M18 "Hellcat"

  Unit Properties in Men of War General Information
 * Nation:     America
 * Category:   Tanks
 * Class:      Medium tank
 * Role:       Infantry/Tank Support
 * Primary Armament: 76 mm M1A2
 * Secondary Armament: 1 x .50 call (Anti Aircraft)
 * Armor:     32-12
 * Crew:       5(9)


 * MP price:   30
 * Speed:      36
 * Fuel:       ?

This 18-tonne Gun Motor Carriage was distinguished by its excellent speed which could be up to 60 Miles per Hour and featured a powerful 76 mm gun which was capable of destroying almost all enemy vehicles. The excellent mobility what and low profile made the M18 a difficult target for enemy guns. However, due to their insufficient shell-proof capacity, these vehicles were forced to fire from under cover. Hellcats were also armed with high-caliber anti-aircraft machine-guns and were actively used by the U.S. Army in Italy and Northwestern Europe

In Game
Because of the Hellcat's poor armor, it is very unwise to take this tank head on against any other medium/heavy tank with the exception of maybe the Panzer III and the Crusader. To take advantage of its great speed, good maneuverability, and powerful 76mm gun, make rear and flank attacks with the Hellcat, which are very devastating early and in the middle of the game. Make sure your Hellcat doesn't get spotted until it attacks since, again, the Hellcat's armor is very bad.


 * Note
 * This tank uses the same cannon as the M4A3(76)W "Sherman"