T54 (90 mm) - Revision history

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 <!-- ''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' -->
-* [[M3A1 (90 mm)|'''M3A1 (90 mm)''']]: The M3A1 and T54 share a lot of the same ammunition options, with the M3A1 having access to the M348 HEAT-FS shell as a benefit. But the T54 fires all of its shells at a much higher velocity, giving it more penetration, although it has a slower reload than the M3A1.
+* [[M3A1 (90 mm)]]: The M3A1 and T54 share a lot of the same ammunition options, with the M3A1 having access to the M348 HEATFS shell as a benefit. But the T54 fires all of its shells at a much higher velocity, giving it more penetration, although it has a slower reload than the M3A1.
-* [[KwK 43 (88 mm)|'''KwK 43 (88 mm)''']]: The T54 cannon has many similar characteristics to the Tiger II's main armament, with almost identical muzzle velocity for the APCBC ammunition. The T41 shell for the T54 has slightly less penetration than the PzGr 39/43, but the T41 does have slightly more explosive filler. The HVAP for the T54 is also markedly better than the PzGr 40/43.
+* [[KwK43 (88 mm)]]: The T54 cannon has many similar characteristics to the Tiger II's main armament, with almost identical muzzle velocity for the APCBC ammunition. The T41 shell for the T54 has slightly less penetration than the PzGr 39/43, but the T41 does have slightly more explosive filler. The HVAP for the T54 is also markedly better than the PzGr 40/43.
-* [[BK 90 (90 mm)|'''BK 90 (90 mm)''']]: The BK 90 has access to more modern ammunition, such as HESH and HEAT-FS, which make it more versatile and it also reloads far faster than the T54. However, the BK 90 does lack any AP/APCBC round.
+* [[BK 90 (90 mm)]]: The BK 90 has access to more modern ammunition, such as HESH and HEATFS, which make it more versatile and it also reloads far faster than the T54. However, the BK 90 does lack any AP/APCBC round.
-* [[Ordnance QF 20-pounder Mk.I (84 mm)|'''Ordnance QF 20-pounder Mk.I (84 mm)''']]: The 20pdr Mk.I has access to APDS ammunition as well as a two-plane stabilizer and does reload much faster, but it also does not have any shell with explosive filler such as the T41.
+* [[Ordnance QF 20-pounder Mk.I (84 mm)]]: The 20pdr Mk.I has access to APDS ammunition as well as a two-plane stabilizer and does reload much faster, but it also does not have any shell with explosive filler such as the T41.
-* [[D-70 (85 mm)|'''D-70 (85 mm)''']]: The D-70 cannon has a slightly faster reload and access to 3BK7 HEAT-FS as well as having slightly better penetration on BR-372 APCBC, but the BR-372 has far less explosive filler and no APCR ammunition.
+* [[D-70 (85 mm)]]: The D-70 cannon has a slightly faster reload and access to 3BK7 HEATFS as well as having slightly better penetration on BR-372 APCBC, but the BR-372 has far less explosive filler and no APCR ammunition.
-* [[D-10T (100 mm)|'''D-10T (100 mm)''']]: The top APCBC round for the D-10T, the BR-412D, has slightly more penetration than the T41 but has a lower muzzle velocity and less explosive filler. the BR-412P APCR is also far worse than the HVAP Shot on the T54. The D-10T does reload a few seconds faster.
