M1128 Wolfpack

M1128 Wolfpack

M1128 Wolfpack

USA

VII Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
9.7	10.3	10.3

Class:

PREMIUM

Light tank

Purchase:9 270

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Description

The M1128 Wolfpack is a premium rank VII American light tank with a battle rating of 9.7 (AB) and 10.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Apex Predators".

General info

Survivability and armour

Smoke grenades

Creation of a smoke screen in front of the vehicle

Armourfront / side / back

Hull12 / 12 / 12

Turret12 / 12 / 12

Crew3 people

Visibility167 %

The M1128 Wolfpack's narrow profile turret provides a significant advantage in combat situations. The vehicle may face challenges in terms of survivability due to its thinner armour and the relatively close proximity of its crew members. The hull of M1128 Wolfpack is invincible to most rounds from machine guns, but autocannons and HE shells with larger calibre won't have trouble knocking it out with few shots. In certain circumstances, the tall vehicle profile can be a disadvantage because it restricts the vehicle's ability to take cover and remain hidden, leaving it more open to enemy fire. Thankfully, the commander and gunner are located relatively low inside the turret basket, and all ammo racks are inside the hull. These features minimise the risk of getting one-shot from a successful turret penetration in most hull-down battles. Sometimes, the huge machine gun shield might help enemy ATGMs detonate over the hull roof and blow your whole crew up.

Armour type:

• High-hardness rolled armour (hull, turret, gun shield, underbody, spaced armour)
• MEXAS 2C (applique armour on hull and lower turret)
• MEXAS 2 (applique armour on hull sides and roof)
• Rolled homogeneous armour (turret roof, engine vent, gunner optics shield)

Armour	Front (Slope angle)	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	12.7 + 25.4 mm (70°) Upper Glacis 12.7 + 25.4 mm (1-3°) Middle Plate 12.7 + 25.4 mm (54°) Lower Glacis 12.7 + 25.4 mm (9-82°) Driver hatch	12.7 + 25.4 mm (11°) Top 12.7 + 12.7 mm (0°, 26-31°) Bottom	12.7 mm 12.7 + 25.4 mm Door	12.7 + 25.4 mm 5 mm Engine vent
Turret	12.7 mm Upper Part 12.7 + 25.4 mm Lower Part 12.7 + 12.7 mm Turret ring shield	12.7 mm Upper Part 12.7 + 25.4 mm Lower Part 12.7 + 12.7 mm Turret ring shield	12.7 mm Upper Part 12.7 + 25.4 mm Lower Part 12.7 + 12.7 mm Turret ring shield	15 mm 12.7 mm Hatches
Cupola	12.7 mm (21°, 27°)

Notes:

• Wheels are 10 mm thick, and the underbody is 12.7 mm thick.
• There is a 5 mm internal RHA screen separating the engine and the radiator from the other compartments. It also gives additional protection to the driver against fragments and shockwaves from the front.
• .50 cal machine gun shield has 12.7 mm of armour protection.
• Both sides have 6.35 mm thick spaced armour on the rear part of the side armour.

Mobility

 

Controlled suspension

It is possible to adjust the ground clearance or more complex suspension positions

Speedforward / back

AB108 / 14 km/h

RB and SB97 / 13 km/h

Number of gears12 forward

2 back

Weight18.7 t

Engine power

AB668 hp

RB and SB350 hp

Power-to-weight ratio

AB35.7 hp/t

RB and SB18.7 hp/t

The M1128 Wolfpack, with its advanced suspension and powerful engine, has high forward mobility and can effortlessly manoeuvre through rough terrain. The decent reverse speed also gives M1128 Wolfpack wonderful flexibility in ambush and hull-down battles.

Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
	Forward	Reverse		Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	108	14	18.7	542	668	28.98	35.72
Realistic	97	13		310	350	16.58	18.72

Modifications and economy

Repair cost

AB2 910

RB2 762

SB3 651

Crew training10 000

Experts1 160 000

Aces2 100

Research Aces2 150 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

2 × 140 / 170 / 220 %

2 × 232 / 232 / 232 %

Modifications

Mobility	Protection	Firepower
Tires Suspension Brake System Filters Transmission Engine	Improved Parts Improved FPE Crew Replenishment Camouflage net	Horizontal Drive 105mm_NATO_APDS_FS_ammo_pack NVD Adjustment of Fire Airstrike Smoke grenade Elevation Mechanism Improved optics Scout UAV Artillery Support Laser rangefinder 105mm_usa_M900_APDS_FS_ammo_pack

Armaments

Laser rangefinder

Reduces the error and increases the maximum measurable distance of the rangefinder

Night vision device

Improves visibility by enhancing natural light or active illumination.

Thermal imager

Allows to see thermal radiation in the infrared range day and night

Main armament

105 mm M68A1E8 cannon

Two-plane stabilizer

Reduces the swing of the gun in two planes while moving

Autoloader

Automatically feeds projectiles into the breech. The speed does not depend on the skills of the loader

Ammunition18 rounds

First-order8 rounds

Reload7.5 s

Vertical guidance-5° / 15°

Target identification is effortless thanks to third-generation thermal imaging technology integrated into the gunner, commander, and driver optics. On some maps, such as those where you are engaging targets on uneven terrain, the limited gun depression and elevation is a significant disadvantage.

