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The M8A1 has 328 hit points , 28.6mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 58 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 3 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 328 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 9.8 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 M8A1 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 58 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 20 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.9:1. The M8A1 has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 38.5% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 23.1% |
Available guns (3)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 mm Gun M1 (M8A1) | 3 | — | — | 2.7s | — |
| 57 mm Gun M1 (M8A1) | 3 | — | — | 2.6s | — |
| 75 mm AT Gun M3 | 4 | — | — | 3.9s | — |
How M8A1 compares to its peers
There are 15 tier 4 tank destroyers in WoT, including the M8A1. Its 328 HP places it in the top 64% for hit points among same-tier tank destroyers (peer average: 313). Frontal hull armor of 28.6mm ranks in the top 64% for the class (peer average: 40mm). Top forward speed of 58 km/h is faster than 100% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- M8A1 vs Alecto — tier 4 tank destroyer from UK
- M8A1 vs Hetzer — tier 4 tank destroyer from Germany
- M8A1 vs Ho-Ni II — tier 4 tank destroyer from Japan
- M8A1 vs Marder 38T — tier 4 tank destroyer from Germany
- See full tier 4 tank destroyer tier list — all 15 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
Developed in 1941 through 1942 on the basis of the M5 Stuart light tank. This SPG is an example of the successful use of an outdated chassis. The vehicle was equipped with a 75 mm short-barrel howitzer; however, attempts were made to fit a 75 mm tank gun into a modernized turret.
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What tier is the M8A1 in WoT?
The M8A1 is a tier 4 tank destroyer from USA.
Is the M8A1 a premium tank?
No — the M8A1 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the M8A1?
58 km/h forward, 20 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the M8A1 have?
Hull armor: 28.6mm front, 28.6mm side, 25.4mm rear.