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The M5 Stuart has 416 hit points , 28.6mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 64.4 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 416 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 10.0 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 28.6 / 28.6 / 25.4 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the M5 Stuart can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 64.4 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 20 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.2:1. The M5 Stuart has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 27.2% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 27.2% |
Available guns (4)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 mm Gun M6 (M5) | 3 | — | — | 2.0s | — |
| 37 mm Gun T16 | 4 | — | — | 8.0s | — |
| 37 mm Gun M6 (M5) | 3 | — | — | 2.0s | — |
| 37 mm Gun T16 | 4 | — | — | 7.7s | — |
How M5 Stuart compares to its peers
There are 16 tier 4 light tanks in WoT, including the M5 Stuart. Its 416 HP places it in the top 80% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 383). Frontal hull armor of 28.6mm ranks in the top 87% for the class (peer average: 34mm). Top forward speed of 64.4 km/h is faster than 87% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- M5 Stuart vs 14TP — tier 4 light tank from Poland
- M5 Stuart vs A25 H.H. I — tier 4 light tank from UK
- M5 Stuart vs AMX 40 — tier 4 light tank from France
- M5 Stuart vs BT-7 — tier 4 light tank from USSR
- See full tier 4 light tank tier list — all 16 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
A further modification of the M3 Stuart, the M5 entered production in April 1942. By June 1944 a total of 8,884 vehicles in two variants had been produced. The tank was used in all theaters of war.
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What tier is the M5 Stuart in WoT?
The M5 Stuart is a tier 4 light tank from USA.
Is the M5 Stuart a premium tank?
No — the M5 Stuart is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the M5 Stuart?
64.4 km/h forward, 20 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the M5 Stuart have?
Hull armor: 28.6mm front, 28.6mm side, 25.4mm rear.