Introduction
Many newcomers to World of Tanks, and even experienced players, often think about what tanks to upgrade. Because playing the same thing all the time gets boring, and new technology brings more variety to the gameplay. And while leveling up, you gain new experience and new game property.
Even if you prefer to play only on certain types of vehicles (ST, TT), then you should definitely try the gameplay on other vehicles (at least one machine of different classes). This is necessary to enrich your gaming experience and know the enemy by sight - the features of his technique, position, etc. This will make your game more effective.
However, not all tanks in WoT are worthy of leveling up. In our articles, we will consider all branches in as much detail as possible, with an emphasis on the best machines. And also about controversial ones and those that are not recommended to download. We will honestly and objectively talk about the main pros and cons of each tank under consideration, and draw conclusions about who it will suit and who it will not.
The author of the articles has fought more than 50 thousand battles, has extensive experience in playing all types of equipment and expresses his personal, not generally accepted, opinion. Screenshots were taken from a new account so that you can see how much experience is needed to upgrade each car. The most interesting ones are highlighted in green, controversial ones in yellow, and the worst ones in red. You can definitely decide for yourself, so let's go!
New long-range howitzers will enter service with the US Army in 2023
On March 6, a new version of the M109 self-propelled gun, the experimental XM1299 howitzer, was tested at the Yuma Proving Ground. According to the Breaking Defense portal, during the firing the gun was able to hit targets at a distance of more than 40 miles (65 kilometers). This figure is more than twice the firing range of current modifications of the M109. At the same time, the range is planned to be increased with the help of promising ammunition.
According to Brigadier General John Rafferty, who heads the work on high-precision long-range guns, the self-propelled guns demonstrated at the shooting will go to the troops. Thus, a contract was signed with BAE Systems for the supply of 18 guns (a full battalion) to the troops by 2023.
Rafferty noted that a separate contract for the supply of new ammunition will be awarded later. Thus, at the end of the year there will be a presentation of the capabilities of a 155-mm projectile with a ramjet engine (ramjet) from one of the participants in the upcoming competition.
The self-propelled gun used in the demonstration shooting received the army designation M1299. Despite the new name, it is largely unified with previous versions of the M109 howitzer, which entered service in 1963. Thus, the M1299 will receive the M109A7 PIM chassis with a 675-horsepower Cummins V903 engine and HMPT-800 transmission. The chassis elements were also modernized, which made it possible to “digest” a mass of up to 50 tons. The vehicle also received a CIUS, which allows real-time monitoring of malfunctions of self-propelled gun components.
The experimental XM1299 self-propelled gun received a 155-mm gun with a barrel length of 58 calibers. Source: Youtube.com
The A7 PIM chassis will carry a turret with a 58-caliber (8.9 meter) long gun. The extended barrel made it possible to increase the initial speed of the projectiles - this is also facilitated by the new composition of gunpowder, which the military calls “supercharged”.
At the shooting range, the M1299 fired two different projectiles: the active-reactive guided M982 Excalibur, and the promising General Dynamics XM1113 with a ramjet. Both projectiles hit the target at a range of 65 kilometers, but Excalibur additionally ensured an accurate hit, Rafferty noted.
It is worth noting that the demonstration did not include another innovation – an automatic loader. According to the military, the new unit will ensure a rate of fire of 10 rounds per minute. At the moment, specialists from the Picatinny Arsenal research and production organization are working on the unit. Laboratory testing of the unit may begin in late 2022, with field testing planned for 2022.
John Rafferty emphasized that work on the howitzer was accelerated in light of “Russian and Chinese threats.” Thus, the program to develop a new self-propelled gun was initiated in 2022, and in 2023 it is planned to equip the battalion with new vehicles.
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PT USA
Among the American PTs there are many interesting strong vehicles, all of them, starting from level 8, are assault vehicles - with good armor and powerful guns, but rather slow. The game has two branches of US PT with two level 10 tops.
2.1. Branch T110E3
This branch begins at level 5 with vehicles with a rotating turret, but already from level 7 it moves into classic tank vehicles with a fixed wheelhouse.
Playing on a tank without a turret is not as convenient as playing on regular tanks, and not everyone can withstand the speed of these American turtles.
Wolverine (level 5)
Quite a mobile vehicle with a rapid-fire gun with good damage per minute (DPM 2250 without equipment). A good downward vertical aiming angle (-10 degrees) allows you to comfortably play off hills.
Disadvantages include a large hull with weak armor and low turret rotation speed. So you won’t be able to play this PT like a ST (to spin the enemy). The style of play here is this: quickly took a position on a hill in the bushes, shot, and moved to the other flank. As a situational option, follow your allies and help them from the second line, trying not to expose yourself. In general, the machine is pleasant and feels great in the sandbox, often being at the top. But the low one-time damage (115 units) does not always allow for the implementation of DPM, so I did not leave it in the hangar. I’m just tired of clicking on the mouse very often in order to type something.
Jackson (level 6)
It is distinguished by an increased alpha (240 units), but at the same time a lower DPM (1870 versus 2250). Because of this, it becomes easier to play with approximately the same efficiency (average damage).
This vehicle already has armor in some places, which sometimes saves you from classmates, but since in battles you already encounter tanks of levels 7-8, the gameplay here requires the same carefulness. This PT is less mobile, so instead of it I left the much faster and more fun six in the hangar on another branch.
T 25 AT (level 7)
Here we switch to a machine with a fixed wheelhouse, which radically changes the gameplay and makes it more complex.
One-time damage (320 units), penetration (198 mm) and mediocre DPM (2200) are typical indicators for level 7, but insufficient against 8 and 9, with which this PT is often encountered. Sloping frontal armor can only protect against classmates and then only once in a while. All this, taking into account a small margin of safety (840 HP), dictates neat bush gameplay. In principle, the position allows you to change the flank in case of urgent need, but you need to choose a position very carefully, since the horizontal aiming angles (UGN 10/10 degrees) greatly limit the firing angle. When turning further, the running sight scatters and requires a long time to be brought down before firing. In general, the car is rather weak for its level and requires special thoughtful handling. I wish you to get through it quickly and forget it.
T 28 (level 8)
This is already a powerful assault tank with a formidable weapon (alpha 400 units, penetration 248 mm, DPM 2750) and practically impenetrable frontal armor.
