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? | |gun1=4, 75mm Gun M3L/37, 110/110/175, 92/127/38, 18.02-23.08, 30 000, 1 437 | | + | |gun1=4, 75mm Gun M3L/37, 110/110/175, 92/127/38, 18.02-23.08, 0.40 ,30 000, 1 437 |
? | |gun2=6, 76mm Gun M1A1, 115/110/185, 128/177/38, 16.22-18.99, 50 330, 1 567 | | + | |gun2=6, 76mm Gun M1A1, 115/110/185, 128/177/38, 16.22-18.99, 0.38 ,50 330, 1 567 |
? | |gun3=6, 76mm Gun M1A2, 115/110/185, 128/177/38, 19.11-21.05, 64 000, 1 590 | | + | |gun3=6, 76mm Gun M1A2, 115/110/185, 128/177/38, 19.11-21.05, 0.35 ,64 000, 1 590 |
| |turret1=5, D51072, 63/63/63, 43, 380, 12 900, 4 800 | | | |turret1=5, D51072, 63/63/63, 43, 380, 12 900, 4 800 |
| |turret2=6, D51080, 76/51/51, 45, 420, 17 050, 4 800 | | | |turret2=6, D51080, 76/51/51, 45, 420, 17 050, 4 800 |
The M3A3E8 "Easy Eight" Sherman is a faster, better armored version of the M4 Sherman. While it cannot load the 105mm Howitzer cannon popular on the M4 Sherman, it does get an upgraded 76mm Gun M1A2, which has good penetration and an amazing rate of fire. However, despite the increased armor compared to the M4, the Easy Eight is still a very soft target and easily destroyed if it stays targeted for too long. Run and gun tactics are a must with the Easy Eight, and it has enough speed and maneuverability to circle many heavier, and therefore slower, turrets. With the rapid rate of fire, the longer the Easy Eight stays on its target, the more damage it does. However, the longer it stays exposed, the more likely it is to get hit by enemy fire. Finding a balance is a necessity, and is excellent practice for the following American medium tanks, all sharing a similar lack of armor. Research leads to the T20.
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