T1 Heavy Tank. The M3 tanks with the new turret and radio setup received the name "General Grant", while the original M3s were called "General Lee", or more usually just "Grant" and "Lee". Both and BiA: 2332 Both and BiA: 2.48 s Using a hull-mounted gun, the M3 design was produced quicker than if a turret mount gun had been manufactured. Available in Français, Deutsche, Italiano, Polskie, Español. The penetration being at 92mm with AP allows you to tear through any medium tanks/lights tanks up to tier 6 and for tier 5 heavies/tougher opponents the premium rounds give you a chance to penetrate from the front. Vents: 3111.5 © 2011–2021 Wargaming.net. The problem with it is that it requires it's own special style of play. Additionally, "The Fat Pimple" turret sticks out on small cover and is usually fired on. The M3 differed slightly from this pattern having a main gun which could fire an armor-piercing projectile at a velocity high enough for efficiently piercing armor, as well as deliver a high-explosive shell that was large enough to be effective. 19 radio. With Coated Optics: 352 m With 75% Crew: 2.271 s The sight was marked from zero to 3,000 yd (2,700 m) with vertical markings to aid deflection shooting at a moving target. A WWII-era U.S. medium tank. The Lee's 75mm gun is mounted in a hull sponson rather than a turret, which makes it a very difficult machine to control. it possesses a top gun similar to the AT M1A1 gun found on the T49 and even in a tier 6 match, you have the potential for kills. 1 History 1.1 Development 1.2 Operational History 2 In Girls und Panzer 2.1 Anime 2.2 Manga 2.3 Der Film 2.4 Little Army 2 2.5 Fierce Fight! 75% Crew: 1695.1 The Medium Tank M3 was an American tank used during World War II. AP 110d / 90p APCR 110d / 125p HE 175d / 38p. 50% Crew: 1885.4 Also, widely recognized under its U.K. designation, M3 Grant, named after the General of the federal troops U. Of the 6,258 M3s produced by the U.S., 2,855 M3s were supplied to the British army, and about 1,368 to the Soviet Union. British versions were known as General Grant. Both: 2283.6 Design commenced in July 1940, and the first "Lees" were operational in late 1941. Tank warfare would play a secondary role, the primary battles being between warships. The M3 brought much-needed firepower to British forces in the African desert campaign. The M3 Lee Medium Tank Page: All on one page, because Menu space is at a Premium. But the Lee can produce astonishing damage numbers if allowed to. That said, it's a GREAT gun for a T4! M3 Lee was an American medium tank used during World War II. The M3 was replaced by the M4 Sherman as soon as these were available, though several M3s saw limited action in the battle for Normandy as armored recovery vehicles with dummy guns. 75% Crew: 2033.9 First-shot DPM: 3092.25 Likable: Not an ugliness or blemish to the page. The U.S. military utilized the "M" (Model) letter to designate nearly all of their equipment. 75% Crew: 1805.1 The M3 Lee is an American tier 4 medium tank. Most tankers put a priority on "easy kills" and the M3 Lee is one of the tanks on the list. Rammer: 3381 The M3 Lee marks the end of its American medium line. Official website of the award-winning free-to-play online game World of Tanks. Note: When adding reviews or opinions, they must be: With that in mind, feel free to add to Pros and Cons or make your own section! Both and BiA: 4240.25 British Lees and Grants were in action against Rommel's forces at the disastrous Battle of Gazala on 27 May that year. Once the notorious stopping block on the path to the American mediums and heavies, the Lee has been retired to Collector's status and replaced with the much more congruous T6 Medium. You HAVE to know the terrain of your area, or you will end up exposing whole weak spots to enemies many times more powerful than yourself. The M3 was unpopular in the Red Army, where it's faults were shown up in engagements with enemy armor and anti-tank weapons, with the Soviets bestowing it the nickname of "coffin for seven brothers." Both: 2.53 s The M3 Lee, officially Medium Tank, M3, was an American medium tank used during World War II. I would reccomend it as a support tank, to force the enemy into a choke point. Vents: 1955.8 Also, widely recognized under its U.K. designation, M3 Grant, named after the General of the federal troops U. All were the Lee variants, although they are sometimes referred to generically as Grants. The M2 series medium tank was typical of AFVs many nations produced in 1939. Both: 3633 Also, widely recognized under its U.K. designation, M3 Grant, named after the General of the federal troops U. Review of the much-hated M3 Lee from WoT, the American tier 4 medium tank. Rammer: 2659.8 It was designed in mind of defeating the tank. Using Shell Type 3 (175 Damage): The vehicle was named after the Confederate General of the U.S. Civil War, R. Lee. This produces a DM unmatched at-tier of almost 2300. In all three areas, it outclassed the available British tanks and was able to fight German tanks and towed anti-tank guns. Its hitpoint pool of 480 is outright bad