T56 GMC
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| The T56 GMC recently replaced the T82 HMC, which is now a tier four arty, as the tier three TD. It has decent mobility and a good choice of guns. As such it plays as a mobile sniper, moving after only a few shots. But with pros always come cons, and the T56 is no exception. The T56's view range is far from outstanding (It is tied for the worst), and the armor, while it looks decent on paper, is non-existent. Even so the T56 GMC can be very fun and enjoyable to play, and can easily compete in tier five matches. | | The T56 GMC recently replaced the T82 HMC, which is now a tier four arty, as the tier three TD. It has decent mobility and a good choice of guns. As such it plays as a mobile sniper, moving after only a few shots. But with pros always come cons, and the T56 is no exception. The T56's view range is far from outstanding (It is tied for the worst), and the armor, while it looks decent on paper, is non-existent. Even so the T56 GMC can be very fun and enjoyable to play, and can easily compete in tier five matches. | |||
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? | + | This Tank Destroyer is best played as a sniper or second line fire support. Both guns have excellent penetration, and aim time is only 2.2 seconds. When spotted, move your position. | ||
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+ | The T56 3in Gun Motor Carriage was the first attempt to fit a 3in gun on the chassis of the M3 light tank. The T56 was based on the final production version of the M3, the M3A3, which had a greatly enlarged superstructure that almost reached the front of the tank. On the T56 the turret was removed and the engine moved forward to the centre of vehicle. The heavy 3in gun was mounted at the back of the vehicle. The rear panel of the superstructure hinged down and back to form a platform for the gun crews. | |||
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+ | A limited amount of protection was provided by a boxy shield that covered the gun mounting, and provided limited top and side protection. Work on the T56 began in September 1942, and a prototype was built quickly. The M3 wasn't really suited to this sort of conversion and the weight of the gun meant that performance was poor. An attempt was made to improve the design with the designation T57 3in Gun Motor Carriage, but this was also unsuccessful and both programmes were cancelled in February 1943 | |||
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+ | * The T56 was only ever fitted with the 3 inch gun. | |||
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+ | image: T56_01.jpg{{!}} The T56 Gun Motor Carriage. | |||
+ | File:T57_gun_motor_carriage.jpg{{!}}The T57 Gun Motor Carriage. It should be noted that this vehicle used to be in the game as the Tier 2 artillery but has since been removed. | |||
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+ | * Rickard, J (6 March 2014), T56 3in Gun Motor Carriage, https://www.historyofwar.org/articles/weapons_T56_3in_GMC.html | |||
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+ | * https://www.historyofwar.org/articles/weapons_T56_3in_GMC.html | |||
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T56 GMC
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30,000 Cost |
28557 HP Hit Points |
14.97/155.4/16.5 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Gunner)
- Gunner
- Driver
- Loader
- Radio Operator
262400 hp Engine Power |
50/14 km/h Speed Limit |
2830 deg/s Traverse |
17.574.07 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
YesYes Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
56/2800/56
56/2800/56 Shell Cost |
110/110/175110/110/175 HP Damage |
101/157/38101/157/38 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
10.71 r/m Standard Gun ▲
10.71 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
▼
Standard Gun
▲
1178.1 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
▼
Standard Gun
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1750.1 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.42 m With 50% Crew: 0.535 m ▲
0.42 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.535 m |
s 2.2 s 2.2 Aim time |
4444 deg/s Gun Traverse Speed |
30° Gun Arc |
-5°/+25°-5°/+25° Elevation Arc |
7070 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 290 m 290 View Range |
m 325 m 750 Signal Range |
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30000
The T56 GMC is an American tier 3 tank destroyer.
Development of a 3 inch self-propelled gun on the M3A3 Stuart chassis started in September 1942. Trials on the Aberdeen Proving Ground in November demonstrated that the gun was too heavy for the light tank chassis. Never entered mass production.
The T56 GMC recently replaced the T82 HMC, which is now a tier four arty, as the tier three TD. It has decent mobility and a good choice of guns. As such it plays as a mobile sniper, moving after only a few shots. But with pros always come cons, and the T56 is no exception. The T56's view range is far from outstanding (It is tied for the worst), and the armor, while it looks decent on paper, is non-existent. Even so the T56 GMC can be very fun and enjoyable to play, and can easily compete in tier five matches.
The T56 GMC marks the end of its American tank destroyer line.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
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II | T56 GMC | 15 | 28 | 0 | 3000 | 740 | |
III | T57 GMC | 16.5 | 30 | 0 | 3000 | 1480 |
Tier | Radio | Signal Range (m) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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IV | SCR 510 | 325 | 80 | 1980 | |
VI | SCR 610 | 420 | 100 | 24600 | |
X | SCR 619 | 750 | 80 | 54000 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Good mobility
- Very good DPM with 57mm
- Nice alpha damage with 76.2mm
- Very good penetration for a tier 3, even with the stock gun
Cons:
- View range is awful, blind as a bat
- Only the hull has decent armor, the gun shield is paper thin
- Somewhat sluggish to reach its top speed
- HE shells result in a quick death for this tank
Performance
This Tank Destroyer is best played as a sniper or second line fire support. Both guns have excellent penetration, and aim time is only 2.2 seconds. When spotted, move your position.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Historical Accuracy Errata
* The T56 was only ever fitted with the 3 inch gun.