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M4A3E8 Thunderbolt VII stats at a glance
The M4A3E8 Thunderbolt VII has 672 hit points , 123.5mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 42 km/h. .
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 672 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 20.7 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 123.5 / 38.1 / 38.1 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 3.2:1. This pronounced angling makes the Thunderbolt significantly stronger when keeping its front facing the enemy.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 42 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 18 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.3:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 19.9% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 14.9% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 mm Gun M1A2 | 6 | — | — | 3.6s | — |
How Thunderbolt compares to its peers
There are 38 tier 6 medium tanks in WoT, including the Thunderbolt. Its 672 HP places it in the top 78% for hit points among same-tier medium tanks (peer average: 700). Frontal hull armor of 123.5mm ranks in the top 0% for the class (peer average: 62mm). Top forward speed of 42 km/h is faster than 16% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- Thunderbolt vs 40TP — tier 6 medium tank from Poland
- Thunderbolt vs A-43 — tier 6 medium tank from USSR
- Thunderbolt vs AC 4 Exp. — tier 6 medium tank from UK
- Thunderbolt vs Bret. Panther — tier 6 medium tank from France
- See full tier 6 medium tank tier list — all 38 vehicles ranked
Understand the stats
Want a deeper grasp of what these numbers actually mean in battle? Read the glossary:
- What is DPM — the most important offensive metric
- Alpha damage — single-shot damage and what it means for playstyle
- Penetration — and how it interacts with armor angling
- Hull-down position — the king of defensive plays
- View range — how spotting actually works
About this vehicle
The Thunderbolt VII tank under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Creighton Abrams, the commander of the 37th Tank Battalion (subsequently a General and U.S. Army Chief of Staff). The vehicle was effectively the M4A3E8 Sherman tank with additional armor mounted in the field.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the M4A3E8 Thunderbolt VII in WoT?
The M4A3E8 Thunderbolt VII is a tier 6 medium tank from USA.
Is the Thunderbolt a premium tank?
Yes — the M4A3E8 Thunderbolt VII is a tier 6 premium medium tank in WoT. Premium vehicles earn bonus credits and XP and don't require crew retraining.
What's the top speed of the Thunderbolt?
42 km/h forward, 18 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the Thunderbolt have?
Hull armor: 123.5mm front, 38.1mm side, 38.1mm rear.