M7B1 - Completing the shift, the M7B1 was fully based on the M4A3 Sherman chassis.In British service, some M7s carried a radio set, which took the place of 24 rounds of ammunition.
The first major example was an adoption of the M4's three-piece housing, single piece casting, and suspension. The M7 also went through a fairly rapid shift from being based on the M3, to having more commonality with the M4 Sherman. This was achieved by placing seven rounds on the left wall, five on the right, and storing the remainder under floor plates.
In May 1942, after only a month of production, the vehicle was altered to increase it's ammunition storage from 24 to 69 rounds. In order to maintain a low silhouette, the howitzer elevation had to be restricted to 35°.
M7 -The first M7s produced were modified M3 Lee medium tanks. and allied armies well past World War II. armored division had three battalions of M7s, giving them unparalleled mobile artillery support.Ī total of 3,490 M7s were built, and they proved to be reliable weapons, continuing to see service in the U.S. After the Sexton appeared, most British M7s were converted into "Kangaroo" armored personnel carriers. Until that time though, the British continued to use the M7 throughout the North African Campaign, the Italian Campaign, and even a few during the early days of the Normandy Invasion. It was a problem that was only truly resolved in 1943 on arrival of the 25-pounder-armed Sexton developed by the Canadians on a similar chassis. This meant that the M7s had to be supplied separately, causing logistical complications. They did find problems with the M7 though, as the primary armament was of U.S., not British standard. The M7 soon proved successful and the British requested 5,500 of them: an order which was never fully completed. Ninety M7s were sent to the British 8th Army in North Africa, who were also the first to use it in battle during the Second Battle of El Alamein as well as their own Bishop: a 25-pounder, howitzer-armed self-propelled gun. 
Army, supply was soon diverted to support the Lend-Lease program. While the first M7s were produced for the U.S.
Research the 105 mm Howitzer M2A1 for much greater rangeĪfter reworking the M3 by providing an open-topped superstructure, mounting a 105 mm howitzer and, following trials, adding a machine gun, the T32 was accepted for service as the M7 in February 1942 and production began that April. The upgraded suspension is an immediate necessity. With the adjusted Tier III maps the only map it will be ineffective on is Himmelsdorf. With a fast reload coupled with insanely high damage you can one-shot any enemy you see. However, once fully upgraded it is the best Tier III hands down. This, coupled with a relatively high weight, makes it fairly resistant to ramming. However, perhaps this is because the Priest model used in the game was based on a unit built upon the chassis of a "Jumbo", perhaps because of a joke in the developer team related to the name of the vehicle, but the lower part of the Priest's front has an armor thickness that won't be seen again until the upgraded turret of the KV-1 Soviet heavy tank. The armor on the sides and rear is useless - even the sloped upper front armor rarely bounces Tier I guns. Once you get the upgraded gun, however, the range becomes excellent. Combined with the limited range of the stock cannon this can make the first few battles particularly hazardous. In fact you can't even equip a Camouflage Net without upgrading the suspension. You cannot mount the upgraded gun without increasing your weight limit, so the suspension should probably be your first purchase. Tiny splash damage, even slightly missing yields little splash, if any. Pretty inaccurate, even for an arty misses are very likely to happen. Armor is a lie - 102mm is only on the lower plate, the entire superstructure is only 12mm thick. Very sluggish traverse, you must be wary of flankers. Although quick for a Tier III howitzer, the reload in general is slow missing in a close quarters fight will cost your life. Can hold a very large amount of shells (69). Surprisingly quick RoF for a 105mm Howitzer gives the Priest an acceptable DPM (1283). Great engine power and acceptable top speed good for relocating. 102mm lower front plate can bounce even some Tier V guns. Very far gun range (990 meters) and very high alpha damage for a Tier III arty.
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