 Saladin is a tier 8 medium tank from UK.
Is the Saladin a premium tank?
No — the FV601 Saladin is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the Saladin?
65 km/h forward, 30 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the Saladin have?
Hull armor: 31.8mm front, 12.7mm side, 12.7mm rear.