M53/M55

"Artillery on a modified chassis of the M47 medium tank. The prototype was produced in 1952, and in 1956 the artillery entered service in two variants: the M55 for the Army and the M53 for the Marines. A total of 30 vehicles of both types were manufactured." The M53/M55 is a American tier 9 self-propelled gun.

M53/M55
Turret: tier 9 M53/M55

Turret Armor: --/--/--

Traverse Speed (deg/sec):

View Range (m): 350

Gun: tier 8 155 mm Gun M46

Rate of Fire (rounds/min): 2.33

Penetration: 88/90

Damage: 1,250/1,250

Aiming Time (sec): 6

Accuracy:

Engine: tier 8 Ford GAC

Engine Power (h.p.): 770

Tracks: tier 8 T97/T108

Traverse speed (deg/sec): 22

Radio: tier

Signal Range (m):

Performance
Initially, moving from the M40/M43 to the M53/M55 is very disappointing, as you have to re-research the 203mm howitzer, so in stock configuration you are a faster-reloading, more mobile M12. With the M55 package it becomes a highly mobile, hard hitting artillery piece that is able to greatly influence the game. It has enough mobility to outrun some slower mediums and is able to easily re-position in order to fire on targets that are safe from other positions.