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M53/M55 stats at a glance
The M53/M55 has 360 hit points , 25.4mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 56.3 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 850 damage per shot with 52mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 1216. The vehicle can equip 2 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 360 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 9.2 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 25.4 / 12.7 / 12.7 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 2.0:1. This pronounced angling makes the M53/M55 significantly stronger when keeping its front facing the enemy.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 56.3 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 14 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 4.0:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 10.7% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 5.4% |
Available guns (2)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-inch Howitzer M47 | 9 | 850 | 52mm | 42.0s | 1.43 |
| 155 mm Gun M46 | 8 | 600 | 39mm | 28.0s | 2.14 |
With the top-tier gun, the M53/M55 can theoretically output up to 1216 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute). Lower-tier guns generally trade DPM for faster reload or better handling — see the full gun table above.
How M53/M55 compares to its peers
There are 5 tier 9 spg (artillery)s in WoT, including the M53/M55. Its 360 HP places it in the top 75% for hit points among same-tier spg (artillery)s (peer average: 370). Frontal hull armor of 25.4mm ranks in the top 75% for the class (peer average: 39mm). Top forward speed of 56.3 km/h is faster than 75% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 850 damage per shot, higher than 25% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 52mm puts it in the top 50% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- M53/M55 vs B-C 155 55 — tier 9 spg (artillery) from France
- M53/M55 vs G.W. Tiger — tier 9 spg (artillery) from Germany
- M53/M55 vs FV3805 — tier 9 spg (artillery) from UK
- See full tier 9 spg (artillery) tier list — all 5 vehicles ranked
Related tier 9 spg (artillery)s
- 212A — USSR
- Bat.-Châtillon 155 55 — France
- FV3805 — UK
- G.W. Tiger — Germany
- All USA tanks · Tier 9 premium tanks
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
SPG on a modified chassis of the M47 medium tank. The prototype was produced in 1952, and in 1956 the SPG entered service in two variants: the M55 for the Army and the M53 for the Marines.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the M53/M55 in WoT?
The M53/M55 is a tier 9 spg (artillery) from USA.
How much damage does the M53/M55 do?
The top gun on the M53/M55 deals 850 damage per shot with 52mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the M53/M55 a premium tank?
No — the M53/M55 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the M53/M55?
56.3 km/h forward, 14 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the M53/M55 have?
Hull armor: 25.4mm front, 12.7mm side, 12.7mm rear.