The 75 mm howitzer motor carriage M8 "Scott" was a self-propelled howitzer vehicle of the United States in use during World War II. It was developed on the chassis of the M5 Stuart tank and was equipped with a M116 howitzer in an M7 mount.

The M8A1 is one of the rarer American vehicles to acquire, being made available in a Winter 2014 event as an unlockable gift in the "War Thunder Christmas Special". After that, the M8A1 became available again as a Warbond shop reward as part of War Thunder's 4th anniversary.

Nov 5, 2022 · The ‘M8 GMC,’ ‘M8A1,’ or even the long-winded 75 mm Gun M3 on 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 Chassis, was a failure. Although the vehicle performed quite well during its initial trials, numerous serious flaws were eventually discovered.

HMC Scott M8A1 in Normandy, July 1944. In the bocage, enemy troop movements were sometimes so hard to detect that M8 battalions found themselves attacked by infiltrated German infantry, in normally "cleared" sectors, but could repel …

The development of the GMC T70 was already launched as well, which would also feature the 76 mm gun. The re-armed HMC M8, sometimes called M8A1. Changes to the design compared to the production HMC M8 were minimal.

Dec 27, 2022 · It is fantastic. 75mm gun on a fairly mobile and slightly armored vehicle with a .50 cal on top. It (along with the T18E2) has given me a lot of low tier fun in US. I think oddbawz has a video on it. You are basically a light tank with a better gun and lower turret traverse so yes.

The M8A1 is an American tier 4 tank destroyer. Developed in 1941 through 1942 on the basis of the M5 Stuart light tank. This SPG is an example of the successful use of an outdated chassis.

Jun 7, 2012 · m8a1 gmc T82 HMC Notes: The M8 is a modification off the M5 light tank chassis that was attached to light tank units where its added firepower was greatly needed.

Early in WWII there was a push to find a lightweight, highly mobile tank destroyer. There were tests done, mounting the 3 inch gun on the M3 Stuart chassis under the designations T50, T56 and T57. The gun sadly was too heavy for the chassis.

Tank destroyer based on the chassis of the M5A1 light tank, mounting a 75 mm anti-tank gun. Produced in limited numbers and saw service. Country of Origin: USA. Hull: M8A1. Gun: 75 mm AT Gun M3. Turret: M8 GMC. Engine: Twin Cadillac, Series 42. Suspension: T36 E6.