Turbocharger
The equipment that adds engine power and top speed, the standard fix for a vehicle that arrives late.
Also known as turbo.
A turbocharger lifts both the top speed and the power behind it, so the vehicle accelerates harder and holds more speed across soft ground. On a medium that has to reach a position first, it is often worth more than any gun equipment.
It is the mobility slot's default, in the same way a rammer is the firepower slot's.
Related terms
Top speedThe highest speed a vehicle is allowed to reach, which it only attains with enough engine power and forgiving ground.Power-to-weightEngine horsepower divided by the vehicle's weight in tonnes, the single best predictor of acceleration.AccelerationHow quickly a vehicle reaches speed from a standstill, which matters far more in practice than its top speed.EquipmentPermanent upgrades fitted into a vehicle's three slots, each improving one area of its performance.