Having met this monster head-on, it is better to immediately turn around and go in the other direction, otherwise you will quickly go to the hangar. It is extremely difficult to penetrate this anti-tank gun head-on, mainly through very small hatches that are not so easy to get into. The main disadvantage of this PT is its very low speed, making it a one-way machine. Not everyone will endure half the battle to travel to a position where, if you are lucky, you will have time to shoot. And if you lose, you become easy prey for opponents who will quickly bypass you and destroy you. In general, the tank is strong, but it very much depends on the map and team. It is recommended to leave it in the hangar for lovers of brutal cars.
T 95 (level 9)
The Turtle, repeating the concept of the previous vehicle, is a super-heavy assault tank with a powerful weapon (alpha 750 units, penetration 276 mm, DPM 2565) and an impenetrable forehead.
However, its speed can drive even a complete phlegmatic person to suicide - this is the slowest tank in the game, which even Mouse laughs at. You will see a maximum speed of 20 km/h only when falling from a bridge; in reality, this slow trough travels 5-10 km/h. Her main credo is to crush the guts in Himmelsdorf; in other locations, getting to the position is not so easy. As for the supposedly ultimate armor, everyone has long since learned how to punch this anti-tank weapon into hatches. When playing against 9 and 10, no amount of mana helps. As a result, the tank travels for a long time and quickly dies, having time to shoot at best several times. Therefore, most people prefer to sell this PT after completing it, moving to the much more comfortable level 10 or rolling back to 8.
T 110 E 3 (level 10)
With a similar weapon and armor, it has much better mobility and does not have weak, easily penetrated hatches.
This is one of the most powerful and durable AT in the game; it can be penetrated mainly into the lower frontal part (NLD) with a high-penetration projectile at a favorable angle (mostly KS from 330 mm). An excellent option for playing in tens, where such monsters mainly rule. Your main opponent will be other tanks and artillery, so brace yourself and prepare a lot of sulfur for repairs and premium shells
2.2. Branch T110E4
The vehicles from this branch represent a kind of compromise between armor and mobility; they are generally well balanced at their level.
Thanks to the presence of a tower, they are more comfortable in the game and have similar weapons, but with greater dispersion and aiming time, which is also intended to balance them in random situations.
Hellcat (level 6)
It all starts with a fast vehicle that has a comfortable weapon (alpha 240 units, penetration 160 mm, UVN -10 degrees), but with a not very high DPM (1760).
It's nice to shoot damage on this tank, and against vehicles 1-2 levels higher there is good gold ammunition. The tank is very fast (maximum speed 72 km/h), picks up and maintains speed well. Its main disadvantage is the low turret rotation speed (solved by UMP). Otherwise, it is a very nimble, fun machine that allows you to quickly take and change positions, with good camouflage. This PT is a pleasure to play and I left it in the hangar.
T 25/2 (level 7)
Many people don’t like this car and criticize it, primarily for its slowness, but in my opinion it’s not entirely fair.
Yes, in stock it’s really a sloppy cardboard shed that you don’t want to play on. But at the top there is enough mobility and you can play more or less comfortably on this PT. Plus, it has much better stabilization and mixing is noticeably faster. It’s somewhat disappointing that the weapon is almost the same as on 6 (in terms of damage and penetration), but the DPM is a little higher and it’s possible to shoot damage, except that you often have to resort to gold against 8 and 9. It is precisely because of this aspect that you should not leave this AT , although in the end (playing on gold) I even liked it.
T 28 Prototype (level 8)
As in the previous branch, after an unimportant Tier 7 car, everything changes radically. The prototype (in common parlance Sprat) is quite a strong, interesting and quite comfortable PT.
The gun has the same characteristics as the T28 from the parallel branch (alpha 400 units, penetration 248 mm), but has a lower rate of fire (DPM 2480 versus 2750), and also with worse stabilization (more spread from movement). But this is compensated by the presence of a rotating turret, which makes it more convenient to play and shoot damage. Plus, after the upgrade, the car became noticeably faster (28 versus 20 km/h), which is important for modern random games (the PT manages to reach the position almost everywhere, unlike its older brother). At the same time, it has not lost its assault status, it has armor - the VLD is strong, the NLD is small (you won’t hit it), the main weak points are small triangles in the turret on the sides of the gun mantlet. A very small margin of safety (1150 HP) also leaves much to be desired in terms of survivability. In general, it is not advisable to substitute yourself; you need to go behind the TTs and stay behind them on the second line as a support vehicle, sometimes preventing them from targeting the cheeks of the tower. With this kind of gameplay, this PT is quite a formidable opponent and can deal quite a lot of damage. In general, the car is strong, interesting, and can be left in the hangar.
T 30 (level 9)
The once heavy tank only benefited when transferred to the PT, since with the same strong turret (like the T29/T34) with a good air-damage rating (-10 degrees), it also received a very dangerous weapon (alpha 750 units, penetration 276 mm).
Yes, the DPM here is not so great (2235), but this does not prevent you from taking out a lot of damage from battles, because playing as an alpha is much easier and more enjoyable. Its elements are hills and high embankments, since there is no armor in the hull. Plus the tank is slow, with a low turret rotation speed. But it’s quite possible to play, and new equipment (UMP, supercharger) allows you to improve the situation well. In general, the tank is good, does not require much skill, and allows you to consistently deal damage. I, like many players, love it, left it in the hangar and often roll it out.
T 110 E 4 (level 10)
But here everything is not so simple, this PT has significant differences from the previous one and from the top with a fixed wheelhouse from another branch, and not for the better.
Yes, the weapon here is powerful, with excellent penetration on basic shells and enormous penetration on gold shells, but this is much more difficult to implement. The fact is that the tower here is weak and breaks through the large cheeks right into the forehead, like the hull. Therefore, this tank cannot play either from the turret (like the T30) or from the armor (like the T110E3). All that remains is support from the second line, which also has a problem - the AT is slow, and also has poor stabilization (the spread of the gun due to movement is huge). Therefore, she cannot quickly move out, fire a volley and roll back; she needs to come down for a long time after rolling out on the enemy (during this time she will be pushed hard). Everything is aggravated even more by the incomplete rotation of the turret (90 degrees to the left and 90 to the right). It seems that this is enough, but in practice it is very lacking when the enemy begins to move around from the side. You have to turn the body further and encounter additional delays and wide dispersion, which does not allow you to shoot immediately after turning, even at point-blank range. Add to this the level of battles (only with hard tens) and the economy (constantly going into the minus) and you will quickly lose the desire to play on this machine. Although I generally like the tank, it often allows you to play without gold, but it is extremely difficult to implement. That's why I sold it reluctantly, maybe if they sew up the tower and improve the stub it will play normally in random, but now, unfortunately, this is not the case. I recommend stopping at nine, and for ten going along the previous branch.
