Version. With the fast reloading 37 mm cannon, the M5A1 Stuart can deliver some good-hitting rounds if shooting at the flank at the enemies. Nevertheless, the first variant M3 saw about 5,811 units produced. None in-game yet. All rights reserved. M5A1 Stuart (5th Canadian Armored Division) : War Thunder : Light tank M5A1 Stuart (5th Canadian Armored Division) - Info The Stuarts also supported the British and Chinese forces in Asia against the Japanese Army, and also France and Yugoslavia in Europe against the German Wehrmacht. By Stormer_, December 16, 2014 in General Discussion. Compared to the standard M5A1 Stuart which has a bountiful selection. I notice the missing textures when I was attempting to capture the A point during an arcade battle match on the map Poland, north side of ⦠Despite their dwindling capabilities in battle, the Stuart was kept in service up until the end of the war due to the large production numbers. Portuguese also picked up a few Stuarts for the war in Angola, and the South African Corps continued using the Stuarts until 1955, where some were still kept in service until 1968 due to available parts. Despite their dwindling capabilities in battle, the Stuart was kept in service up until the end of the war due to the large production numbers. 4,621 of this variant was produced from May 1942 to February 1943. Last updated 09 August 2015 3:27AM. Virus scan. How do you play it? Note that the penetration of the MG isn't great, so aim for their side armor. The Stuarts, other than scouting, were also used in cavalry roles and infantry support since their cannon are unable to compete with the German tank designs. Endorsements. It is recommended to attack from the flanks as the weak armour on the Stuart makes it vulnerable to the newer enemy guns that can penetrate the armour with ease. The Soviet Union was also another user of the Stuart tanks but found it unfavourable due to their own logistics, plus it was not made to withstand the Russian Rasputitsa or even the winter. The encounter also pointed out many flaws in the Stuart, mainly the cramped interior and limited operational range, but was praised for its high mobility and reliability when compared to the British contemporary designs. Once it is immobile, go to its side and finish it by shooting its hull sides. Tank AA, 20 mm Quad, Skink (For Halloween) With its speed and relatively small size, as well as the ability to scout, the Stuart can be used as a reconnaissance vehicle. You can use some quick turns to avoid their guns or tear through the thin armour plate protecting their gunners with your 7.62mm MG. Uploaded by TempaCola. Full Name of Vehicle: M5A1 Stuart 5th Armored Division While it lacks the post-penetration damage to disable most enemies in one shot, it can quickly finish them off with its fast reload. Even equipped with special hedge-clearing equipment, light tanks often got stuck due to their under-powered engines, making them easy prey for German anti-tank guns. With very good mobility and fast reload, the light tank can speed to an optimal position on the enemy's side and riddle them with the 37 mm cannon. While its high speed is an advantage, it can turn into a disadvantage when manoeuvring at high speed: the ␗M5A1 Stuart, just like the previous M3A3, will start skidding uncontrollably if you take a sharp turn. Uploaded by TempaCola. The Light Tank M3A1 Stuart is a rank I American light tank with a battle rating of 1.7 (AB) and 2.0 (RB/SB). The Sd.Kfz.234/2 (also known as the Puma) is a turreted 8-wheel vehicle with a small profile, extremely high on-road speed and a powerful 50mm gun. An improvement over the earlier M3 Stuarts with better front sloping armour, it helps the light tank keep up to date with the evolving tanks of the time. A frontal engagement is possible but detrimental as Stuart's thin armour makes any incoming shot lethal. It was introduced in Update 1.70.1945 "Weapons of Victory". After World War II, the Stuarts were given out as cheap surplus, countries such as China, India, and Pakistan picked up a few and used them in their conflicts. I recently took out the premium M5A1 Stuart and noticed it had no camouflages whatsoever apart from the "Standard". The tank had a crew of four: driver, assistant driver, gunner, and commander, who doubled as the loader. With very good mobility and fast reload, the light tank can speed to an optimal position on the enemy's side and riddle them with the 37 mm cannon. The Soviet Union was also another user of the Stuart tanks but found it unfavourable due to their own logistics, plus it was not made to withstand the Russian Rasputitsa or even the winter. If coming up to heavily armoured vehicles like the KV-1, load the M74B1 AP round for maximum penetration. The M5A1 Stuart (5th Canadian Armored Division) is a gift rank II American light tank with a battle rating of 2.3 (AB/RB/SB). This variant had about 6,810 units produced. To counter, the best chance you have is to angle your frontal armour which can make it difficult for the PzGr 40 rounds to penetrate. 