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The M53/M55 has 360 hit points , 25.4mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 56.3 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 2 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 360 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 9.2 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 25.4 / 12.7 / 12.7 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 2.0:1. This pronounced angling makes the M53/M55 significantly stronger when keeping its front facing the enemy.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 56.3 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 14 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 4.0:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 10.7% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 5.4% |
Available guns (2)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 mm Gun M46 | 8 | — | — | 28.0s | — |
| 8-inch Howitzer M47 | 9 | — | — | 42.0s | — |
How M53/M55 compares to its peers
There are 5 tier 9 spg (artillery)s in WoT, including the M53/M55. Its 360 HP places it in the top 75% for hit points among same-tier spg (artillery)s (peer average: 370). Frontal hull armor of 25.4mm ranks in the top 75% for the class (peer average: 39mm). Top forward speed of 56.3 km/h is faster than 75% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- M53/M55 vs 212A — tier 9 spg (artillery) from USSR
- M53/M55 vs B-C 155 55 — tier 9 spg (artillery) from France
- M53/M55 vs FV3805 — tier 9 spg (artillery) from UK
- M53/M55 vs G.W. Tiger — tier 9 spg (artillery) from Germany
- See full tier 9 spg (artillery) tier list — all 5 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
SPG on a modified chassis of the M47 medium tank. The prototype was produced in 1952, and in 1956 the SPG entered service in two variants: the M55 for the Army and the M53 for the Marines.
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What tier is the M53/M55 in WoT?
The M53/M55 is a tier 9 spg (artillery) from USA.
Is the M53/M55 a premium tank?
No — the M53/M55 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the M53/M55?
56.3 km/h forward, 14 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the M53/M55 have?
Hull armor: 25.4mm front, 12.7mm side, 12.7mm rear.