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{{About
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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[[File:GarageImage_M26T99.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
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[[File:GarageImage_MS406C1.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]]. This is a [[M26|M26 Pershing]] tank equipped with four rocket pods holding a total of 44 rockets which can be launched against the enemy.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} French fighter {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]].
  
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The MS.406C1 is a good general fighter for newer players (though, experienced pilots should not discount this aircraft).  This aircraft has a good climb-rate, is maneuverable and retains energy allowing for repeated dive and climb situations.  This aircraft performs its fighter role, but with having a [[Hispano 404 (20 mm)|Hispano 404]] cannon installed, it can also take on the role of a bomber-hunter or soft-ground target attacker.
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Survivability and armour ===
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=== Flight Performance ===
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If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.-->
 
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'''Armour type:'''
 
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* Cast homogeneous armour (Front, turret)
 
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* Rolled homogeneous armour (Side, Rear, Roof)
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 
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| Hull || 101.6 mm (42-46°) ''Front Glacis'' <br> 162.5 mm (25-60°) ''Upper front glacis'' <br> 76.2 mm (28-53°) ''Lower Glacis'' || 76.2 mm (0-1°) ''Front'' <br> 50.8 mm (0-3°) ''Rear'' || 50.8 mm (7°) ''Top'' <br> 22.2 mm (71°) ''Bottom'' || 22.2 mm
 
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| Turret || 101.6 mm (1-55°) ''Turret front'' <br> 114.3 mm (1-84°) ''Gun mantlet''|| 76.2 mm (3-54°) || 76.2 mm (1-79°) || 25.4 mm
 
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! Armour !! Sides !! Roof
 
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| Cupola || 76.2 mm || 25.4 mm
 
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'''Notes:'''
 
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* Suspension wheels and tracks are 20 mm thick.
 
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* Belly armour is 25.4 mm thick.
 
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=== Mobility ===
 
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! Weight (tons)
 
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!colspan="1" | Add-on Armor<br>weight (tons)
 
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!colspan="1" | Max speed (km/h)
 
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|rowspan="2" | 42.5 || colspan="1" rowspan="2" | N/A || colspan="1" | 45 (AB)
 
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|40 (RB/SB)
 
 
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!colspan="3" | Engine power (horsepower)
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
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!colspan="1" | Mode
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,000 m)
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!Stock
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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!Upgraded
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
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|''Arcade''
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! AB
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|775
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! RB
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|954
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
 
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|-
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|''Realistic/Simulator''
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| 466 || 452 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 21.0 || 21.8 || 9.8 || 9.8 || 300
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|442
 
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|500
 
 
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!colspan="3" | Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
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!colspan="1" | Mode
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,000 m)
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!Stock
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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!Upgraded
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
 
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|''Arcade''
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! AB
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|18.23
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! RB
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|22.45
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
 
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|''Realistic/Simulator''
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|502||483|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||19.1||20.0||15.4||12.3||300
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|10.40
 
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|11.76
 
 
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== Armaments ==
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====Details====
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=== Main armament ===
 
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{{main|M3 (90 mm)}}
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
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! colspan="6" | [[M3 (90 mm)|90 mm M3]]
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
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! colspan="3" |Capacity
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! Combat flap
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! rowspan="1" | Vertical <br> guidance
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! Take-off flap
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! rowspan="1" | Horizontal <br> guidance
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! Landing flap
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! rowspan="1" | Stabilizer
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! Air brakes
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! Arrestor gear
 
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| colspan="3" | 70 || -10°/+20° || ±180°
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| X || X || X || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
 
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! colspan="6" | Turret rotation speed (°/s)
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! style="width:4em" |Mode
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! style="width:4em" |Stock
 
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! style="width:4em" |Upgraded
 
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! style="width:4em" |Prior + Full crew
 
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! style="width:4em" |Prior + Ace qualif.
 
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| ''Arcade'' || 14.28 || 19.80 || 24.0 || 26.60 || 28.20
 
 
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| ''Realistic'' || 14.28 || 16.80 || 20.4 || 22.60 || 24.00
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! colspan="5" | Limits
 
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! colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
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! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Stock
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! +
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! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Prior + Full crew
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! -
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! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Prior + Expert qualif.
 
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! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Prior + Ace qualif.
 
 
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| 11.05 || 8.63 || 7.95 || 7.50
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| ??? || ??? || ??? || ~?? || ~?
 
