Is the M24 a breath of fresh air?

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I’m a bit tempted by the M24 Premium Squad due to the fact that I imagine it could give some variation from the Jumbo and Sherman in Normandy. Looking at it I see that it’s not really an upgrade but the possibility of it playing a bit different due to the speed and (from what I’ve read so far) rather good machine guns could be enough for me.

So I’m not asking if it’s worth the price as it’s not relevant for me as of now but more so if it’s usable without too much frustration compared to if one was using the Sherman or Jumbo plus and most importantly if it’s fun to play as more of a “sidegrade” and something different to play tank in.

It’d be top if anyone who’s used it could chime in, know I’m able to try it in practice mode but would like to hear how it is to play with online.

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Would’ve been something if I could use it as a plane eh?

Have you been able to use the speed to flank reliably when fighting other tanks? Mostly just small difference, I know the BA-11 is quite unique in my opinion so even though it still plays as a tank the experience is different from others in Moscow for example.

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ok so,

if you don’t care about the price ( which it is rather expensive for what offers and if you don’t have the sherman, you can buy the one from gold orders fully upgarded for less ) , and like to timetravelling and looking for a (down)sidegrade,

then yeah, it’s the best tank for you.

just like @38883009 said, which it’s correct, it’s similar to an M5 with a better gun.
although, don’t expect to slam everything you encounter. because just like with the m5, you have to flank. which it’s something that you can’t always do in half of the maps.

nontheless, still a great tank.

here are the differences in stats ( if you care ) between an upgraded m24:

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and here, an fully upgraded M5:
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there aren’t many differences outside the armor.
the m24 can get penned everywhere.
as a german player my self, i encountered around 30 m24s since it camed out, and usually they never bounced any shells from german tanks.

but, at the bright side, has better weapons compared to the M5s. giving you less struggles to deal with german armors.
so, it’s your call ^^.

pros:
timetraveling ( i guess it’s a pro thing. because the m24 saw only normandy AFTER the landings when operation market garden started, november. )
unique tank ( probably more for the " collector Part" )
unique skin ( although does not have markings unfortunately… nor insignas. perhaps will be introduced when cosmetic shop will be a thing )
better weapons compared to the M5 & M8

cons:
Thin Armor
Same Speed of M5s and M8s
Overpriced
Wider Shape ( making it a bit easier to take out )
Crumpted Crew / Low survivability ( one shot can take out majority of the crew and therefore cripple severaly your performances )

so yeah, it’s obviously not a " brawl " tank and must be played like a puma ( ideally ) waiting for the target, side shoot him, and relocate after each shot.

so once again, it’s your call.

i don’t really hate this tank, but the price is not justified. especially for a downgrade. and it’s weird this one said from me ( since i’m the first asking for glass wagons to be introduced such as the halftracks sdkfz 251s with anti tank weapons ) but for a light tank, 40 euros are too much.

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Appreciate the reply, definitely going to keep it in mind.

I know it’s certainly not an upgrade since I already have the Jumbo and Sherman (and do wish I’d if anything bought the M24 earlier in the campaign. Guess I’m just looking for something to use instead of mostly the Jumbo (Sherman too) for some variation so the fact that I’ll have to use it differently (won’t be able to tank all those shots and will have to move more) is mostly just good.

Of course I don’t want to just get dunked on either so yeah, not 100 if I’ll buy it but if anything I know a bit more what I’m getting now.

Also wanted to ask but almost forgot, do you feel it is decent against infantry? Combined with the HE and speed I figured it would be quite fun while having to make sure to dodge/flank enemy tanks.

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I got the m24 chaffee. The gun sucks and you have no armor.
Since every vehicle can’t get no where close to advertised top speed, enjoy a overpriced vehicle with 24 shots of Ap and he avaiable.

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Not worth to use.
Nice to have if you collect as I do.

Ap and he performs exacly like the sherman in-game. But, with less ammo in reserve.

also, it does only reach 23km/h

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well, to answer this question is…

yes, if you need it to sweap enemies fast ( for example, enemies on a capture point, destroy an enemy garrison/rallly point.

and
no if you are going to do it more outside those 23 shells.
( kinda limited )
( plus, nothing that others tanks cannot do… )

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Don’t do it. You will get blapped by pretty much any tank on Axis side + now there are Panzerfausts.