T18

Tank Destroyer Tier 2 USA

T18 is a tier 2 tank destroyer from USA in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.

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T18 stats at a glance

The T18 has 192 hit points , 18mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 48 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 8 damage per shot with 27mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 3021.

Hull & survivability

Hit points (HP)192
Weight9.6 t
Hull armor (F / S / R)18 / 18 / 18 mm

The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the T18 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.

Mobility

Top forward speed48 km/h
Top reverse speed6 km/h

Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 8.0:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.

Camouflage

Camo (stationary)34.0%
Camo (moving)24.0%

Available guns (1)

Gun Tier Damage Pen Reload RoF
Browning MG caliber .50 HB, M2 1 8 27mm 2.1s 377.68

With the top-tier gun, the T18 can theoretically output up to 3021 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute).

How T18 compares to its peers

There are 8 tier 2 tank destroyers in WoT, including the T18. Its 192 HP places it in the top 71% for hit points among same-tier tank destroyers (peer average: 190). Frontal hull armor of 18mm ranks in the top 14% for the class (peer average: 14mm). Top forward speed of 48 km/h is faster than 57% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 8 damage per shot, higher than 0% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 27mm puts it in the top 100% for armor-piercing capability in its class.

Direct comparisons

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Understand the stats

Want a deeper grasp of what these numbers actually mean in battle? Read the glossary:

About this vehicle

Development of this self-propelled gun on the basis of the M3 light tank started in October 1941. The first prototype passed trials in the spring of 1942, but the vehicle never saw mass production.

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Frequently asked

What tier is the T18 in WoT?

The T18 is a tier 2 tank destroyer from USA.

How much damage does the T18 do?

The top gun on the T18 deals 8 damage per shot with 27mm of standard armor penetration.

Is the T18 a premium tank?

No — the T18 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.

What's the top speed of the T18?

48 km/h forward, 6 km/h reverse.

How much armor does the T18 have?

Hull armor: 18mm front, 18mm side, 18mm rear.