American self-propelled guns of the Second World War. Part I
During the period between the two world wars, several different warfare strategies were created. According to one of them - it will clearly show its effectiveness in the future - tanks were to become the main striking weapon of the army. Thanks to the combination of running and firing qualities, as well as with the help of good protection, this technique could break into the enemy’s defenses and move relatively quickly into enemy positions with minor losses. The only class of weapons that could fight armored vehicles was artillery. However, despite its great firepower, it had insufficient mobility. What was needed was something that had both good armor penetration and sufficient mobility. A compromise between these two things was anti-tank self-propelled artillery. First attempts
In the United States of America, the creation of self-propelled anti-tank guns began almost immediately after the end of the First World War. True, the self-propelled guns of that time turned out to be unsuccessful - there was no talk of any adoption. The theme of anti-tank self-propelled guns was remembered only in the mid-thirties. As an experiment, the 37 mm field gun was modified: its caliber increased by 10 mm. The recoil devices and carriage were redesigned so that the gun could be placed in a makeshift wheelhouse on the chassis of an M2 light tank. The car turned out to be original and, as it seemed to its creators, promising. However, the very first tests showed the inconsistency of the alteration of the gun. The fact is that the increase in caliber entailed a decrease in the relative length of the barrel, which ultimately affected the initial velocity of the projectile and the maximum thickness of the armor penetrated. They forgot about self-propelled artillery installations again for a while.
The final return to the idea of a self-propelled tank destroyer took place at the very beginning of 1940. The Second World War had been going on in Europe for several months already, and overseas they knew exactly how the German troops were advancing. The Germans' main offensive weapon was tanks, which meant that in the very near future all countries that could be drawn into the conflict would begin to develop their armored forces. The idea arose again to create and finalize an anti-tank self-propelled gun. The first option for increasing the mobility of the 37mm M3 gun was simple. It was proposed to make a simple system for mounting guns on Dodge 3/4 ton series vehicles. The resulting T21 self-propelled gun looked very, very unusual. Before this, only machine guns were installed on cars, and the guns were transported exclusively using towing devices. But still, the main problem of the new “self-propelled gun” was not its unusualness. The car chassis did not have any protection from bullets and shrapnel, and its dimensions were not enough to accommodate the entire crew and a sufficient amount of ammunition. As a result, the experimental sample of the improvised self-propelled gun T21 remained in a single copy.
They tried to mount a 37 mm anti-tank gun on a jeep more than once, but the limited dimensions of the body of an off-road vehicle did not allow it to accommodate a crew with ammunition as well.
As of 1940, 37mm anti-tank guns were still a sufficient "argument" against enemy armor. However, in the very coming years one could expect an increase in the thickness of the armor and its resistance to projectiles. For a promising tank destroyer, the 37 mm caliber was insufficient. Therefore, at the end of 1940, the creation of a tracked self-propelled gun with a three-inch gun began. The basis for the new machine was the design of a tractor from the Cleveland Tractor Company, which was used as an airfield tractor. A gun with a shield was installed in the rear part of the reinforced chassis body. The M1897A3 75mm gun, which dates back to a 19th-century French design, has been slightly modified to accommodate use on a self-propelled chassis. Now it was called T7. The self-propelled gun itself received the designation T1. The firepower of the new self-propelled gun was impressive. Thanks to its good caliber, it could be used not only against enemy armored vehicles. At the same time, the T1 chassis turned out to be overweight, as a result of which technical problems regularly arose. However, the military-political situation in the world was rapidly changing and the situation required new solutions. Therefore, in January 1942, the new self-propelled gun was put into service under the designation M5 Gun Motor Carriage. The military ordered 1,580 M5 units, but actual production was limited to only a few dozen. The chassis of the former tractor did not cope well with the new loads and tasks; it needed to be significantly changed, but all work in this direction was limited to only minor modifications. As a result, by the time they were ready to begin large-scale production, the US Army had newer and more advanced self-propelled guns. The M5 program was canceled.
M3 GMC
One of those vehicles that put an end to the M5 self-propelled gun was an artillery mount based on the brand new M3 armored personnel carrier. A metal structure was mounted in the fighting compartment of the half-track vehicle, which simultaneously served as a support for the gun and a container for ammunition. The support cells housed 19 75 mm caliber shells. Another four dozen could be placed in boxes located in the rear of the self-propelled guns. The support structure housed the M1897A4 cannon, which could be aimed horizontally 19° to the left and 21° to the right, as well as in a sector from -10° to +29° vertically. The M61 armor-piercing projectile penetrated at least 50-55 millimeters of armor at a distance of a kilometer. Installing a fairly heavy gun and ammunition stowage on an armored personnel carrier had almost no effect on the driving performance of the former armored personnel carrier. In the fall of 1941, the self-propelled gun was adopted under the designation M3 Gun Motor Carriage (M3 GMC) and put into production. Over almost two years, more than 2,200 units were assembled and used until the end of the war.
The T-12 tank destroyer was a half-track armored vehicle M-3 "Helftrack", armed with a 75-mm M1987M3 gun
In battles on the Pacific Islands, M3 GMCs showed good ability to fight not only tanks, but also enemy fortifications. Regarding the former, we can say the following: Japanese armored vehicles, having not very serious protection (the armor of the Chi-Ha tank was up to 27 mm thick), were guaranteed to be destroyed when hit by a projectile from the M1897A4 cannon. At the same time, the American self-propelled guns’ own armor could not withstand the 57-mm shells of the Chi-Ha tanks, which is why these armored vehicles did not have a clear favorite in the battle. Even at the very beginning of mass production of the M3, GMC received several design innovations. First of all, the bulletproof protection of the gun crew was changed. Based on the results of trial operation of prototypes and the first production vehicles in the Philippines, a metal box was installed instead of the shield. Some M3 GMC self-propelled guns were able to survive until the end of World War II, although the proportion of such vehicles is small. Due to the weak protection, which could not withstand the impact of shells from most field and especially anti-tank guns, in the last months of the war more than 1,300 self-propelled guns were converted into armored personnel carriers - this required dismantling the gun and its support, stowing the shells, and also moving the fuel tanks from the rear of the vehicle to the average.