+* [[D-10T (100 mm)]]: The top APCBC round for the D-10T, the BR-412D, has slightly more penetration than the T41 but has a lower muzzle velocity and less explosive filler. the BR-412P APCR is also far worse than the HVAP Shot on the T54. The D-10T does reload a few seconds faster.
-* [[Type 61 (90 mm)|'''Type 61 (90 mm)''']]: The Type 61 is a near-exact copy of the M3A1, and so shares all of its advantages and disadvantages with it.
+* [[Type 61 (90 mm)]]: The Type 61 is a near-exact copy of the M3A1, and so shares all of its advantages and disadvantages with it.
-* [[Type 62-85TS (85 mm)|'''Type 62-85TS (85 mm)''']]: All of the ammunition available for the Type 62-85-TS has a lower velocity than the T54 as well as much lower penetration, although it does get access to the Type 1956 HEAT-FS.
+* [[Type 62-85TS (85 mm)]]: All of the ammunition available for the Type 62-85-TS has a lower velocity than the T54 as well as much lower penetration, although it does get access to the Type 1956 HEATFS.
-* [[SA45 (90 mm)|'''SA45 (90 mm)''']]: The SA45 uses a rotating drum loading system, giving it a reload far faster than the T54, although the drum magazine has a limited number of shells and the ammunition available for the SA45 is slightly worse than the T54 and no explosive-filled rounds are present on the SA45.
+* [[SA45 (90 mm)]]: The SA45 uses a rotating drum loading system, giving it a reload far faster than the T54, although the drum magazine has a limited number of shells and the ammunition available for the SA45 is slightly worse than the T54 and no explosive-filled rounds are present on the SA45.
-* [[Cockerill Mk.3 (90 mm)|'''Cockerill Mk.3 (90 mm)''']]: The Cockerill Mk.3 uses HEAT-FS and HESH ammunition but it is low velocity and there is no APCBC/APDS round available, although it does reload faster than the T54.
+* [[Cockerill Mk.3 (90 mm)]]: The Cockerill Mk.3 uses HEATFS and HESH ammunition but it is low velocity and there is no APCBC/APDS round available, although it does reload faster than the T54.
 == Usage in battles ==
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 * ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
 * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' -->
-* [[T15E1 (90 mm)]] / [[T15E2 (90 mm)]]: The T54 cannon is a modification of the T15E1/2, using one-piece ammunition instead of two-piece and using shorter, stubbier rounds to facilitate faster reloading.
+* [[T15E1 (90 mm)|T15E1]] / [[T15E2 (90 mm)|T15E2]]: The T54 cannon is a modification of the T15E1/2, using one-piece ammunition instead of two-piece and using shorter, stubbier rounds to facilitate the reloading.
 == External links ==
 <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->
 * Hunnicut, R.P. ''Pershing: A History of the Medium Tank T20 Series.'' Berkeley: Fiest Publications, 1971.
-== References ==
+=== References ===
 <references>
 <ref name="Hunnicut1">R.P. Hunnicut, ''Pershing: A History of the Medium Tank T20 Series'' (Berkeley: Fiest Publications, 1971), p. 140.</ref>

