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| − | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese self-propelled anti-aircraft gun {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced along with the entire Japanese Ground Forces tree in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]]. It's fast, it's got two Bofors guns, it's... mediocre at best, awful at worst, it's the American M42 Duster with a JGSDF sticker slapped on it. This tank has literally one feature that makes it any good: it's fast. Like, ''really fast.'' That | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese self-propelled anti-aircraft gun {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced along with the entire Japanese Ground Forces tree in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]]. |
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| + | It's fast, it's got two Bofors guns, it's... mediocre at best, awful at worst, it's the American M42 Duster with a JGSDF sticker slapped on it. This tank has literally one feature that makes it any good: it's fast. Like, ''really fast.'' That and the Bofors guns actually do a decent amount of damage to aircraft when they hit. Emphasis on "when". | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
| − | Armour: no. Just no. This tank, being built off the chassis of the M41 Walker Bulldog, has virtually no armour, and can be penetrated by literally anything in the game, except for those few tanks armed with machine guns, of course. In this tank, speed is your armour. A stationary Duster is a dead Duster | + | <!--''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat?''--> |
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| + | Armour: no. Just no. This tank, being built off the chassis of the M41 Walker Bulldog, has virtually no armour, and can be penetrated by literally anything in the game, except for those few tanks armed with machine guns, of course. In this tank, speed is your armour. A stationary Duster is a dead Duster unless you're firing on an aircraft, in which you should stop behind some cover. | ||
=== Mobility === | === Mobility === | ||
| − | This tank can go about 72 | + | <!--''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability as well as the maximum speed forward and backward.''--> |
| + | This tank can go about 72 kph forward and 20 kph backwards. Either way, it's fast. Being built with neutral steering and lighter than the M41. It should take no difficulty to get out of a situation in a pinch. | ||
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
=== Main armament === | === Main armament === | ||
| + | <!--''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.''--> | ||
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The M42 Duster is armed with two [[Bofors (40 mm)]] anti-aircraft guns. They have a decent rate of fire and you will seldom have to stop and wait for a reload - more likely, you'll have to wait for the gun barrel to cool down. Against aircraft, these guns are deadly. A shot or two will be more than enough to shoot down an enemy. They are also quite deadly against lightly armoured vehicles, such as enemy SPAAs or light tanks such as the Spähpanzer Ru 251 or M41 Walker Bulldog, and you can pen the side of Panthers, too. However, they require direct hits. Against the Soviet Heavy or British Medium tanks you are likely to encounter, however - and the Americans - these guns will do nothing for you. You will rarely get an opportunity to use the Bofors on another tank, as they simply lack the penetration to do so - 68mm doesn't get you very far at Rank IV. It's part of what makes the Rank IV Japanese experience so painful. If you can get the guns to hit, you should have no trouble knocking aircraft out of the sky. | The M42 Duster is armed with two [[Bofors (40 mm)]] anti-aircraft guns. They have a decent rate of fire and you will seldom have to stop and wait for a reload - more likely, you'll have to wait for the gun barrel to cool down. Against aircraft, these guns are deadly. A shot or two will be more than enough to shoot down an enemy. They are also quite deadly against lightly armoured vehicles, such as enemy SPAAs or light tanks such as the Spähpanzer Ru 251 or M41 Walker Bulldog, and you can pen the side of Panthers, too. However, they require direct hits. Against the Soviet Heavy or British Medium tanks you are likely to encounter, however - and the Americans - these guns will do nothing for you. You will rarely get an opportunity to use the Bofors on another tank, as they simply lack the penetration to do so - 68mm doesn't get you very far at Rank IV. It's part of what makes the Rank IV Japanese experience so painful. If you can get the guns to hit, you should have no trouble knocking aircraft out of the sky. | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
| − | This tank has no armour but a lot of speed and guns that do nothing against anything with actual armour. Refrain from attacking enemies that can take a hit from you, unless you like getting "Hit +10SL +5RP". You can roam around the battlefield with your insane speed and act as a scout. Ironically, shooting enemies you know will bounce you | + | <!--''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 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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| + | This tank has no armour but a lot of speed and guns that do nothing against anything with actual armour. Refrain from attacking enemies that can take a hit from you, unless you like getting "Hit +10SL +5RP". You can roam around the battlefield with your insane speed and act as a scout. Ironically, shooting enemies you know will bounce you have a reason for it because it makes them show up on the minimap for all players to see, although it will also expose you. However, you could stay with your teammates and shoot down planes that will be harassing them - they will see you, with your open-top and exposed crew, and think of you as an easy target. They know the danger of the Bofors guns but for some pilots that is a gamble, they are willing to take. A good way to lure planes toward you is the act like you don't see them - shoot off at some distant (ground) target, at which the plane will notice you are "distracted" and dive to attack you, where you can show them the error of their ways in the form of the 40mm Bofors cannon. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * Powerful 40mm Bofors guns are dangerous - both to aircraft and lightly- | + | * Powerful 40mm Bofors guns are dangerous - both to aircraft and lightly-armoured vehicles |
| − | * Good top speed due to using the M41 Walker Bulldog chassis | + | * Good top speed due to using the M41 Walker Bulldog chassis |
| − | * Very quick reload speed | + | * Very quick reload speed |
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * Light | + | * Light armour makes it vulnerable |
| − | * Susceptible to the Hull Break mechanic | + | * Susceptible to the Hull Break mechanic |
| − | * Ammo racks everywhere; can be detonated by even strafing | + | * Ammo racks everywhere; can be detonated by even strafing aeroplanes |
| − | * Prolonged firing can eat through the ammo fairly quick | + | * Prolonged firing can eat through the ammo fairly quick |
| − | * Exposed crew vulnerable to planes | + | * Exposed crew vulnerable to planes |
== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 02:56, 20 October 2019
Contents
| This page is about the SPAA M42 (Japan). For the version in the USA tree, see M42. For the Italian SPAA with a similar name, see M42 (Italy). |
Description
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The Twin 40 mm Self-Propelled Gun M42 Duster is a rank III Japanese self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
with a battle rating of 5.0 (AB) and 4.0 (RB/SB). It was introduced along with the entire Japanese Ground Forces tree in Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai".
