M4A1 FL 10
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M4A1 FL 10
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3,300  Cost |
| 810162 HP Hit Points |
| 30.2/40.213.65/40.2 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Loader)
- Gunner (Loader)
- Driver
- Radio Operator (Loader)
| 530530 hp Engine Power |
| 48/20 km/h Speed Limit |
| 4343 deg/s Traverse |
| 17.5538.83 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
| NoNo Pivot |
| // mm Hull Armor |
| 40/20/2040/20/20 mm Turret Armor |
AP//HE
AP//HE Shells |
128/2800/80
128/2800/80 Shell Cost |
| 135/135/175135/135/175 HP Damage |
| 148/186/38148/186/38 mm Penetration |
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10.31 r/m ▲
10.31 r/m Magazine-fed Gun ▲ Rate of Fire Magazine-fed Gun |
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1167.75 ▲
Magazine-fed Gun
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Magazine-fed Gun
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1167.75 Magazine-fed Gun ▲
Magazine-fed Gun
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Magazine-fed Gun
▲ Damage Per Minute Magazine-fed Gun |
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0.38 m ▲
0.38 m With 50% Crew: 0.471 m ▲ Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.471 m |
| 2 s 2 s Aim time |
| 3636 deg/s Turret Traverse |
| 360° Gun Arc |
| -6°/+12°-6°/+12° Elevation Arc |
| 7272 rounds Ammo Capacity |
| 2020 % Chance of Fire |
| 370 m 370 m View Range |
| 750 m 750 m Signal Range |
VI
3300
The M4A1 FL 10 is a French tier 6 premium medium tank.
Developed by Batignolles-Châtillon at the request of the Egyptian Armed Forces, this tank represented a major modernization of the M4 Sherman. The first vehicles manufactured featured the hull and chassis of the M4A1 and the FL 10 turret of the AMX 13. However, the majority of vehicles used the hull and the chassis of the M4A4. A total of 50 vehicles were manufactured and saw service in the Egyptian Armed Forces until the mid-1960s. Later, the remaining operational tanks were sent to the 20th Division of the Palestine Liberation Organization in the Gaza Strip.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Guns
| Tier | Gun | Penetration (mm) |
Damage (HP) |
Rate of fire (rounds/minute) |
Dispersion (m/100m) |
Aiming time (s) |
Weight (kg) |
Price (  )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VI | 75 mm SA50 mle. 50 | 148/186/38 | 135/135/175 | 10.3 | 0.38 | 2 | 1035 | 64200 |
Engines
| Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VI | Continental R975C | 530 | 20 | 550 | 25100 |
Suspensions
| Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VI | M4A1 FL 10 | 40.2 | 43 | B/2 | 8000 | 12000 |
Radios
| Tier | Radio | Signal Range (m) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | SCR 508/2 | 750 | 100 | 54000 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Autoloader with 540 average damage per clip & quick intra-clip reload
- Fairly nimble, as agile as a fully upgraded M4A3E8 Sherman
- Decent gun stats: good aim time, fast shell speed, great penetration
- Good view range of 370 meters, radio range of 782 meters - excellent spotter
Cons:
- Large target with no useful armor: M4 hull is weak and AMX turret is even weaker
- Bad alpha damage and bad DPM, suffers in extended trades
- Terrible gun depression/elevation of just -6/+12 degrees
- Useless for crew training--layout does not match any of the French medium tanks
Performance
The M4A1 FL 10 is a French Tier VI premium which combines two of the most ubiquitous parts in the game--the M4 series hull with the AMX-13 series turret. The resulting vehicle is a curious blend of two generations of technologies, with equally curious results on the battlefield. The M4A1 FL 10 takes a few of the best traits of both vehicles, but also takes a few of the worst traits of each, resulting in a tank that is reasonably effective without being particularly exceptional.
The use of the M4 hull gives the M4A1 FL 10 reasonable agility and maneuvering capability. Equipped with the huge Continental R975C engine, this gives the machine a very good hull traverse of almost 45 degrees per second and acceleration of over 17.5 horsepower per ton. This allows the M4A1 FL 10 to power up past slopes and make dashes for good positions. Its default 48 kph ground speed is on par with that of the Easy 8, meaning that it is a worthy flanking unit.
However, the power of the engine is bought at the price of the sheer size of the hull carrying it--the M4A1 FL 10 is a particularly large target and it uses the original M4 Sherman layout. Armor that was merely mediocre at tier V is effectively useless at tier VI, and the M4A1 FL 10 therefore cannot rely on its armor for effective protection. Unfortunately, at its size it is also not especially well camouflaged, and will have to rely on its mobility to stay behind harder cover in order to approach its objective.
The AMX-13 turret brings with it the expected French SA50 mle. 50 cannon, with all that implies: capable burst damage in the form of its 4-round autoloader, a snappy intra-clip reload of just 1.75 seconds, and a fairly good dispersion of .36. This means that, in true French fashion, the M4A1 FL 10 can quickly appear, offload four rounds, and duck away before most opponents can respond. This allows the M4A1 FL 10 to limit engagements to the mere 5.25 seconds needed to empty its drum, reducing the time it is exposed and vulnerable.
The price of employing the AMX-13 turret comes in other handling factors, however. The oscillating turret turns fairly well but is severely lacking in terms of vertical traverse. With just 6 degrees of gun depression and 12 degrees of gun elevation, the M4A1 FL 10 suffers in uneven terrain that M4-type vehicles would normally thrive in. The AMX turret is also sorely lacking in protection, as it does not have an M4-style mantlet and as such is even easier to penetrate. The turret is also quite tall, and has a prominent 'jaw' underneath the oscillating portion where damage might jam the turret ring.
The end result is that the M4A1 FL 10 is an odd hybrid of two technologies that does not precisely compliment either of the nations that contributed to it. Use the enhanced speed and engine power to approach opponents via wide flanking routes. With .36 accuracy and 370 meters of view range, it can provide cover fire at mid to long range, which is its best option for engagement. Though it cannot hill-snipe like a standard M4-type vehicle, it is generally more accurate, hits harder, and has better penetration. As with all autoloader-equipped tanks, the M4A1 FL 10 is more dangerous the longer it survives into the match. When enemy tanks are down to around 200-odd HP, this is where the M4A1 FL 10 really shines, as it can quickly move in, destroy one or two low-health opponents in a single magazine, and move to another engagement.
If the M4A1 FL 10 has no recourse other than to get into a knife fight at close range, it is worth recalling that it has excellent traverses and can expect to out-turn many vehicles. Circling lone enemies and destroying them is a viable tactic if a foe is unsupported. Additionally, driving into view for a few seconds, offloading its magazine, and then fleeing is usually a reasonable option in confined environments. The key to this tank is knowing when to extend and when to retreat, and never being caught out alone.
Early Research
As a premium tank, the M4A1 FL 10 is elite in its stock configuration.
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