105 mm M68A1E8					Turret rotation speed (°/s)					Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode	Capacity	Vertical	Horizontal	Stabilizer	Stock	Upgraded	Full	Expert	Aced	Autoloader
Arcade	18	-5°/+15°	±180°	Two-plane	38.1	52.7	64.0	70.7	75.3	7.50
Realistic					23.8	28.0	34.0	37.6	40.0

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
M456A2	HEATFS	400	400	400	400	400	400
M774	APFSDS	372	370	365	358	351	343
M900	APFSDS	522	519	513	504	495	486

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg)	Ricochet
							0%	50%	100%
M456A2	HEATFS	1,174	10.5	0.05	0.1	1.27	65°	72°	77°
M774	APFSDS	1,509	3.4	-	-	-	78°	80°	81°
M900	APFSDS	1,505	3.85	-	-	-	78°	80°	81°

Ammo racks

Ammo racks of the M1128 Wolfpack

Full ammo	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	Visual discrepancy
18	9 (+9)	1 (+17)	No

Notes:

• Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.
• Rack 2 (autoloader magazine) is a first stage ammo rack and totals 8 shells.
• As the M1128 Wolfpack is equipped with an autoloader, manual reloading of the gun is not possible.
• Once the autoloader magazine has been depleted, you can't shoot until the loader has restocked the autoloader with at least one shell.
• The restocking time is longer than the normal reload time of the gun. Take this into account when playing.
• Simply not firing when the gun is loaded will move ammo from rack 1 into rack 2. Firing will interrupt the restocking of the ready racks.

Machine guns

12.7 mm M2HB machine gun

Ammunition400 rounds

Belt capacity200 rounds

Reload8.0 s

Fire rate575 shots/min

Vertical guidance-5° / 30°

Horizontal guidance-5° / 70°

7.62 mm M240 machine gun (coaxial)

Ammunition3 400 rounds

Belt capacity200 rounds

Reload8.0 s

Fire rate941 shots/min

12.7 mm M2HB
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Pintle	400 (200)	575	-5°/+30°	-5°/+70°

A 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun is settled in the right side of M1128 Wolfpack's turret. It has good penetration and elevation to fight against nearby hostile aircraft and light vehicles. However, its limited horizontal traverse of 75° might cause trouble when dealing with enemy from behind or the left side.

7.62 mm M240
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Coaxial	3,400 (200)	941	-	-

A 7.62 mm M240 light machine gun is fixed coaxially with the tank gun of M1128 Wolfpack. Due to your low main gun ammo count, it will help you a lot ping targets or destroy minor obstacles blocking your line of sight.

Usage in battles

M1128 Wolfpack is a very competent light vehicle. It works brilliantly as a sniper with high resolution thermal sights, decent APFSDS shell, and laser rangefinder. It also has good mobility and adaptability to manoeuvre across some of the worst terrains that are a nightmare to other wheeled vehicles. These allow you to ambush and flank the enemy from unexpected positions. However, the unimpressive depression and turret rotation speed limit its performance in hilly maps. M1128 Wolfpack is also less effective in static combat and position warfare due to the low amount of main gun ammo. Its hull has poor protection while the turret can absorb many shots from kinetic shells without critical losses. Hence, it's advised to find a mild hull-down hill or proper cover that can hide your hull and allow you to fight back.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Narrow profile turret
• High resolution thermal sights
• High forward mobility

Cons:

• Low survivability
• Tall vehicle profile
• Bad gun depression and elevation

History

The M1128 Mobile Gun System, commonly known as the "Wolfpack," is a vital component of the U.S. Army's Stryker family of armored vehicles. Its history dates back to the 1990s when the U.S. Army initiated the search for a replacement for the aging M551 Sheridan light tanks. The Army's objective was to develop a more mobile, versatile, and survivable armored vehicle to support infantry operations. This endeavor led to the conceptualization of the Stryker family of vehicles, including the M1128, as part of the broader transformation efforts within the military.

Development of the M1128 Wolfpack began in the early 2000s, with the construction and testing of various prototypes to ensure the vehicle met the Army's stringent requirements for mobility, protection, and firepower. In 2002, the U.S. Army officially adopted the M1128 Mobile Gun System and integrated it into the Stryker Brigade Combat Team structure. The M1128 was designed to provide infantry units with direct fire support and the ability to engage armored and fortified targets effectively.

The M1128 Wolfpack's primary weapon is a 105mm M68A1 rifled cannon, similar to the one used on the formidable M1 Abrams main battle tank. This potent cannon can fire a variety of ammunition, including high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) rounds and Armour-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot (APFSDS), making it versatile and capable of engaging a wide range of targets.

The M1128 Wolfpack saw its inaugural combat deployment during the Iraq War in the mid-2000s. Its mobility, firepower, and protection made it a valuable asset for U.S. forces operating in urban and unconventional warfare environments. Over the years, the M1128 has undergone various upgrades and modernization efforts to enhance its capabilities and adapt to changing battlefield requirements. These upgrades include improved situational awareness systems, enhanced armor protection, and increased firepower.

As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, the M1128 Wolfpack remained in active service with the U.S. Army, continuing to fulfill its critical role by providing armored firepower and support to infantry units within the Stryker Brigade Combat Teams. However, please note that there may have been further developments or changes in the status of the M1128 Wolfpack since that time.

Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the M1128 Wolfpack from live.warthunder.com.

See also

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