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M8A1 U.S.A.

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Developed in 1941 through 1942 on the basis of the M5 Stuart light tank. This SPG is an example of the successful use of an outdated chassis. The vehicle was equipped with a 75 mm short-barrel howitzer; however, attempts were made to fit a 75 mm tank gun into a modernized turret.

Nation U.S.A. U.S.A.
Tier Tier IV
Type Tank Destroyers Tank Destroyers
Cost Credits 130,000 Experience 3,350

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Crew

Crew Member Commander
Crew Member Gunner

Gunner

Loader

Crew Member Driver
Crew Member Radio Operator

Modules

III

VVS T16

IV

Twin Cadillac, Series 42

IV

SCR 510

III

M8 HMC Scott

III

75 mm AT Howitzer M3

IV

T36 E6

IV

Continental R-975-C1

VI

SCR 610

IV

75 mm AT Gun M3

V

57 mm Gun M1

X

SCR 619

IV

M8 GMC

V

3-inch AT Gun M7

Characteristics

Firepower

175 / 110 HP Damage
38 / 92 mm Armor Penetration
3.70 s Gun reload time
16.22 rounds/min Rate of Fire
2,837 HP/min Damage per Minute
1.90 s Aiming Time
0.53 m Dispersion at 100 m
70 pcs Ammo Capacity

Mobility

15 / 16.20 t Weight/Load Limit
320 hp Engine Power
21.34 hp/t Specific Power
58 km/h Top Speed
35 deg/s Traverse Speed
18 deg/s Turret Traverse Speed

Survivability

385 HP Hit Points
28 / 28 / 25 mm Hull Armor
38 / 25 / 25 mm Turret Armor
10.03 s Suspension repair time

Spotting

320 m View Range
325 m Signal Range

Characteristics are specified for vehicles with crews trained to 100%.

Tech Tree

T6 Medium 126,000 6,950 Medium Tank IV
M8A1 130,000 3,350 Tank Destroyers IV
M41 HMC 405,000 13,150 SPGs V
M10 Wolverine 415,000 10,500 Tank Destroyers V

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