T25/2

## Basic Information

The **T25/2** is an American tier 7 tank destroyer.

A project for a tank destroyer with a full-rotation turret and 90-mm gun on the T23 tank chassis proposed in 1943. No prototypes were manufactured, because the T23 tank and its modifications never entered mass production due to the end of war and vehicles with electric transmission falling out of favor.

When fully upgraded, the T25/2 has similar speed and maneuverability to the T25 AT. However, unlike the T25 AT, the T25/2's turret cannot mount the powerful 105 mm AT Gun T5E1. The combination of only being able to use the 90 mm AT Gun T15E2 gun along with poor armor limits the T25/2 to the second line on the battlefield. The T25/2 does get a fully enclosed turret upgrade, which increases its ability to withstand HE and artillery rounds. Using your speed to get into positions and provide fire sup p ort to your allies quickly while avoiding enemy fire is key to playing this tank destroyer.

The T25/2 leads to the T28 Prototype.

## Pros & Cons

##### Pros:

* Turret mantlet is surprisingly bouncy and the addition of a roof cover on 2nd turret reduces HE damage.
* Good speed and reasonable mobility once upgraded.
* Great aim time on both guns
* Good for hull down, thanks to its small and surprisingly bouncy turret, excellent gun depression and relatively low hull
* Good camouflage

##### Cons:

* Armour is almost useless when in battles of higher tier.
* Worst top gun of its tier; bad penetration and alpha damage with poor ballistics.
* Poor turret traverse
* Turret is easily damaged.
* Can be an extremely painful stock grind.

## Performance

It is important not to think of this tank as a progression from the Hellcat, but rather as a larger Jackson as the TD plays much more like the slower Jackson than the speedy Hellcat. Its highest gun is adequate for its own tier, though it is rare to be at the top of the list. It is best to use this as a second line tank, sniping at already engaged tanks or hitting them from out of their range before relocating. The depression of its guns is excellent, allowing you to make shots that most opponents wouldn't expect, especially if you are on higher or lower ground, and can save you from some difficult encounters. It is imperative to aim for the weak spots on opponents as the T15E2 gun has poor penetration for its tier, and avoid fighting alone or spearheading an attack. If possible, try to remain undetected whilst killing off low-health targets. If detected, use its speed to relocate before taking too much damage. Coming from the M18 Hellcat, to which it is inferior in most ways, despite being a tier higher, the T25/2 may seem like a let-down, especially when it is stock. However, when viewed objectively, it is still a good TD that can perform well. One major advantage over the Hellcat is the smaller dispersion after moving, turning the turret, or firing. This makes the T25/2 more capable of taking snapshots and gives it a limited dogfighting ability when caught by enemy tanks at close range. Unfortunately, the stats are pretty much the same as the T6 M36 Jackson. The only difference is the engine power. It also does not get the 105mm like its brethren.

Keep in mind that, although the top gun has good stats on paper, it might be quite frustrating to use it due to the way its shells arch towards the target. You'll find perfectly aimed shots going over the spot you aimed at frequently.