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===== Ammunition =====
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
 
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! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
 
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! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
 
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! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" | Type of <br /> warhead
 
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! colspan="6" | '''Penetration''' '''''in mm''''' '''@ 90°'''
 
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! 10m
 
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! 100m
 
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! 500m
 
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! 1000m
 
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! 1500m
 
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! 2000m
 
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| T33 shot || AP || 189 || 188 || 163 || 137 || 115 || 96
 
 
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| M71 shell || HE || 13 || 13 || 13 || 13 || 13 || 13
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
 
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| M82 shot || APCBC || 165 || 164 || 150 || 137 || 125 || 114
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! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
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! Rudder<br>(km/h)
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! Elevators<br>(km/h)
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
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| M304 shot || APCR || 264 || 260 || 245 || 226 || 210 || 191
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| < ??? || < ??? || < ??? || > ???
 
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
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! colspan="11" | Shell details
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
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! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
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! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
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! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" | Type of <br /> warhead
 
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! rowspan="2" |Velocity <br /> in m/s
 
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! rowspan="2" |Projectile<br />Mass in kg
 
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! rowspan="2" | ''Fuse delay''
 
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''in m:''
 
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! rowspan="2" | ''Fuse sensitivity''
 
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''in mm:''
 
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! rowspan="2" | ''Explosive Mass in g<br /> (TNT equivalent):''
 
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! rowspan="2" | ''Normalization At 30° <br> from horizontal:''
 
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! colspan="3" | ''Ricochet:''
 
 
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! 0%
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! 50%
 
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! 100%
 
 
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| T33 shot || AP || 822 || 11 || N/A || N/A || N/A || -1° || 47° || 60° || 65°
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! Optimal altitude
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
 
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| M71 shell || HE || 823 || 11 || 0.1 || 0.5 || 925 || +0° || 79° || 80° || 81°
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| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
 
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| M82 shot || APCBC || 813 || 11 || 1.2 || 20 || 137.2 || +4° || 48° || 63° || 71°
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| M304 shot || APCR || 1021 || 7.6 || N/A || N/A || N/A || +1.5° || 66° || 70° || 72°
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! Optimal altitude
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
 
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
 
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! colspan="7" | Smoke characteristic
 
 
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! Ammunition
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! Velocity <br /> in m/s
 
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! Projectile<br />Mass in kg
 
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! ''Screen radius <br /> in m''
 
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! ''Screen time <br /> in s''
 
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! ''Screen hold time <br /> in s:''
 
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! ''Explosive Mass in g<br /> (TNT equivalent):''
 
 
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| M313 || 821 || 11 || 13 || 5 || 20 || 50
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! Optimal altitude
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
 
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
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===== [[Ammo racks|Ammo racks]] =====
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=== Survivability and armour ===
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[[File:Ammoracks_M26.png|right|thumbnail|[[Ammo racks|Ammo racks]] of the M26 Pershing|x250px]]
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
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* No armour plating
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! class="wikitable unsortable" |Full<br /> ammo
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* No armour glazing
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! class="wikitable unsortable" |1st<br /> rack empty
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* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
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! class="wikitable unsortable" |2nd<br /> rack empty
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! class="wikitable unsortable" |3rd<br /> rack empty
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== Armaments ==
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! class="wikitable unsortable" |4th<br /> rack empty
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=== Offensive armament ===
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! class="wikitable unsortable" |5th<br /> rack empty
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! class="wikitable unsortable" |6th<br /> rack empty
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{{main|Hispano 404 (20 mm)|MAC 1934 (7.5 mm)}}
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! class="wikitable unsortable" |7th<br /> rack empty
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! class="wikitable unsortable" |8th<br /> rack empty
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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* 1 x 20 mm Hispano 404 cannon (60 rpg = 60 total)
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* 2 x 7.5 mm MAC 1934 machine guns (300 rpg = 600 total)
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| '''70''' || 61&nbsp;''(+9)'' || 55&nbsp;''(+15)'' || 49&nbsp;''(+21)'' || 41&nbsp;''(+29)'' || 33&nbsp;''(+37)'' || 25&nbsp;''(+45)'' || 17&nbsp;''(+53)'' || 9&nbsp;''(+61)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+69)'' || style="text-align:left" | No
 
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Only bottom: 49&nbsp;(+21)
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The Hispano 404 is nose-mounted, firing out of the prop spinner while the two MAC 1934 are wing-mounted. If fired at the same time, the cannon will run out of ammunition before the machine guns will.
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=== Additional armament ===
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=== Defensive armament ===
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<!--Some tanks are armed with several guns in one or more turrets. Evaluate the additional weaponry and give advice on its use. Describe the ammunition available for additional weaponry. Give advice on about how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage. If there is no additional weaponry remove this subsection.-->
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''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available remove this subsection.''-->
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! rowspan="1" | Vertical <br> guidance
 
