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| − | ' | + | Its large and spacious hull might seem hard to knock out all of its crew, but that's only true when you are getting shot from the side. From your side, there is a huge empty area between the driving compartment and the fighting compartment that will absorb any shell, regardless of their explosive fillers. However an experienced player will know to shoot at these two compartments and avoid the empty space. From the front, the spacious hull does not help to keep the crew safe as a penetrating shell will travel through the empty space and hit any crew at the back, so you could die sooner than you expected. Avoid tanks with solid shots, for example British/Swedish tanks. |
| + | The deadliest threats are HMG and autocannon mounted vehicles such as the Pz.IIs, T-60, and AA guns. They can quickly chew through all of the crew. | ||
| − | '''Armour type:''' | + | '''Armour type:''' |
| − | + | ||
| − | * Cast homogeneous armour ( | + | * Rolled homogeneous armour |
| + | * Cast homogeneous armour (Gun mantlet, Machine gun shield) | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | ! Armour !! Front (Slope | + | ! Armour !! Front (Slope angle°) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof |
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | | Hull || 12.7 mm (30°) ''Front plate'' <br> 6.35 mm (83-84°) ''Upper glacis'' <br> 6.35 mm (41-81°) ''Lower glacis'' || 6.35 mm (11-51°) ''Top'' <br> 6.35 + 6.35 mm ''Bottom'' || 6.35 mm ''Top'' <br> 6.35 mm (62°) ''Bottom'' || 6.35 mm (7°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 6.35 mm <br> 5 mm ''Engine vent'' |
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| − | | | + | | Turret || 12.7 mm (10°) ''Turret front'' <br> 50.8 mm (1-81°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 12.7 mm || 12.7 mm || 6 mm (16°) ''Front'' <br> 6 mm ''Rear'' |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
| + | '''Notes:''' | ||
| − | + | * Suspension wheels and tracks are 15 mm thick. | |
| − | + | * Belly armour is 6.35 mm thick. | |
=== Mobility === | === Mobility === | ||
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}} | {{Specs-Tank-Mobility}} | ||
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| − | + | The mobility of the LVT is not the most desirable. It can be sluggish at times due to the size of the vehicle. That being said, it does have a fairly competitive speed for it's BR and rank. You wont be as fast as a BT tank or any of the lighter German vehicles, but that's okay. The shoulder stabilizer (stops functioning at ~10 km/h) loves to utilize the sluggish speed of the LVT. The reverse speed is modest, but should not be counted on if caught in a bad situation. Plan your routes accordingly during live gameplay and utilize paved roads to get the most out of your speed. An added bonus is that the LVT is buoyant and can therefore tread on water on maps like Poland but do keep in mind you're limited to only 5 or 6 km/h in water. | |
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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| − | ' | + | Use the LVT(A)(1)'s ability to sneak up waterways to work around the enemy lines, and ambush when possible. If that is not a option, come at them head on, either taking their vehicle out or disabling it long enough to get around and finish it with a side shot. Once done, do not take the waterways back as the LVT(A)(1) is much faster on land. This tank has the capability to work as an early assault tank, not as fast as the Stuarts, BTs and other light tanks. Another tactic that can be done against lightly armoured vehicles is to drive backwards towards the enemy. The combined firepower of 3 machine guns and the cannon increases the chance of take out the enemy before they can take out the LVT(A)(1). The big thing to keep in mind is that the LVT(A)(1) is big. It is a large target that is hard to hide, but the spacious interior makes it harder for enemies to take out all of the crew members. At the same time, keep in mind that the LVT(A)(1) is an easy target for aircraft, as the vehicle presents as very easy target for anything .50 cal and up. |
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Very fast and manoeuvrable on most terrain |
| − | + | * 6 crew members | |
| − | * | + | * Fast-firing and accurate 37 mm gun |
| + | * Crew members are spread out, less likely to get knocked out in one shot | ||
| + | * Great gun depression at the side and front | ||
| + | * Heavily armoured gun mantlet | ||
| + | * 2 machine gunners that can fire at high angles, enabling anti-air | ||
| + | * Small engine makes it hard to hit | ||
| + | * Reserve tank (no repair costs) | ||
| + | * Amphibious (the first reserve floating tank) | ||
| + | * Spaced crew | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Huge target |
| + | * Barely any armour to speak about | ||
| + | * Exposed lower glacis | ||
| + | * Weak armour and huge size makes it vulnerable to artillery | ||
| + | * Can easily be destroyed by HE shells (overpressure) | ||
| + | * Very slow reverse speed can prevent it from retreating back to cover in time | ||
| + | * Unstable aim while moving | ||
| + | * Bad suspension makes it unstable at humps | ||
| + | * Very slow speed when traveling in water | ||
| + | * Water rocks the tank when moving, making it unstable during and a while after movement in the water | ||
| + | * Poor gun depression in the rear in combination with its size makes it hard to hit smaller tanks who attack from the rear | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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| + | '''Skins''' | ||
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| + | * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=us_lvt_a_1 Skins and camouflages for the LVT(A)(1) from live.warthunder.com.] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Latest revision as of 15:52, 23 September 2024
| This page is about the gift American light tank LVT(A)(1) (TheRussianBadger). For other versions, see LVT (Family). |
○LVT(A)(1)
(1)_(TheRussianBadger).jpg)
Contents
Description
The ○LVT(A)(1) is a gift rank I American light tank with a battle rating of 1.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced during Update "Sky Guardians", obtainable by using the affiliate link of YouTuber TheRussianBadger.
