Strengths
Look for a covered position that gives you side shots while teammates hold the enemy’s attention.
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M18 GMC
USA · Light tank · Rank 3
Battle Ratings
Arcade5.3
Realistic6
Simulator6
These are archived ratings; check the game for current values. The history below shows recorded ratings and announced changes.
Vehicle Overview
- Nation
- USA
- Class
- Light tank
- Rank
- 3
- Acquisition Type
- Tech Tree
Battlefield Role
Mobility establishes concealed flank shots and quick route changes. Early position selection matters more than armor.
When to spawn
Bring it to scout from cover or to attack from a new angle after losing your first vehicle.
Common Mistakes
- Repeating the same peek. Once an enemy has your range, move to another angle before firing again. A second shot from the same opening is easier to anticipate.
- Firing without a retreat. Choose cover you can reach during the reload. Do not cross into an enemy firing lane just to finish a damaged target.
Survivability and Armor
- Crew
- 5 persons
Thin armor and the open fighting compartment make exposed trades and overhead attacks dangerous.
Keep exposed sides and the fighting compartment behind cover. Check the incoming round and impact angle in Protection Analysis before relying on the armor.
Ammunition
M79 shot · AP
Use against armor and aim for crew or critical modules. A penetration alone may leave the enemy able to return fire.
M42A1 shell · HE
Use against exposed crews, aircraft where applicable and lightly protected targets. Avoid spending the shot on heavy frontal armor.
M62 shell · APCBC
Use against armor and aim for crew or critical modules. A penetration alone may leave the enemy able to return fire.
M93 shot · APCR
Reserve for a flat armor plate your other rounds cannot penetrate. Avoid steep angles and aim directly at a crew member or critical module.
M88 · Smoke
Place smoke between the enemy and a crossing or retreat route. It blocks sight; it does not stop incoming fire.
Ready Rack and Carry Load
- Maximum capacity
- 45 rounds
Carry enough for the route and resupply plan. A listed first-stage capacity alone does not establish a safe spawn load or prove that another rack is empty.
Mobility
- Maximum forward speed
- 80 km/h
- Maximum reverse speed
- 26 km/h
- Power-to-weight ratio
- 26 hp/t
- Engine power
- 460 hp
- Weight
- 17.7 t
Top speed is not cross-country pace. Check the reverse route before taking a firing position.
Optics
Gunner
- Night equipment
- Unknown
- Magnification
- 1.9×–3.5×
Commander
- Night equipment
- Unknown
Driver
- Night equipment
- Unknown
Armaments
- Primary weapon
- 76 mm M1 cannon
- Secondary weapons
- 12.7 mm M2HB machine gun
- Reload
- 7.9 → 6.1 s
Economy
- Crew training
- 39,000 SL
- Expert crew
- 135,000 SL
- Ace crew
- 550 GE
- Ace crew research
- 390,000 RP
- Reward multiplier · SL (AB/RB/SB)
- 80/120/160%
- Reward multiplier · RP
- 154%
- Total cost of modifications · RP
- 34,400 RP
- Total cost of modifications · SL
- 67,000 SL
Battle Rating History
| Date | Game mode | Battle rating |
|---|---|---|
| No confirmed battle rating changes are recorded. | ||
Archived rating records
| Date / source | Arcade | Realistic | Simulator |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2026Site profile snapshot | 5.3 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| November 26, 2024Observed · Wiki archive ↗ | 5.3 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
Sources and data checks
Vehicle data checked October 8, 2026. Crew optics checked October 22, 2026. Speeds use Realistic Battles values. Reload depends on crew skills and qualification; damage can reduce performance. Unknown equipment is not a confirmed absence.
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