| M108 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Details | |
Tier / Class:
|
3 SPG |
Nation: |
United States |
Dealer: |
Zhang Feng |
Reputation: |
21,600 |
Cost: |
120,000 |
| Stats - Stock (Renowned) | |
Max Damage: |
420 |
DPM: |
2,100 |
Penetration: |
30 mm |
Hit Points: |
1,950 |
Hull F/S/R: |
32 / 32 / 32 |
Turret F/S/R: |
32 / 32 / 32 |
Max Speed: |
55.80 km/h |
Acceleration 0-32kph: |
5.96 s |
Hull Traverse: |
35.20 deg/s |
Camouflage: |
20% |
Vision: |
360 m |
Accuracy (Spread): |
0.17° |
Max Cannon Depression: |
-5.0 / -10.0° |
Turret Traverse Speed: |
20.00 deg/s |
The M108 is a tier 3 Self-Propelled Gun originating from the United States. It is sold by Zhang Feng as the first vehicle in the SPG tree, and leads to the 2S1 Gvosdika. The tree can be by unlocked by playing fifty games using Zhang Feng's vehicles, or using 7,200 global reputation.
Currently, all SPGs in the game are locked to PvE mode.
Player Recommendations
As a self-propelled gun, the M108 is best used as a support vehicle for helping the team progress by removing heavily armored targets such as MBTs from the battle. Teamwork is needed for those both working with and playing an SPG. Teammates should be asked to call out targets if they are in trouble, and front-line vehicles should be supported in the battle.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Splash radius around shell, useful for resetting base capture
- More accurate than higher caliber artillery
- Decent mobility
Cons
- Long reload and aiming time
- Weak armor
- Dependent on other vehicles for spotting
Upgrade Suggestions
As the upgrades are very limited and are only marginally effective for the purpose of the vehicle, the Improved Tracks and Upgraded Exhaust Smoke are recommended, but not vital.
Retrofit Suggestions
- Advanced Fire Control
- Advanced Muzzle Reference System
- Improved Gun Breech
- Improved Turret Drive
Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions
- Commander: Freja Hojbjerg, for improvements to aim speed and overall accuracy
- Driver: Smooth Ride, Off-Road Driving
- Gunner: Sharpshooter, Do the Twist
- Loader: Rapid Fire, Explosive Shells
Armor
| XP Cost | Credit Cost | Hull Armor |
Hull Composition |
Turret Armor |
Turret Composition |
ERA Name | ERA Penetration Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | Stock | ? mm (vs AP) ? mm (vs HEAT) |
Unknown | N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT |
N/A | N/A | N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT |
| Decently armored for an SPG, the M108 is relatively protected from low caliber autocannons at range, but cannot withstand large caliber fire. | |||||||
Firepower
| Shell name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Area of effect | Penetration | Max Accuracy | Speed | Reload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105mm M1 HE | HE | Stock | 420 | 3.00m | 35mm | 0.17° | 300 m/s | 12.00s |
Mobility
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Max Speed | Reverse Speed | 0 to 32km/h | 0 to Max Speed | Hull Traverse | Fire Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental AOT-628-1 Petrol Engine | Stock | Stock | 55.80km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 5.94s | {{{0-max}}} | 35.20deg/s | {{{firechance}}} |
Upgrades
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upgraded Exhaust Smoke | 1,200 | 95,255 | Provides a total of eight exhaust smoke deployments with a two-round magazine. Individual charges are on a six second cooldown, with an eighty second cooldown for the magazine. |
| Improved Tracks | 415 | 32,475 | Improves acceleration, top speeds, and traverse speeds on rough terrain and makes the tracks harder to destroy. |
History
Designed in parallel to the M109, the M108 was created to be a lighter, more mobile form of artillery capable of following breakthroughs with greater ease. Production began in 1961 and lasted only two years, with the design being considered unsatisfactory for use in modern war. It served in Vietnam alongside the M109, where it was valued for its (relative to the M113 and towed artillery) armor and mobility in the jungle terrain. M108s were also used in a direct fire role when American bases came under assault. The M108 was retired shortly after the Vietnam War ended, being exported or turned into training targets. The last of the M108s in service were recently retired by Brazil.