Based on the General Lee
Despite its significant combat experience, the M3 GMC self-propelled gun was initially supposed to be just a temporary measure while waiting for more solid equipment with serious armor. A little later in the development of the M3 GMC, two projects were started that were supposed to replace it. According to the first, it was necessary to install an M1 howitzer of 75 mm caliber on the chassis of the M3 Stuart light tank. The second project involved an armored vehicle based on the M3 Lee medium tank, armed with an M3 cannon of the same caliber as in the first version. As calculations showed, a three-inch howitzer located on the chassis of the light tank “Stuart” could successfully fight not only tanks and enemy fortifications. The significant recoil would also be enough to quite quickly disable its own chassis. The Stuart project with a howitzer was closed due to its futility.
The T-24 was an “intermediate version” of a tank destroyer
The second self-propelled gun project, which was based on the M3 Lee tank, was continued under the designation T24. By the fall, the first prototype was built. In fact, it was the same Lee tank, but without the roof of the armored hull, without a turret and with a dismantled sponson for the original 75-mm cannon. The self-propelled gun's performance characteristics turned out to be no worse than those of the original tank. But with fighting qualities a whole problem arose. The fact is that the mounting system for the M3 gun was made on the basis of existing equipment for anti-aircraft guns. Due to this “origin” of the support system, pointing the gun at the target was a complex and lengthy procedure. Firstly, the elevation of the barrel was adjustable within just -1° to +16°. Secondly, when the gun was turned to aim horizontally, the minimum elevation angle began to “walk”. At the extreme points of a horizontal sector 33° wide in both directions, it was +2°. Of course, the military did not want to get a gun with such intricacies and demanded that the ill-fated unit be remade. In addition, the high height of the vehicle with the open top of the wheelhouse caused criticism - no one wanted to risk the crew again either.
In December 1941, at the suggestion of the commander of the ground forces, General L. McNair, the Tank Destroyer Center was opened at Fort Meade. It was assumed that this organization would be able to effectively collect, generalize and use the experience gained regarding the design and operation of anti-tank self-propelled guns. It is worth noting that General McNair was an ardent supporter of this direction of armored vehicles. In his opinion, tanks could not fight tanks with all possible effectiveness. To ensure superiority, additional armored vehicles with solid weapons were required, which were the self-propelled guns. In addition, on December 7, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, after which the United States had to increase funding for a number of defense programs, which included anti-tank self-propelled gun mounts.
The chassis of the M-3 tank, which was used to create the T-24 tank destroyer, also served as the basis for the T-40 self-propelled gun. The T-40 tank destroyer differed from its unsuccessful predecessor in having a lower silhouette and a more powerful gun. Based on the test results, the T-40 self-propelled gun was put into service under the designation M-9
By the beginning of 1942, the T24 project had been significantly redesigned. By rearranging the internal volumes of the tank chassis, the overall height of the vehicle was significantly reduced, and the gun mounting system and the gun itself were also changed. Now the horizontal aiming angles were 15° and 5° to the right of the axis and to the left, respectively, and the elevation was adjustable from +5° to 35°. Due to the shortage of M3 guns, the updated self-propelled gun was supposed to carry the M1918 anti-aircraft gun of the same caliber. In addition, the chassis design underwent several more changes, due to which it was decided to give the new self-propelled gun a new designation - T40. With the new gun, the self-propelled gun almost did not lose in combat qualities, but it gained in ease of production - then it seemed that there would be no problems with it. In the spring of 1942, the T40 was put into service under the name M9. Several copies of the new self-propelled gun had already been built at a plant in Pennsylvania, but then the leadership of the Tank Destroyer Center had its say. In his opinion, the M9 had insufficient maneuverability and speed. In addition, it suddenly became clear that there were not even three dozen M1918 guns in the warehouses, and no one would allow their production to be resumed. Since there was no time to further refine the project, production was curtailed. In August 42, the M9 was finally closed.
M10
The M9 self-propelled gun was not a very successful project. At the same time, it clearly demonstrated the fundamental possibility of converting a medium tank into a carrier of heavy artillery weapons. At the same time, the military did not approve of the idea of a tank destroyer that was not equipped with a turret. In the case of the aiming angles of the T40 self-propelled gun, this resulted in the impossibility of firing at a target moving perpendicular to the axis of the gun. All these problems needed to be solved in the T35 project, which was to be equipped with a 76-mm tank gun and a rotating turret. The M4 Sherman medium tank was proposed as a chassis for the new self-propelled gun. To simplify the design, the turret of the M6 heavy tank, equipped with an M7 cannon, was taken as the basis for the weapon complex. The shape of the sides of the original turret was changed in order to simplify production. More serious work had to be done on the armored chassis of the M4 tank: the thickness of the front and rear plates was reduced to an inch. The tank's forehead was not changed. Thanks to the weakening of the protection, it was possible to maintain mobility at the level of the original Sherman.
The experience of fighting in the Philippines clearly demonstrated the advantages of rationally tilting armor plates; as a result, the original hull of the Sherman tank, which served as the basis for the creation of the T-35 tank destroyer, had to be redesigned. The self-propelled gun, which had a hull with sides installed at an angle, received the designation T-35E1. It was this machine that was put into mass production under the name M-10
At the very beginning of 1942, the first prototype of the T35 self-propelled gun went to the Aberdeen Proving Ground. The firing and driving performance of the prototype satisfied the military, which could not be said about the level of protection and ease of work inside the cramped turret. During the start of testing, the first reports began to come from the Pacific Ocean and Europe about the effectiveness of the inclined arrangement of armor plates. This know-how attracted the attention of the customer, the American military department, and he did not fail to include the corresponding clause in the technical requirements for the self-propelled gun. By the end of spring 1942, new prototypes with rationally inclined side sheets were built. This version of the self-propelled gun, called T35E1, turned out to be significantly better than the previous one, and it was recommended for adoption. By that time, a new proposal of a technological nature had been received: to make an armored hull from rolled sheets, rather than from cast plates. It was proposed to rework the turret along with the hull, but this turned out to be not so easy. As a result, a new structure without a roof was created, which had a pentagonal shape. At the end of the summer of 1942, the T35E1 was put into service under the name M10, and mass production began in September. By the end of the next 1943, more than 6,700 armored vehicles were built in two modifications: for a number of technological reasons, the power plant in one of them was significantly redesigned. In particular, the diesel engine was replaced by a gasoline engine.
