This article is considered accurate for the current version (1.62) of Foxhole.
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The “Kranesca” Light Tank is fitted with an overpowered engine and a reinforced chassis, capable of boosting its top speed at the expense of overall acceleration and maneuverability.
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— In-game description
The H-8 “Kranesca” (also known as a Kranny) is a ColonialLight Tank that possesses a boost capability. It is equipped with a 40mm main cannon.
The H-8 “Kranesca” has 2250 HP and is disabled under 30% health. It has "Heavy Armor" resistance: it can soak small arms fire, shrapnel, and 12.7mm machine guns, and it is immune to Flamethrowers. But heavy explosives and anti-tank weaponry are a real threat to it. It has subsystems that have a chance to be disabled by heavy explosives and anti-tank weaponry if hit specifically: Tracks: 30% (Anti-Tank Mines always disable them), Fuel Tank: 20%, Turret/Cannon: 25%. It has Tank Armor. With it, in best case scenario, penetrating projectiles only have a 33% chance of penetrating and doing damage. That chance goes up quickly if the armor is worn or if it is shot from up close, or on the side or rear from a direct angle,or with ammo that has penetration bonuses. It can be field repaired with a Hammer and Basic Materials. Each hit consumes 1 Basic Materials and repairs 14 hp (161 hits for full repair). Its health, subsystems, and Tank Armor can be instantly repaired at a Garage for 100 Basic Materials.
Light Tanks (LTs) are used to assault and flank enemy defenses. They benefit greatly from having infantry support to protect them.
With its boost and fast turret rotation speed, the Kranesca is the perfect tool to flank and close in on an enemy armored vehicle and have your speed catch them by surprise.
The 40mm shell doesn't have a lot of penetrative power, as such when fighting enemy tanks you'll be forced to hit the sides or the rear and at close range to increase your chance to penetrate the armor.
They are vulnerable to Anti-Tank Mines. Although a single mine won't kill them, it will cause big damage and always disable their tracks leaving them vulnerable to enemy Infantry with Anti-Tank weapons.
Enemy infantry with Anti-Tank Sticky Bombs also represent a danger because they have a good chance to disable the tracks as well.
Good crew communication and coordination is paramount. The commander must spot targets and threats and relay information and orders to the driver and gunner. Although it is possible to use a Light Tank without a Commander, it's not recommended as it will limit your awareness on the battlefield.
Standard Equipment Loadout
Like with every other armored vehicle, the crew should ALWAYS equip themselves with a Gas Mask and multiple Filters to avoid dying to Gas Grenades. Additionally, they should bring a Hammer and Basic Materials to repair the tank. These tactics can be buffed by wearing either a Tank Uniform or an Engineer Uniform.
Trivia
The name "Kranesca" is a reference to the Francesca throwing axe used in the Middle Ages, with references to the Franks being instead replaced with the in-world state of Kraunia.
While its hull is identical to the H-5 “Hatchet”, the engine bay of the H-8 “Kranesca” features a redesigned exhaust vent.
The H-8 “Kranesca” was the first Armored vehicle with a boost functionality to be introduced to Foxhole. Currently, it is the only Colonial Tank that possess a boost function.
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