[Feature] Somua SM: New French Heavy Tank

Tank Commanders,

French heavy tanks that feature magazine loading systems are typically fascinating vehicles with a high risk, high reward playstyle. Their poor armour and high manoeuvrability encourage players to speed up and get right into the fighting.

However, the new French heavy tank is not like its brethren. The  VIII Somua SM  presents a combination of features not previously seen in French heavy tanks: a magazine loading system and decent armour. (That said, this doesn't mean it's suited to frontal attacks! Check the descriptions below for details.)

Learn all about this new vehicle below!

Somua SM: Tier VIII French Premium Heavy Tank

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Main characteristics

 

 

 

 

SOMUA SM

VIII

Hit Points

1,450 HP

Average Damage

300/300/400 HP

Top Speed / Reverse Speed

37/20 km/h

CREW

Commander-Loader / Gunner-Loader / Radio Operator-Loader / Driver

Gun

Average Damage

300/300/400 HP

Average Penetration

232/263/50 mm

Dispersion at 100 m

0.4 m

Aiming Time

2.4 s

Shells in the Magazine

5 item(s)

Time for Loading One Shell / Time for Complete Loading

2.25/37 s

Gun Depression / Elevation Angles

-10/+15 deg

Turret

Turret Traverse Speed

26 deg/s

Signal Range

750 m

View Range

370 m

Hull

Hit Points

1,450 HP

Load Limit

60 t

Ammunition

60 item(s)

MOBILITY

Engine Power

700 h.p.

Specific Power

12.5 h.p./t

Traverse Speed

32 deg/s

Top Speed / Reverse Speed

37/20 km/h