Difference between revisions of "Dual Automatic Gun M2 (40 mm)"
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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. | + | <!-- ''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 Bofors 40 mm is a heavy autocannon used mainly by the United States, occasionally finding use amongst the British and the German vehicles. Introduced around the Second World War, the Bofors 40 mm gave itself a good name due to its reliability as a cannon and general effectiveness. | The Bofors 40 mm is a heavy autocannon used mainly by the United States, occasionally finding use amongst the British and the German vehicles. Introduced around the Second World War, the Bofors 40 mm gave itself a good name due to its reliability as a cannon and general effectiveness. | ||
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
<!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --> | <!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --> | ||
| − | + | * {{Specs-Link|fr_cckw_353_bofors|short}} | |
| − | * {{Specs-Link|fr_cckw_353_bofors}} | + | * {{Specs-Link|uk_crusader_aa_mk_1|short}} |
| − | * {{Specs-Link|uk_crusader_aa_mk_1}} | + | * {{Specs-Link|us_m19|short}} |
| − | * {{Specs-Link|us_m19}} | + | * {{Specs-Link|us_m42_duster|short}} |
| − | * {{Specs-Link|us_m42_duster}} | + | * {{Specs-Link|jp_m42_duster|short}} |
| − | * {{Specs-Link|jp_m42_duster}} | + | * {{Specs-Link|cn_m42_duster|short}} |
== 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.'' --> |
The Bofors 40 mm has a medium rate of fire. | The Bofors 40 mm has a medium rate of fire. | ||
| − | === Available | + | === Available ammunition === |
| − | ''Describe the shells that are available for the | + | ''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).'' |
=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
| − | + | ''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' | |
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== 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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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
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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>.'' |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== 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;'' | ||
| − | * ''encyclopedia page on weapon;'' | + | * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;'' |
* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
{{Britain and USA anti-aircraft guns}} | {{Britain and USA anti-aircraft guns}} | ||
{{Japan anti-aircraft guns}} | {{Japan anti-aircraft guns}} | ||
| + | {{China anti-aircraft guns}} | ||
{{France anti-aircraft guns}} | {{France anti-aircraft guns}} | ||
[[Category:Anti-aircraft guns]] | [[Category:Anti-aircraft guns]] | ||
Revision as of 20:17, 24 December 2019
Contents
Description
The Bofors 40 mm is a heavy autocannon used mainly by the United States, occasionally finding use amongst the British and the German vehicles. Introduced around the Second World War, the Bofors 40 mm gave itself a good name due to its reliability as a cannon and general effectiveness.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
The Bofors 40 mm has a medium rate of fire.
Available ammunition
Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).
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
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: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />.
Media
An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as 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;
- encyclopedia page on the weapon;
- other literature.
| Britain and USA anti-aircraft guns | |
|---|---|
| 7.92 mm | BESA |
| 12.7 mm | M2HB |
| 20 mm | GAI C01 · M168 · Oerlikon Mk.II · Polsten |
| 25 mm | GAU-12U |
| 30 mm | HSS 831L |
| 35 mm | GA-35 |
| 37 mm | M1A2 |
| 40 mm | Bofors L/60 · Dual Automatic Gun M2 · M266 |
| Foreign: | |
| 23 mm | ZU-23 (USSR) |
| 35 mm | Oerlikon KDA (Swiss) |
| Japan anti-aircraft guns | |
|---|---|
| 20 mm | Type 98 Anti-Air Gun |
| Foreign: | |
| 12.7 mm | M2HB (USA) |
| 20 mm | Rh202 (Germany) |
| 35 mm | Oerlikon KDA (Swiss) |
| 40 mm | M2 Dual Automatic Gun (USA) |
| China anti-aircraft guns | |
|---|---|
| 25 mm | PG87 · ZPT90 |
| 35 mm | PG99-35-2 |
| 37 mm | Type 65 |
| 57 mm | WA318 |
| Foreign: | |
| 12.7 mm | M2HB (USA) |
| 20 mm | KwK30 (Germany) |
| 40 mm | Dual Automatic Gun M2 (USA) |
| France anti-aircraft guns | |
|---|---|
| 13.2 mm | Hotchkiss Mle 1930 |
| 20 mm | GIAT M693/mod F2 · Oerlikon KAD (Swiss) |
| 30 mm | HSS 831A |
| 40 mm | Bofors L/60 · Mle. 1951 T1 (Bofors L/70) |