A number of M10 self-propelled guns were delivered to the UK under Lend-Lease, where they received the designation 3-in. SP Wolverine. In addition, the British independently modernized the supplied M10s, installing guns of their own making on them. 76mm QF 17-pdr. Mk. V gave a noticeable increase in fire efficiency, although they required some modifications. First of all, it was necessary to significantly change the design of the gun mounts, as well as weld additional protection onto the armor mantlet of the gun. The latter was done to close the gap formed after installing a new gun in the old mantlet, whose barrel had a smaller diameter than that of the M7. In addition, the English gun turned out to be heavier than the American one, which is why counterweights had to be added to the rear of the turret. After this modification, the M10 received the designation 76 mm QF-17 Achilles.
M10 tank destroyer armed with a 90 mm T7 gun in testing
The M10 became the first type of American self-propelled guns to simultaneously receive good weapons and decent protection. True, combat experience soon showed that this protection was insufficient. Thus, an open tower at the top often led to large losses of personnel when operating in forests or cities. Since no one at the headquarters and design bureaus dealt with the problem of increasing security, the crews had to take care of their safety on their own. Sandbags, track tracks, etc. were placed on the armor. In front-line workshops, improvised roofs were installed on the tower, which led to a significant reduction in losses among the crews.
Self-propelled gun M10 "Wolverine" (M10 3in. GMC Wolverine) of the 702nd tank destroyer battalion, knocked out by German artillery on the streets of Ubach, Germany. The serial number on the front plate of the car has been painted over by a censor.
Self-propelled gun M10 "Wolverine" (M10 3in. GMC Wolverine) of the 601st tank destroyer battalion of the US Army on the road in Le Clavier, France
Rehearsal for landing a battalion of M10 tank destroyers and several companies of infantry on the sandy beaches at Slapton Sands in England
A camouflaged M10 tank destroyer from the 703rd Battalion, 3rd Armored Division, and an M4 Sherman tank move through the crossroads between Louge-sur-Maire, La Bellangerie and Montreuil-au-Hulm ( Montreuil-au-Houlme)
M10 firing in the Saint-Lo area
An M10 from the 701st Tank Destroyer Battalion moves along a mountain road in support of the 10th Mountain Division as it advances north from Poretta into the Po Valley. Italy
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US self-propelled guns
American artillery, in my opinion, is the most interesting and comfortable in the game. This is both from the point of view of pumping (all the cars are not bad) and from the point of view of gameplay (large aiming angles, speed of movement).
3.1. Branch T92
The branch of American self-propelled guns starts at level 5.
M 41 (level 5)
This car is nothing special.
At the same time, she is not a cactus like her Soviet and German classmates (who still need to suffer). This art comes immediately with a top weapon that does not need to be upgraded. So all that remains is to gain a little experience for the six.
M 44 (6th level)
Objectively the best art at level six and generally the most comfortable in the game.
It has huge horizontal aiming angles (UGN 30/30 degrees), which makes playing on it very pleasant, allowing you to control most of the map without turning the body. And the spread from turning the barrel is not so large and you can shoot almost at the CD (immediately after reloading). Until recently, it could easily take out 2-3k damage and this self-propelled gun was a real thunderstorm at its level. Plus, she is also quite nimble, she can quickly take an advantageous position, move around the map and run away from pursuit. But after the nerf to land mines and the rate of fire of this art, its effectiveness leaves much to be desired, the average damage dropped by about half! Yes, you can still feel more or less comfortable on it in battle and relax in the evening with a beer after hard battles. But you are unlikely to be able to make a decisive contribution to the outcome of the battle, unless you go out in a platoon of three in such vehicles. This can really be fun; by coordinating your actions, you can quickly inflict irreparable damage to the enemy and turn the tide of the battle. In any case, this self-propelled gun should be left in the hangar.
M 12 (level 7)
Some extras for some reason do not like this art, but in my opinion this is not justified.
It has a slightly more powerful weapon than the previous one, but the rate of fire is slightly lower, so in the end the damage comes out to be different. At the same time, there are quite good UGNs (14/14 degrees), which is simply heaven and earth compared to the Soviets. Some say that it is oblique, but personally I liked this art; in a fully upgraded state it hits clearly. You could even leave it in the hangar, but there is not much point, since there is a similar SU-8 at a level lower and a GWE Panther at the seventh level, which is better in everything. In general, see for yourself, as a pass-through vehicle, this self-propelled gun is quite good.
M 40/ M 43 (8th level)
This is a real adult art with a powerful top weapon.
It is very similar to the best six M44, but has much more one-time damage and dimensions. At the same time, she has comfortable angle of movement (18/18 degrees) and even speed of movement, despite her size. In general, the car is extremely pleasant and, in my opinion, the best art at level 8. It must be left in the hangar.
M 53/ M 55 (level 9)
It brings all the advantages of the previous car to the absolute level.
The gun has a slightly higher rate of fire, aiming speed, and accuracy. Thanks to the rotating turret, the UGN is even larger than that of a six (30/30 degrees), the mobility is excellent. Playing this self-propelled gun is a pleasure, it is an optimal balance between damage and comfortable gameplay, which IMHO makes it the best tier 9 art. Definitely leave it in the hangar and play, alternating with the eight. For many, it's worth stopping here.
T 92 HMC (level 10)
Radically different from all previous cars in the branch.
It looks very similar, but don't let that fool you. What was once the largest caliber gun in the game is installed here, now second only to the artillery horse (British artillery level 10). It has huge one-time damage and a steep projectile trajectory. Once upon a time, this allowed her to shoot a full IS-7. Now, with such accuracy and nerfed landmines, you can only count on small splash damage (400-600 HP), despite the fact that the rate of fire is extremely low. Add to this horse convergence at lower angle of angle (12/12 degrees) and a very low speed of movement. As a result, in the current turbo battles, at best you can shoot 2-3 times per battle and never hit the enemy. Then they will kill you and you are guaranteed to go into the red due to the high cost of repairing tens. In general, now T92, according to many players, is the worst and most uncomfortable art in the game. I don’t recommend buying it, for dozens you need to go along the German and Soviet branches - they are the best, but a lot of suffering awaits you along the way. Therefore, think carefully about whether you need this, unless you are attracted to this particular class of equipment.
