Vehicle Overview

Bat.-Châtillon 25 t, or Bat Chat for short, is like a holy grail for many players and for very
good reasons. This little tank is one of the greatest menaces in Tier X battles, as it can make
short work of any tank it meets, thanks to its powerful autoloader-type gun. Sporting a
penetration value of 259 mm, 390 average damage per shot and a 5-shell drum, the Bat Chat
can unload crippling amounts of damage in very short time – a feat that makes it a mortal
threat to any vehicle that lets itself be ambushed by one. Add to it a small size, superb
acceleration, good manoeuvrability and a top speed of 65 km/ h, and you get yourself a true
ninja – as deadly and elusive as those ancient warriors.

Despite these amazing feats, the Bat Chat does have a couple of drawbacks that need to be
considered at all times. First of all, the tank has virtually no armour. This means that pretty
much anything can penetrate and deal damage to you, regardless which side they shoot at.
Also, even though your small size gives you great camouflage values, it also makes your
modules cramped together and limits your crew to just 3 tankers. As a result, getting hit will
more often than not leave you with a damaged module and/or knocked out crew member.
Needless to say, this can seriously reduce your combat capability or flat out be the cause of
your tank’s destruction. Fewer tankers also translates into less skills/ perks you can have, so
choosing their setup is a very delicate task.

How do you drive one of these babies effectively then? One thing is for certain – mastering
this tank is not easy. Bat Chat is arguably the least forgiving but most rewarding vehicle
available currently in the game, as even the tiniest mistake can cost you dearly, but effective
gameplay can be exceptionally gratifying. The first thing you need to do is not to rush the
enemy head on. Even though the role of a scout is not only possible but also encouraged for
this tank, engaging the enemy during your scouting runs can end really badly for you. As the
battle progresses, you need to play strictly as a support vehicle and choose your targets very
carefully. One of the best tactics is to let your heavies engage enemy units, and once the
hostiles turn their focus to your allies, get behind their tanks, unload your drum in their soft
sides and rears, and then retreat before they realize what hit them. Your speed and good
camouflage values make you also an excellent scout interceptor and artillery hunter – watch
out for enemy light tanks and openings so that you can either swiftly relieve the other team of
their eyes, or make a quick dash and relieve them of their biggest guns as well. Last but not
least, consider forming a platoon with friends. The Bat Chat is a perfect tank for any wolf
pack – a well-coordinated unit with a Bat Chat in its convoy is a force than can rarely be
stopped. If you want to know more about how to play in a wolf pack or in a platoon in
general, make sure to check out the dedicated episode of the Tank Academy article series.

Tank tip: Remember that your gun has a horribly long reload time for the whole drum.
Therefore, it is very important to time your reload very carefully. The enemy will rarely
approach you when you have shells just waiting to be fired. However, as soon as you’re out,
rest assured that they will try their very best to take you out. Bat Chats are some of the most
valuable assets you may have on your team, so losing one will be a major blow to your
overall chances for victory. Therefore, make sure never to engage when your drum is not fully
loaded and that you have a way out or place to hide for reload.

In order to maximise your performance on the battlefield, we suggest installing the following equipment:
      

Improved Ventilation Class 2   Coated Optics   Vertical Stabiliser Mk 1

In addition, your crew members should learn the following skills and perks:

Commander/ Radio operator

Gunner/ Loader

Driver

As always, please consider the setup for both the equipment and crew skills as suggestions.
Feel free to experiment on your own and choose what you think works best for you.