T23E3
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? | | | + | |The T23E3 was first awarded to the top 6000 players during the "World on Fire" mini-campaign. Due to this, it is not visible in the tech tree nor the in-game store and it makes this tank quite a mysterious machine. | |
? | + | Like most American medium tanks, it is a jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none. However, this tank is also very different in that it has a very hasty reload, low pressure and low caliber gun that make it much more akin to British mediums such as the [[Cromwell]] or [[Comet]]. Its armor is very similar to most other American medium tanks: it can not be relied upon. Furthermore, it features that excellent gun depression American tankers are accustomed to and tops it off with very decent soft statistics and mobility. | ||
? | |InTheGame_pros= | + | Patch 9.12 saw this tank buffed with increased penetration of both standard and Premium shells: from 128 to 149mm, and 177 to 190mm respectively. | |
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+ | |Sidebar_Passhard=0.575 | |||
+ | |Sidebar_Passmed=0.671 | |||
+ | |Sidebar_Passsoft=1.055 | |||
+ | |Sidebar_DispTurret=0.096 | |||
+ | |Sidebar_DispRecoil=2.589 | |||
+ | |Sidebar_DispAccel=0.192 | |||
+ | |Sidebar_DispTurning=0.192 | |||
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+ | |Gallery=T23E3.png | |||
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+ | |InTheGame_pros= | |||
+ | * Great gun depression | |||
+ | * Low reload time and high DPM | |||
+ | * Very fast reverse speed, allowing for a speedy reverse escape. | |||
+ | * Surprising accuracy on the move | |||
+ | * Preferential matchmaking (no tier 9 battles) | |||
|InTheGame_cons= | |InTheGame_cons= | |||
+ | * Turret armor and mantlet do not overlap significantly | |||
+ | * Poor terrain resistances, and sluggish turning | |||
+ | * Low damage per shot | |||
|InTheGame_performance= | |InTheGame_performance= | |||
+ | The T23E3, affectionately known as the "Unicorn" is a tier seven premium medium tank. The Unicorn was designed as a successor to the T-20 and has a very similar playstyle. In its playstyle, it is very similar to the Comet in that it also relies greatly upon gun depression, rate of fire and flanking. It is worth noting that the T23E3 has one of the highest DPM's in tier 7 medium tanks and is only outclassed by the [[Comet]]. The T20 is quite a bother to drive with the stock 76mm but this issue is not present in the T23E3 as it has preferential matchmaking. Like the T20, it is quite sluggish while driving and requires some getting used to. It has surprising accuracy while moving, hitting most of its shots at medium range. The "Unicorn" gets its name from having very great stats on paper, but still being very difficult to use correctly. | |||
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+ | A side note is that the T23 turret is virtually identical to the upgraded turret of the [[M4 Sherman]] and the [[M4A3E8 Sherman]]. This is because the T23's turret was used when Shermans should have been equipped with the 76mm M1A1 and the 76mm M1A2 since both tanks share the same turret ring. | |||
|InTheGame_research= | |InTheGame_research= | |||
? | |InTheGame_equipment= | + | |InTheGame_equipment= Vertical Stabilizer, Tank Gun Rammer, Coated Optics, Vents | |
|History= | |History= | |||
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+ | Like the T20 and T22, T23s with the 75 mm automatic gun and 3-inch gun were planned but never constructed. The T23 was the first of the T20 series prototypes completed and was found to be highly maneuverable. The Design was classified "limited procurement" in May 1943 and 250 T23s were ordered, although the design was never standardized or issued to front line units. Production models featured the T80 turret that would later be used in modified form on the up-gunned M4 variants. The T23 was not adopted for service partly because of its untried transmission system and partly because the design had poor weight distribution and excessive ground pressure. In an attempt to rectify this, two further variants were ordered, the T23E3 with torsion bar suspension and the T23E4 with horizontal volute suspension. The T23E4 was canceled before the design was completed, but the T23E3 prototype was completed and the Torsion bar suspension was found to have reduced the ground pressure by 20% compared to the T23. | |||
|HistoricalGallery= | |HistoricalGallery= | |||
+ | T23 Prototype 1.jpeg{{!}}T23 with vertical volute suspension. | |||
+ | T23E3 Medium tank 01.png{{!}}T23E3 with torsion bar suspension. | |||
|Ref_references= | |Ref_references= | |||
|Ref_sources= | |Ref_sources= | |||
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+ | * Hunnicutt, R.P., 1971, '''<i>Pershing: A History of the American Medium Tank T20 Series</i>''', Presidio Press, 240p, ASIN:B0006CEM9W | |||
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|Ref_links= | |Ref_links= | |||
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+ | * https://www.wwiivehicles.com/usa/tanks-medium/t23.asp | |||