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! rowspan="1" | Flight <br> speed (m/s)
 
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! rowspan="1" | Range (m)
 
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| colspan="3" | 44 || -10°/+25° || 260 || 4,500
 
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=== Machine guns ===
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== Usage in the battles ==
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<!--Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.-->
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<!--''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''-->
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{{main|M2HB (12.7 mm)|M1919A4 (7.62 mm)}}
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The MS.406C1 retains its energy well and is best utilized for energy fighting or Boom & Zoom situations. This aircraft can be used for head-on attacks using its cannon, however, be careful as the MS.406C1 does not have any armour protection.  It will be best to get a few bursts off at range and then manoeuvre out of the head-on. When using this aircraft in a bomber-hunter role, it is best to avoid flying towards the rear or sides of this aircraft as typically this is where most of the bomber's defensive weapons are pointed.  It is best to come at the front of the bomber from either below or from above (make sure you have energy as if you are near stall speed, you will be an easy target for gunners) and make strafing shots and wait until you are out of gunner range to turn and attempt a second pass.
  
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===Manual Engine Control===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
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! colspan="7" | [[M2HB (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm M2HB]]
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! colspan="7" | MEC elements
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! rowspan="2" |Mixer
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! rowspan="2" |Pitch
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! colspan="3" |Radiator
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! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
 
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|-
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! colspan="7" | ''Pintle mount''
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! Oil
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! Water
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! Type
 
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! colspan="4" rowspan="1" style="width:5em" |Capacity (Belt capacity)
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| Not controllable || Controllable<br>Automatic pitch || Controllable || Not controllable || Combined || Controllable || Not controllable
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! rowspan="1" | Fire rate <br> (shots/minute)
 
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! rowspan="1" | Vertical <br> guidance
 
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! rowspan="1" | Horizontal <br> guidance
 
 
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| colspan="4" | 1,000 (200) || 577 || -10°/+50° || ±120°
 
 
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|-
 
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|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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===Modules===
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Tier
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! Flight performance
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! Survivability
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! Weaponry
 
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|-
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! colspan="7" | [[M1919A4 (7.62 mm)|7.62 mm M1919A4]]
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| I
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|
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|
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|  
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="7" | ''Coaxial mount''
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| II
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|
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|
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|
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="4" rowspan="1" style="width:5em" |Capacity (Belt capacity)
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| III
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! rowspan="1" | Fire rate <br> (shots/minute)
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|  
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! rowspan="1" | Vertical <br> guidance
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|  
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! rowspan="1" | Horizontal <br> guidance
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|  
 
|-
 
|-
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| colspan="4" | 5,250 (250) || 500 || N/A || N/A
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| IV
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|  
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|  
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|  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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=== Pros and cons ===
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<!--''Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Do not use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective".''-->
  
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== Usage in battles ==
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'''Pros:'''
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<!--Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).-->
 
  
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Even being designated as a medium, the Pershing can perform in many different roles in battle. It can be used for supporting allied tanks with long reload time as [[IS-2]]'s, [[T32|T32]]'s, etc. Participate in flanking manoeuvres — the M26 speed and agility is not brilliant but enough for that — and be successful in sniping and ambushing situations. Use the lower profile of Pershing compared to the Sherman's to navigate through. The vertical guidance (-10º/20º) allows the M26 to shoot from upper positions without exposing too much of the tank. That´s an advantage compared to Russians which have many ground depression problems.
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* Retains energy well
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* 20 mm [[Hispano 404 (20 mm)|Hispano 404]] cannon
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* Decent turn time, can almost catch its smoke trail without flaps
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* Small target
  
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The 90 mm M3 gun owns a wide selection of ammunition to be used. The M82 APCBC with 200 g of explosive filler is extremely deadly. Usually, successful penetration with this shell can lead to a quick end to the enemy. It lacks a bit of penetration for the rank this vehicle sits, but it's great for flanking shots. The M304 HVAP shot, gives the vehicle the ability to penetrate thick armour, mind the APCR/HVAP has poor slope characteristics. This means these need to aim for flat armour. Against a [[Tiger II (H)|King Tiger Henschel]], this means aiming for the turret on the gunner side. At that position, the M26 can penetrate out to distances of 1,800 meters.
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'''Cons:'''
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Although moderately armoured for a medium tank class, most enemies can easily destroy the M26 at this rank. A safe play style is a must. To reduce direct impacts in frontal engagements angle the Pershing, the V-shape frontal armour can deflect some shots. The lower glacis is a very good target, try to keep it hidden from the enemy. One down side to the Pershing is the engine. The power to weight ratio is poor and does not allow for very quick manoeuvring. It uses the same Ford GAF that can be found in the late series M4 Medium tanks, with nearly 8 tons more weight. Being slightly underpowered, the Pershing has a hard time climbing hills. Good knowledge of maps and areas of operation will help immensely, so use them wisely.
 