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		+	[[File:Weapon T54 (90 mm).png\|thumb\|right\|x250px\|The 90 mm T54 on the M26E1 gun mantlet.]]
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	== Description ==		== Description ==
	''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''		''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''

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 <!-- ''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).'' -->
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:{{PAGENAME}}/Ammunition|AP Shot, HE Shell, T41, HVAP Shot}}
 === Comparison with analogues ===

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 == Description ==
-''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Make an air or ground vehicles list on which this weapon is installed in our game.''
+''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
 <!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' -->
-* {{Specs-Link|us_m26e1_pershing|short}}
+* {{Specs-Link|us_m26e1_pershing}}
 == General info ==
 ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''
-=== Available shells ===
+=== Available ammunition ===
-<!-- ''Describe the shells that are available for the cannon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).'' -->
+<!-- ''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).'' -->
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 ! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
 |-
-| AP Shot || AP || 211 || 208 || 193 || 177 || 162 || 148
+| AP Shot || APBC || 211 || 208 || 193 || 177 || 162 || 148
 |-
 | HE Shell || HE || 13 || 13 || 13 || 13 || 13 || 13
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 ! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
 |-
-| AP Shot || AP || 975 || 10.90 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 47° || 60° || 65°
+| AP Shot || APBC || 975 || 10.9 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 47° || 60° || 65°
 |-
-| HE Shell || HE || 975 || 10.60 || 0.4 || 0.5 || 925 || 79° || 80° || 81°
+| HE Shell || HE || 975 || 10.6 || 0 || 0.1 || 925 || 79° || 80° || 81°
 |-
-| T41 || APCBC || 975 || 10.94 || 1.2 || 14.0 || 137.2 || 48° || 63° || 71°
+| T41 || APCBC || 975 || 10.94 || 1.2 || 14 || 137.2 || 48° || 63° || 71°
 |-
-| HVAP Shot || APCR || 1,143 || 7.60 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 66° || 70° || 72°
+| HVAP Shot || APCR || 1,143 || 7.6 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 66° || 70° || 72°
 |-
 |}
-=== Comparison with analogues <!-- Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns, that have firepower equal to these type of weapons. --> ===
+=== Comparison with analogues ===
 * [[M3A1 (90 mm)|'''M3A1 (90 mm)''']]: The M3A1 and T54 share a lot of the same ammunition options, with the M3A1 having access to the M348 HEAT-FS shell as a benefit. But the T54 fires all of its shells at a much higher velocity, giving it more penetration, although it has a slower reload than the M3A1.
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 == Usage in battles ==
-''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against the main opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''
+''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''
 === Pros and cons ===
-''Summarize and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''
+''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''
 '''Pros:'''
+*
 '''Cons:'''
+*
 == History ==
-<!--Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of this weapon. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.-->
+<!-- ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' -->
 The T54 cannon was a part of a development program in late 1944 and into 1945 to take the standard 90 mm M3 cannon and increase the penetration and lethality. Appearances of the Tiger II and its much more powerful 8.8 cm KwK 43 cannon gave a need for a matching weapon, which was done by taking the M3 and lengthening the barrel and changing the ammunition.<ref name="Hunnicut1" /> The new gun was designated T15 and was 73 calibres long, a substantial increase over the M3 which was 53 calibres. The first test gun, T15E1, was installed on a Pershing tank which was designated T26E1. The T15E1 used fixed ammunition which had a much higher propellant charge, giving a muzzle velocity of 975 m/s (3,200 feet/second) for an armour-piercing round.<ref name="Hunnicut2" /> While the test performance of the T15E1 was very promising, it was unsuitable for combat as the single-piece ammunition was especially long at 1.27 m (50 inches), making handling and stowage inside of the turret nearly impossible.<ref name="Hunnicut2" /> The gun was eventually re-chambered for separate ammunition and designated T15E2, which was mounted on the same vehicle now designated T26E4.<ref name="Hunnicut3" /> The first of these was tested and then shipped to Europe for further testing in the field, and was known as T26E1 Number 1 (the [[T26E1-1]] in-game).<ref name="Hunnicut4" />
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 == Media ==
-''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''
+''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
 == See also ==
-<!--Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
+<!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
-* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.-->
+* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' -->
 * [[T15E1 (90 mm)]] / [[T15E2 (90 mm)]]: The T54 cannon is a modification of the T15E1/2, using one-piece ammunition instead of two-piece and using shorter, stubbier rounds to facilitate faster reloading.
 == External links ==
-<!--Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
+<!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
-* ''encyclopedia page on weapon;''
+* ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''
-* ''other literature.-->
+* ''other literature.'' -->
 * Hunnicut, R.P. ''Pershing: A History of the Medium Tank T20 Series.'' Berkeley: Fiest Publications, 1971.

