About T25 and 90 mm M3 Gun

[stallion319]

How much can I rely on the frontal armour of T25? I thought it would be decent but it is still paper thin (maybe becasue of uptiering). The worst was that a PZ4 F2 OHK my T25 frontally from around 20 meters away through the gun mantlet...

Second, how to choose between T33 and M82 shots? With M82, I just dont seem to be able to pen other tanks when uptiering. And thats why I always go with T33 as I can pen reliably. Am I doing something wrong as I think people always refer M82 shots as nuke shell,

[microspace38]

Автор сообщения: stallion319

How much can I rely on the frontal armour of T25? I thought it would be decent but it is still paper thin (maybe becasue of uptiering). The worst was that a PZ4 F2 OHK my T25 frontally from around 20 meters away through the gun mantlet...

Second, how to choose between T33 and M82 shots? With M82, I just dont seem to be able to pen other tanks when uptiering. And thats why I always go with T33 as I can pen reliably. Am I doing something wrong as I think people always refer M82 shots as nuke shell,

The M82 is definitely a nuke, but the T25/M26's 90mm's don't really show it. The T26's 90mm, on the other hand, is a BEAST. That schlong is so long that they needed to add a massive counterweight on the rear of the turret. You'll pretty much 1-shot Tiger 2's through the turret, and you should be able to go through Jagdtigers at closer ranges. With those mediums, though, you'll want to try flanking to make the most of the M82 due to their shorter barrels, and this is not very easy due to their sub-par engines (the M46 is much better in this regard, and it even has a better gun).

[stallion319]

Thanks microspace38. Yeah I am trying to flank but as I usually play AB, it is more difficult LOL

So for M36 and T25 and M26, any chance that M82 shot can handle tanks like Tiger II's turrent, Jagdpanther, or event Tiger 1 (if angled properly) frontally? When I do manage to flank, it works very well.

How about the armour for T25 and even M26 - should I play them like light tanks?

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Автор сообщения: stallion319

How about the armour for T25 and even M26 - should I play them like light tanks?

No, they don't have mobility to play as light tanks. And armour isn't that great either, it can save you on rare occasions tho.

[Intrspace]

For the 90mm M3 guns (T25, M36), it is always a good idea to pick a few APCR shells in case you meet a Tiger 2H.
If he's facing you, then wait until he fires, then emerge and shoot APCR through the turret front (your left to halt reloading or your right to kill the gunner and commander)
Otherwise you can try shooting APHE at his turret sides