T40

Tank Destroyer Tier 4 USA

T40 is a tier 4 tank destroyer from USA in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.

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T40 stats at a glance

The T40 has 304 hit points , 51mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 38 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 410 damage per shot with 53mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 2460. The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.

Hull & survivability

Hit points (HP)304
Weight13.0 t
Hull armor (F / S / R)51 / 38 / 38 mm

The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.3:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the T40 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.

Mobility

Top forward speed38 km/h
Top reverse speed14 km/h

Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.7:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.

Camouflage

Camo (stationary)36.8%
Camo (moving)22.1%

Available guns (4)

Gun Tier Damage Pen Reload RoF
105 mm AT Howitzer M3 5 410 53mm 10.0s 6.00
75 mm AT Howitzer M1A1 4 175 38mm 3.7s 16.22
3-inch AT Gun M1918 4 110 90mm 3.7s 16.22
57 mm Gun M1 5 75 110mm 2.3s 26.09

With the top-tier gun, the T40 can theoretically output up to 2460 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 T40 compares to its peers

There are 15 tier 4 tank destroyers in WoT, including the T40. Its 304 HP places it in the top 93% for hit points among same-tier tank destroyers (peer average: 315). Frontal hull armor of 51mm ranks in the top 14% for the class (peer average: 39mm). Top forward speed of 38 km/h is faster than 14% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 410 damage per shot, higher than 93% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 53mm puts it in the top 93% for armor-piercing capability in its class.

Direct comparisons

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Understand the stats

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About this vehicle

Experimental tank destroyer developed on the basis of the M3 tank in the spring of 1942. The vehicle never entered mass production, nor saw service.

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Frequently asked

What tier is the T40 in WoT?

The T40 is a tier 4 tank destroyer from USA.

How much damage does the T40 do?

The top gun on the T40 deals 410 damage per shot with 53mm of standard armor penetration.

Is the T40 a premium tank?

No — the T40 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.

What's the top speed of the T40?

38 km/h forward, 14 km/h reverse.

How much armor does the T40 have?

Hull armor: 51mm front, 38mm side, 38mm rear.