M8 Buford

M8 Buford
Details
Tier / Class:	8 LT
Nation:	United States
Dealer:	Marat Shishkin
Reputation:	1,080,300
Cost:	8,160,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	500
DPM:	5,563 (6,240)
Penetration:	530 (650) mm
Hit Points:	2,000
Hull F/S/R:	198 / 120 / 32
Turret F/S/R:	280 / 95 / 66
Max Speed:	75.00 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	3.10 (2.93) s
Hull Traverse:	36.00 (43.60) deg/s
Camouflage:	27%
Vision:	440 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.11°
Max Cannon Depression:	-10.0 / -1.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	53.00 deg/s

M8 Buford
Details
Tier / Class:	8 LT
Nation:	United States
Dealer:	Marat Shishkin
Reputation:	1,080,300
Cost:	8,160,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	500
DPM:	5,563 (6,240)
Penetration:	530 (650) mm
Hit Points:	2,000
Hull F/S/R:	198 / 120 / 32
Turret F/S/R:	280 / 95 / 66
Max Speed:	75.00 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	3.10 (2.93) s
Hull Traverse:	36.00 (43.60)
Camouflage:	27%
Vision:	440 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.11°
Max Cannon Depression:	-10.0 / -1.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	53.00 deg/s

The M8 Buford is a tier 8 Light Tank‏‎ originating from the United States, and is sold by Marat Shishkin. It can be unlocked from the Stingray 2, and unlocks a tier 9 Unlock Token, which can be used on the BMPT-72 Terminator 2, M8 Thunderbolt II, T-90MS, and FV4034 Challenger 2.

Features

• Invisible movement: motion does not reduce camouflage factor.
• HESH: can even penetrate armor with large hit angles.

Player recommendations

The first of the two M8 series vehicles, the M8 Buford starts as a unarmored base model, similar to the Stingray. The difference comes upon purchasing the Level III Armor set, which turns the vehicle into one of the most heavily armored vehicles outside of the MBT class. With excellent frontal armor (for a light tank) and side armor that any MBT would envy, the M8 Buford becomes a very competent flanking vehicle, capable of hit and run tactics where it can withstand moderate amounts of fire. Combine this with a rapid firing 105mm gun and excellent accuracy on the move, the M8 Buford punches well above its weight.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Good mobility
• Excellent gun handling
• Excellent gun depression
• High camo rating and view range

Cons

• Until upgraded to the Level III Armor, the M8 Buford is exposed to all but the lightest incoming fire.
• At high speeds is susceptible to sliding, making it harder to control

Upgrade suggestions

Upgrading to the Level III Armor will heavily increase survivability against autocannon and large caliber gunfire. The DDC 8V92TA-550 Diesel Engine will improve freedom of movement around the battlefield, making rapid hit and run tactics easier. The Improved Gun Stabilizer and Improved Autoloader, along with the various ammunition upgrades, will increase the effective lethality, and upgrading to the Rapid-fire Smoke Launchers Mk.2 will decrease effective incoming damage.

Retrofit suggestions

• Improved Gun Breech
• Advanced Muzzle Reference System
• Electro-Optical Absorbing Paint
• Augmented Optics

Commander and crew skill suggestions

• Commander: Sabrina Washington, for improvements to camo rating, view range, and accuracy
• Driver: Smooth Ride, Off-Road Driving
• Gunner: Quick Draw, Sharpshooter

Armor

M8 Buford Stock Armor

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	198/120/32	Military Aluminum		280/95/66	Military Aluminum		0/0/0	None		53.00deg/s
Meant to replace the Sheridan, the prototype of the M8 Buford is designed to be air-portable with an aluminum chassis. It boasts three levels of appliqué packages: the second offers protection from 20mm fire, while the third titanium steel composite protects against 30mm fire.

Level III Armor

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
51,295	782,050	298/495/32	Layered Steel Composite		280/475/66	Layered Steel Composite		0/0/0	None		53.00deg/s
This appliqué package uses heavy titanium-steel bricks along the upper glacis, frontal hull, and turret sides. These are capable of defending against ATGM, HEAT, and 30mm cannons.

Firepower

105mm XM35 Cannon

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Salvo Size	Damage	Area of Effect	Penetration	Speed	Max Accuracy	Aim Time	Reload Time
105mm M833 APFSDS	AP	Stock	1	500	0m	650mm	1,505m/s	0.11°	1.84s	5.50s
105mm M393A1 HEP	HE	Stock	1	510	0m	280mm	760m/s	0.13°	2.10s	5.50s
105mm M393A3 HEP	HE	57,710	1	520	0m	295mm	760m/s	0.13°	2.10s	5.50s
105mm M152/3 HEAT	AP	73,740	1	500	0m	500mm	1,150m/s	0.12°	1.94s	5.50s
105mm M900 APFSDS	AP	72,865	1	520	0m	650mm	1,505m/s	0.11°	1.84s	5.50s

Mobility

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Max Speed	0 to 32km/h	Hull Traverse
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	75.00 km/h	3.10s	36.00 deg/s
Detroit Diesel 8V92TA Diesel Engine	11,660	177,740	75.00 km/h	2.93s	43.60 deg/s

Upgrades

M8 Buford Technology

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
Spall Liner	18,655	284,385	Increases vehicle HP by 150.
M90 Smoke Grenades	27,980	426,575	Provides 9 totalsmoke deployments with a 3-round magazine. Smoke can be fired every 3 seconds. The magazine takes 60 seconds to reload.
Improved Gun Stabilizer	46,635	710,955	Enhanced accuracy on the move by 20%.
Improved Thermal Sight	69,730	1,063,105	Increases effectiveness of spotting through foliage by 15%.
Improved Autoloader	109,880	1,675,190	Increases reload speed by 10%.

Special Abilities

Name	Activation Time	Duration	Reload Time	Ability	Changes
Top Speed	0 s	20 s	60 s	Improves acceleration time, increses maximum speed and hull travese rate. Reduces camouflage factor in motion.	Acceleration +200% Max speed +5% Hull traverse speed +50% Camo penalty in motion +50%
Rapid Fire	0 s	20 s	60 s	Increses reload speed Reduces accuracy to zero, increases ATGM deviation.	Rate of fire +20% ATGM +15m

History

The M8 Buford was designed by the United States as an armored gun system meant to replace the M551 Sheridan. This light tank was originally slated for production in 1996 but was cancelled in an effort to fund other military programs.

See also

• M8 Thunderbolt II
• Stingray 2
• M1128 MGS

External links

• Introducing the Vehicles of 0.8