The t57 heavy tank is a tier x heavy tank in the american tech tree and unlike the t110e5, the t57 is armed with a 4 round auto loader. The t57 120mm gun tank was designed in an attempt to produce a tank that was lighter than the heavy tank t34 or 120mm gun combat tank m103, taking advantage of an oscillating turret to reduce weight the t57 had a number of advanced features. Tank destroyer battalion patches flying tigers surplus. Developed from 1952 as a heavy tank with more powerful armament, compared to the t43 m103. Stealth is your strongest weapon remaining unseen your primary tactic and shooting undetected, your primary objective. Featuring heavy armour and a long range 120 mm rifled gun, the t57 was supposed to serve as a replacement to the m103 in service with american heavy tank units in europe. The aim of this guide is to provide some tactics, strategies and knowledge on the functions, capabilities and possible uses of the t57.
A history of the american light tank, presidio press 1992, isbn 0891414622. Descending za ascending az from today last 5 days last 7 days last 10 days last 15 days last 20. Rare yellow features ww 2 camp hood texas tank destroyer twill patch. Unlike the typical heavy tanks, the t57 heavy is quite poorly armored. Apart from that and the slow aim time, the t57s gun is nearly the same as the t110e5s one. T6 is a workable tank, but not as good as counterpart on new usa tree. My favorite thing to do in the t57 heavy is to platoon with someone in an is7 or other heavy tank, and just roll with them.
The following section provides individual pages for each unit and provides a short history along with everything we have on the unit, to this point. However, the project was deemed unsuccessful and the development was discontinued. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. There are those that are fully embroidered, embroidered on twill and on wool, and some which feature bullion embroidery.
Each mercenary tech tree tank has its own contract that a player must complete before they expire to get the mercenary tank for free. Lets take a closer look at its gun the reason why the t57 heavy tank is so powerful in the first place. T57 heavy american tanks world of tanks game guide. Replaced the t18 tier ii tank destroyer with the t3 hmc tier ii tank destroyer. The biggest thing is having a buddy to cover your reloads, and you can really influence a flank in a hurry. Its armor isnt as good as that of the t110e5, but it can bounce shots if angled correctly. It is my hope that this site may bring together the families of these men to celebrate their accomplishments during wwii and in life. Our military patches make an excellent addition to your collection or a great gift. This became a special tank and was replaced with the amx 50 foch b. In actuality, the t57 lives on as the new t56 gmc tank destroyer. Two things that a community of tank loving agoraphiles cant get. Jan 20, 2015 t57 heavy tank line posted in american vehicles. Aug 30, 2014 also we are taking a look what kind of nerfs or buffs usa tanks are getting featuring m24 chaffe, t92 artillery and t57 heavy tank. Often, however, the practical function of motorized td units was reconnaissance, a function inconsistent with twothirds of their seek, strike, destroy motto.
They run out against an enemy, shoot, maybe take a shot, then i run out and put 4 into the red tank. It scored good firepower, average armor, poor mobility, excellent view range, and good hitpoints. Tank destroyers guide tank destroyers strategy guide im in a tank destroyer. One variant has the tanks cannon on the left side of the patch, rather than the right. World of tanks t57 heavy tank, tier 10 usaamerican heavy tanks. With most selfpropelled guns, you have to worry about light tanks getting close, but in the t57 they pose far less of a threat and can be dispatched in tank destroyer mode direct fire with the t57 s cannon. Tank destroyer battalion patches us army patches army unit patches and army regiment patches flying tigers surplus. T57 heavy tank american project of heavy tank with oscillating turret, autoloader. Its going to be a full line, starting from tier 4, so we get half a dozen new vehicles. Tankers who know the elc amx playstyle hybrid light tank tank destroyer will feel right at home. The t57 is perhaps a peculiarity amongst all the other tanks in the artillery class tank tree. Experimental turrets for 120 mm and 155 mm guns were manufactured by 1957. Get the best deal for tank destroyer patch from the largest online selection at.
Each contract consists of up to 8 stages, with each stage having up to 3 tasks to complete. T57 heavy tank tank analyzer world of tanks strategy guide. The t57 heavy tank is the american answer to the french amx 50 b. Get the best deals on tank destroyer patch when you shop the largest online selection at. T57 heavy tank line american vehicles official forum. Its a great vehicle to begin learning about how to play artillery. The actual t57 was a tank destroyer, not a selfpropelled gun. This issue plagues the us tree in general in fact the t82 also was an artillery vehicle, but the t57 spg in the game was a tank destroyer. The tank destroyer units were formed in response to the german use of massed formations of armored vehicles units. Its hull resembles tanks such as the m103 or the t110e5 and has similar weak points. Also, completely rebalanced the fv4202 medium tank. Restrictions were placed on the vehicle sizing as the tank was supposed to pass through the narrow tunnels of the bernese alps.
