Comparing: M8A1 vs. T40 vs. Hetzer

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.

T40

Experimental tank destroyer developed on the basis of the M3 tank in the spring of 1942. The vehicle never entered mass production, nor saw service.

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.

Modules
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Turrets
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 130,000 125,000 127,000
Hit Points
Signal range
Speed Limit58 km/h38 km/h42 km/h
Speed Limit Back20 km/h14 km/h11 km/h
Weight
Load limit
Crew
  • Commander
  • Gunner (Loader)
  • Driver
  • Radio Operator
  • Commander (Radio Operator)
  • Gunner
  • Driver
  • Loader
  • Loader
  • Commander (Radio Operator)
  • Driver
  • Gunner
  • Loader
Armor
Hull Armor
Front:
29 mm
Side:
29 mm
Rear:
25 mm
Front:
51 mm
Side:
38 mm
Rear:
38 mm
Front:
60 mm
Side:
20 mm
Rear:
8 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 %
In motion17.50 % %20.00 %
When Firing7.57 % %9.10 %
Battle performance
Accuracy53.9012 % %53.6423 %
Neto Credits Income852.0182623.31
Winrate50.9883 % %48.2533 %
Damage dealt211.977227.86
Kills per Battle0.4919650.647142
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