[Tank Guide] M54 Renegade

In the early 1950s, the U.S. began developing a successor to the M48, and several types of prototype tanks were built using its chassis. One such prototype resulted in the VIII M54 Renegade which never entered service. Let's take a closer look at its performance in World of Tanks.

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M54 Renegade

VIII

Average Damage

360/360/440

Average Penetration

226/255/53 mm

1,500

Top Speed / Reverse Speed

45/17 km/h

Commander (Radio Operator)

Gunner

Driver

Loader

FIREPOWER

Average Damage

360/360/440

Rate of Fire

5.88 rounds/min

Average penetration

226/255/53 mm

Ammo Capacity

42 shells

Dispersion at 100m

0.38 m

Aiming time

2.5 s

Elevation / depression angles

-10/+20°

Shell types

Shell flight speed

1,080 m/s

APCR

1,380 m/s

1,080 m/s

SURVIVABILITY

Concealment of moving vehicle

2.68/0.53%

1,500

Concealment of stationary vehicle

5.36/1.06%

Hull armor

152/76/38 mm

Signal range

745 m

Turret armor

250/140/40 mm

View range

400 m

MOBILITY

Engine power

800 h.p.

Specific power

16.1 h.p./t

Traverse speed

35 s/deg

Top speed / Reverse speed

45/17 km/h

Vehicle Summary

The VIII M54 Renegade is a versatile heavy tank that can suit many situations and possesses many strong characteristics.

It possesses top class DPM for a Tier VIII heavy tank. This is the result of not only great penetration and good alpha damage, but also excellent gun handling. Its excellent aiming time allows for accurate shots even right after stopping. Combined with a respectable gun depression angle of -10°, the Renegade has few shortcomings in this department.

Additionally, it also has excellent maneuverability. With a particularly high acceleration and reverse speed, and is capable of leaping quickly out from behind obstacles to ambush opponents.

Armor can be said to be this vehicle's Achilles heel. While the frontal turret armor is solid, the frontal hull armor can be easily penetrated with just 220mm of plating. Additionally, the large machine gun turret on the top of the vehicle is an exposed weak spot. Even a shot from a lower tier tank can easily penetrate it.

Other notable characteristics include its very long visibility range of 400 meters. This is the highest value among Tier VIII heavy tanks. Not only does it have excellent mid-range spotting performance, but when fighting on the front lines, it can spot tank destroyers hiding behind enemy lines.

Commanders must always be aware that even in a hull down position, there is always a prime target on this vehicle's turret. Even at a distance, lower tier tanks can penetrate if they land just right. Since the vulnerable patch is on the right side of the tank's turret, it is best to orient the vehicle accordingly when crossing known lines of fire. Take advantage of the Renegade's gun performance to surprise your opponents from behind cover, combining the maneuverability of a medium tank with the firepower of a heavy.

Strengths:

Excellent acceleration and reverse speeds
Top class DPM for its Tier and class
Excellent elevation / depression angles
Good penetration of conventional AP rounds
Excellent gun handling
Excellent visibility range

Weaknesses:

Large machine gun top of the turret acts as a weakspot
Hull armor is lacking for a heavy tank

Recommended Setup

Equipment

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The recommended setup aims to strengthen the vehicle's already considerable firepower while raising overall performance in other areas.

The Survivability slot should be equipped with an Improved Ventilator to raise the overall performance of the crew. The second slot is for a Gun Rammer to shorten the loading speed. Finally, the third slot is for a Vertical Stabilizer for even more firing accuracy.

Crew Perks and Skills

Crew	1st	2nd	3rd	4th
Commander (Radio Operator)
Gunner
Driver
Loader

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Prioritize learning skills in the following order:

Commander: "Sixth Sense" Perk
Everyone: "Repair" Skill
Driver: "Off-Road Driving" Skill

It is essential for the Commander to acquire the "Sixth Sense" perk - this should be your top priority. The next most urgent skill/perk is the "Repair" skill for every member of your crew. This tank is prone to needing repairs, so it is essential that everyone except the Commander learn this skill first.

The "Off-Road Driving" skill improves mobility, which is one of the main characteristics you'll rely on when playing the Renegade. Although the maximum speed of this vehicle is considerably high, this is highly dependant of the terrain. With this skill, the speed penalty from driving off-road will be mitigated, allowing you to move into position sooner.

With the most vital skills learned, consider learning the "Brothers In Arms" perk for all crew members for a good all-round boost to performance. Since the perk does not take effect until it is fully learned, it is recommended to start learning the final row of skills first to make it easier since the skills' effectiveness kicks in as you learn it. Once all crew members have fully learned the third perk/skill, you can use gold to reset the perk/skill and instantly learn the "Brothers In Arms" perk then learn the fourth row of skills again.