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+ | * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T23_series#T23_series | |||
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+ | * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M4_Sherman#U.S._production_history | |||
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+ | * https://ftr-wot.blogspot.cz/2013/06/the-t23-medium-tankhistory-and.html | |||
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+ | [[Category:USA Tanks]] |
Revision as of 21:40, 1 March 2020
T23E3
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[Client Values; Actual values in
6,300 Cost |
1050210 HP Hit Points |
36.01/39.1418/39.14 t Weight Limit |
- Commander
- Gunner
- Driver
- Radio Operator
- Loader
530530 hp Engine Power |
56.3/30 km/h Speed Limit |
4040 deg/s Traverse |
14.7229.44 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
YesYes Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
76.2/63.5/63.576.2/63.5/63.5 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
110/2800/68
110/2800/68 Shell Cost |
115/115/185115/115/185 HP Damage |
149/190/38149/190/38 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
18.18 r/m Standard Gun ▲
18.18 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
▲
Standard Gun
▼
Standard Gun
▲
2090.7 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
▼
Standard Gun
▲
2090.7 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.36 m With 50% Crew: 0.446 m ▲
0.36 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.446 m |
s 2.2 s 2.2 Aim time |
3636 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-10°/+25°-10°/+25° Elevation Arc |
8484 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 380 m 380 View Range |
m 745 m 745 Signal Range |
Additional Statistics
(Top Configuration)
Terrain Resistance
- On Hard Ground: 0.58
- On Medium Ground: 0.67
- On Soft Ground: 1.06
Dispersion Change Values
- Turret Contribution
- Rotation: 0.1
- Shot Recoil: 2.59
- Suspension Contribution
- Acceleration: 0.19
- Turning: 0.19
With 100% Crew
VII
6300
The T23E3 is an American tier 7 premium medium tank.
Development started in April 1943. The prototype was manufactured in August 1944. Unlike its predecessor T23, this variant featured a torsion-bar suspension. The vehicle never entered mass production nor saw service.
The T23E3 was first awarded to the top 6000 players during the "World on Fire" mini-campaign. Due to this, it is not visible in the tech tree nor the in-game store and it makes this tank quite a mysterious machine.
Like most American medium tanks, it is a jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none. However, this tank is also very different in that it has a very hasty reload, low pressure and low caliber gun that make it much more akin to British mediums such as the Cromwell or Comet. Its armor is very similar to most other American medium tanks: it can not be relied upon. Furthermore, it features that excellent gun depression American tankers are accustomed to and tops it off with very decent soft statistics and mobility.
Patch 9.12 saw this tank buffed with increased penetration of both standard and Premium shells: from 128 to 149mm, and 177 to 190mm respectively.
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 ()
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VI | 76 mm Gun M1A1 | 149/190/38 | 115/115/185 | 18.18 | 0.36 | 2.2 | 1567 | 50330 |
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VII | Ford GAN No. 17 | 530 | 20 | 569 | 37200 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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VII | T23E3 | 39.14 | 40 | 0 | 7700 | 20000 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Great gun depression
- Low reload time and high DPM
- Very fast reverse speed, allowing for a speedy reverse escape.
- Surprising accuracy on the move
- Preferential matchmaking (no tier 9 battles)
Cons:
- Turret armor and mantlet do not overlap significantly
- Poor terrain resistances, and sluggish turning
- Low damage per shot
Performance
The T23E3, affectionately known as the "Unicorn" is a tier seven premium medium tank. The Unicorn was designed as a successor to the T-20 and has a very similar playstyle. In its playstyle, it is very similar to the Comet in that it also relies greatly upon gun depression, rate of fire and flanking. It is worth noting that the T23E3 has one of the highest DPM's in tier 7 medium tanks and is only outclassed by the Comet. The T20 is quite a bother to drive with the stock 76mm but this issue is not present in the T23E3 as it has preferential matchmaking. Like the T20, it is quite sluggish while driving and requires some getting used to. It has surprising accuracy while moving, hitting most of its shots at medium range. The "Unicorn" gets its name from having very great stats on paper, but still being very difficult to use correctly.
A side note is that the T23 turret is virtually identical to the upgraded turret of the M4 Sherman and the M4A3E8 Sherman. This is because the T23's turret was used when Shermans should have been equipped with the 76mm M1A1 and the 76mm M1A2 since both tanks share the same turret ring.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info