M8 Scott

In May 1942, the T47 HMC was standardized as the M8 HMC. Production began later in September and continued through January 1944, totaling a construction of 1778 vehicles. None of these M8s were allocated under the Lend-Lease program. In November 1944, the M8 HMC was given the name General Scott by Ordnance, named after the American general Winfield Scott.

Late production M8 HMC.

The M8 Scott is essentially just a T47 HMC with improved characteristics and new top modules. This tank could best be compared to the British FV304. It has the benefit of a turret, but it's slower and could be balanced out by having a worse reload speed.

Guns: 75 mm Howitzer M2; 75 mm Howitzer M3

Engines: Twin Cadillac, Series 42 (296 hp); Continental R-975-C1 (350 hp)

Turrets (Turret Armor (mm)): M8 HMC Early (38/25/25); M8 HMC Late (38/25/25)

Suspensions/Alternate Hulls, Total Weight (metric tons): M8 HMC (15.69); M8 HMC Impoved (15.69)

Hull Armor (mm): 29/29/25

Top Speed: 58 km/h

Crew: 4 (Driver; Gunner; Loader; Commander/Radio)

Parents: T47 HMC, M8A1
Children: T88 HMC

Sources:

Hunnicutt, R. P. Stuart. 1992.