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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' | + | <!-- ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' --> |
| + | The '''37 mm AN-M4''' is an American naval autocannon. It is the naval version of the 37 mm M4 cannon found on the [[P-39 (Family)|P-39 Airacobra]], and the [[P-63A-5|P-63A-5 Kingcobra]]. | ||
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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* {{Specs-Link|us_elco_80ft_pt_boat_mod01}} | * {{Specs-Link|us_elco_80ft_pt_boat_mod01}} | ||
* {{Specs-Link|us_elco_80ft_pt_boat_mod02}} | * {{Specs-Link|us_elco_80ft_pt_boat_mod02}} | ||
* {{Specs-Link|us_elco_80ft_pt_boat_thunderbolt}} | * {{Specs-Link|us_elco_80ft_pt_boat_thunderbolt}} | ||
* {{Specs-Link|us_higgins_78ft_pt625}} | * {{Specs-Link|us_higgins_78ft_pt625}} | ||
| + | * {{Specs-Link|us_higgins_78ft_pt658}} | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.'' | ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.'' | ||
| − | === Available | + | === Available ammunition === |
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| + | {{:{{PAGENAME}}/Ammunition|M54 shell, M80}} | ||
=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
| − | ''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns | + | ''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' |
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
| − | ''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against | + | ''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.'' |
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
| − | ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of | + | <!-- ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' --> |
| + | A hydraulically recoil operated design created by legendary gunsmith John Moses Browning, the 37 mm gun [[M4 (37 mm)|M4]] was first developed for use on aircraft such the [[P-39 (Family)|P-39 Aircobra]] and the [[P-63 (Family)|P-63 Kingcobra]]. Needing a "barge-buster" weapon for their PT boats, the M4, known as the AN/M4 in naval service, was salvaged from P-39s at Henderson Field on the island of Guadalcanal and mounted on the boats for the Solomon Islands Campaign in 1942. After the success of the M4 in the naval role, the Navy started to standardize these improvised guns, eventually mounting the [[M9 (37 mm)|M9 37 mm gun]] on PT boats in 1944 which used a more powerful round. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
| − | '' | + | ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ||
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* ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;'' | * ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;'' | ||
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:51, 20 April 2024
Contents
Description
The 37 mm AN-M4 is an American naval autocannon. It is the naval version of the 37 mm M4 cannon found on the P-39 Airacobra, and the P-63A-5 Kingcobra.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.
Available ammunition
| Penetration statistics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm) | |||||
| 10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1,000 m | 1,500 m | 2,000 m | ||
| M54 shell | HEFI-T* | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| M80 | API-T | 41 | 39 | 33 | 26 | 21 | 17 |
| Shell details | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Velocity (m/s) |
Projectile mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g) |
Ricochet | |||||
| 0% | 50% | 100% | ||||||||||
| M54 shell | HEFI-T* | 610 | 0.61 | 0 | 0.1 | 65.25 | 79° | 80° | 81° | |||
| M80 | API-T | 556 | 0.75 | - | - | - | 47° | 60° | 65° | |||
Comparison with analogues
Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.
Usage in battles
Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.
Pros and cons
Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.
Pros:
Cons:
History
A hydraulically recoil operated design created by legendary gunsmith John Moses Browning, the 37 mm gun M4 was first developed for use on aircraft such the P-39 Aircobra and the P-63 Kingcobra. Needing a "barge-buster" weapon for their PT boats, the M4, known as the AN/M4 in naval service, was salvaged from P-39s at Henderson Field on the island of Guadalcanal and mounted on the boats for the Solomon Islands Campaign in 1942. After the success of the M4 in the naval role, the Navy started to standardize these improvised guns, eventually mounting the M9 37 mm gun on PT boats in 1944 which used a more powerful round.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;
- references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
| USA naval cannons | |
|---|---|
| 20 mm | 20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mk.II · 20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mark V · 20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mark 24 |
| 25 mm | 25 mm/87 Mk.38 |
| 28 mm | 1.1 inch/75 Mk.1 |
| 37 mm | AN-M4 |
| 40 mm | Bofors L/60 Mark 1 · Bofors L/60 Mark 2 · Bofors L/60 Mark 3 |
| 76 mm | 3 inch/23 Mk.4 · 3-inch/50 Mk.10 · 3-inch/70 Mk.37 · 3-inch Mark 10 · 3 inch Mk.33 · 3-inch Mk.34 |
| 102 mm | 4 inch/50 Mk.9 |
| 127 mm | 5 inch/25 Mk.11 · 5 inch/25 Mk.13 AA · 5 inch/38 Mk.12 · 5-inch/50 Mk.5 · 5 inch/51 Mk.7 · 127 mm/54 Mark 18 |
| 152 mm | 6 inch/47 Mk.16 · 6 inch/47 DP Mk.16 · 6 inch/53 Mk.12 · M81 |
| 203 mm | 8 inch/55 Mark 9 · 8 inch/55 Mark 12 · 8 inch/55 Mark 14 · 8 inch/55 Mark 16 |
| 305 mm | 12-inch/45 Mk.5 · 12 inch/50 Mk.7 · 12 inch/50 Mk.8 |
| 356 mm | 14 inch/45 Mk.8 · 14 inch/45 Mk.12 · 14 inch/50 Mk.11 |
