40 mm/70 MEL58 (40 mm)

Description

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Vehicles equipped with this weapon

• Jaguar
• Köln

General info

This is a fast-firing, clip-fed, high-velocity gun, capable of dealing with enemies within 2.6 km.

Available ammunition

THe MEL58 can only cary two types of shells: an AP-T and a HEFI-T (Proximity Fuse). The default belt is a mix of the two. The HE belt contains three HEFI-T rounds and one AP-T, while the opposite is true of the AP belt, consisting of three AP-T rounds and one HEFI-T.

Comparison with analogues

Bofors 4cm cannons which are similar to the MEL58 have a lower firerate and lack anti-air capabilities compared to the MEL58.

Usage in battles

The high rate of fire and good ammunition allows you to tackle small boats and larger ones it meets at its BR.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Very fast firing 40 mm guns
• Proximity Fuse shells on high explosive

Cons:

• Overheats quickly

History

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See also

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External links

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