M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer
The M36 Jackson is a pivotal tank destroyer in the U.S. armored forces. Operated by a crew of four, it is armed with a powerful 90mm main gun. While its thin, medium-tank-level armor is a notable drawback, it compensates with superior speed and mobility.
However, players must strictly avoid using it for solo charges, breakthroughs, or aggressive offensives. Its accuracy drops by nearly 50% while firing on the move; therefore, firing from a stationary position is essential to maintain combat effectiveness. Additionally, if its health drops below 20%, the main gun risks being disabled, leaving the vehicle defenseless.
The ideal doctrine is to play defensively, positioning the M36 at its maximum range to intercept German armored pushes. Allied infantry should always hold the frontline, with the M36 providing fire support from the rear. Operating the M36 alone without infantry screening is extremely risky—a single Panzerfaust hit can snare the engine, leaving it vulnerable to Panzerschrecks or anti-tank guns, which can easily destroy it.
Much like the German Tiger’s 88mm gun was derived from the Flak 18/36, the M36’s 90mm gun originated from the 90mm M1/M2 anti-aircraft gun. As the M4 Sherman’s 75mm and 76mm guns faced significant limitations against Panther and Tiger tanks, the M36 was designed specifically to counter heavy German armor. Deployed to the European theater in October 1944, it played a major role in the Battle of the Bulge. One of its most famous feats includes knocking out a Panther tank at a range of over 2 miles (approx. 3.2km).
M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer Specifications
Cost: 400 Manpower | 145 Fuel | Build Time: 60s | Population: 16
Health: 640
Frontal Armor: 110
Side Armor: ↕ (Vertical/Variable)
Rear Armor: 60
Max Speed: 6.5
Rotation Speed: 30
Acceleration: 3.0
Penalties: Smoke (-70%) | Ice (-40%) | Mud (-30%) | Deep Snow (-30%)
Deceleration: 4.3
Penalties: Smoke (-70%) | Ice (-40%) | Mud (-30%) | Deep Snow (-30%)
Sight Range: 35m (Basic) | 70m (Extended)
Camouflage Detection: 10m
Main Gun Range: 60m
Damage: 160
Penetration: 260 (Near) | 240 (Mid) | 220 (Far)
Reload Time: 4.3–4.9s
M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer Veterancy
Rank 1 (2,160 XP)
+20% Experience gain
Rank 2 (4,320 XP)
-20% Reload time
+30% Accuracy
+20% Experience gain
Rank 3 (8,640 XP)
-15% Reload time
+20% Penetration
+20% Experience gain
T30E16 HVAP-T Armor Piercing Rounds
Munition Cost: 30
Main Gun Damage: 200
Main Gun Penetration: 300 (Near) | 280 (Mid) | 250 (Far)
Main Gun Reload Time: 5.2s – 5.8s
Upon reaching Veterancy Rank 1, the unit can utilize these specialized armor-piercing shells, specifically designed to penetrate and damage the armor of super-heavy tanks.
When activated, both Armor Penetration and Damage are increased for 20 seconds.
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