among tier 4 mediums, and while its 51 degrees of frontal armor is absolutely respectable, the armor elsewhere is poor--and it's a very large target. During the battle for Tarawa island in 1943, the U.S. Army attacked nearby Makin Island, which was considered a less-,costly operation. The M3 Lee is a unique Tank Destroyer in that it mounts a powerful gun in the hull, along with a second gun in a small turret. With BiA: 0.441 m But the Lee's top gun is the M3. Vents: 2346.3 Reg., 1st Arm. With 100% Crew: 0.451 m The only good part is the gun, with high penetration and an average of 110 damage per shot. The radios can be researched on the tree M2 Medium Tank, so mount the SCR 506 right away. The M3 Lee Medium Tank With 100% Crew: 641.4 m The M3 was the solution. However, even this under-performer still has teeth, and any player who writes it off as no threat risks receiving a hail of 75mm shells in return. It's nearly impossible to play this tank by any specific generalization, since it combines so many playstyles; find your own way. Workers riveting the hull in Chrysler tank arsenal, Medium Tank M3A1 Lee at the US Army Ordnance Museum. Vents: 2065.8 Steering was by differential braking, with a turning circle of 37 ft (11 m). World of Tanks Miniatures Game is an easy to learn, quick play game, where you take command of a unit of tanks, seeking to destroy your opponent and … With both and GLD: 1.501 s Excellent for half-hiding, or hiding behind a wall with only the sponson outside, Wonderfully capable of baiting, but a great ambush weapon as well, Target area is vertical, not horizontal, at any time, as long as you remain pointed at the enemy, "Leather" armor offers almost no protection from practically any weapon, Tank-destroyer design with light-tank playstyle employing heavy-tank size and artillery armor was never a good idea, Impossibly hard to snipe with, all things considered, Not the best with flanking; it is a sitting duck when coming over ridges or around left corners, which often happens during flanking, No protection when right side is against wall. Both and BiA: 2775.3 Well, we haven't talked about the gun yet. 100% Crew Both and BiA: 2.97 s 100% Crew: 3218.25 The stock gun for the legendary Sherman is, frankly, terrifying here. With 100% Signal Boost: 318 m These differences are taken into account in tooltip boxes. The M3 Lee is an American tier 4 medium tank. The tall silhouette and low, hull-mounted 75-mm were severe tactical drawbacks, since they prevented the tank from fighting from hull-down firing positions. 126,000. Control was from a spade grip on the gun. This is a subreddit where we share WoT news, strategy tips, tank choices, and opinions. [ENG] The M3 Lee is a unique Tank Destroyer in that it mounts a powerful gun in the hull, along with a second gun in a small turret. So what does this all boil down to? The army was supported by a platoon of M3A5 Lee medium tanks from the U.S. Army's 193rd Tank Battalion, making this battle the only U.S. Army combat use of the M3 in the Pacific Theater. Theoretical Damage Per Minute The gunner laid the gun on target through geared handwheels for traverse and elevation. Additionally, the gun can only traverse 15 degrees left or right, and any tank that moves beyond that will require turning the hull to track. Unfortunately for most players, this tank will be somewhat difficult to play with, particularly if you're less experienced with Tank Destroyers. The U.S. eventually eliminated the full-time radio operator, assigning the task to the driver. This allows for excellent soft stats on the gun. The M3 General Lee tank was the construction developed … First and foremost is the crew. Both: 3458 In the North African campaign, the M3 was generally appreciated for it's mechanical reliability, good armor, and heavy firepower. Very few players keep it. Both and Max Crew %: 2317.7 WAVE I World of Tanks: Miniatures Game Expansion – M3 Lee. The British army began naming their American tanks, although the U.S. Army never used those terms until after the war. The truth is that it's not a terrible tank. The M2 75mm can punish the enemy badly, though at a slower rate than with the M3. Rammer: 4056.5 With 100% Crew: 2.014 s It was designed in mind of defeating the tank. Sign-in to your account. 50% Crew: 4.46 s Both and Max Crew %: 2779.7 With BiA: 1.969 s World of Tanks Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. If actually at tier 4, the Lee can also function well as a second-line tank; while still a colossal target, it has just enough armor to bounce some fire, and is especially a potential nightmare for fast, machine-gun mounted light tanks like the Panzer 1C. It was known by two names, “Lee” and “Grant”. You play like a TD, which means don't sit there when spotted, fallback, hide, relocate. Maximum possible: 0.361 m, With 50% Crew: 2.23 s Nominal DPM: 3500 Medium tank M3 Lee… The M3 Lee was a medium tank, used by both the U.S. and British forces (where it had the designation M3 Grant) and saw use in the battles of North Africa. This page has been accessed 37,041 times. The latter being