With 75% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. These differences are taken into account in tooltip boxes. In this case, you're a sitting duck, unable to move and return fire due to both the engine and track getting destroyed, and unable to reload due to the ammo rack. Note the prominent rubber tires on the road wheels. This page was last modified on 25 December 2019, at 07:06. 50% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. With 100% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. I find myself playing some tanks simply because they are interesting rather than for pure statistics. Currently it's at $49.99 for the package. So a requirement was issued for an air deployable vehicle with enough punch to take on enemy armour. - High penetration, both with AP and HEAT rounds, - Worst armor values in the game, HE shells and ramming are the bane of this vehicle and every hit will cause damage, - Mediocre top speed for a small TD with a medium sized gun and no armor, - Bad as a crew trainer, as its crew slots and preferred skills/perks do not match higher-tier TDs' playstyle. In total, the crew of the Pz.Sfl.IVa claimed 7 tanks destroyed or knocked out by the end of the year. s Quick, 240 alpha, slow moving turret. I just used my 30% coupon for buying some gold. 100% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. 50% Crew: Expression error: Unrecognized word "unable". While North American scorpion stings are generally painful but non-lethal, that’s not so true when the scorpion in question is the M56 Scorpion . - Good accuracy, aim time and high penetration for tier 7 makes its shots very reliable. 75% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. I've had since day one. The M56 Artillery was intended to support airborne units as a light tank destroyer that could be transported by cargo planes or inserted by parachute or glider. Also going hull-down will greatly improve your survivability, as the M56's gun shield is a very small target. Fortunately, this tank has a surprisingly fast hull traverse, which might give it a bit of an advantage against an enemy light tank. With BiA and Vents: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. m It’s a small, quick little bugger with 219 pen at tier 7. Specifically, the mismatch in crew values caused by commander's 10% crew skill bonus. As it stands now though I will have to think very long and hard about whether or not it's worth … Getting hit by HE shells is one of this tank's biggest drawbacks; not only will you take more damage, the chance of critical hits, especially multiple critical hits, is very very high. When uptiered, American teams usually have a M47 or T32. The gun is solid, I almost never feel a need for premium ammo and the traverse arc is quite wide. Overall it can be a very fun vehicle once one gets the hang of it. Maximum possible: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. The M56 Scorpion was planned to be the first American TD in the premium shop and tech tree. Overall, It’s just a lot of fun for me and it’s at, it seems i missed the sale, but if it was on sale it will be in the future as well, so my best bet is to wait for the next one, i have no rush to buy it, thanks for the info. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Do not get spotted, because once you are, you'll be dead in seconds. Damn, I wish they restored it instead of letting it rust in some park…. It was light weight and small in order to be deployed via air drops. Using Shell Type 1 (Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::top|damage1 Damage): Magazine-fed Gun With Vents and BiA: Expression error: Unrecognized word "unable". M56 Scorpion preserved at the American Armored Foundation Tank Museum in Danville, Virginia. Twenty-nine rounds of main gun ammunition were carried, and only the blast shield was armored. every now and again I set aside a little bit of time to pull this nippy little tier 7 tank destroyer out of my garage, and every time I do, I end the battle with a huge smile on my face, and I keep looking to the stats to figure out why, and I just can't. s, Magazine-fed Gun Aggressive or passive. s With BiA: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. Pz.Sfl.IVa in Belarus, summer of 1941. The SU-122-44 which is another T7 TD goes for $31.99 while the AT 15A is $30.99. 75% Crew: Expression error: Unrecognized word "unable". With what I know about it now, I’d probably pay the 5k gold too. s Thanks. M56 Scorpion USA - Tank Destroyers The M56 SPG was intended to support airborne units as a light tank destroyer that could be transported by cargo planes or inserted by parachute or glider. They are fun in War Thunder though. 75% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. m It was meant to be transported by helicopter or by air drop. With the retirement of the Sheridan, current US airborne troops did not have a self-propelled gun system that could be delivered by air drop until the development of the M1128 Mobile Gun System Stryker MGS variant that is currently undergoing airdrop certification. Actually i think it's fun. I haven’t had the best luck winning, but I found it a lot of fun. Arty the Elf stopped at nothing to acquire one of these, and you’re about to find out why! I’d say it was definitely worth the price I paid for it(3k gold). s World of Tanks is a PvP MMO game created by international game developer Wargaming. This tank was never OP. As a result of these battles, it was decided that opening fire at a range of over one kilometer made no sense. The M56 SPG was intended to support airborne units as a light tank destroyer that could be transported by cargo planes or inserted by parachute or glider. Outside of a crew of 1 commander only, 100% crew is a fiction. I am a returning player so my knowledge is not up to date. You can easily reposition across the map and support whatever flank needs it. The final cost of virtual goods may vary depending on the selected payment method. It's fragile as fuck and can take critical damage 1 second after spawn if a bigger tank even blows exhaust on you. The M56 Scorpion was manufactured from 1953-1959. s Magazine Reload Times m The M56 can be very fun to play if played right as a sniper at the start of a battle and a close support tank towards the end. Find distracted enemy tanks to attack, and if you can't get to their sides, put that 219mm of pen to use. When engaging at 250 meters or less, hopefully you can use a small hill to pop over, hull down. [RDDT EU] Strv 103B is love, Strv 103B is life. Depends on what you want to do as a TD. m The Scorpion was occasionally used to provide artillery support in Vietnam. Cycle Time: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. IRL – The crew consists of a Commander, Gunner, Driver, and Loader. Try to stay at extremely long range as a sniper at the start of the battle. Literally nothing is stopping you. The vehicle was mass produced from 1953 through 1959, but it was not popular and was soon replaced by the Sheridan light tank. m But instead is a special/bundle premium that has been for sale about once a month on the NA sever. I don't have one so take what I'm about to say with a grain of salt. s With what I know about it now, I’d probably pay the 5k gold too. Just remember it's armored with hopes and dreams instead of steel. Nominal: Expression error: Unrecognized word "unable". With Vents and BiA: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. Magazine-fed Gun Basically a hellcat up a tier right? With Coated Optics: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. It's a fun little tank. The vehicle was mass produced from 1953 through 1959, but it was not popular and was soon replaced by the Sheridan light tank. The answer is no if you play ageessive. m When peaking ridges you expose practically nothing. Notice the exposed ammorack and the strange steering wheel. The “armor” is aluminum. If the M56 was sold on it's own at these prices I would snap one up in a heartbeat. It was armed with an 90 mm gun and held around ninety rounds of ammunition. 50% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. It was powered by a Teledyne Continental Motors A01-403-5 gasoline engine developing 200 bhp at 3,000 rpm, allowing a maximum road speed of 28mph and a maximum range of 140mi. The very thin armor makes you extremely vulnerable to ramming. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the WorldofTanks community. Let’s have a look at them. There are so few of them and they are so easy to kill that I've never thought about then. m s s Magazine Reload Times s It is avaible in the tech tree for gold all the time. {{#ifeq:Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::stock|shellkind2|ARMOR_PIERCING||, {{#ifeq:Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::stock|shellkind3|ARMOR_PIERCING||, {{#ifeq:Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::top|shellkind2|ARMOR_PIERCING||, {{#ifeq:Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::top|shellkind3|ARMOR_PIERCING||, Magazine-fed Gun m For example, one HE shell could take out half your health, destroy the engine and set fire to it, damage the ammo rack, kill the commander and break your left track. It was equipped with a M54 90mm main gun. The 90-mm, Full Tracked Self-Propelled Gun M56 Scorpion is a rank IV American tank destroyer with a battle rating of 6.3 (AB) and 6.7 (RB/SB). Artillery loves you, so don't stay still for too long, and move immediately when spotted, because with that armor, any direct hit is a definite one shot kill, and even near misses can remove most of your health. m This is a premium tank; there is no research required. However if you want a fun little credit grind tank and you like to stat pad/seal club in a T67 or Hellkitty the tank will probably be a decent pick up as those tanks will have similar skill setups as what you'll have in the scorpion. Diorama of destroyed M56 at the AAF Tank Museum. It seems like I get spotted quite often - even at range - but my crew camo skill is not maxed yet so that's a big part of it I'm sure. Stay hidden and/or mobile and you will do fine with enough practice. 68,105 views ... It’s worth buying if you have a tendency for self-torture !!! With a crew of four (commander, gunner, loader and driver), the M56 weighed 6.4t empty and 7.7t combat-loaded. ... only thing that could replace heroin was playing World of tanks and thats why he plays a lot….then i woke up and then this. