M54 Renegade
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M54 Renegade
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9,000 Cost |
1500300 HP Hit Points |
49.54/5525.17/55 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Radio Operator)
- Gunner
- Driver
- Loader
800800 hp Engine Power |
45/17 km/h Speed Limit |
3535 deg/s Traverse |
16.1531.78 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
YesYes Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
250/140/40250/140/40 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
1005/4400/765
1005/4400/765 Shell Cost |
360/360/440360/360/440 HP Damage |
226/255/53226/255/53 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
5.88 r/m Standard Gun ▲
5.88 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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2116.8 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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2116.8 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.38 m With 50% Crew: 0.471 m ▲
0.38 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.471 m |
s 2.5 s 2.5 Aim time |
3434 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-10°/+20°-10°/+20° Elevation Arc |
4242 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 400 m 400 View Range |
m 745 m 745 Signal Range |
VIII
9000
The M54 Renegade is an American tier 8 premium heavy tank.
Development of a new medium tank to replace the M48 began in the early 1950s. One prototype was built. In 1957, the project was discontinued in favor of the T95. The vehicle never entered service.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Gun | Penetration (mm) |
Damage (HP) |
Rate of fire (rounds/minute) |
Dispersion (m/100m) |
Aiming time (s) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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IX | 105 mm Gun T140E3 | 226/255/53 | 360/360/440 | 5.88 | 0.38 | 2.5 | 2400 | 219000 |
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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IX | Continental AV-1790-5B E2 | 800 | 20 | 569 | 80000 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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VIII | M54 Renegade | 55 | 35 | 0 | 10000 | 30000 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Good DPM, gun handling, shell velocity and penetration
- Very tough frontal turret armor
- Great gun depression
- Good mobility and speed for a heavy tank
- Good viewrange
Cons:
- Poor hull armor for a heavy tank
- Very large cupola weakspot on top of the turret
- High ground resistance limits mobility on non-paved terrains
- Long aim time
- Crew slots match the T110E5 & T57 Heavy Tank, limited usefulness as a crew trainer
Performance
The key to mastering the M54 Renegade lies in this phrase: Jack of all trades, master of none.
Being modelled after the famous M48 Patton, experienced American tech tree players will already have an idea on what to expect: an agile hull-down fighter that relies on terrain, maneuver & clever tactics to truly shine, despite the heavy designation.
If forced into toe-to-toe duels against brawler heavy tanks such as the fearsome Defender, Object 703II or aggressive support tanks like the Somua SM it will be harshly contested due to the lacking of competent hull armor & a rather small HP pool. However, your gun makes up somewhat for this with a high & stable damage output, making it possible in most situations to at least hold your own ground.
When out against medium tanks, it naturally feels at home, could easily outgun & pursue these opponents to collapse an entire flank, despite tanks like the Progetto 46 & the rare Type 59 are not to be looked down upon due to the M54's relative clumsiness.
If no other options prove to be viable, the 105mm T140 gun can also support from distance with its good shell velocity and decent handling. Still, in this case its sniping ability is hampered by the mediocre accuracy.
Last but not least, one way to boost a "master of none" to "master of all", is to run the expensive BiA+Vent+Coke loadout. This can greatly improve your accuracy, DPM, view range & also mobility by a small amount.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
The T54 project was an early attempt on upgrading the US service tank fleet to 105mm gun armament. The T54E2 retained the M48 Patton's hull, but features a new turret mounting a hand-loaded 105mm T140 gun. Further technological advancements rendered it obsolete & the project was eliminated in favor of the new T95 medium tanks.
Historical Gallery
Historical Accuracy Errata
The T54 project was perceived as an upgrade over the M48 Patton medium/main battle tank historically, but the M54 Renegade is designated as a heavy tank ingame. The T54 project was terminated before seeing active service or mass production; therefore the "M54" designation is fictional.