canceled due to the German Pz.Kpfw.IV's firepower. Both and Max Crew %: 4422.25 While it should not remotely be relied on against higher-tier tanks, the Lee's frontal armor is universally 50mm thick or more, which is quite good for its tier (the P26/40, which has a reputation for toughness, has 50). When the U.S. entered the war, the M2 design was obsolete with a 37 mm gun, 32 mm frontal armor, machine gun main armament, and a very-high silhouette. Using Shell Type 3 (175 Damage): The 37-mm was aimed through the M2 periscope, though this was mounted in the mantlet to the side of the gun. 100% Crew The Medium Tank M3 was an American tank used during World War II. The British realized that to meet their requirement for tanks, both types would be needed. These flaws cannot be ignored and define the tank; you always have to consider and compensate for them. The Lee is a lot like the Turreted TD's, weak armor but GOOD gun and mobility. Vents: 2.82 s New players who have heard of this tank may be slightly confused at not finding it on the tech tree. The top 75mm packs a decent punch for tier 4(110 damage per shot) and also has a very high 20 rpm. 3,500. In Britain, the tank was called by two names based on the turret configuration and crew size. It will, however, miss more than average, because of its relatively large dispersion. The M3 Lee works best in close-range ambushes where accuracy and size are non-issues. First-shot DPM: 2310 With 75% Crew: 285.7 m https://worldoftanks.fandom.com/wiki/M3_Lee?oldid=6975, This tank is often used as comic relief, in addition to the. Make no mistake, the Lee is a very difficult tank to play, thanks to its size and layout. (dont insult or flame me for it, please) As we all know, the M3 Lee (or Grant if you will) has two guns. 100% Crew: 3825.5 Unfortunately, this site is not fully translated. Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables, http://wiki.wargaming.net/en/index.php?title=Tank:A04_M3_Grant&oldid=298554, Incredible DPM value, acceptable aim time, Main gun is hull-mounted; as a result, cannot go hull-down and vulnerable to tracking, Despite the TD-style gun mount, all its gun parameters except for RoF are fairly mediocre even by tier 4 mediums' standard, Non-functional turret is a weakspot and hurts its camo rating, HP pool is still quite low for its tier, despite its huge size. Also, widely recognized under its U.K. designation, M3 Grant, named after the General of the federal troops U. Tank Recovery Vehicle M32 Downloads Page: The Place For Things Too Big To Post, Like Field Manuals And Tech Manuals, and Large Reports. A WWII-era U.S. medium tank. AP 110d / 92p APCR 110d / 127p HE 175d / 38p. A WWII-era U.S. medium tank. The DPM only works if you can get the shells to hit and pen, of course, but with that rate of fire and 92 pen (and a 75 round capacity), the Lee can also far more afford to miss shots. The vehicle was named after the Confederate General of the U.S. Civil War, R. Lee. Variants using British pattern turrets were known as "Grant", named after Union general Ulysses S. Grant. M4 Sherman. It is extremely inflexible, as all of its power is focused into one aspect (DPM). A WWII-era U.S. medium tank. The Lee does not. With 75% Crew: 0.443 m To log in, select the region where your account is registered, Or use Microsoft Login to enter WoT XBOX ecosystem. The British design required one fewer crew member than the US version due to the radio in the turret. I intend to pass on my limited wisdom and help you survive the Lee on your way to your next tank. Close range ambushes are also a good idea. With BiA: 1.688 s A Grant Command variant used by General Montgomery housed at the Imperial War Museum in London. However, until the Sherman was in production, an interim design with a 75 mm gun was urgently needed. The M3 Lee's gun is not mounted on a turret and as such, it plays similarly to a tank destroyer, with even less capabilities. But it would be used in the later M7 Priest before the advent of the M4's chassis was used instead. This is a number that would make a tier 8 Ferdinand sit up and pay attention. Maximum possible: 1.439 s, With 50% Crew: 2.601 s The M3 Lee Expansion Pack gives players a tank with a very similar stat line to its successor, the M4A1 Sherman.It features with a good mix of Mobility, Initiative and Survivability, whilst the fixed main gun and lower Initiative results in a lower point cost making it … STOCK M3 Lee: The stock Lee is not bad at all. Despite all these drawbacks, this tank can be fairly successful if played correctly, particularly if you have experience with the American T82 and T40 tank destroyers. Also, widely recognized under its U.K. designation, M3 Grant, named after the General of the federal troops U. Poking over hilltops is impossible, as the top turret will be exposed well before the main gun gets into line of sight. 100% Crew: 3043.25 The M3 Lee is a tank that requires precision controls, and smart maneuvers. In Britain the tank was called "General Lee", named after Confederate General Robert E. 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