M51 Isherman

M51 Isherman
Alternate Name(s)	M51
Tier / Class	Tier 2 MBT
Type	Premium
Place of Origin	Israel
Dealer	Sol Schreiber
Crew
Commander Driver Gunner Loader
Sustained Damage
Damage	415
Penetration	560 mm
Damage per Minute	3458 per min.
Reload Time	7.2 s
Defense
Hit Points	2600
Hull vs AP	295 mm
Hull vs HEAT	330 mm
Hull Composition	Steel Layers with Air Gaps
Turret vs AP	790 mm
Turret vs HEAT	1270 mm
Turret Composition	Steel Layers with Air Gaps
Mobility
Max Speed	50 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	4.53 s
Weight	36000 kg
Hull Traverse	34.04 deg/s
Utility
Camo (Overall)	5 %
Vision Range while Moving	370 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-9.7° / 19.7°
Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	0.095 °
Aim Time	1.5 s
Turret Traverse	45 deg/s

The M51 Isherman is a Tier 2 premium Main battle tank under Sol Schreiber's dealership.

History

Class: Medium Tank
Developed: 1961
Service: 1962-1973
Vehicles Built: cca 180
Operators: Israel, Chile

The story of the M51 begins where the M50 left off. After the end of Operation Kadesh (the Suez Crisis of 1956), the Arab armies were, once again, left bewildered and in disarray with many of their armored vehicles destroyed. But after the shock wore off, the Soviet Union was more than happy to provide a helping hand in exchange for political influence. Only this time, the Arabs would also receive a far deadlier opponent than the old T-34, the T-54 Medium Tank that outclassed the M50 completely.

The growing Soviet influence along with the general low production rate of the M50 forced the Israelis to once again turn to the French for help and the French developed what would become known as the M51. The M51 was, once again, a Sherman with a modified turret (that was the larger T23 version that originally housed the 76mm M1 series gun), armed with the French 105mm D-1508 L/51 cannon (not the D-1504 L/44, as many sources incorrectly state).

With the exception of the gun (and the turret with even more prominent extension in the rear), the M51 was largely similar to the M50 and served in two major conflicts – the Six Day War and the Yom Kippur War. However, despite its upgraded cannon, the tank was considered to be obsolete in both conflicts and by 1973, it was mostly replaced by modified Israeli Centurions and Pattons. The remaining vehicles were scrapped or sold in 1979 to Chile.

Vehicle Traits

• Armored: This vehicle's armor can withstand a lot of punishment, allowing it to survive even serious firefights.
• High Alpha Damage: This vehicle has a higher damage per shot value than other vehicles of this Tier.
• High Accuracy: This vehicle has higher accuracy than other vehicles of this Tier.
• Excellent Camouflage: This vehicle has better camouflage factor than other vehicles of this Tier.

Ammunition

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	105mm OCC105F1 HEAT	HEAT	Stock	415	560 mm	1120 m/s	7.20 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 %
2	105mm OE105F1 HE	HE	Stock	480	35 mm	1020 m/s	7.20 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.12 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 100 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Splash Radius: 1.00 m Splash Penetration: 80 mm
3	7.62mm AP	AP	Stock	8	18 mm	855 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.15 ° Magazine Type: Clip Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 800 Burst Fire Rate: 400 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °

Upgrades

Armor

Super Sherman Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	295 mm (vs AP) 330 mm (vs HEAT)	Steel Layers with Air Gaps	790 mm (vs AP) 1270 mm (vs HEAT)	Steel Layers with Air Gaps	N/A	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
This MBT features basic sheet armor without any advanced components, making it vulnerable to HEAT shells and ATGMs.

Weapon

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	105mm CN-105-F1 Rifled Cannon	Stock	Stock	1.50 s	7.20 s	Toggle
Stats: Depression/Elevation: -9.7° / 19.7° Ammo: 105mm OCC105F1 HEAT 105mm OE105F1 HE 7.62mm AP

Engine

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
Detroit Diesel 8V92TA 535 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	50 km/h	20 km/h	4.53 s (0 to 32 km/h) 12.35 s (0 to Max Speed)	34.04°	8 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
M90 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 8 charges Takes 25s to recharge Duration: 10s
Improved Laser Rangefinder	Stock	Stock	Accuracy is improved by 10%
Improved Gun Stabilizer	Stock	Stock	Overall accuracy while moving is improved by 20%
Upgraded Fire Control System Sensors	Stock	Stock	Reduces the accuracy penalties for firing and traversing the hull.
Stock Tracks	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 90.1% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 76.2%

Other unlocks

Name	Cost	Description	Notes
Iron Tyrant Player Title	Stock	Unlocks a new player title: Iron Tyrant