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Urban maps (Poland, Eastern Europe, Hürtgen Forest, Cologne) are perfect for ambushing, use the tank's moderate speed to catch off-guard heavier enemy tanks. Drop artillery in front of suspected enemy positions if the M26 need to cross a street and relocate, the [[Smoke screen|smoke screen]] will cover the M26.
 
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If the {{PAGENAME}} has been able to flank an enemy, the first shot is decisive. Always shoot the breech to knock out the gun. The best ammo to do this is M304(APCR) round, or M82(APCBC). M304 will guarantee a 100% successful shot, M82 can also work very good and might destroy everything inside the turret. But some Germans have tracks in the hull sides and if the enemy saw the M26 and is turning the turret, the M82 could bounce off the turning turret armour. Most importantly, don't miss.
 
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The large sides of German heavy´s are tempting targets but its very easy to over pen with the wrong ammo like the T33(APCBC) or M304.
 
  
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If flanking an SPG like Jagdpanther, Jagdtiger or Ferdinand, just aim for the engine, and the vehicle is basically down for easy picking.
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* Low ammo for both MG and cannon
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* Controls lock up in high-speed dives above 480 kph (300 mph)
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=== Pros and cons ===
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* Only two flap positions, up and landing
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The first modern fighter of WW2 France, and their most famous combat plane. A first-class aircraft, it was only inferior in performance in French pre-war service to the D.520. A total of 1,081 were built, more than any other French plane except the Potez 63. The prototype (the in-game M.S. 405) first flew in August 1935, becoming the first French fighter to break the 400 km/h limit. In 1937, it was advertised at the Brussels Air Show as "the best fighter plane in the world." The fourth prototype would be taken into production as the M.S. 406, with 600 aircraft in 12 units at the start of the war, having been taken into operational service in December 1938. During the war, the M.S. 406 proved a fair match for the German Bf. 109: 150 M.S. 406s were shot down in the Battle for France, against 191 confirmed and 89 probable kills by the same make of aircraft. Another hundred were destroyed on the ground. Finland also purchased 40 before the war.
  
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In 1944, the main tank development in US Ordnance was the ''T26E1'' tank, which would later become the [[M26|M26 Pershing]]. The M26 was made into many different variants in the hope it could fulfil multiple roles. One variant hoped to increase the M26's firepower with the addition of rocket launchers, in a manner similar to the [[Calliope|T34 Calliope]] on the Shermans. The rocket launchers were attached on M26 serial number 2011, the 250th of its kind made from Detroit Tank Arsenal. The rocket launcher attached was the ''4.5-inch multiple rocket launcher T99'', consisting of two racks on both sides of the turret, carrying a total of 44 rockets for use. The rocket launchers were traversable by the same turret controls for the main 90 mm gun. The T99 launchers were mounted on trunnions and could be jettisoned from inside the tank when empty. Settings for rocket firing came at one at a time, two at a time, and a full salvo dump. The last of these settings can fire all 44 rockets within 7 seconds.<ref name="PershingHunnicutt">Hunnicutt, R.P. ''Pershing: A History of the Medium Tank T20 Series'' U.S.A.: Feist Publications, 1971</ref> The design was informally called '''M26 T99'''.
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<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Rene_challe_portrait.jpg|thumb|none|200px|link=User:U64962917#Challe, René M.P.A.|French ace pilot [[User:U64962917#Challe, René M.P.A|René Challe]]'s first confirmed kill happened while flying a '''M.S.406''' for the French Air Force.]] </li><!--
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The M26 medium tank, equipped with launch systems for M8 missiles. It was built as an experimental model. It was not produced serially and never saw combat. It was equipped with a T99 launch system.
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Revision as of 22:17, 24 March 2020

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M.S.406C1
ms_406c1.png
M.S.406C1
France flag.png France
I Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
2.0 2.0 2.0
Class:
Research:3 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
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Description

GarageImage M.S.406C1.jpg


The M.S.406C1 is a Rank I French fighter with a battle rating of 2.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.75 "La Résistance".

