The M5 Stuart entered production in April 1942. By June 1944 a total of 10,884 vehicles in two variants had been produced. The tank was used in all theaters of war.
At first, the M5 Stuart appears to be a minor downgrade from the M3 Stuart, with slightly worse armor and lower speed for more hit points. The biggest difference is the ability to equip the fearsome 75mm Howitzer M3. The M5's excellent speed and agility can be used to expose the thin rear and side armor of your opponents for maximum effect. Be warned though, its accuracy is poor, so come in fast, get close, and then get out of there. You can always come around for another pass from a different angle.
|
Level |
Turret |
Weight (t) |
Turret Armor (front/sides/rear, mm) |
Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s) |
View Range (m) |
|
III |
M5 |
1020 |
38.1/31.8/31.8 |
44 |
340 |
|
Level |
Gun |
Weight (t) |
Average Penetration (mm) |
|
Rate of Fire |
Dispersion at 100 m |
Aiming Time |
|
III |
37 mm Gun M6 |
82 |
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 |
320 |
20 |
|
Level |
Suspension |
Weight (t) |
Load Limit |
Traverse Speed (deg/s) |
|
III |
VVSS T16E3 |
3000 |
15.22 |
43 |
|
Level |
Radio |
Weight (t) |
Signal Range (m) |
|
VI |
SCR 508 |
0 |
395 |
|
Level |
Turret |
Weight (t) |
Turret Armor (front/sides/rear, mm) |
Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s) |
View Range (m) |
|
III |
M5 |
1020 |
38.1/31.8/31.8 |
44 |
340 |
|
Level |
Gun |
Weight (t) |
Average Penetration (mm) |
|
Rate of Fire |
Dispersion at 100 m |
Aiming Time |
|
IV |
37 mm Gun T16 |
153 |
56/78/19 |
40/40/50 |
30.94 |
0.42 |
1.7 |
|
Level |
Engine |
Weight (t) |
Engine Power (h.p.) |
Chance of Fire on Impact |
|
IV |
Continental R-975-C1 |
500 |
350 |
20 |
|
Level |
Suspension |
Weight (t) |
Load Limit |
Traverse Speed (deg/s) |
|
III |
VVSS T16E3 |
3000 |
15.22 |
43 |
|
Level |
Radio |
Weight (t) |
Signal Range (m) |
|
VI |
SCR 508 |
0 |
395 |
|
Level |
Turret |
Weight (t) |
Turret Armor (front/sides/rear, mm) |
Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s) |
View Range (m) |
|
III |
M5 |
1020 |
38.1/31.8/31.8 |
44 |
340 |
|
Level |
Gun |
Weight (t) |
Average Penetration (mm) |
|
Rate of Fire |
Dispersion at 100 m |
Aiming Time |
|
IV |
37 mm Gun T16 |
153 |
56/78/19 |
40/40/50 |
30.94 |
0.42 |
1.7 |
|
Level |
Engine |
Weight (t) |
Engine Power (h.p.) |
Chance of Fire on Impact |
|
IV |
Continental R-975-C1 |
500 |
350 |
20 |
|
Level |
Suspension |
Weight (t) |
Load Limit |
Traverse Speed (deg/s) |
|
IV |
VVSS T36E8 |
3000 |
16.2 |
42 |
|
Level |
Radio |
Weight (t) |
Signal Range (m) |
|
IX |
SCR 506 |
0 |
615 |
|
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 |
44 |
370 |
|
Level |
Gun |
Weight (t) |
Average Penetration (mm) |
|
Rate of Fire |
Dispersion at 100 m |
Aiming Time |
|
IV |
37 mm Gun T16 |
153 |
56/78/19 |
40/40/50 |
30.94 |
0.42 |
1.7 |
|
Level |
Engine |
Weight (t) |
Engine Power (h.p.) |
Chance of Fire on Impact |
|
IV |
Continental R-975-C1 |
500 |
350 |
20 |
|
Level |
Suspension |
Weight (t) |
Load Limit |
Traverse Speed (deg/s) |
|
IV |
VVSS T36E8 |
3000 |
16.2 |
42 |
|
Level |
Radio |
Weight (t) |
Signal Range (m) |
|
IX |
SCR 506 |
0 |
615 |
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