Somua SAu 40
Tank Destroyer Tier 4 FranceSomua SAu 40 is a tier 4 tank destroyer from France in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.
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The Somua SAu 40 has 344 hit points , 36mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 37 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 3 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 344 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 16.8 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 36 / 35 / 35 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the SAu 40 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 37 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 12 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.1:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 28.2% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 16.9% |
Available guns (3)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 mm APX mle. 1938 | 3 | — | — | 3.6s | — |
| 75 mm AC SA44 | 4 | — | — | 3.8s | — |
| 105 mm AC court mle. 1934 S | 4 | — | — | 8.5s | — |
How SAu 40 compares to its peers
There are 15 tier 4 tank destroyers in WoT, including the SAu 40. Its 344 HP places it in the top 7% for hit points among same-tier tank destroyers (peer average: 312). Frontal hull armor of 36mm ranks in the top 57% for the class (peer average: 40mm). Top forward speed of 37 km/h is faster than 7% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- SAu 40 vs Alecto — tier 4 tank destroyer from UK
- SAu 40 vs Hetzer — tier 4 tank destroyer from Germany
- SAu 40 vs Ho-Ni II — tier 4 tank destroyer from Japan
- SAu 40 vs M8A1 — tier 4 tank destroyer from USA
- See full tier 4 tank destroyer tier list — all 15 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
A project for an SPG to support light mechanized units. Designed from 1935 through 1937 on the basis of the S35 and S40 vehicles. The design featured a modified upper part of the armored hull with the 75-mm casemate Mle 1929 gun. The top of the cabin featured a single-seated turret with the 7,5-mm Mle 1931 machinegun. The mass production of the SAu 40 was requested in October 1939. A prototype (and, according to some historical sources, four more pilot SAu 40) were sent to the frontline and used in action in June 1940.
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What tier is the Somua SAu 40 in WoT?
The Somua SAu 40 is a tier 4 tank destroyer from France.
Is the SAu 40 a premium tank?
No — the Somua SAu 40 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the SAu 40?
37 km/h forward, 12 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the SAu 40 have?
Hull armor: 36mm front, 35mm side, 35mm rear.