M3 Stuart

Light Tank Tier 3 USA

M3 Stuart is a tier 3 light tank from USA in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.

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M3 Stuart stats at a glance

The M3 Stuart has 352 hit points , 38.1mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 61 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 3 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.

Hull & survivability

Hit points (HP)352
Weight7.1 t
Hull armor (F / S / R)38.1 / 25.4 / 25.4 mm

The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.5:1.

Mobility

Top forward speed61 km/h
Top reverse speed20 km/h

Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.0:1. The M3 Stuart has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.

Camouflage

Camo (stationary)26.7%
Camo (moving)26.7%

Available guns (3)

Gun Tier Damage Pen Reload RoF
37 mm Gun M5 (M3) 2 2.0s
37 mm Gun M5 (M3) 2 2.0s
37 mm Gun M6 (M3) 3 1.9s

How M3 Stuart compares to its peers

There are 37 tier 3 light tanks in WoT, including the M3 Stuart. Its 352 HP places it in the top 39% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 342). Frontal hull armor of 38.1mm ranks in the top 22% for the class (peer average: 31mm). Top forward speed of 61 km/h is faster than 81% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.

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About this vehicle

Developed in 1938 through 1941 on the basis of the M2. Mass-produced from 1941. More than 13,000 vehicles in various versions were built, from the M3 to the M3A3, all of which were supplied to almost every allied nation under Lend-Lease. The M3 tanks were designated Stuart I by the British, while the M3A1 version received the designation Stuart III. The M3 first saw action in the battle at Sidi Rezegh.

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Frequently asked

What tier is the M3 Stuart in WoT?

The M3 Stuart is a tier 3 light tank from USA.

Is the M3 Stuart a premium tank?

No — the M3 Stuart is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.

What's the top speed of the M3 Stuart?

61 km/h forward, 20 km/h reverse.

How much armor does the M3 Stuart have?

Hull armor: 38.1mm front, 25.4mm side, 25.4mm rear.