M5A1 Stuart

Ch09_M5 (Stock)

Totals

143000 Price

310 Hit Points

15.47 / 15.75 kgWeight

Crew

1. Commander

Armor

28.6/28.6/25.4Hull Armor(front/sides/rear, mm)

38.1/31.8/31.8Turret Armor(front/sides/rear, mm)

Maneuver

296 h.p.Engine Power

64.4 km/hSpeed Limit

36 deg/secTraverse Speed

Firepower

40 Standard Shell Damage

56 mmStandard Shell Penetration

2.3 Gun Loading

48 deg/secTurret Traverse Speed

Communication

330 mView Range

395 mSignal Range

Type 2597 Chi-Ha

M5A1 Stuart

Type T-34

IV

143000

The first tanks of the M5 series were produced in April 1942, and a new modification, the M5A1, was preferred over other variants. After the M24 Chaffee was developed, the M5A1 tanks were deemed obsolete and were exported to other countries, including China. A total of 100 tanks of this type were supplied to the Kuomintang. During the Civil War (1946–1949), many of these vehicles were captured by the PLA.

• M5A1 Stuart
• M3A3
• Stuart VI

M5A1 Stuart

Stock

M3A3

	Level	Turret	Weight (t)	Turret Armor (front/sides/rear, mm)	Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s)	View Range (m)
	III	M3A3	1020	38.1/31.8/31.8	48	330

	Level	Gun	Weight (t)	Average Penetration (mm)		Rate of Fire	Dispersion at 100 m	Aiming Time
	III	37 mm M6	84	56/78/19	40/40/50	26.09	0.42	1.7

	Level	Engine	Weight (t)	Engine Power (h.p.)	Chance of Fire on Impact
	IV	Twin Cadillac, Series 42	530	296	20

	Level	Suspension	Weight (t)	Load Limit	Traverse Speed (deg/s)
	III	VVSS T36E6	3550	15.75	36

	Level	Radio	Weight (t)	Signal Range (m)
	VI	SCR 508	0	395

M3A3

Speed

Stuart VI

	Level	Turret	Weight (t)	Turret Armor (front/sides/rear, mm)	Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s)	View Range (m)
	III	M3A3	1020	38.1/31.8/31.8	48	330

	Level	Gun	Weight (t)	Average Penetration (mm)		Rate of Fire	Dispersion at 100 m	Aiming Time
	III	37 mm M6	84	56/78/19	40/40/50	26.09	0.42	1.7

	Level	Engine	Weight (t)	Engine Power (h.p.)	Chance of Fire on Impact
	IV	Continental R-975-C1	516	400	20

	Level	Suspension	Weight (t)	Load Limit	Traverse Speed (deg/s)
	IV	VVSS T55E1	3550	18	38

	Level	Radio	Weight (t)	Signal Range (m)
	IX	SCR 506	0	615

Stuart VI

Attack

Type T-34

	Level	Turret	Weight (t)	Turret Armor (front/sides/rear, mm)	Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s)	View Range (m)
	IV	M5A1	1200	44.5/31.8/31.8	48	350

	Level	Gun	Weight (t)	Average Penetration (mm)		Rate of Fire	Dispersion at 100 m	Aiming Time
	IV	47 mm Gun Type 1	411	81/130/25	70/70/90	24	0.42	2.3

	Level	Engine	Weight (t)	Engine Power (h.p.)	Chance of Fire on Impact
	IV	Continental R-975-C1	516	400	20

	Level	Suspension	Weight (t)	Load Limit	Traverse Speed (deg/s)
	IV	VVSS T55E1	3550	18	38

	Level	Radio	Weight (t)	Signal Range (m)
	IX	SCR 506	0	615

Compatible Equipment

Compatible Consumables

Player Opinion

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Excellent maneuverability
• Great top speed
• High rate of fire
• Good penetration (for a tier 4 scout)
• Faster than the American M5 Stuart

Cons:

• Loses maneuverability at speed
• Damage is lacking
• Easily crippled
• Difficult learning curve
• Harsh Matchmaking values, can meet vehicles up to tier 7

Performance

This tank plays quite differently depending on if you are near the top or bottom of the battle. If you are near the top, it is advised that you try to light enemies still, but don't be very aggressive with doing it. Just poke you turret over hills or lead the pack a little. The gun you have has good characteristics compared to most of the other tier 4 lights, so you can engage other tanks successfully. When you are at the bottom, things change. You can no longer engage most tanks with success, so you have to mainly do spotting. You can do this by doing it the same way you would in a low tier battle (works best on hilly, close-quarters areas like the railroad on Live Oaks). You can also find a bush that is roughly 150-350 m away from an enemy area and light them up. If you are going to pick the second option, you should bring a camo net and binoculars. When used properly this tank can wreak havoc at an enemy base. This tank can sometimes take down a higher tier medium or light tank when used by a veteran player.

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