General info
Survivability and armour
Armourfront / side / back
Hull12 / 6 / 6
Turret50 / 12 / 12
Crew6 people
Visibility133 %
Its large and spacious hull might seem hard to knock out all of its crew, but that's only true when you are getting shot from the side. From your side, there is a huge empty area between the driving compartment and the fighting compartment that will absorb any shell, regardless of their explosive fillers. However an experienced player will know to shoot at these two compartments and avoid the empty space. From the front, the spacious hull does not help to keep the crew safe as a penetrating shell will travel through the empty space and hit any crew at the back, so you could die sooner than you expected. Avoid tanks with solid shots, for example British/Swedish tanks. The deadliest threats are HMG and autocannon mounted vehicles such as the Pz.IIs, T-60, and AA guns. They can quickly chew through all of the crew.
Armour type:
- Rolled homogeneous armour
- Cast homogeneous armour (Gun mantlet, Machine gun shield)
| Armour | Front (Slope angle°) | Sides | Rear | Roof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 12.7 mm (30°) Front plate 6.35 mm (83-84°) Upper glacis 6.35 mm (41-81°) Lower glacis |
6.35 mm (11-51°) Top 6.35 + 6.35 mm Bottom |
6.35 mm Top 6.35 mm (62°) Bottom |
6.35 mm (7°) Front glacis 6.35 mm 5 mm Engine vent |
| Turret | 12.7 mm (10°) Turret front 50.8 mm (1-81°) Gun mantlet |
12.7 mm | 12.7 mm | 6 mm (16°) Front 6 mm Rear |
Notes:
- Suspension wheels and tracks are 15 mm thick.
- Belly armour is 6.35 mm thick.
Mobility
Amphibious
The design allows you to swim and control movement in the water
Speedforward / back
AB45 / 6 km/h
RB and SB40 / 5 km/h
Number of gears5 forward
1 back
Weight14.9 t
Engine power
AB477 hp
RB and SB250 hp
Power-to-weight ratio
AB32.0 hp/t
RB and SB16.8 hp/t
The mobility of the LVT is not the most desirable. It can be sluggish at times due to the size of the vehicle. That being said, it does have a fairly competitive speed for it's BR and rank. You wont be as fast as a BT tank or any of the lighter German vehicles, but that's okay. The shoulder stabilizer (stops functioning at ~10 km/h) loves to utilize the sluggish speed of the LVT. The reverse speed is modest, but should not be counted on if caught in a bad situation. Plan your routes accordingly during live gameplay and utilize paved roads to get the most out of your speed. An added bonus is that the LVT is buoyant and can therefore tread on water on maps like Poland but do keep in mind you're limited to only 5 or 6 km/h in water.