12. Skins and camouflages for the M5A1 (China) from live.warthunder.com. They predominantly played a reconnaissance and command role. A typical tank battalion for the US Army consisted of three companies of Shermans and one of the Stuarts. âLight Tank M5A1 Stuart. Tank Destroyers (Self-Propelled Anti-Tank Guns) Edit. The Stuarts, other than scouting, were also used in cavalry roles and infantry support since their cannon are unable to compete with the German tank designs. Disabling the enemy gunner on your first shot will be critical to win engagements as you'll most likely need several shots to destroy an enemy vehicle. Before conducting an attack, check the ␗M5A1 Stuart's and the enemy's surroundings to make sure no one will ambush the ␗M5A1 Stuart. A specific concern should be to vehicles with a high rate of fire weaponry such as the SPAA, which might be able to penetrate through weak points around the Stuart with enough effort. The Light Tank M5A1 Stuart is a rank II American light tank It is likely that the M5 will encounter some rough heavies, like the Matilda III and the B1 bis. What are its strengths and weaknesses? Compared to its predecessor, the M3, it has a more streamlined turret shape that presents a smaller target, the M3A1 is in a folder with its predecessor. In the Pacific, the Stuarts were the first tanks America used in a tank vs. tank operation against the Imperial Japanese Army, where five M3s fought Type 95 Ha-Gos in the Phillippines. ... Patton Tank Us Armor M48 Turkish Army War Thunder Tank Destroyer Military Weapons Military Equipment Armored Vehicles. At its basis, the light tank had a 37 mm cannon with a similar layout as the M2 light tank, with the radial engine at the rear and the transmission on the front, though the radial engine was in high demand so the Guiberson diesel T-1210 were fitted in some models to substitute the engine. In contrast to the Americans, the British used M3A3s and even M3A1s in addition to the M5A1 in Europe. The encounter also pointed out many flaws in the Stuart, mainly the cramped interior and limited operational range, but was praised for its high mobility and reliability when compared to the British contemporary designs. The design did not have a turret basket for the crew and it was constructed out of rivets, which increased the chance of spalling in the tank. This pack includes: M5A1 Stuart (Rank 2 USA); Thach's F2A-1 Buffalo (Rank 1, USA); Premium account for 15 days; 2000 Golden Eagles; 120000 Silver Lions. Original upload 09 August 2015 3:27AM. However, the result ended with heavy losses, due to the better training the German Afrika Korps had compared to the British tank doctrine. After World War II, the Stuarts were given out as cheap surplus, countries such as China, India, and Pakistan picked up a few and used them in their conflicts. It was one of the first American tanks to be released with the American ground tree in Update 1.45 "Steel Generals". with a battle rating of 2.3 (AB/RB/SB). The bulwark was made standard, different from the M5, and a safety hatch was added to the hull floor in addition to a new periscope in the turret. War Thunder ; Mods ; Tanks - USA ; M5A1 Stuart - Rhodesian Camo; M5A1 Stuart - Rhodesian Camo. However it can still be easily penetrated by average guns on its BR. The British were the first to use the M3 Stuart in Africa in 1941, using it in Operation Crusader. It served as an infantry support vehicle as to the 75mm GMC M8 and experiments were also taken to see if it could be adapted to an anti-aircraft gun and a flamethrower as well. The tank commander got a second turret rotator and the ability to control the turret separately from the gunner. None in-game yet. A typical tank battalion for the US Army consisted of three companies of Shermans and one of the Stuarts. With the fast reloading 37 mm cannon, the M5A1 Stuart can deliver some good-hitting rounds if shooting at the flank at the enemies. Uploaded by TempaCola. The revised version was designated the Light Tank M3, and given the name "General Stuart" by the British, which