Progetto M35 mod. 46 Mars Review: The Might of a War God

Commanders!

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Progetto M35 mod. 46 Mars

Today’s lot is the Progetto M35 mod. 46 Mars. This copy of the popular Italian medium tank comes dressed in the armor of a Roman soldier who has been favored by Mars, the mighty god of war.

Let’s see what makes it a fan-favorite and why you should make your offer to the war god—and the Auction!

The parameters displayed are valid for the vehicle with each crew member trained to 100% major qualification level. Some vehicle characteristics can be further improved with the Commander's bonus to major qualification level, crew perks, and skills, as well as special in-game items.
Main Characteristics
Firepower
Survivability
Mobility
Mars
VIII
Average Damage
240/240/320
 HP
Average Penetration
212/259/45
 mm
Hit Points
1,400
 HP
Top Speed / Reverse Speed
55/20
 km/h
Commander (Radio Operator)
Gunner
Driver
Loader
Firepower
Average Damage
240/240/320
 HP
Ammunition
45
 shells
Average Penetration
212/259/45
 mm
Shells in the Magazine
3
 shells
Dispersion at 100 m
0.33
 m
Time for Loading Between Shots
2
 s
Aiming Time
2.1
 s
Time for Autoreloading One Shell
11/8/7
 s
Gun Depression / Elevation Angles
−9/20
 deg
Shell Types
Shell Velocity
AP
929
 m/s
APCR
1,250
 m/s
HE
732
 m/s
Survivability
Concealment of Moving Vehicle
12.01/2.86
%
Hit Points
1,400
 HP
Concealment of Stationary Vehicle
14.97/3.56
%
Hull Armor
60/30/20
 mm
Signal Range
570
 m
Turret Armor
80/60/25
 mm
View Range
390
 m
Turret Traverse Speed
36
 deg/s
Mobility
Engine Power
652
 h.p.
Specific Power
18.6
 h.p./t
Traverse Speed
46
 deg/s
Top Speed / Reverse Speed
55/20
 km/h
   

Firepower

The Progetto M35 mod. 46 Mars is equipped with a quick 3-shell autoreloader. This unique mechanic combines the short reload time of a common single-shooter with the great burst potential of an autoloader.

Unlike a standard autoloader, where reloading only starts once a clip is empty or when manually triggered, an autoreloader starts replenishing the clip as soon as a shot is fired. The reload time increases for every shell, with the first shot reloading the fastest.

While this special mechanic is definitely a highlight of the tank’s armament, it isn’t the only outstanding feature. The three shells can be unloaded in just 4 seconds, potentially melting away 720 enemy HP. And with good accuracy, 212 mm of penetration, and a quick 2.1 s aiming time, you will easily send your enemies to meet Pluto in the underworld.

Survivability

While its new permanent 3D style dresses the Progetto M35 mod. 46 Mars in shiny armor, the vehicle's actual values may seem rather bleak. You might occasionally have Fortuna on your side and bounce a shot, but don't rely on it. The HP pool of 1,400 is only average and leaves little room for errors. It is better to gain favors from Mercury, using swiftness and agility to stay in the game.

The camouflage values, boosted by the new style, and view range of 390 meters are enough to ambush unsuspecting victims and spot an incoming assault. However, the Progetto’s primary role remains dealing damage, picking off struggling enemies, and avoiding enemy fire.

Mobility

The 55 km/h top speed and overall good terrain resistance allow the Progetto M35 mod. 46 Mars to get around easily, no matter the conditions on the battlefield. Join the advancement and flank unsuspecting opponents, or jump to the aid of a teammate and outmaneuver an attacker. Just keep an eye on the minimap. The Italian medium tank’s agility allows it to dynamically react to any developments in battle.

You can also rely on your mobility to quickly retreat into cover in order to reload or escape a dangerous situation. Of course, sometimes it is best to take a good position and wait for the right opportunity to strike.

Equipment

Check out the setup below to ensure the maximum performance of your tank.

RECOMMENDED SETUP
Improved Ventilation

Vertical Stabilizer

Improved Aiming
ALTERNATIVE SETUP
Turbocharger

Vertical Stabilizer

Improved Hardening

Crew Skills

Commander (Radio Operator)
Repair

Recon

Concealment

Brothers in Arms
Gunner
Repair

Snap Shot

Concealment

Brothers in Arms
Driver
Repair

Smooth Ride

Concealment

Brothers in Arms
Loader
Repair

Safe Stowage

Concealment

Brothers in Arms

Hover your cursor over the images for more information about each crew skill or perk.

How to Get the Vehicles

AUCTION EVENT GUIDE

The Progetto M35 mod. 46 Mars will only be available for a single day as part of the Auction event!

