AMX M4 mle. 45

Modules

Tier	Gun	Penetration (mm)	Damage (HP)	Rate of fire (rounds/minute)	Dispersion (m/100m)	Aiming time (s)		Weight (kg)	Price ()
VII	90 mm DCA 30	135/175/45	240/240/320	8.22	0.4	2.3		2050	64000
VII	105 mm Canon 13TR	175/223/54	300/330/360	6.25	0.41	2.7		2400	94350
VII	90 mm F3	170/248/45	240/240/320	7.5	0.38	2.3		2200	87000
VIII	90 mm DCA 45	212/259/45	240/240/320	6.98	0.36	2.5		2750	121250

Tier	Engine	Engine Power (hp)	Chance of Fire on Impact (%)		Weight (kg)	Price ()
VI	Maybach HL 230	575	20		700	26000
VIII	Maybach HL 230 P45F	750	20		750	55000
IX	Maybach HL 295	850	20		750	78000

Tier	Suspension	Load Limit (т)	Traverse Speed (gr/sec)	Rmin		Weight (kg)	Price ()
VI	AMX M4 mle. 45	53	22	B/2		8000	9550
VII	AMX M4 mle. 45 bis	60	24	B/2		8000	18500

Tier	Radio	Signal Range (m)		Weight (kg)	Price ()
X	SCR-528 Fr	750		80	54000
VI	SCR 508	400		100	21600

Compatible Equipment

Compatible Consumables

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Excellent penetration with the 90 mm DCA 45 (Highest penetration value of all Tier 7 heavy tanks at 212 mm)
• Great gun depression (10 degrees only on the front 160 degree arc, none on the sides and rear)
• Rounded turret armour with acceptable thickness
• Good overall mobility for a heavy tank
• Good damage-per-shot with the 105 mm Canon 13TR, albeit slight low penetration.

Cons:

• Weak frontal armour for a Tier 7 heavy tank, along with atrocious side and rear armour vulnerable to large caliber HE shells.
• Average alpha, underwhelming rate-of-fire, and long aim time with the 90 mm DCA 45 (worse accuracy than 90mm F3)
• Worst hitpoint total of all Tier 7 heavies (lower than some Tier 7 medium tanks)
• Low top speed somewhat detracts from its mobility
• Bad camouflage value and bad view range

Performance

The M4 45 plays similarly to its peer, the Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger. Compared to the Tiger, it receives slightly better frontal armor, somewhat more powerful guns, better gun depression, and a better power-to-weight ratio in exchange for much worse side and rear armor, generally poorer soft statistics like rate-of-fire, terrain resistance and gun dispersion, and a much lower health pool. Therefore, it is very important to avoid taking fire at all times and to a greater extent, avoid being spotted. The AMX M4 45 must make the most out of its improved cannon to stay competitive on the battlefield. Furthermore, getting used to poor armor and assuming a supporting sniper role will help very much in preparing players for the AMX 50 100 and the similar vehicles that follow it.

The 90 mm DCA 45, 90 mm F3, and 105 mm Canon 13TR were previously also available on the ARL 44, and on the M4 1945 receive generally better characteristics. However, with the tougher opposition faced by the M4 45, APCR will be needed with the latter two guns. The DCA 45's outstanding penetration is generally sufficient with AP, even at Tier 7.

With its powerful engine, the M4 45 is fairly mobile for a heavy tank, although the poor top speed and reverse speed can be disappointing, especially with its poor armour. The turret is somewhat stronger than the ARL 44's, but the hull is significantly weaker. Artillery is very dangerous for the M4 45, although the good gun depression and decent mobility go a long way towards helping limit its exposure in combat.

Early Research

• As stock, you should be able to equip the first engine upgrade, the radio, the 90mm F3 and/or the 105 mm Canon 13TR, as they were available on the ARL 44.
• a) Research the suspension.
• b) Skip researching the suspension and equip Enhanced Springs.
• Research and equip the turret.
• Research or just mount the 90mm DCA 45 (if previously researched from the ARL 44).
• Research the engine(s).
• Finally, research the radio if you hadn't previously done so.
• Go from there.

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