M46 Patton Research Path

Ah one of my most hated tanks in all of World of Tanks. I can't decide whether or not it's the fact that it's so bloody arty vulnerable or the fact that it's a slower version of the Pershing. Or maybe it's inadequate gun that makes me want to rage at it. Either way, if this tank doesn't suit you, you better get out of it fast!

This handy dandy research path guide will get you to elite the tank. If you don't want to elite it, I will write a second research path for your convenience.

1. Tracks: M46T81 (This is a must! You can't even put on another gun because of this)
2. Gun: 90 mm Gun T5E1M2 
3. Engine: Continental AV-1790-1
4. Gun: 105 mm Gun T5E1M2
5. Engine: Continental AV-1790-5A
6. Turret: M46T119
7. Radio: SCR 528
8. Gun: 90 mm Gun M36
9. Gun: 105 mm SPH M4 L/23
10. Tank: M48 Patton

The difference between the 90 mm Gun M36 and the 90 mm Gun M3 is so minuscule that you're probably better off not researching it. AND WHAT IS THE 105 MM SPH DOING HERE?!!??!?!

Also depending on your play style, you may want to research the 105 mm Gun T5E1M2 first before you aim for the engines. The other way around applies too but that depends on what type of player you are. Snipers should go for the guns and flankers should gun it for those engines (uhh no pun intended).

Now for those who don't want to elite the tank but get through the tank as quickly as possible.

1. Tracks: M46T81 
2. Gun: 90 mm Gun T5E1M2 
3. Gun: 105 mm Gun T5E1M2
4. Tank: M48 Patton

Keep in mind that you will be neglecting the engines which are rather important as you will feel like a heavy tank. Now the Continental AV-1790-5A is an M46 Patton-only module so it's up to you but you should already have the Continental AV-1790-1 from the M26 Pershing or T92, etc.