The MS.406C1 is a good general fighter for newer players (though, experienced pilots should not discount this aircraft). This aircraft has a good climb-rate, is maneuverable and retains energy allowing for repeated dive and climb situations. This aircraft performs its fighter role, but with having a Hispano 404 cannon installed, it can also take on the role of a bomber-hunter or soft-ground target attacker.

General info

Flight Performance

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,000 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
466 452 10000 21.0 21.8 9.8 9.8 300
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,000 m) 		Max altitude (meters) Turn time (seconds) Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run (meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
502 483 10000 19.1 20.0 15.4 12.3 300

Details

Features
Combat flap Take-off flap Landing flap Air brakes Arrestor gear
X X X X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flap
(km/h) 		Max Static G
+ -
 ???  ???  ??? ~?? ~?
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< ??? < ??? < ??? > ???
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
 ?,??? m  ??? hp  ?,??? hp

Survivability and armour

  • No armour plating
  • No armour glazing
  • Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main articles: Hispano 404 (20 mm), MAC 1934 (7.5 mm)

The M.S.406C1 is armed with:

  • 1 x 20 mm Hispano 404 cannon (60 rpg = 60 total)
  • 2 x 7.5 mm MAC 1934 machine guns (300 rpg = 600 total)

The Hispano 404 is nose-mounted, firing out of the prop spinner while the two MAC 1934 are wing-mounted. If fired at the same time, the cannon will run out of ammunition before the machine guns will.

Usage in the battles

The MS.406C1 retains its energy well and is best utilized for energy fighting or Boom & Zoom situations. This aircraft can be used for head-on attacks using its cannon, however, be careful as the MS.406C1 does not have any armour protection. It will be best to get a few bursts off at range and then manoeuvre out of the head-on. When using this aircraft in a bomber-hunter role, it is best to avoid flying towards the rear or sides of this aircraft as typically this is where most of the bomber's defensive weapons are pointed. It is best to come at the front of the bomber from either below or from above (make sure you have energy as if you are near stall speed, you will be an easy target for gunners) and make strafing shots and wait until you are out of gunner range to turn and attempt a second pass.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable
Automatic pitch 		Controllable Not controllable Combined Controllable Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I
II
III
IV

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Retains energy well
  • 20 mm Hispano 404 cannon
  • Decent turn time, can almost catch its smoke trail without flaps
  • Small target

Cons:

  • Low ammo for both MG and cannon
  • Controls lock up in high-speed dives above 480 kph (300 mph)
  • Only two flap positions, up and landing
  • Prone to catching fire
  • Difficult to do severe damage when autocannon is out of ammunition or reloading

History

The first modern fighter of WW2 France, and their most famous combat plane. A first-class aircraft, it was only inferior in performance in French pre-war service to the D.520. A total of 1,081 were built, more than any other French plane except the Potez 63. The prototype (the in-game M.S. 405) first flew in August 1935, becoming the first French fighter to break the 400 km/h limit. In 1937, it was advertised at the Brussels Air Show as "the best fighter plane in the world." The fourth prototype would be taken into production as the M.S. 406, with 600 aircraft in 12 units at the start of the war, having been taken into operational service in December 1938. During the war, the M.S. 406 proved a fair match for the German Bf. 109: 150 M.S. 406s were shot down in the Battle for France, against 191 confirmed and 89 probable kills by the same make of aircraft. Another hundred were destroyed on the ground. Finland also purchased 40 before the war.

Notable pilots

  • French ace pilot René Challe's first confirmed kill happened while flying a M.S.406 for the French Air Force.

Media

An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.

Read also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example,

  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

Sources

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • page on aircraft encyclopedia;
  • other literature.


Morane-Saulnier Aeroplanes (Aéroplanes Morane-Saulnier)
Fighters  M.S.405C1
  M.S.406C1
  M.S.410
Export  Mörkö-Morane

France fighters
Dewoitine  D.371 · D.371 H.S.9 · D.373 · D.500 · D.501 · Pallier's D.510 · D.520
Morane-Saulnier  M.S.405C1 · M.S.406C1 · M.S.410
Arsenal  V.G.33C-1
Bloch  M.B.152C1 · M.B.157
Caudron  C.R.714
Sud-Ouest  S.O.8000 Narval
American  H-75A-1 · H-75A-4 · ▄P-39Q-25 · ▄P-40F-5 Lafayette · ▄P-47D-22-RE · ▄P-63C-5 · F-6C-10-NA
  ▄F6F-5 · ▄F6F-5N · F4U-7 · ▄F8F-1B
Other countries  ▄Seafire LF Mk.III · ▄Yak-3 · Challe's ▄Yak-9T · NC.900

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