Enter the Auction through the dedicated page of the in-game Store and place your bid. This is an open auction, meaning you will see the number of bids made. Once the number of bids exceeds the number of available items, competitive bidding begins. Each lot has a designated in-game currency—gold, credits, or Free XP—in which your bids will be accepted.

Make sure to check back regularly, so you don’t miss out on epic offers!

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Additional Grousers

Increases mobility on soft and medium terrain.

Increases hull traverse speed.

Increases the ability to maintain speed.

Adrenaline Rush

Decreases the gun reload time by 10% if your vehicle's HP drops below 10%.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Brothers in Arms / Sisterhood of Steel

Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100% for every single crew member.

Band of Brothers

Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100% for every single crew member.

Also works if other crew members have the Brothers in Arms / Sisterhood of Steel perk.

Call for Vengeance

Reports the location of enemy vehicles for two more seconds after the destruction of your own vehicle.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Clutch Braking

Increases the traverse speed of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.

Commander's Vision System

Reduces the concealment of moving enemy vehicles.

Reduces the concealment of enemy vehicles behind foliage.

Concealment

Increases the camouflage value of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.

Controlled Impact

Increases the ramming damage dealt and decreases damage taken by ramming.

The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.

Deadeye

Increases the chance of landing a critical hit.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Designated Target

Keeps targeted vehicles visible for two more seconds.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Eagle Eye

Allows you to identify damaged/destroyed modules as well as injured crew members of an enemy vehicle by hovering your mouse over it for several seconds.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Firefighting

Reduces the damage and duration of fire.

The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.

Intuition

Reduces the time to switch between shells in a fully loaded gun, double-barreled gun, or magazine.

The skill is effective after training starts. The average skill level is applied if multiple loaders are trained.

Minimum time to switch: 1 second for standard guns, or 2.5 seconds for double-barreled guns and magazines.

Improved Aiming

Smaller aiming circle size.

Improved Hardening

Fully restores suspension hit points after repairs.

Increases suspension load capacity.

Increases vehicle hit points.

Enhances suspension durability.

Reduces hull damage caused by suspension damage during impact.

Faster suspension repair speed.

Improved Radio Set

Increases the time an enemy vehicle is visible.

Reduces the time your vehicle is visible to the enemy.

Improved Rotation Mechanism

Reduces dispersion during vehicle movement and traverse, as well as during turret rotation.

Improves hull and turret traverse speed.

Jack of All Trades

Reduces the performance penalty of wounded crew members.

The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.

Low Noise Exhaust System

Reduces the visibility of a stationary or moving vehicle.

Mentor

Increases the Crew XP gained for each crew member apart from the commander.

The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.

Modified Configuration

Prevents one fuel tank fire, ammo rack explosion, or engine destruction in one battle.

Increases engine durability and the capacity of the ammo rack and fuel tank.

Reduces the damaged ammo rack penalty and damaged engine penalty.

Reduces the chance of engine fire.

Increases repair speed.

Off-Road Driving

Increases mobility on medium and soft terrain.

The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.

Preventative Maintenance

Reduces the chance of engine fire.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Recon

Increases the view range of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.

Relaying

Increases the signal range of allied vehicles within your radio coverage.

The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.

Repair

Reduces the repair time of destroyed modules.

The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.

Safe Stowage

Increases the durability of your vehicle's ammo rack.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Signal Boosting

Increases the signal range of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.

Situational Awareness

Increases the view range of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.

Sixth Sense

Shows a light bulb three seconds after you've been spotted.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Smooth Ride

Reduces the dispersion penalty while driving.

The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.

Snap Shot

Reduces the dispersion penalty when traversing the turret.

The higher the skill progress, the stronger the effect.

Spall Liner

Decreases damage taken by ramming and high-explosive splash.

Turbocharger

Increases engine power.

Increases top forward speed.

Increases top reverse speed.

Binocular Telescope

Increases the view range of your vehicle by 25%.

Your hull must be stationary for at least 3 seconds.

Camouflage Net

Significantly increases the camouflage value of your vehicle.

Your hull must be stationary for at least 3 seconds.

Enhanced Gun Laying Drive

Reduces the aiming time of your gun by 10%.

Coated Optics

Increases the view range of your vehicle by 10%.

Gun Rammer

Reduces the reload time of your gun by 10%.

Toolbox

Decreases the repair time of destroyed modules.

Cumulative with the Repair skill.

Improved Ventilation

Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.

Vertical Stabilizer

Reduces the dispersion penalties when moving and during hull and turret traverse by 20%.

"Wet" Ammo Rack

Increases the module HP of your ammo rack.

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