M54 Renegade
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+ | * Well rounded main gun, notably high DPM and comfortable movement dispersion | |||
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+ | * Combination of 10° typical American gun depression and sturdy turret face | |||
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+ | * Comparatively high engine power, somewhat medium-ish mobility | |||
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+ | * Great view range at 400m | |||
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+ | * Has the iconic Patton tank appearance, unfamiliar enemies may sometimes confuse and overestimate it | |||
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+ | * Unimpressive armor anywhere other than the turret face or angled upper glacis; 200mm+ pen. guns can punch through the cupola with ease | |||
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+ | * Large, weak turret roof and engine deck vulnerable to SPG | |||
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+ | * Low HP pool of only 1,500 points | |||
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+ | * Subpar ground resistance value severely hampers its agility driving off-road | |||
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+ | * Low camouflage value and only average accuracy limits its multi-role capability | |||
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+ | The key to mastering the M54 Renegade lies in this phrase: Jack of all trades, master of none.<br /> | |||
+ | Being modelled after the famous M48 Patton, experienced American tech tree players will already have an idea on what to expect: an agile hull-down fighter that relies on terrain, manoeuvre and clever tactics to truly shine, despite the heavy designation. <br /> | |||
+ | If forced into toe-to-toe duels against brawler heavy tanks such as the fearsome [[Tank:R134 Object 252U|Defender]], [[Tank:R165 Object 703 II|Object 703II]] or aggressive support tanks like the [[Tank:F84 Somua SM|Somua SM]] it will be harshly contested due to the lacking of competent hull armor and a rather small HP pool to boot. However, your gun makes up somewhat for this with a high and stable damage output, making it possible in most situations to at least hold your own ground. <br /> | |||
+ | When out against medium tanks, it naturally feels at home, could easily outgun and pursue these opponents to collapse an entire flank, despite tanks like the [[Tank:It13 Progetto M35 mod 46|Progetto 46]] and the rare [[Type 59]] are not to be looked down upon due to the M54's relative clumsiness. <br /> | |||
+ | If no other options prove to be viable, the 105mm T140 gun can also support from distance with its good shell velocity and decent handling. Still, in this case its sniping ability is hampered by the mediocre accuracy. <br /> | |||
+ | Last but not least, one way to boost a "master of none" to "master of all", is to run the expensive BiA+Vent+Coke loadout. This can greatly improve your accuracy, DPM, view range and also mobility by a small amount.<br /> | |||
+ | ''Another issue is, the M54's crew slot matches only that of the T110E5, which is considered to be underperforming in current meta, somewhat limiting its usefulness as a crew trainer.'' | |||
? | |InTheGame_equipment=Vents, Tank Gun Rammer, Vertical Stabilizer | + | |InTheGame_equipment=Vents, Tank Gun Rammer, Vertical Stabilizer, Coated Optics | |
|History= | |History= | |||
+ | The M54 Renegade featured ingame is a depiction of the US T54E2 tank, developed in the early 1950s.<br /> | |||
+ | The T54 project was an early attempt on upgrading the US service tank fleet to 105mm gun armament. The T54E2 retained the M48 Patton's hull, but features a new turret mounting a hand-loaded 105mm T140 gun. Further technological advancements rendered it obsolete, and the project was eliminated in favor of the new T95 medium tanks. | |||
|HistAcc= | |HistAcc= | |||
+ | The T54 project was perceived as an upgrade over the M48 Patton medium/main battle tank historically, but the M54 Renegade is designated as a heavy tank ingame. | |||
+ | The T54 project was terminated before seeing active service or mass production; therefore the "M54" designation is fictional. | |||
|HistoricalGallery= | |HistoricalGallery= |
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M54 Renegade
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[Client Values; Actual values in
9,000 Cost |
1500300 HP Hit Points |
49.54/5525.17/55 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Radio Operator)
- Gunner
- Driver
- Loader
800800 hp Engine Power |
45/17 km/h Speed Limit |
3535 deg/s Traverse |
16.1531.78 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
YesYes Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
250/140/40250/140/40 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
1005/4400/765
1005/4400/765 Shell Cost |
360/360/440360/360/440 HP Damage |
226/255/53226/255/53 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
5.88 r/m Standard Gun ▲
5.88 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
▲
Standard Gun
▼
Standard Gun
▲
2116.8 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
▼
Standard Gun
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2116.8 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.38 m With 50% Crew: 0.471 m ▲
0.38 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.471 m |
s 2.5 s 2.5 Aim time |
3434 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-10°/+20°-10°/+20° Elevation Arc |
4242 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 400 m 400 View Range |
m 745 m 745 Signal Range |
VIII
9000
The M54 Renegade is an American tier 8 premium heavy tank.
