M48A2 C

M48A2 C

Tiger II (H)

M48A2 G A2

M48A2 C

Tiger II (H)

M48A2 G A2

Germany

V Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
7.7	7.7	7.7

Class:

Medium tank

Research:95 000

Purchase:270 000

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This page is about the German medium tank M48A2 C. For the version in the American tree, see M48A1.

Description

The M48A2 C is a Rank V German medium tank with a battle rating of 7.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.91 "Night Vision".

General info

Survivability and armour

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Mobility

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Armaments

Main armament

90 mm M41
Capacity			Vertical guidance	Horizontal guidance	Stabilizer
46			-9°/+19°	±180°	N/A
Turret rotation speed (°/s)
Mode	Stock	Upgraded	Prior + Full crew	Prior + Expert qualif.	Prior + Ace qualif.
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Reloading rate (seconds)
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Machine guns

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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History

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Media

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See also

• M48A1 - Basic M48 version that the M48A2 C was upgraded from.
• Magach 3 (USA) - An upgraded M48 tank from a pack in the USA tech tree.

External links

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