| Game Mode | Max Speed (km/h) | Weight (tons) | Engine power (horsepower) | Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward | Reverse | Stock | Upgraded | Stock | Upgraded | ||
| Arcade | 45 | 6 | 14.9 | 387 | 477 | 25.97 | 32.01 |
| Realistic | 40 | 5 | 221 | 250 | 14.83 | 16.78 | |
Modifications and economy
Repair costBasic → Reference
AB106 → 136 
RB95 → 122
SB111 → 142
Total cost of modifications2 970 
890
Talisman cost190 
Crew training200
Experts1 000
Aces20
Research Aces96 000
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
10 / 10 / 20 %
100 / 100 / 100 %
| Mobility | Protection | Firepower | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Armaments
Main armament
Vertical stabilizer
Reduces the swing of the gun in one plane while moving
Ammunition104 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
3.7 → 2.9 s
Vertical guidance-10° / 25°
| 37 mm M6 | Turret rotation speed (°/s) | Reloading rate (seconds) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mode | Capacity | Vertical | Horizontal | Stabilizer | Stock | Upgraded | Full | Expert | Aced | Stock | Full | Expert | Aced |
| Arcade | 104 | -10°/+25° | ±180° | Vertical | 22.8 | 31.6 | 38.4 | 42.5 | 45.2 | 3.77 | 3.33 | 3.07 | 2.90 |
| Realistic | 14.3 | 16.8 | 20.4 | 22.6 | 24.0 | ||||||||
Ammunition
| Penetration statistics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm) | |||||
| 10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1,000 m | 1,500 m | 2,000 m | ||
| M74B1 | AP | 79 | 76 | 65 | 54 | 45 | 37 |
| M51B1 | APCBC | 87 | 84 | 73 | 60 | 50 | 41 |
| Shell details | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Velocity (m/s) |
Projectile mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g) |
Ricochet | |||||
| 0% | 50% | 100% | ||||||||||
| M74B1 | AP | 883 | 0.87 | - | - | - | 47° | 60° | 65° | |||
| M51B1 | APCBC | 883 | 0.87 | - | - | - | 48° | 63° | 71° | |||
Ammo racks
| Full ammo |
1st rack empty |
2nd rack empty |
3rd rack empty |
4th rack empty |
5th rack empty |
Visual discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | 92 (+12) | 69 (+35) | 46 (+58) | 23 (+81) | 1 (+103) | No |
Machine guns
Ammunition6 000 rounds
Belt capacity250 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
10.4 → 8.0 s
Fire rate500 shots/min
| 7.62 mm M1919A4 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Capacity (Belt) | Fire rate | Vertical | Horizontal |
| Coaxial | 3,000 (250) | 500 | - | - |
| Rear-facing | 3,000 (250) | 500 | -10°/+40° | ±60° |
| Rear-facing | 3,000 (250) | 500 | -10°/+40° | ±60° |
Usage in battles
Use the LVT(A)(1)'s ability to sneak up waterways to work around the enemy lines, and ambush when possible. If that is not a option, come at them head on, either taking their vehicle out or disabling it long enough to get around and finish it with a side shot. Once done, do not take the waterways back as the LVT(A)(1) is much faster on land. This tank has the capability to work as an early assault tank, not as fast as the Stuarts, BTs and other light tanks. Another tactic that can be done against lightly armoured vehicles is to drive backwards towards the enemy. The combined firepower of 3 machine guns and the cannon increases the chance of take out the enemy before they can take out the LVT(A)(1). The big thing to keep in mind is that the LVT(A)(1) is big. It is a large target that is hard to hide, but the spacious interior makes it harder for enemies to take out all of the crew members. At the same time, keep in mind that the LVT(A)(1) is an easy target for aircraft, as the vehicle presents as very easy target for anything .50 cal and up.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Very fast and manoeuvrable on most terrain
- 6 crew members
- Fast-firing and accurate 37 mm gun
- Crew members are spread out, less likely to get knocked out in one shot
- Great gun depression at the side and front
- Heavily armoured gun mantlet
- 2 machine gunners that can fire at high angles, enabling anti-air
- Small engine makes it hard to hit
- Reserve tank (no repair costs)
- Amphibious (the first reserve floating tank)
- Spaced crew
Cons:
- Huge target
- Barely any armour to speak about
- Exposed lower glacis
- Weak armour and huge size makes it vulnerable to artillery
- Can easily be destroyed by HE shells (overpressure)
- Very slow reverse speed can prevent it from retreating back to cover in time
- Unstable aim while moving
- Bad suspension makes it unstable at humps
- Very slow speed when traveling in water
- Water rocks the tank when moving, making it unstable during and a while after movement in the water
- Poor gun depression in the rear in combination with its size makes it hard to hit smaller tanks who attack from the rear
History
Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
Skins
See also
- Related development
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
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|---|---|
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| M22 Locust | M22 |
| M24 Chaffee | M24 · M24 (TL) |
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| Other | M8A1 GMC · T92 · T114 · HSTV-L · CCVL · XM8 · XM800T · AGS |