Development of a new medium tank to replace the M48 began in the early 1950s. One prototype was built. In 1957, the project was discontinued in favor of the T95. The vehicle never entered service.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Gun | Penetration (mm) |
Damage (HP) |
Rate of fire (rounds/minute) |
Dispersion (m/100m) |
Aiming time (s) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IX | 105 mm Gun T140E3 | 226/255/53 | 360/360/440 | 5.88 | 0.38 | 2.5 | 2400 | 219000 |
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IX | Continental AV-1790-5B E2 | 800 | 20 | 569 | 80000 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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VIII | M54 Renegade | 55 | 35 | 0 | 10000 | 30000 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Well rounded main gun, notably high DPM and comfortable movement dispersion
- Combination of 10° typical American gun depression and sturdy turret face
- Comparatively high engine power, somewhat medium-ish mobility
- Great view range at 400m
- Has the iconic Patton tank appearance, unfamiliar enemies may sometimes confuse and overestimate it
Cons:
- Unimpressive armor anywhere other than the turret face or angled upper glacis; 200mm+ pen. guns can punch through the cupola
- Large, weak turret roof and engine deck vulnerable to SPG
- Low HP pool of only 1,500 points
- Subpar ground resistance value severely hampers its agility driving off-road
- Low camouflage value and only average accuracy limits its multi-role capability
Performance
The key to mastering the M54 Renegade lies in this phrase: Jack of all trades, master of none.
Being modelled after the famous M48 Patton, experienced American tech tree players will already have an idea on what to expect: an agile hull-down fighter that relies on terrain, manoeuvre and clever tactics to truly shine, despite the heavy designation.
If forced into toe-to-toe duels against brawler heavy tanks such as the fearsome Defender, Object 703II or aggressive support tanks like the Somua SM it will be harshly contested due to the lacking of competent hull armor and a rather small HP pool to boot. However, your gun makes up somewhat for this with a high and stable damage output, making it possible in most situations to at least hold your own ground.
When out against medium tanks, it naturally feels at home, could easily outgun and pursue these opponents to collapse an entire flank, despite tanks like the Progetto 46 and the rare Type 59 are not to be looked down upon due to the M54's relative clumsiness.
If no other options prove to be viable, the 105mm T140 gun can also support from distance with its good shell velocity and decent handling. Still, in this case its sniping ability is hampered by the mediocre accuracy.
Last but not least, one way to boost a "master of none" to "master of all", is to run the expensive BiA+Vent+Coke loadout. This can greatly improve your accuracy, DPM, view range and also mobility by a small amount.
Another issue is, the M54's crew slot matches only that of the T110E5, which is considered to be underperforming in current meta, somewhat limiting its usefulness as a crew trainer.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
The T54 project was an early attempt on upgrading the US service tank fleet to 105mm gun armament. The T54E2 retained the M48 Patton's hull, but features a new turret mounting a hand-loaded 105mm T140 gun. Further technological advancements rendered it obsolete, and the project was eliminated in favor of the new T95 medium tanks.
Historical Accuracy Errata
The T54 project was perceived as an upgrade over the M48 Patton medium/main battle tank historically, but the M54 Renegade is designated as a heavy tank ingame. The T54 project was terminated before seeing active service or mass production; therefore the "M54" designation is fictional.