Type 5 75mm Gun now vs after fix in effectiveness


[Toku Kou AP with correct performance]

Scenario 1


Type 4 Chi-To isnt even close to being able to penetrate Panther Upper Glacis
After fix, Toku Kou AP would penetrate up to 125m under ideal frontal angle of attack.

Scenario 2


Penetration of T-34-85 upper glacis with 65 degrees effective angle only possible up to 150m and like 90% chance of bounce

After fix it will penetrate T-34-85 upper glacis with effective angle of 65 degrees up to 800m and like 90% chance to not bounce and penetrate.

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The Source: ‘Tank Usage’ (May 1945)
https://twitter.com/kuz_kaz/status/1817468057322914173?s=46

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Does it specify which Sherman version though?

Theres 2 types of armour configurations for the Sherman.
The Early Hull with 50.8mm at 56 degrees
The Late Hull with 63.5mm at 47 degrees

The Japanese based on the sherman showed in the Tank Usage source are reffering to the 50.8mm at 56 degree hull.