Comparing: M8A1 vs. Hetzer vs. Somua SAu 40

M8A1

The vehicle was intended as a self-propelled infantry support gun on the basis of the M5 tank. The M8A1 variant featured a modified turret and upgraded armament. From September 1943 through January 1944 a total of 1778 vehicles were manufactured.

Hetzer

A light, low-profile tank destroyer designed according to General Heinz Guderian's specifications. The Hetzer was produced from April 1944 to May 1945, with a total of 2,584 vehicles manufactured.

Somua_Sau_40

A proposed tank destroyer on the basis of the Somua S35. Existed only in blueprints.

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Guns
Engines
Suspensions
Radios
Main Characteristics
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Tier IV IV IV
Battle Tiers 4 5 6 4 5 6 4 5 6
Price 130,000 127,000 110,000
Hit Points
Signal range
Speed Limit58 km/h42 km/h37 km/h
Speed Limit Back20 km/h11 km/h12 km/h
Weight
Load limit
Crew
  • Commander
  • Gunner (Loader)
  • Driver
  • Radio Operator
  • Commander (Radio Operator)
  • Driver
  • Gunner
  • Loader
  • Commander
  • Gunner
  • Driver
  • Radio Operator
  • Loader
Armor
Hull Armor
Front:
29 mm
Side:
29 mm
Rear:
25 mm
Front:
60 mm
Side:
20 mm
Rear:
8 mm
Front:
36 mm
Side:
35 mm
Rear:
35 mm
Turret Armor
Mobility
Engine Power
Horse power / weight
Traverse Speed
Max Climb Angle
Hard terrain resistance
Medium terrain resistance
Soft terrain resistance
Fire Chance
Engine Type
Turret
View Range
Turret Traverse
Traverse Arc
Armament
Damage (Explosion radius)
Penetration
Shell Price
Shell Speed
Damage / min
Rate of Fire
Reload time
Clip
Accuracy
Aim time
Elevation Arc
Ammo Capacity
Camo value
Stationary20.00 %25.00 %16.00 %
In motion17.50 %20.00 %13.00 %
When Firing7.57 %9.10 %4.90 %
Battle performance
Accuracy53.9012 %53.6423 %49.9792 %
Neto Credits Income852.0182623.313279.26
Winrate50.9883 %48.2533 %47.7529 %
Damage dealt211.977227.86186.096
Kills per Battle0.4919650.6471420.474769
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