
The T110E5 also has a prominent commander's cupola that invites shells from opposing players. However, there is little increase in effective protection from the previously thin areas such as the lower plate. The T110E5 retains the 'eggshell' style of front hull armor layout from the M103 and has greater protection in the areas of high thickness both in the hull and the turret. The T110E5 is something of a blend of heavy and medium characteristics, allowing it to fill almost any role on the battlefield and perform well, but at the same time making it less specialized for specific roles compared to many other tier X tanks. The T110E5 is a relatively quick heavy with good gun handling characteristics, and since patch 0.9.10 has had excellent armor values, allowing it to force other tanks to react to its actions when driven well. This tank has high penetration and relatively quick reload in exchange for lower alpha damage compared to many traditional heavy tanks. Often known as the "E5", it replaced the T30 as the American tier X heavy tank in patch 0.7.2. Several designs were considered, but the project was canceled. Restrictions were placed on the vehicle sizing as the tank was supposed to pass through the narrow tunnels of the Bernese Alps. Show moreĭeveloped from 1952 as a heavy tank with more powerful armament, compared to the T-43 (M103). The T110E5 is an American tier 10 heavy tank.