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Especially if you want a different crew trainer from the HTC. The M56 SPG was intended to support airborne units as a light tank destroyer that could be transported by cargo planes or inserted by parachute or glider. This is very useful to learn, as some maps just aren't suited for sniping. The vehicle was mass produced from 1953 through 1959, but it was not popular and was soon replaced by the Sheridan light tank. 112 under the supervision of I. Burtsev. s With 100% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. Cycle Time: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. The M56 SPG was intended to support airborne units as a light tank destroyer that could be transported by cargo planes or inserted by parachute or glider. I am a returning player so my knowledge is not up to date. Extremely good penetration allows you to easily engage enemy heavy tanks, and the wide gun traverse arc allows you to cover large areas. m Burst Length: Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::stock|burstcount rounds With 75% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. It was still unknown whether it was possible to penetrate Soviet heavy tanks at this range. I’ve played about 10 games in it(would have a lot more, but work takes me away from the PC for weeks at a time). s Come join the conversation! The one sure thing I can state is the scorps is a credit maker. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. With 75% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. With 100% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. This thing couldn’t stop small arms fire – much less a HE round. The 105 leFH18B2 does not share the agility or speed of the B1 , so relocation and placement can be a problem and has a rather large silhouette in comparison to other SPG's of the same tier, … s Other than that, keep in mind that you might be small but you're still a higher priority target due to having 1mm armor. Tier 6 and 7 tanks I believe - I picked one up using gold from TankRewards I was saving up. Also note, it doesn’t have a fully traversable turret. It won't be a good crew trainer for high tier murican heavies TDs because the high tier TDs should be played as pseudo-heavies, a drastically different play style and crew skill selection than what you'll want on the scorpion. With 75% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. I have been playing the M56 for about a week and it is a necessary member of the American team, particularly when tier IV tanks were uptiered against T54, Jadgtiger, IS3, IS4. You'll be an easy target, and even if nobody hits you a second time, the fire may easily burn you out, and in the event you do survive, your combat capability will be greatly diminished. It was just on sale in the in-game tech tree during the 7th WoT anniversary. This variant of shielding was developed by engineers of Research Institute-48 and Plant No. The M56 saw combat service with U.S. forces in the Vietnam War. Overall I am super happy with the tank. You will want to stay as a sniper when first getting this tank until you are used to its nature. So take extreme caution to not get spotted, as you will be focused on immediately. First question: Will it be on sale when premium tanks are on sale or it will be removed from the tech tree shop? I think it's great! It had infrared driving lights but no NBC protection system and was not amphibious. m Back in the day Scorpion was OP and one couldn't buy it all the time. 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I just used my 30% coupon for buying some gold. The M56 saw combat service with U.S. forces in the Vietnam War.It was deployed with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, which was the only Airborne Brigade deployed with the M56, where it was used mainly in a direct fire-support role. The USMC used the Ontos, which had an armored cabin and was armed with recoilless rifles, in a similar role (the running gear of the first Ontos prototype was the same as on the M56, but it was replaced for the production variant). With Vents: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. m The vehicle was mass produced from 1953 through 1959, but it was not popular and was soon replaced by the Sheridan light tank. It's an ok tank but the dpm feels lackluster. What makes the M56 Scorpion so good? Hardback, about 240 pages long, some $53 plus shipping, and filled with reports and photographs taken primarily from Ordnance Branch and Tank Destroyer Board archives, most of it previously unpublished, it traces the development of anti-tank vehicles from the 37mm Gun Motor Carriage T2 through to the 90mm Self-Propelled Anti-Tank Gun M56 Scorpion. Tanks of the 1950’s proved to large and heavy to be deployed by airdrop with the Airborne Divisions. With GLD: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. 100% Crew: Expression error: Unrecognized word "unable". m Nominal: Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::stock|reloadtime s The Scorpion was occasionally used to provide artillery support in Vietnam. m. The M56 Scorpion is an American tier 7 premium tank destroyer. Using Shell Type 2 (Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::top|damage2 Damage): Magazine-fed Gun One of my friends uses it as a scout tank cuz it's funny and surprisingly effective. 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