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The M40/M43 has 320 hit points , 108mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 38.6 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 2 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 320 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 16.2 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 108 / 12.7 / 12.7 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 8.5:1. This pronounced angling makes the M40/M43 significantly stronger when keeping its front facing the enemy.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 38.6 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 10 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.9:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 18.5% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 9.3% |
Available guns (2)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 mm Gun M1A1 | 7 | — | — | 31.0s | — |
| 8-inch Howitzer M1 | 8 | — | — | 46.0s | — |
How M40/M43 compares to its peers
There are 5 tier 8 spg (artillery)s in WoT, including the M40/M43. Its 320 HP places it in the top 75% for hit points among same-tier spg (artillery)s (peer average: 334). Frontal hull armor of 108mm ranks in the top 0% for the class (peer average: 60mm). Top forward speed of 38.6 km/h is faster than 75% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- M40/M43 vs FV207 — tier 8 spg (artillery) from UK
- M40/M43 vs G.W. Tiger P — tier 8 spg (artillery) from Germany
- M40/M43 vs Lorr. 155 51 — tier 8 spg (artillery) from France
- M40/M43 vs SU-14-2 — tier 8 spg (artillery) from USSR
- See full tier 8 spg (artillery) tier list — all 5 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
Development started in the spring of 1944 due to a shortage of M1918 guns for the M12. The vehicle was based on the M4 Sherman and featured a HVSS-type suspension. The design allowed the 155-mm M1 gun and 203-mm M1 howitzer to be interchangeable (an SPG with the latter was designated the M43). The vehicle first saw service during Operation Zebra. A total of 418 M40 and 48 M43 vehicles were manufactured (another 24 M40s were reequipped).
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What tier is the M40/M43 in WoT?
The M40/M43 is a tier 8 spg (artillery) from USA.
Is the M40/M43 a premium tank?
No — the M40/M43 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the M40/M43?
38.6 km/h forward, 10 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the M40/M43 have?
Hull armor: 108mm front, 12.7mm side, 12.7mm rear.