T-55A/M18

The M18 has like 6 HP/tonne more which is an absolutely massive difference worthy of at least one BR step above, and then you factor in the great reverse speed as well.

Objectively looking, it is absolutely a competitor to the VK3002, having better hull armor and vastly worse turret armor with some other differences here and there.

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Thanks for the info. Given those percentages, we can now calculate the Yugo Hellcat’s power-to-weight ratio, which in turn allows us to estimate its speed and acceleration characteristics.

The Results:

Metric Original Hellcat Yugo Hellcat (145 hp)
Engine Power 400 hp 145 hp
Vehicle Weight 18.8 tons 18.94 tons
Power-to-Weight Ratio 21.3 hp/ton 7.66 hp/ton
Top Speed (on road) ~55–60 mph ~20–28 mph (estimated)

Estimated Acceleration (Road Conditions)

Speed M18 Hellcat (original) Yugo Hellcat (145 hp)
0–20 mph ~8 sec ~22 sec
0–30 mph ~13 sec ~36 sec
0–40 mph ~20 sec ~55 sec
Max Speed ~55–60 mph ~25–28 mph

Off-Road Summary Yugo Hellcat

Metric Value
Effective Power (off-road) ~101.5 hp
Power-to-weight (off-road) ~5.36 hp/ton
Acceleration (0–20 mph) ~32 seconds
Max Speed (off-road) ~18–22 mph

While this configuration is plausible with the static, low-mobility characteristics of Yugo-style warfare, it’s essential to confirm whether this engine is indeed the one used in the tank.

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who the hell made this abomination

Bosnia
bosnia?

I wonder will this have an all around br rating from 6.0 to 8.3? Fits in any line up 50% off winter sale.

That is 13/14S
145HP

How can you tell?

Short radiator
It is from JNA (Yugoslav Army) fuel truck
It was used as indirect fire support
no turret rotation

The grille on the converted Hellcat has a FAP 13 badge. As far as I know only FAP 1313 (130 hp) had the FAP 13 badge on the front grille. FAP 1314 /1414 (145 hp) had theirs on the cab door under the window. FAP 1314 — Википедија

Are you talking about the height of the grille?

Source, please

All JNA trucks had their badges on the grille before 1991

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So then it’s imposible to tell whether it has a 130 hp or 145 hp engine

Just assume its the 145 hp engine. Because, otherwise it’ll be too slow.

You can see based on my calculations that it is already bad as is.

How did it not have turret rotation? Was the mechanism broken?

Short grille was used only on “specialist” trucks of this type

Fuel trucks/Mechanic trucks/cisterns/firefighting and engineering vehicles …all of them had 145 hp engine.

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so its turtle slow?

Least balkanic ahh creation +1

Good news! I’ve found another picture of converted M18. It seems to be able to rotate the turret 360 degrees. Additionally the badge on the hood is more clearly visible and it seems to be FAP 13 SK - dump truck. Does that help with further identification of the engine?

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Looks hilariously funny but sounds oddly good

SK is also 145 hp

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Most likely Italy or Germany due to the Bosnia but knowing this game it’s probably Russia