M53/M55

SPG (Artillery) Tier 9 USA

M53/M55 is a tier 9 spg (artillery) from USA in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.

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M53/M55 stats at a glance

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
Weight9.2 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 speed56.3 km/h
Top reverse speed14 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.

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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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Frequently asked

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.