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T42 U.S.A.

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Vehicle Description

A well-balanced American tank in terms of armor, mobility, and firepower. Similar to other American vehicles, it boasts good stabilization and good gun elevation/depression angles. Its high damage per shot and reliable turret also make it a worthy opponent. The tank is the most effective at the forefront of a battle, while taking the active advantage of terrain irregularities.

Historical Reference

The development of this tank began in 1948. It was supposed to be a vehicle with armament similar to the M46, but with better armor. However, due to its low engine power, the tank had poor mobility. After six prototypes were built, all work on the project was discontinued. Some elements of its turret, gun, and fire control system were later used for the M47.

Nation U.S.A. U.S.A.
Tier Tier VIII
Type Medium Tank Medium Tank
Role Versatile Medium Tank Versatile Medium Tank

Crew

Crew Member Commander

Commander

Radio Operator

Crew Member Gunner
Crew Member Driver
Crew Member Loader

Modules

VIII

T42

VII

Continental AOS-895-3B

X

AN/GRC-8

VIII

T42

VIII

90 mm Gun T114

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Characteristics

Firepower

280 / 280 / 370 HP Damage
190 / 268 / 45 mm Armor Penetration
9.10 s Gun reload time
6.59 rounds/min Rate of Fire
1,846 HP/min Damage per Minute
2 s Aiming Time
0.33 m Dispersion at 100 m
60 pcs Ammo Capacity

Mobility

33.79 t Weight
500 hp Engine Power
14.80 hp/t Specific Power
51.50 km/h Top Speed
42 deg/s Traverse Speed
37 deg/s Turret Traverse Speed

Survivability

1,350 HP Hit Points
102 / 76 / 25 mm Hull Armor
216 / 64 / 76 mm Turret Armor
10.03 s Suspension repair time

Spotting

400 m View Range
745 m Signal Range

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

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