It's fast, it's got two Bofors guns, it's... mediocre at best, awful at worst, it's the American M42 Duster with a JGSDF sticker slapped on it. This tank has literally one feature that makes it any good: it's fast. Like, really fast. That and the Bofors guns actually do a decent amount of damage to aircraft when they hit. Emphasis on "when".
General info
Survivability and armour
Armour: no. Just no. This tank, being built off the chassis of the M41 Walker Bulldog, has virtually no armour, and can be penetrated by literally anything in the game, except for those few tanks armed with machine guns, of course. In this tank, speed is your armour. A stationary Duster is a dead Duster unless you're firing on an aircraft, in which you should stop behind some cover.
Mobility
This tank can go about 72 kph forward and 20 kph backwards. Either way, it's fast. Being built with neutral steering and lighter than the M41. It should take no difficulty to get out of a situation in a pinch.
Armaments
Main armament
The M42 Duster is armed with two Bofors (40 mm) anti-aircraft guns. They have a decent rate of fire and you will seldom have to stop and wait for a reload - more likely, you'll have to wait for the gun barrel to cool down. Against aircraft, these guns are deadly. A shot or two will be more than enough to shoot down an enemy. They are also quite deadly against lightly armoured vehicles, such as enemy SPAAs or light tanks such as the Spähpanzer Ru 251 or M41 Walker Bulldog, and you can pen the side of Panthers, too. However, they require direct hits. Against the Soviet Heavy or British Medium tanks you are likely to encounter, however - and the Americans - these guns will do nothing for you. You will rarely get an opportunity to use the Bofors on another tank, as they simply lack the penetration to do so - 68mm doesn't get you very far at Rank IV. It's part of what makes the Rank IV Japanese experience so painful. If you can get the guns to hit, you should have no trouble knocking aircraft out of the sky.
Usage in battles
This tank has no armour but a lot of speed and guns that do nothing against anything with actual armour. Refrain from attacking enemies that can take a hit from you, unless you like getting "Hit +10SL +5RP". You can roam around the battlefield with your insane speed and act as a scout. Ironically, shooting enemies you know will bounce you have a reason for it because it makes them show up on the minimap for all players to see, although it will also expose you. However, you could stay with your teammates and shoot down planes that will be harassing them - they will see you, with your open-top and exposed crew, and think of you as an easy target. They know the danger of the Bofors guns but for some pilots that is a gamble, they are willing to take. A good way to lure planes toward you is the act like you don't see them - shoot off at some distant (ground) target, at which the plane will notice you are "distracted" and dive to attack you, where you can show them the error of their ways in the form of the 40mm Bofors cannon.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Powerful 40mm Bofors guns are dangerous - both to aircraft and lightly-armoured vehicles
- Good top speed due to using the M41 Walker Bulldog chassis
- Very quick reload speed
Cons:
- Light armour makes it vulnerable
- Susceptible to the Hull Break mechanic
- Ammo racks everywhere; can be detonated by even strafing aeroplanes
- Prolonged firing can eat through the ammo fairly quick
- Exposed crew vulnerable to planes
History
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Media
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See also
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- reference to the series of the vehicles;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
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- encyclopedia page on tank;
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| Japan anti-aircraft vehicles | |
|---|---|
| Ke-Ni Derivatives | Ta-Se · So-Ki |
| Wheeled | Type 94 |
| Tracked | SUB-I-II |
| Radar SPAAG | Type 87 |
| Missile SPAA | Type 93 · Type 81 (C) |
| USA | ▅M16 MGMC · ▅M19A1 · ▅M42 |
