M48A3
| M48A3 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Details | |
Tier / Class:
|
2 MBT |
Nation: |
United States |
Dealer: |
Sophie Wölfli |
Reputation: |
7,200 |
Cost: |
12,000 |
| Stats - Stock (Renowned) | |
Max Damage: |
367 |
DPM: |
2,446 (2,718) |
Penetration: |
250 mm |
Hit Points: |
2,385 |
Hull F/S/R: |
110 / 76 / 35 |
Turret F/S/R: |
153 / 56 / 56 |
Max Speed: |
54.00 km/h |
Acceleration 0-32kph: |
8.62 s |
Hull Traverse: |
28.40 deg/s |
Camouflage: |
10% |
Vision: |
400 m |
Accuracy (Spread): |
0.16° |
Max Cannon Depression: |
-9.0 / -4.0° |
Turret Traverse Speed: |
26.00 deg/s |
The M48A3 is a tier 2 Main Battle Tank originating from the United States, and is sold by Sophie Wölfli. It can be unlocked from the M41 Walker Bulldog and leads to the M60 and Leopard 1.
Contents
Features[edit | edit source]
- Heavy armor : this vehicle's armor bounces more shots and takes more hits
- HESH: can even penetrate armor with large hit angles
Player Recommendations[edit | edit source]
With relatively good mobility and a good gun, the M48A3 is a capable spearhead, using its speed and accuracy on the move to lead any charge. However, its hull armor is relatively weak, and if exposed for too long can be easily penetrated at medium ranges. Using positions to "Hull down" is the key to success, as the egg shaped turret can bounce a bunch of shots.
Pros and Cons[edit | edit source]
Pros[edit | edit source]
- Excellent turret sloping to compensate for weaker armor
- Good mobility relative to other tier 2 MBTs
- Very strong HEAT rounds
Cons[edit | edit source]
- Weak hull armor
- Despite the good mobility, it still feels somewhat sluggish.
Upgrade Suggestions[edit | edit source]
The Improved Laser Rangefinder increases the accuracy of the gun, and leads to HEAT shells. Improved Ready Racks will allow a player to keep a larger volley of fire over the standard setup, allowing it to excel as a defensive lynchpin and armored spearhead.
Retrofit Suggestions[edit | edit source]
- Advanced Muzzle Reference System
- Augmented Optics
- Improved Gun Breech
- Improved Pioneer Tool Kit
Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions[edit | edit source]
- Commander: Juan Carlos, to improve the aim speed and crew stats.
- Driver: Spin to Win, Off-Road Driving
- Gunner: Sharpshooter, Do the Twist
- Loader: Rapid Fire, Explosive Shells/Preparation
Armor[edit | edit source]
| Reputation Cost | Credits | Hull F/S/R | Hull Composition | Hull Modifiers (AP/HE/SC) | Turret F/S/R | Turret Composition | Turret Modifiers (AP/HE/SC) | ERA F/S/R | ERA Composition | ERA Modifiers | Turret Traverse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | Stock | 110/76/35 | Steel | 153/56/56 | Steel | 0/0/0 | None | 26.00deg/s | |||
| Technological and firepower improvements lead to the M48A3, although it retains the proven armor defenses of the stock M48 Patton. | |||||||||||
Firepower[edit | edit source]
| Shell name | Type | Reputation | Salvo Size | Damage | Area of Effect | Penetration | Speed | Max Accuracy | Aim Time | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90mm M304 HVAP | AP | Stock | 1 | 367 | 0m | 250mm | 1,178m/s | 0.16° | 2.35s | 9.00s |
| 90mm T142E3 HEP | AP | 630 | 1 | 367 | 0m | 198mm | 778m/s | 0.17° | 2.35s | 9.00s |
| 90mm M431 HEAT | HEAT | 915 | 1 | 367 | 0m | 300mm | 1,216m/s | 0.17° | 2.35s | 9.00s |
Mobility[edit | edit source]
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Max Speed | 0 to 32km/h | Hull Traverse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental AVDS-1790-2A 750hp Diesel Engine | Stock | Stock | 54.00km/h | 8.62s | 28.40deg/s |
Upgrades[edit | edit source]
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| M90 Smoke Grenades | 305 | 4,775 | Provides a total of five smoke deployments on an eighty second cooldown between uses.
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| Improved Rangefinder | 445 | 6,935 | Improves overall accuracy by 10%.
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| Improved Ready Racks | 1,200 | 18,675 | Increases reload speed by 10%.
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| Improved Tracks | 105 | 1,635 | Improves acceleration, top speeds, and traverse speeds on rough terrain and makes the tracks harder to destroy. |
History[edit | edit source]
Upgraded from the M48 Patton in 1959, the American M48A3 is a main battle tank that first entered service in the early 1960s. Although there were many variations among individual vehicles, including discrepancies in support rollers and headlight assemblies, the most notable characteristic of the A3 was its diesel engine.
See also[edit | edit source]