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ZSU Multiple Gun Motor Carriage M-13
ZSU Multiple Gun Motor Carriage M-14
The ZSU was produced in 1942-1943. on the chassis of the M-3 half-track armored personnel carrier. There is a known modification of the M-14 ZSU, which differs in body parts. The installation was transferred under Lend-Lease to Great Britain. A total of 2,768 vehicles were produced, of which 628 were converted to M-16. Performance characteristics of the ZSU: length – 6.5 m; width – 1.9 m; height – 2.2 m; ground clearance – 285 mm; weight – 8.4 t; armor – 6 – 13 mm; engine type - in-line 6-cylinder carburetor liquid cooling; engine power – 147 hp; specific power – 17.5 hp/t; speed on the highway – 72 km/h; Power reserve – 320 km; armament - two 12.7 mm M-2HB (TT) machine guns; ammunition - 5 thousand rounds; crew – 5 people.
On the right is the Multiple Gun Motor Carriage M-15A1 ZSU
ZSU Multiple Gun Motor Carriage M-15
The self-propelled anti-aircraft gun was developed on the chassis of the M-3 half-track all-terrain vehicle and entered service in 1943. A modification of the M-15A1 ZSU, built on the M-3A1 chassis, is known. A total of 2,332 vehicles were produced. Performance characteristics of the ZSU: weight – 10 t; engine power – 147 hp; speed on the highway – 63 km/h; main armament – 37 mm M-5 or M-6 cannon; ammunition - 240 rounds; additional weapons - two 12.7 mm M-2HB machine guns; crew – 6 people.
ZSU Multiple Gun Motor Carriage M-16
ZSU Multiple Gun Motor Carriage M-17
ZSU (multi-barrel self-propelled machine gun) was built in 1943-1944. on the chassis of the half-track armored personnel carrier M-3 (M-16) and M-5 (M-17) with front drive wheels. The installation was adopted for the development of the M-13 ZSU. There is a known modification of the M-16B ZSU, obtained by installing the same type of quad machine gun mount on the chassis of the M-2 transporter-tractor. A total of 3,309 vehicles of all modifications were produced, as well as 568 ZSUs converted from M-13. All M-17s released under the Lend-Lease program were transferred to the USSR. Performance characteristics of the ZSU: length – 6.5 m; width – 2 m; height – 2.6 m; ground clearance – 285 mm; weight – 8.6 t; armor – 6-13 mm; engine type - in-line 6-cylinder carburetor liquid cooling "White 160AX"; engine power – 147 hp; specific power – 17.5 hp/t; speed on the highway – 72 km/h; Power reserve – 320 km; armament - four 12.7 mm M-2HB (TT) machine guns; crew – 5 people.
ZSU T-10E1 GMC
The installation was produced since March 1944 on the basis of the chassis of the M3 M45D armored personnel carrier and the 20-mm Hispano-Suiza HS-404 anti-aircraft gun. A total of 110 units were produced. Features of the performance characteristics of the self-propelled gun: weight – 8.9 tons; ammunition - 3000 rounds.
Self-propelled gun 37-mm GMC M-6
The tank destroyer was created on the basis of the Dodge WC-55 truck with the installation of a 37-mm M-3 anti-tank gun in the back, adapted for the tank version under the designation M-6. Sometimes a large-caliber anti-aircraft machine gun was installed on the self-propelled guns. In 1942, 5,380 vehicles were built. Due to their low efficiency, in 1943 most self-propelled guns were disarmed and converted into ammunition carriers. TTX self-propelled guns: length – 4.5 m; width – 2.2 m; height – 2.1 m; weight – 3.3 t; shield thickness – 6.4 mm; engine type – 6-cylinder petrol “Dodge T-214”, power – 99 hp; specific power – 29.7 hp/t; highway speed – 53 km/h; Power reserve – 290 km; gun ammunition - 80 shots; armor penetration at a distance of 500 m – 36 mm; crew – 4 people.
Self-propelled gun 37-mm Gun Motor Carriage T8 (based on Ford 4x4 Swamp Buggy)
ZSU Twin 40-mm Gun Carriage M-19
The ZSU was created on the chassis of the M-24 Chaffee tank by mounting a twin 40-mm Bofors M-2 anti-aircraft gun and was put into service in 1945. The roof of the turret is open. Some of the ammunition (320 rounds) was transported in an M-28 trailer. A total of 285 vehicles were produced. Performance characteristics of the ZSU: length – 5.8 m; width – 2.9 m; height – 1.9 m; ground clearance – 460 mm; weight – 17.7 t; armor – 6 – 13 mm; engine type – two twin V-shaped 8-cylinder carburetor liquid-cooled Cadillac 44-T24; power 220 hp; specific power – 11.3 hp/t; highway speed – 56 km/h; Power reserve – 160 km; armament - two 40 mm cannons; rate of fire - 120 rounds per minute; ammunition - 670 rounds; crew – 6 people.
Self-propelled gun 57-mm Gun Motor Carriage T-48
The installation was created on the basis of the M-3 half-track armored personnel carrier and the 57-mm M-1 anti-tank gun, which was an American copy of the British QF 6 pounder. The self-propelled gun was put into service in 1942 and was intended for supplies to Great Britain. However, due to obsolescence, only 60 vehicles were sent to England.
Self-propelled gun 57-mm Gun Motor Carriage T-48
In 1943-1944. 650 units were transferred under Lend-Lease to the USSR, where it received the designation SU-57. A total of 962 cars were produced. TTX self-propelled guns: length – 6.4 m; width – 1.9 m; height – 2.3 m; ground clearance – 285 mm; weight – 8.6 t; armor – 6 – 13 mm; engine type - in-line 6-cylinder carburetor liquid cooling; engine power – 147 hp; specific power – 17.1 hp/t; speed on the highway – 72 km/h; Power reserve – 320 km; armament - 57 mm M-1 cannon; ammunition - 99 rounds; crew – 5 people.
Self-propelled gun 75-mm Gun Motor Carriage M-3
The anti-tank self-propelled gun was created on the basis of the M-3 half-track armored personnel carrier and was produced in 1941-1943. The installation was equipped with 75-mm M1897-A-4 field guns left over from the First World War. It was mounted on a carriage on a box-shaped pedestal behind the control compartment. The pedestal was raised, allowing direct fire. Initially, the self-propelled gun was designated T-12. A total of 2,202 vehicles were produced. TTX self-propelled guns: length – 6.1 m; width – 1.9 m; height – 2.3 m; ground clearance - 280 mm; weight – 9 t; armor – 6 – 13 mm; engine type - in-line 6-cylinder carburetor liquid cooling "White 160AX"; engine power – 147 hp; specific power – 14.7 hp/t; speed on the highway – 72 km/h; Power reserve – 320 km; armament - 75 mm M1897-A4 cannon; ammunition - 59 rounds; armor penetration at a distance of 900 m – 76 mm; crew – 5 people.