becomes part of the name. Light and medium obstacles (fences, posts, bushes and small trees) are not a problem for the ␗M5A1 Stuart but large obstacles will reduce your mobility: avoid them. By June 1944 a total of 6,810 had been made, making the M5A1 modification the most popular. When angled correctly, hull down or at a distance it can bounce off quite a few shots. Skins and camouflages for the M5A1 from live.warthunder.com. Version. The casualty rate decreased during the fall somewhat, primarily because they played a lesser role and division commanders tried to keep them out of battles where they might face stronger opponents. In the Pacific, the Stuarts were the first tanks America used in a tank vs. tank operation against the Imperial Japanese Army, where five M3s fought Type 95 Ha-Gos in the Phillippines. If coming up to heavily armoured vehicles like the KV-1, load the M74B1 AP round for maximum penetration. 4,300. In Europe, the Stuarts formed a large part of the American tank battalions, though following the British path by sidelining the Stuarts from combat duties after heavy losses and to serve alongside Shermans as scouting units. Though the Stuarts were newer than the Japanese tank designs by about five years, they were seen as equal in performance and firepower, but the Stuart benefited by the support of the American industry arm. All in all, the Stuart light tank design and its variants were produced in massive quantities from March 1941 to October 1943 with a total of 25,000 units produced. Today, Paraguay is still a user of the Stuart light tanks, though as the only tracked armour used in the country. Unique DLs-- Total DLs-- Total views. The Light Tank M3 Stuart is a rank I American light tank with a battle rating of 1.3 (AB/RB/SB). In 1942, the Stuarts were generally kept as recon units rather than combat units, and some were even modified to improve speed and range by removing the turret, and others were converted to armoured personnel carriers and command vehicles. Original upload 09 August 2015 3:27AM. 1933; T-26 No.531; Type 95 Ha-Go â75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 âLight Armored Car M8 âLight Tank M3A3 Stuart âT-26 mod. The machine guns on the hull sides were removed, so now the total machine guns were reduced from five to three. All about equipment from War Thunder: details, 3d models, armor models, modules and crew This, combined with its decent firepower, makes the Stuart an amazing scout vehicle. In November 1942 the M5 Stuart light tank was outfitted with an M3A3 turret, resulting in the Stuart series' final modification. This effect is however nullified by the gun stabilizer when driving under 10 km/h. The American light tank design prior to World War II, the M2 light tank, was seen as obsolete after observing Germany's Panzer forces tear through Europe. Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Edit. Created by Jake Ultor . Ram II (M4A5) Heavy Tanks Edit. In 1942, the Stuarts were generally kept as recon units rather than combat units, and some were even modified to improve speed and range by removing the turret, and others were converted to armoured personnel carriers and command vehicles. Virus scan. The machine guns on the hull sides were removed, so now the total machine guns were reduced from five to three. Div. Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example: Paste links to sources and external resources, such as: © 2010â2020 by Gaijin Entertainment. Download: Manual; 0 of 0 File information. Though the British used it extensively, it was still in small proportion compared to American usage. 1939 âType 97 Chi-Ha âType 97 Chi-Ha Kai âLVT(A)(4) (ZiS-2) âLight Tank M24 Chaffee âLight Tank M5A1 Stuart ⦠Download War Thunder NOW! The first variant of the M3 Stuart light tank was very similar to the M2 light tanks. Created by Jake Ultor . With its weak overall armour, most enemies are able to penetrate the M5A1 Stuart. All rights reserved. If the T-50 cannot move you can outrun its turret and finish it without much difficulty. In the case the M5A1 does come across a KV-1, the recommended course of action to take it out is to get in a point-blank range and fire at the turret ring or engine rear, otherwise, there is no way for the Stuart's 37 mm to penetrate the armour. Make sure to target modules and crew positions to maximise the damage. 4,293. Late model M5A1s were characterized by armored cover for the anti-aircraft gun emplacement and an equipment case on the back of the hull. 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