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| [[image:T-23_prototype_vehicle.jpg|thumb|200px|left|T-23 prototype vehicle]] | | | [[image:T-23_prototype_vehicle.jpg|thumb|200px|left|T-23 prototype vehicle]] |
? | This experimental medium tank was developed from the end of 1942 through the summer of 1944. The T23T80 was neither adopted for serial production nor took part in combat. | | + | This experimental medium tank was developed from the end of 1942 through the summer of 1944. The T23 was neither adopted for serial production nor took part in combat. |
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? | The first T23 prototypes were completed in January 1943, and these vehicle were the first to be completed in the T20 series. They differed from the other T20 series in using the electric drive transmission manufactured by General Electric. They were also fitted with the vertical volute-spring suspension similar to that used on the Medium M4 Tank. The armament consisted of the 76mm Ml gun. As with the T20 and T22 series, projects were initiated for development of vehicles armed with the 75mm automatic and 3in guns. Designated T23EI and T23E2 respectively, these projects were cancelled without development. After tests of the T23 pilot vehicle, production was authorized for 250 of these vehicles. The production model differed in several ways from the pilot vehicle: the 76mm Ml gun was replaced with the model M1A1, a vision cupola was provided for the commander, and the gun-ring hatch mounting the .50 caliber AA machine-gun was moved to the loader's position. Production commenced in November 1943, and continued through to December 1944, but none were shipped overseas. Though this vehicle did not see active service, features tried and developed in the T20-T23 series were incorporated into M4 vehicles, in particular; the T23 type turret and 76mm gun, HVSS, and the simplified 47° hull front. Research work on these vehicles also played a big part in the development of the T25 and T26 Medium Tank. | | + | The first T23 prototypes were completed in January 1943, and these vehicle were the first to be completed in the T20 series. They differed from the other T20 series in using the electric drive transmission manufactured by General Electric. They were also fitted with the vertical volute-spring suspension similar to that used on the Medium M4 Tank. The armament consisted of the 76mm Ml gun. As with the T20 and T22 series, projects were initiated for development of vehicles armed with the 75mm automatic and 3in guns. Designated T23E1 and T23E2 respectively, these projects were cancelled without development. After tests of the T23 pilot vehicle, production was authorized for 250 of these vehicles. The production model differed in several ways from the pilot vehicle: the 76mm Ml gun was replaced with the model M1A1, a vision cupola was provided for the commander, and the gun-ring hatch mounting the .50 caliber AA machine-gun was moved to the loader's position. Production commenced in November 1943, and continued through to December 1944, but none were shipped overseas. Though this vehicle did not see active service, features tried and developed in the T20-T23 series were incorporated into M4 vehicles, in particular; the T23 type turret and 76mm gun, HVSS, and the simplified 47° hull front. Research work on these vehicles also played a big part in the development of the T25 and T26 Medium Tank. |
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T23
T23
USA |
Medium Tank |
Tier VIII
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Totals |
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Cost |
2,103,000  |
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Health |
1,310 |
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Weight/Load Limit |
35.21/36.14t |
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Crew |
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5 |
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Mobility |
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Engine Power |
560hp |
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Speed Limit |
56km/h |
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Traverse Speed |
37deg/s |
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Armor |
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Hull Armor |
76/50/38mm |
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Turret Armor | 89/63/63mm |
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Armament |
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Damage |
86-144HP |
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Penetration |
96-160mm |
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Rate of Fire |
16.22r/m |
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Accuracy |
0.38m |
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Aim time |
2s |
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Turret Traverse |
43deg/s
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Gun Traverse Arc |
gunTraverseArc |
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Gun Vertical Limits |
gunVerticalLimits |
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Ammo Capacity |
ammo |
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General |
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Chance of Fire |
20% |
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View Range |
430m |
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Signal Range |
450m |
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Parent |
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Child |
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Values Are Stock // Top
The T23 is the tier 8 American medium tank. Fast and maneuverable, this tank handles similarly to the T20, but can reach higher top speeds and turn more quickly. Like all American medium tanks, it's main weakness is it's lack of armor. In addition, the 90mm gun begins to lose it's punch against the heavier opponents the T23 faces, when compared to the T20, giving it sub-par firepower for it's tier. However, the 90mm still has good penetration, rate-of-fire, and accuracy, so the T23's increased mobility can still put it to good use. Mobility is the T23's best strength, and it operates wonderfully in a medium tank wolf-pack. Research leads to the M26 Pershing.
Modules
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Tr | Nm | Dam | Pen | RoF | Acr | Aim | | Pr | Wt |
05V |
105mm Howitzer M3 |
410/350(HP) |
53/150(mm) |
4.3-5.1(r/m) |
0.49(m) |
4.5(s) |
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00022 850 22 850  |
2 500 2 500(kg) | 06VI |
76mm Gun M1A1 |
115/110/185(HP) |
128/177/38(mm) |
16.22-18.99(r/m) |
0.38(m) |
2.0(s) |
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00050 330 50 330  |
1 567 1 567(kg) | 06VI |
76mm Gun M1A2 |
115/110/185(HP) |
128/177/38(mm) |
19.11-21.05(r/m) |
0.35(m) |
2.0(s) |
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00064 000 64 000  |
1 590 1 590(kg) | 07VII |
90mm Gun M3 |
240/240/320(HP) |
160/243/45(mm) |
7.31-9.01(r/m) |
0.33(m) |
2.0(s) |
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00081 000 81 000  |
2 050 2 050(kg) |
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Tr | Nm | Arm | T.Tr | VR | | Pr | Wt |
07VII |
T23T80 |
0089 89/63/63(mm) |
0043 43(d/s) |
0430 430(m) |
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00021 800 21 800  |
7 000 7 000(kg) | 08VIII |
T23D51080 |
0089 89/63/63(mm) |
0048 48(d/s) |
0430 430(m) |
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00046 000 46 000  |
7 800 7 800(kg) |
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Tr | Nm | Pw | CoF | | Pr | Wt |
07VII |
Ford GAN |
0560 560(h.p.) |
020 20% |
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00037 200 37 200  |
0569 569(kg) | 08VIII |
Continental AV-1790-1 |
0704 704(h.p.) |
020 20% |
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00045 000 45 000  |
0569 569(kg) |
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Tr | Nm | LL | Tv | | Pr | Wt |
07VII |
VVSS T51 |
36.14 36.14(t) |
037 37(d/s) |
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00016 300 16 300  |
7 700 7 700(kg) | 08VIII |
VVSS T80 |
39.50 39.50(t) |
040 40(d/s) |
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00030 250 30 250  |
7 700 7 700(kg) |
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Tr | Nm | SR | | Pr | Wt |
06VI |
SCR 508 |
0450 450(m) |
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00021 600 21 600  |
0100 100(kg) | 10X |
SCR 528 |
0850 850(m) |
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00051 400 51 400  |
0080 80(kg) |
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