Self-propelled gun 75-mm T30 HMC
The self-propelled gun was created on the basis of the M-3 armored personnel carrier and the 75-mm M-8 howitzer. Since May 1942, 500 vehicles were built, 108 of which were later converted into infantry armored personnel carriers. The first self-propelled guns were produced without shield cover. The units captured by the Wehrmacht were used under the designation "Schutzenpanzerwagen M-3 mit 7.5-cm le.FH". Features of the performance characteristics of the self-propelled gun: weight – 9.3 tons; main armament - 75-mm Howitzer M1A1 howitzer, ammunition - 60 rounds; additional weapons - 12.7 mm M-2HB machine gun, ammunition - 400 rounds.
Self-propelled gun 75-mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M-8
The self-propelled howitzer was created on the basis of the M-5 Stuart tank and entered service in 1942. The roof of the turret is open and rotates in a circular manner. A total of 1,778 vehicles were produced. TTX self-propelled guns: length – 4.9 m; width – 2.3 m; height – 2.7 m; ground clearance - 356 mm; weight – 15.7 t; armor – 10 – 44 mm; engine type – two twin in-line 8-cylinder carburetor liquid-cooled engines; engine power – 220 hp; specific power – 20.5 hp/t; highway speed – 56 km/h; Power reserve – 161 km; main armament - 75 mm howitzer M-2 or M-3; ammunition - 46 rounds; firing range - 8.8 km; additional weapons - 12.7 mm M-2HB machine gun; ammunition - 400 rounds; crew – 4 people.
Self-propelled gun 76-mm Gun Motor Carriage M-18 (Hellcat)
The installation was created on a specially designed chassis and was produced in 1944-1945. The roof of the tower is open. A total of 2,507 vehicles were produced. TTX self-propelled guns: length – 6.7 m; width – 2.9 m; height – 2.6 m; ground clearance – 363 mm; weight – 17.7 t; armor – 5 – 25 mm; engine type - radial 9-cylinder carburetor air-cooled; engine power – 400 hp; specific power – 20.5 hp/t; highway speed – 89 km/h; Power reserve – 160 km; main armament – 76 mm M-1A1 cannon; ammunition - 45 rounds; additional weapons - 12.7 mm M-2HB machine gun; crew – 5 people.
3-in. Gun Motor Carriage M-10 (Wolverine)
The tank destroyer was created on the M-4A2 chassis and was produced in 1942-1943. A known modification of the self-propelled gun is M-10A1 (on the M4A3 chassis). Lend-Lease units were supplied to England and the USSR. A total of 6,706 vehicles were produced. TTX self-propelled guns: length – 6.8 m; width – 3 m; height – 2.9 m; ground clearance - 432 mm; weight – 29.5 t; armor – 10 – 57 mm; engine type - two-row 12 cylinder diesel liquid cooled; engine power – 375 hp; specific power – 11.5 hp/t; travel speed – 48 km/h; Power reserve – 320 km; main armament – 76.2 mm M-7 cannon; ammunition - 54 rounds; firing range – up to 14 km; additional weapons - 12.7 mm M-2HB machine gun; crew – 5 people.
Self-propelled mortar M-4 Mortar Motor Carriage
The installation was created in 1941 on the basis of the M-2 Halftrack half-track armored personnel carrier and an 81 mm mortar. To install the mortar, the rear seats were removed and mine boxes were installed. The fire could be fired back from the cockpit. Since 1943, a modification of the installation was produced under the designation M-4A1. In it, the mortar was installed in the reinforced body of an M-2A1 armored personnel carrier. A total of 572 M-4 and 600 M-4A1 self-propelled guns were produced. TTX self-propelled guns: length – 6 m; width – 2 m; height – 2.3 m; ground clearance – 285 mm; weight - 7.9/8.2t; armor – 6 -13 mm; engine type – in-line 6-cylinder carburetor liquid-cooled White 160AX, power – 147 hp; specific power - 18 hp/t; speed on the highway – 72 km/h; Power reserve – 320 km; ammunition - 96 min; additional weapons - 7.62 mm M-1919A4 machine gun, ammunition - 2 thousand rounds; crew – 6 tons.
Self-propelled mortar M-21 Mortar Motor Carriage
The installation was produced in 1943-1944. based on an M-3 armored personnel carrier and an 81-mm mortar on a rotating carriage, which made it possible to fire both forward and backward. In addition, a large-caliber anti-aircraft machine gun was installed. A total of 110 cars were produced. TTX self-propelled guns: length – 6.2 m; width – 2.2 m; height – 2.3 m; ground clearance – 285 mm; weight - 9.1 t; armor – 6-13 mm; engine type – in-line 6-cylinder carburetor liquid cooling White 160-AX, power – 147 hp, specific power – 16.2 hp/t; speed on the highway – 72 km/h; Power reserve – 320 km; ammunition - 97 min; firing range - 3.2 km; additional weapons - 12.7 mm Browning M-2 machine gun, ammunition - 400 rounds; crew 6 people.
Self-propelled gun 90-mm Gun Motor Carriage M-36
The tank destroyer was developed on the chassis of the M-4 Sherman tank and was produced in 1944-1945. It had a classic tank layout with a rotating and partially open turret. A total of 2,324 vehicles were produced. TTX self-propelled guns: length – 7.5 m; width – 3 m; height – 3.3 m; ground clearance - 432 mm; weight – 28.5 t; armor – 10-76 mm; engine type - V-shaped 8-cylinder carburetor liquid-cooled Ford model GAA; engine power – 450 hp; specific power – 14.3 hp/t; speed on the highway – 42 km/h; Power reserve – 280 km; main armament – 90 mm M-3 cannon; ammunition - 47 rounds; armor penetration at a distance of 900 m – 199 mm; additional weapons – 12.7 mm M-2NV machine gun; ammunition - 1 thousand rounds; crew – 5 people.
