▲ AMX M4 1954 in World of Tanks
Hello World of Tanks players, for a long time, the F-series tanks in the game had a "thin skin" feel. In particular, the F-series heavy tanks, once represented by the AMX 50B, felt more like oversized medium tanks. However, the AMX M4 1954 line has impressed the commanders with the F-Series, and the X-Class AMX M4 1954 still stands out after several adjustments. What are the advantages of the current version, and is it worth developing? Let's take a look at this F-series heavy gunner today!
坦克火力属性
▲The AMX M4 1954 has 130 guns that are extremely powerful
For the AMX M4 1954, the designers had two main guns for the commanders to choose from: a 120 mm D.1203 B tank gun and a 130 mm 45 1935 tank gun. The 120mm gun has a higher penetration depth but lower alpha damage, and the 130mm cannon has a slightly lower penetration depth but higher alpha damage, so it is highly recommended for commanders to use the 130mm gun for combat. The high single-shot damage of 560 points gives it an advantage, the 250 mm deep AP bullet is enough, and the 296 mm deep special AP bullet is very domineering. The AMX M4 1954 also had a faster reload, with a base DPM of 2503 for the 130 mm gun, which is equivalent to 13.42 seconds to load a shell.
▲ Hit the enemy with the help of small slopes and cover
The choice of the two tank guns of the AMX M4 1954 has always been a rather controversial point, but in general it seems that the 130 gun is more dominant and more deterrent in close combat. Moreover, the AMX M4 1954 is characterized by this 130 gun and the high penetration depth AP shell it is equipped with, and it has a little less character with the 120 gun. And in the previous version, because the performance of the 130 gun was too good, the fire control data of the 130 gun was also lowered. The current AMX M4 1954, a 130 gun, still performs very well, the tank's gun control feels excellent, the DPM is not flawed, and the 8-degree gun depression angle also makes it suitable for fighting on small slopes and bunkers. What's more, its 296 mm special AP ammunition and 1150 m/s flight speed make it easy to hit moving targets, and ruthlessly penetrate iron turtles that are known for their defense at close range.
Tank survivability
▲The gun shield and the hatch on top of the turret are weak points
The AMX M4 1954 has 2200 HP base health, a large turret and good frontal defense, but still has weaknesses. The frontal base of the turret of the tank is 300 mm thick, and the equivalent of AP shells in most areas is more than 400 mm. However, due to the shape of the gun shield of the AMX M4 1954, the middle position was not solid in the face of high-penetration ammunition. In addition, the weak point of the tank turret is the commander's conning tower and the loader's hatch, which are only 200 mm equivalent, but the size is relatively small and the position is high, so it is not easy for the enemy to hit here in actual combat.
▲The sides of the tank are very fragile
The AMX M4 1954 has a strong frontal defense. The car adopts a lot of large inclination design, with a thick foundation thickness, to obtain good defensive performance. The base thickness of the nose armor plate of the tank is 220 mm, and the equivalent of the front armor plate against the AP shell is up to 320 mm, and the equivalent of the first and lower armor plates against the AP shell is also 260 mm. However, the side armor of the AMX M4 1954 is only 60 mm, which really weakens the survivability of the car, making it basically impossible to use the "angle to sell the side" combat, and it will be penetrated if the side is basically exposed to the enemy. Find cover and use small slopes to improve its survivability.
Maneuver, Visibility and Concealment
▲ The tank has good mobility
The mobility of the F-series heavy tanks generally does not disappoint, and in the case of the AMX M4 1954, although the protection is greatly improved, its mobility is still not compromised. The AMX M4 1954 has an actual engine power of a staggering 1,350 hp and weighs nearly 80 tons, which gives the car a unit power of 16.88 hp/ton. However, the tank's top speed is only 35 km/h, which makes it unsuitable for long-distance transfers, and a reverse speed of 15 km/h is not a problem. The tracked resistance and rotational speed of the tank are relatively average, but the overall maneuverability is still good. However, the AMX M4 1954 has a base field of view of only 390 meters, which is relatively low in the X-class heavy tank, which does not match its tall stature.
Field Modification & Accessory Recommendations
▲ Tank Field Modification Reference
When the Field Modification is maxed out, the AMX M4 1954 gains an additional 3% tank health and 2% aiming speed, as well as a choice of 5 Performance Mods and 1 accessory booster slot. Five performance mods allow players to choose from all-terrain suspension, parallax adjustment, sound insulation, power output tuning (configuration 1), and a lightweight hull to further improve the tank's survivability. In terms of accessories, you can choose accessories such as improved durability/improved ventilation system/bullet loser/vertical stabilizer/advanced optical observation scope to improve its combat efficiency.
▲ It is still an excellent Tier X heavy tank
Although the AMX M4 1954 has undergone several tweaks, it can still be supplemented with Field Upgrades and accessories. With a 130mm gun, it has the characteristics of high damage per shot and high penetration depth of AP shells, and good gun control and depression angle also bring it extremely high output ability. However, the AMX M4 1954 has a large turret with weak turret hatches and gun shields, and the tank's resistance to high-explosive shells is poor. Fortunately, the AMX M4 1954 can fight in most positions in the game, especially for close-quarters fights with enemies in towns and other points. Teaming up will make it even more powerful.