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-! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
+! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
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 === Available shells ===
-<!--Describe the shells that are available for the cannon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).-->
+<!-- ''Describe the shells that are available for the cannon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).'' -->
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-| AP Shot || AP || 210 || 208 || 193 || 177 || 162 || 148
+| AP Shot || AP || 211 || 208 || 193 || 177 || 162 || 148
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 | HE Shell || HE || 13 || 13 || 13 || 13 || 13 || 13
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 | T41 || APCBC || 224 || 221 || 206 || 188 || 172 || 157
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-| HVAP Shot || APCR || 335 || 330 || 304 || 274 || 248 || 223
+| HVAP Shot || APCR || 336 || 330 || 304 || 274 || 248 || 223
 |}
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-! colspan="11" | Shell details
+! colspan="10" | Shell details
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 ! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
 ! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 ! colspan="3" | Ricochet
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-| AP Shot || AP || 975 || 10.9 || N/A || N/A || N/A || -1° || 47° || 60° || 65°
+| AP Shot || AP || 975 || 10.90 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 47° || 60° || 65°
 |-
-| HE Shell || HE || 975 || 10.6 || 0.4 || 0.5 || 925 || +0° || 79° || 80° || 81°
+| T41 || APCBC || 975 || 10.94 || 1.2 || 14.0 || 137.2 || 48° || 63° || 71°
 |-
-| T41 || APCBC || 975 || 10.94 || 1.2 || 14 || 137.2 || +4° || 48° || 63° || 71°
+| HVAP Shot || APCR || 1,143 || 7.60 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 66° || 70° || 72°
 |-
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−	~~<div class="ttx">~~
−	~~<div class="ttx-title">T54</div>~~
−	~~<div class="ttx-table">~~
−	~~<div class="ttx-table-line ttx-table-head">Information</div>~~
−	~~<div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">Tank cannon</span><span class="ttx-name">Type</span></div>~~
−	~~<div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">USA [[File:USA_flag.png]]</span><span class="ttx-name">Country of Origin</span></div>~~
−	~~<div class="ttx-table-line ttx-table-head">General Characteristics</div>~~
−	~~<div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">90 mm</span><span class="ttx-name">Diameter</span></div>~~
−	~~<div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">L/66.6</span><span class="ttx-name">Length (calibers)</span></div>~~
−	~~<div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">5.94 m</span><span class="ttx-name">Length</span></div>~~
−	~~<div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">1,542 kg</span><span class="ttx-name">Mass</span></div>~~
−	~~<div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">Fixed</span><span class="ttx-name">Ammunition</span></div>~~
−	~~<div class="ttx-table-line ttx-table-head">Production History</div>~~
−	~~<div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">Experimental / Prototype</span><span class="ttx-name">Production Status</span></div>~~
−	~~<div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">1945</span><span class="ttx-name">Produced</span></div>~~
−	~~</div>~~
−	~~</div>~~

	== Description ==		== Description ==

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 == References ==
 <references>
-<ref name="Hunnicut1">R.P. Hunnicut, ''Pershing: A History of the Medium Tank T10 Series'' (Berkeley: Fiest Publications, 1971), p. 140.</ref>
+<ref name="Hunnicut1">R.P. Hunnicut, ''Pershing: A History of the Medium Tank T20 Series'' (Berkeley: Fiest Publications, 1971), p. 140.</ref>
 <ref name="Hunnicut2">''Ibid.''</ref>
 <ref name="Hunnicut3">''Ibid.,'' pp. 140-141.</ref>

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-| AP Shot || AP || 975 || 10.9 || N/A || N/A || N/A || -1 || 47 || 60 || 65
+| AP Shot || AP || 975 || 10.9 || N/A || N/A || N/A || -1° || 47° || 60° || 65°
 |-
-| HE Shell || HE || 975 || 10.6 || 0.4 || 0.5 || 925 || +0 || 79 || 80 || 81
+| HE Shell || HE || 975 || 10.6 || 0.4 || 0.5 || 925 || +0° || 79° || 80° || 81°
 |-
-| T41 || APCBC || 975 || 10.94 || 1.2 || 14 || 137.2 || +4 || 48 || 63 || 71
+| T41 || APCBC || 975 || 10.94 || 1.2 || 14 || 137.2 || +4° || 48° || 63° || 71°
 |-
-| HVAP Shot || APCR || 1143 || 7.6 || N/A || N/A || N/A || +1.5 || 66 || 70 || 72
+| HVAP Shot || APCR || 1143 || 7.6 || N/A || N/A || N/A || +1.5° || 66° || 70° || 72°
 |}