British tank destroyer 2 german light tank 2 indienpanzer 2. At the time of this on track, the tier 10 tank was the amx 50 foch 155. Changed the ammo rack capacity of the experimental 57 mm tank gun shin gun in type 3 chinu turret from 90 to 5 shells. Release notes world of tanks realistic online tank game.
Tacam tankdestroyer at national military museum in bucharest. Replaced the t57 tier ii spg with the new t1 hmcreplaced the fv4202 u. Many were disillusioned by the violence wrought by nationalism. The t57 heavy tank was an experimental heavy tank developed by the american military during the cold war era as a further development of the m103 heavy. Thought i would show some variations of tank destroyer patches for my friend erwin. The unit was organized in one of two different formsa towed battalion equipped with antitank guns, or a mechanized battalion equipped with armored selfpropelled guns. Type 5 heavy, or e 100, while the t57 heavy is matched. New american line is not bad, t3, t5, t6, t7 being very good. Wargaming have rolled out another update for their tank on tank action game. It is now a premium vehiclereplaced the top 2nd turret of the caernarvon u.
Several designs were considered, but the project was canceled. Youll never see me should be your guiding motto when driving a tank destroyer. T49 tank destroyer of the 2nd sequoya gun regiment, army of the confederate states of america. World of tanks t57 heavy tank, tier 10 usaamerican heavy tanks hello everyone, welcome to world of tanks or i mean, world of donks aka donkeys, because this is how i have to call it today. Links are provided for any other web based information we are aware of.
T57 heavy american tanks world of tanks guide game guides. This makes the t57 heavy tank a real menace, especially when its shortcomings are being covered by helpful team mates. World of tanks american t57 selfpropelled gun pre 9. More than a few vets customized their patches with theatermade unit tabs. Many were disillusioned by the violence wrought by. But for those who have fond memories of this low tier arty, the last night prior. It was an early modification of a heavy artillery and was intended to fight at the siegfried line. This tank is a pure brawler that deals insane amounts of damage in a few seconds, thanks to its 4round autoloader. A project of a heavy tank with an oscillating turret and automatic loading. T57 heavy tank developed from 1952 as a heavy tank with more powerful armament, compared to the t43 m103. Im thinking of going through the t57 heavy tank line can start from m7 as i got the chaffee, however before i start the line i was hoping for feedback and opinions of the tank line and the general play style of the tanks. Apr 24, 2015 sarl 42, tier iv medium tank renault g1, tier v medium tank amx 30 1er prototype, tier ix medium tank amx 30 b, tier x medium tank added the following vehicles for testing by supertest players. Last post last poster topic title topic starter topic started attachments replies views.
Replaced t18 tier ii tank destroyer w the t3 hmc tier ii tank destroyer. In the category of clan war mode, it was compared against 36 vehicles in its selected category. The aggressive spin that attached to the title tank destroyer was based on the mobility, speed, and tactics these units possessed in theory. The majority of the tribes living in indian territory supported an fought for the confederacy, so once the csa won the war the territory entered the confederacy as the state of sequoya.
The t57 heavy tank was an experimental heavy tank developed by the american military during the cold war era as a further development of the m103 heavy tank. The tank destroyer battalion was a type of military unit used by the united states army during world war ii. Wot scorpion g new premium german tank destroyer tier viii world of tanks. Nov 05, 2015 replaced the t18 tier ii tank destroyer with the t3 hmc tier ii tank destroyer. See more ideas about tank destroyer, wwii and ww2 tanks. The american t57 heavy tank is a tier 10 heavy tank under the battle tier of 10 to 12. Sarl 42, tier iv medium tank renault g1, tier v medium tank amx 30 1er prototype, tier ix medium tank amx 30 b, tier x medium tank added the following vehicles for testing by supertest players.
Hello everyone, welcome to world of tanks or i mean, world of donks aka donkeys, because this is how i have to call it today. The t57 is a tier 2 artilleryclass otherwise known as spgclass tank that is the first tank in the american artillery class tank tree. Apart from that and the slow aim time, the t57 s gun is nearly the same as the t110e5s one. Tank destroyer units were broken into three groups, brigades, groups and battalions. This army tank destroyer 3 patch is made by the same company that supplies patches to the united states armed forces. Alas, t8 is more of a fun tank rather than a good tank.
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