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| * Gun mantlet + small, rounded turret + gun depression (as is standard for American mediums) | * Gun mantlet + small, rounded turret + gun depression (as is standard for American mediums) | |||
| + | * Turret can suprisingly bounce some shots, though it's not recommended to rely on it. | |||
| + | * Good view range for its tier. | |||
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Revision as of 20:54, 25 March 2013
T20
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1,340,000  Cost |
| 1000300 HP Hit Points |
| 28.89/3016.78/34 t Weight Limit |
- Commander
- Gunner
- Driver
- Radio Operator
- Loader
| 520560 hp Engine Power |
| 56/20 km/h Speed Limit |
| 3737 deg/s Traverse |
| 1833.37 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
| NoNo Pivot |
| // mm Hull Armor |
| 88.9/63.5/63.588.9/63.5/63.5 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
96/2800/68
255/4400/255 Shell Cost |
| 115/115/185240/240/320 HP Damage |
| 128/177/38160/243/45 mm Penetration |
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14.29 r/m ▲
6.38 r/m Standard Gun ▲ Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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1643.35 ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1531.2 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
▼
Standard Gun
▲ Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
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0.43 m ▲
0.38 m With 50% Crew: 0.533 m ▲ Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.471 m |
| 2.3 s 2.3 s Aim time |
| 4442 deg/s Turret Traverse |
| 360° Gun Arc |
| -10°/+25°-10°/+25° Elevation Arc |
| 8548 rounds Ammo Capacity |
| 2020 % Chance of Fire |
| 370 m 390 m View Range |
| 395 m 615 m Signal Range |
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The T20 is an American tier 7 medium tank.
The first in a series of 1942–1943 U.S. medium tank designs intended as replacements for the M4 Sherman. The first prototype was produced in May 1943, and trials went on until 1944. The vehicle was not approved for mass production, but subsequent prototypes, the T22 and T23, were created on the basis of this development. They, in turn, served as precursors of the T25 and T26. Eventually, the M26 Pershing emerged on their basis and was adopted for service.
Much like the M4A3E8 Sherman, the T20 is a fast and maneuverable tank that lacks significant armor. Able to quickly move around the battlefield, the T20 is an excellent support tank, able to switch between engagements in very short time. Its thin armor is a serious weakness, and caution must be taken to avoid enemy fire whenever possible. Pick different strategies to match differing opponents: flank heavy tanks, ambush and dogfight mediums, track and destroy lights.
The T20 leads to the T69, and the M26 Pershing.
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 | 76 mm Gun M1A1 | 128/177/38 | 115/115/185 | 14.29 | 0.43 | 2.3 | 1567 | 50330 | |
| VI | 76 mm Gun M1A2 | 128/177/38 | 115/115/185 | 18.18 | 0.38 | 1.9 | 1590 | 62000 | |
| VII | 90 mm Gun M3 | 160/243/45 | 240/240/320 | 6.38 | 0.38 | 2.3 | 2050 | 81000 | |
| V | 105 mm M4 | 53/102/38 | 410/350/185 | 7.5 | 0.55 | 2.3 | 2600 | 40300 |
Engines
| Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VII | Ford GAA | 520 | 20 | 569 | 36000 | |
| VII | Ford GAN | 560 | 20 | 569 | 37200 |
Suspensions
| Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VI | HVSS T48 | 30 | 37 | B/2 | 5400 | 11900 | |
| VII | HVSS T51 | 34 | 37 | B/2 | 5400 | 17900 |
Radios
| Tier | Radio | Signal Range (m) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IX | SCR 506 | 615 | 110 | 33600 | |
| VI | SCR 508 | 395 | 100 | 21600 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Good speed
- Good gun as compared to other tier 7 mediums, having high damage, penetration, and accuracy
- Gun mantlet + small, rounded turret + gun depression (as is standard for American mediums)
- Turret can suprisingly bounce some shots, though it's not recommended to rely on it.
- Good view range for its tier.
Cons:
- Thin armor
- Low rate of fire
Performance
Once the T20 gains the 90mm Gun M3, it becomes a much more serious threat. It gains significant firepower, can penetrate higher tier enemies, and has the accuracy to allow you to snipe enemies from range. Until then, use the M1A2 from the Sherman tanks, as it allows you to flank decently and put out some extreme damage per second, but remember that your penetration levels will be low until you upgrade your gun.
Early Research
- The 76 mm Gun M1A2 carries over from both the M4A3E8 Sherman and the M4A3E2 Sherman Jumbo. Install the M1A2 and the familiar SCR 506 radio immediately.
- First research the Ford GAN engine.
- Then research the upgraded suspension.
- Now research the second turret, and then the 90mm gun.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
Much like other armies at the time, the U.S. Army envisioned two main roles for tanks: infantry support and breakthrough exploitation. From 1942 until the end of World War II, both roles were covered in the main by the M4 Sherman, which was better suited for the latter "cavalry" role. The infantry would have preferred a better protected and better armed vehicle, even at a price of less mobility. In late 1942, U.S. Army Ordnance started to work on an "infantry-oriented" design which was supposed to be more versatile than the British infantry tanks. During the next two years, various prototypes were built under the designations T20, T22, T23, T25, and T26. Starting with the T20, the Ordnance Department initially developed three series of improved medium tank prototypes, the T20, T22, and T23. The main differences between the T20, T22, and T23 lay in the choice of transmission. [2]. The T20 used a torque converter fluid drive, the T22 a 5-speed mechanical drive similar to the M4 drive, and the T23 used an electric drive. Additionaly, the T20 had an early version of the HVSS suspension later employed on the M4 Sherman, whereas the T20E3 had torsion-bar suspension. All moved the transmission to the rear of the vehicle, eliminating the need for a driveshaft running the length of the vehicle. The driveshaft used in the M3 & M4 vehicles forced the turret to be mounted higher, thus increasing the vehicle height.