Self-propelled gun 105-mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M-7 (Priest)
The self-propelled howitzer was created on the chassis of the M-3 medium tank and was produced in 1942-1945. The roof of the cabin is open. There is one known modification of the self-propelled gun – M-7V1. An M-10 trailer was used to transport additional ammunition. A total of 4,316 vehicles were produced, of which more than 1 thousand were transferred under Lend-Lease to Great Britain and France. TTX self-propelled guns: length – 6 m; width – 2.9 m; height – 2.9 m; ground clearance - 430 mm; weight – 22.9 t; armor – 13-51 mm; engine type - 9-cylinder carburetor air-cooled Ford GAA; engine power – 400 hp;
Self-propelled gun M-7 (Priest)
Specific power – 17.5 hp/t; speed on the highway – 38 km/h; Power reserve – 190 km; main armament – 105-mm howitzer M-2A1; ammunition - 69 rounds; firing range - 10.9 km; rate of fire - 8 rounds per minute; additional weapons - 12.7 mm M-2HB machine gun; ammunition - 300 rounds; crew – 7 people.
Self-propelled gun T19 105-mm HMC
The self-propelled howitzer was created on the basis of the M-3 half-track armored personnel carrier and entered service in 1942. To install the howitzer, the platform was strengthened, and the fuel tanks were moved to the rear of the vehicle. A total of 324 vehicles were produced. TTX self-propelled guns: length – 6.2 m; width – 1.9 m; height – 2.3 m; ground clearance – 285 mm; weight – 9 t; armor – 6 – 13 mm; engine type - in-line 6-cylinder carburetor liquid cooling; engine power – 147 hp; specific power – 16.2 hp/t; speed on the highway – 72 km/h; Power reserve – 320 km; armament – 105-mm howitzer M-2A1; ammunition - 8 shots; firing range – 10 km; crew – 6 people.
Self-propelled gun 105-mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M-37
The self-propelled howitzer was created on the basis of the M-24 Chaffee light tank and entered service in 1945. The roof of the cabin is open. A total of 150 cars were produced. TTX self-propelled guns: length – 5.5 m; width – 2.9 height – 2.8 m; ground clearance – 460 mm; weight – 20.8 t; reservation – 10 -13 mm; engine type – two twin V-shaped 8-cylinder carburetor liquid-cooled engines; power – 220 hp; specific power – 10.6 hp/t; highway speed – 56 km/h; Power reserve – 160 km; main armament – 105 mm M-4 howitzer; ammunition - 126 rounds; shot range - 11.2 km; rate of fire – 2-4 rounds per minute; additional weapons – 12.7 mm M-2HB machine gun; crew – 7 people.
Self-propelled gun 155-mm Gun Motor Carriage M-12 (King Kong)
The unit was created on the basis of the M-3 Lee tank and was produced in 1942-1943. To ensure stability of the self-propelled gun during recoil, a special support in the form of a shovel was mounted at the rear. To provide additional ammunition for the self-propelled guns, a special M-30 carrier was attached, which transported 40 rounds. A total of 100 cars were produced. TTX self-propelled guns: length – 6.7 m; width – 2.7 m; height – 2.7 m; ground clearance - 432 mm; weight – 26.7 t; engine type - radial 9-cylinder carburetor air-cooled; engine power – 350 hp; specific power – 11.9 hp/t; speed on the highway – 34 km/h; Power reserve – 225 km; armor – 13 – 51 mm; armament 155 mm M-1917/18 gun; ammunition - 10 shots; firing range - 18 km; additional weapons – 12.7 mm M-2HB machine gun; crew – 6 people.
Self-propelled gun 155-mm Gun Motor Carriage M-40 Long Tom
The self-propelled howitzer was developed on the chassis of the M-4 Sherman tank and entered service in 1945. A total of 418 vehicles were produced. TTX self-propelled guns: length – 9.1 m; width – 3.2 m; height – 2.7 m; ground clearance - 432 mm; weight – 36.7 t; armor – 13 – 51 mm; engine type - radial 9-cylinder carburetor air-cooled; power – 400 hp; specific power – 9.3 hp/t; speed on the highway – 38 km/h; Power reserve – 170 km; armament - 155 mm M-1A1 cannon; ammunition - 20 shots; firing range - 24 km; crew – 8 people.
Self-propelled gun 155-mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M-41
The self-propelled howitzer was first produced on the M-3 Stuart tank chassis, then on the M-24 Chaffee chassis. It was put into service in 1945. A total of 85 vehicles were produced. TTX self-propelled guns: length – 5.8 m; width – 2.8 m; height – 2.4 m; ground clearance - 432 mm; weight – 19.3 t; armor – 6-13 mm; engine type – two twin V-shaped 8-cylinder carburetor liquid-cooled Cadillac 44-T24; power – 220 hp; specific power – 10.4 hp/t; highway speed – 56 km/h; Power reserve – 160 km; armament - 155-mm howitzer M-1; ammunition - 22 shots; firing range - 14 km; crew – 5 people.
Self-propelled gun 8 inch Howitzer Motor Carriage M-43
The howitzer was created in 1945 by installing the barrel of a 203-mm howitzer on the chassis of the M-40 self-propelled gun. A total of 48 cars were produced. Another 24 vehicles were obtained by converting the M-40. TTX self-propelled guns: length – 7.1 m; width – 3.2 m; height – 3.3 m; ground clearance - 432 mm; weight – 36.2 t; armor – 13-25 mm; engine type - radial 9-cylinder carburetor air-cooled; power – 400 hp; specific power – 10 hp/t; speed on the highway – 34 km/h; Power reserve – 160 km; armament – 203-mm howitzer “M1”; ammunition - 16 shots; firing range - 16.8 km; crew – 8 people.
Self-propelled gun 240-mm Howitzer Motor Carriage T-92
Self-propelled gun 240-mm T-92
The howitzer was created on the basis of the T-26E3 heavy tank in 1945. At the rear of the vehicle there was a massive coulter that prevented it from tipping over.
Each self-propelled gun was equipped with an ammunition transporter of the M-30 or M-31 type. A total of 5 cars were produced. There is a known modification of the T-93 with an 8-inch gun, built in two copies. TTX self-propelled guns: length – 8.5 m; width – 3.4 m; height – 3.1 m; ground clearance - 508 mm; weight – 63.8 t; armor – 12.7 – 25 mm; engine type - V-shaped 8-cylinder carburetor liquid cooling Ford GAF; power – 500 hp; specific power – 8 hp/t; speed on the highway – 24 km/h; Power reserve – 128 km; armament - 240 mm M-1 howitzer; ammunition - 6 shots; rate of fire – 1 shot per 3 minutes; firing range - 32 km; crew – 8 people. Share to:
