Comparing: Somua SAu 40 vs. M8A1

Somua_Sau_40

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

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.

Modules
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Turrets
Guns
Engines
Suspensions
Radios
Main Characteristics
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Tier IV IV
Battle Tiers 4 5 6 4 5 6
Price 110,000 130,000
Hit Points
Signal range
Speed Limit37 km/h58 km/h
Speed Limit Back12 km/h20 km/h
Weight
Load limit
Crew
  • Commander
  • Gunner
  • Driver
  • Radio Operator
  • Loader
  • Commander
  • Gunner (Loader)
  • Driver
  • Radio Operator
Armor
Hull Armor
Front:
36 mm
Side:
35 mm
Rear:
35 mm
Front:
29 mm
Side:
29 mm
Rear:
25 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
Stationary16.00 %20.00 %
In motion13.00 %17.50 %
When Firing4.90 %7.57 %
Battle performance
Accuracy49.9792 %53.9012 %
Neto Credits Income3279.26852.018
Winrate47.7529 %50.9883 %
Damage dealt186.096211.977
Kills per Battle0.4747690.491965
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