T56 GMC

Tank Destroyer Tier 3 USA

T56 GMC is a tier 3 tank destroyer from USA in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.

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T56 GMC stats at a glance

The T56 GMC has 228 hit points , 38.1mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 50 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 110 damage per shot with 101mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 1178. The vehicle can equip 2 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.

Hull & survivability

Hit points (HP)228
Weight9.8 t
Hull armor (F / S / R)38.1 / 25.4 / 12.7 mm

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

Mobility

Top forward speed50 km/h
Top reverse speed14 km/h

Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.6:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.

Camouflage

Camo (stationary)33.2%
Camo (moving)19.9%

Available guns (2)

Gun Tier Damage Pen Reload RoF
3-inch AT Gun M7 5 110 101mm 5.6s 10.71
57 mm Gun M1 5 75 110mm 4.0s 15.00

With the top-tier gun, the T56 GMC can theoretically output up to 1178 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 T56 GMC compares to its peers

There are 7 tier 3 tank destroyers in WoT, including the T56 GMC. Its 228 HP places it in the top 67% for hit points among same-tier tank destroyers (peer average: 229). Frontal hull armor of 38.1mm ranks in the top 33% for the class (peer average: 30mm). Top forward speed of 50 km/h is faster than 50% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 110 damage per shot, higher than 17% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 101mm puts it in the top 17% for armor-piercing capability in its class.

Direct comparisons

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Understand the stats

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About this vehicle

Development of a 3 inch self-propelled gun on the M3A3 Stuart chassis started in September 1942. Trials on the Aberdeen Proving Ground in November demonstrated that the gun was too heavy for the light tank chassis. Never entered mass production.

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Frequently asked

What tier is the T56 GMC in WoT?

The T56 GMC is a tier 3 tank destroyer from USA.

How much damage does the T56 GMC do?

The top gun on the T56 GMC deals 110 damage per shot with 101mm of standard armor penetration.

Is the T56 GMC a premium tank?

No — the T56 GMC is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.

What's the top speed of the T56 GMC?

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

How much armor does the T56 GMC have?

Hull armor: 38.1mm front, 25.4mm side, 12.7mm rear.