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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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[[File:Breda Model 31.jpg|thumb|Breda Model 31 on a vessel]] | [[File:Breda Model 31.jpg|thumb|Breda Model 31 on a vessel]] | ||
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+ | The 13.2 mm Breda Model 31 is a heavy machine gun, used by the Italian Army in the Second World War. It was used by the Regia Marina (Navy), Regio Esercito (Army) and Regi Sommergibili (submarines). | ||
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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* {{Specs-Link|it_mas_stefano_turr}} | * {{Specs-Link|it_mas_stefano_turr}} | ||
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* {{Specs-Link|it_cruiser_trento}} | * {{Specs-Link|it_cruiser_trento}} | ||
* {{Specs-Link|it_cruiser_zara_class}} | * {{Specs-Link|it_cruiser_zara_class}} | ||
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== General info == | == General info == | ||
− | + | As a heavy machine gun, the Breda Model 31 is capable of dealing with light armored targets and torpedo boat. | |
− | As a heavy machine gun, the Breda Model 31 is capable of dealing with | ||
=== Available ammunition === | === Available ammunition === | ||
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− | + | [[M14/41 (47/40)]] DEFAULT: AP-I/API-T (ammo: 300) | |
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+ | |10m | ||
+ | |24mm | ||
+ | |21mm | ||
+ | |9mm | ||
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+ | Naval vessels UNIVERSAL: AP-T/AP/T/AP (ammo: 9000/12000/24000) | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | !d/α | ||
+ | !0° | ||
+ | !30° | ||
+ | !60° | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |10m | ||
+ | |27mm | ||
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=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
− | + | For the [[M14/41 (47/40)]] the ammo count is very low in comparison with other nations counterparts, like American M4s [[M2HB (12.7 mm)]] heavy machine gun. Compared with the Japaese [[Type 93 (13.2 mm)]] heavy machine gun, the Italian one has poor ammo belts choice, with only one option for every vehicle. | |
− | For the [[M14/41 (47/40)]] the ammo count is very low in comparison with other nations | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
− | + | In battle the Breda Model 31 has to be used only against light armored vehicles, trucks, open top vehicles or motor torpedo boats, since at best it can provide 24/27 mm of penetration. It also needs to be fired carefully to save ammo in the [[M14/41 (47/40)]]. | |
− | In battle the Breda Model 31 has to be used only against light | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === 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:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * | + | * good penetration |
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | * | + | * not mounted coaxial with the turret or on top of the tank |
− | * | + | * low ammo count on [[M14/41 (47/40)]] |
+ | * only one ammo belts choice | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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− | + | The Breda Model 31 is a copy of the French one made by Hotchkiss, since Breda bought their license to fabricate it in 1929; it entered the production line two years later, in 1931. It was later replaced by the M20/65 Model 35. | |
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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{{Tank machine guns}} | {{Tank machine guns}} |
Revision as of 15:30, 7 November 2020
Contents
Description
The 13.2 mm Breda Model 31 is a heavy machine gun, used by the Italian Army in the Second World War. It was used by the Regia Marina (Navy), Regio Esercito (Army) and Regi Sommergibili (submarines).
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
- Ground vehicles
- Naval vessels
General info
As a heavy machine gun, the Breda Model 31 is capable of dealing with light armored targets and torpedo boat.
Available ammunition
M14/41 (47/40) DEFAULT: AP-I/API-T (ammo: 300)
d/α | 0° | 30° | 60° |
---|---|---|---|
10m | 24mm | 21mm | 9mm |
100m | 23mm | 20mm | 9mm |
500m | 14mm | 12mm | 5mm |
1000m | 10mm | 9mm | 4mm |
1500m | 7mm | 6mm | 3mm |
2000m | 4mm | 3mm | 2mm |
Naval vessels UNIVERSAL: AP-T/AP/T/AP (ammo: 9000/12000/24000)
d/α | 0° | 30° | 60° |
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10m | 27mm | 24mm | 10mm |
100m | 27mm | 23mm | 10mm |
500m | 23mm | 10mm | 9mm |
1000m | 21mm | 18mm | 8mm |
1500m | 19mm | 16mm | 7mm |
2000m | 17mm | 15mm | 6mm |
Comparison with analogues
For the M14/41 (47/40) the ammo count is very low in comparison with other nations counterparts, like American M4s M2HB (12.7 mm) heavy machine gun. Compared with the Japaese Type 93 (13.2 mm) heavy machine gun, the Italian one has poor ammo belts choice, with only one option for every vehicle.
Usage in battles
In battle the Breda Model 31 has to be used only against light armored vehicles, trucks, open top vehicles or motor torpedo boats, since at best it can provide 24/27 mm of penetration. It also needs to be fired carefully to save ammo in the M14/41 (47/40).
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:
- good penetration
Cons:
- not mounted coaxial with the turret or on top of the tank
- low ammo count on M14/41 (47/40)
- only one ammo belts choice
History
The Breda Model 31 is a copy of the French one made by Hotchkiss, since Breda bought their license to fabricate it in 1929; it entered the production line two years later, in 1931. It was later replaced by the M20/65 Model 35.
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;
- encyclopedia page on the weapon;
- other literature.
Tank machine guns | |
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USA | |
7.62 mm | M37 · M60D · M73 · M240 · M1919A4 |
12.7 mm | FN M3P · M2HB · M80 · M85 |
Germany | |
5.56 mm | MG4 |
7.62 mm | C6 · MG3A1 |
7.92 mm | MG13 Dreyse · MG34 · MG37(t) · MG42 |
12.7 mm | S.MG.50 |
USSR | |
7.62 mm | DT · PKMB · PKT · PKTM · RP-46 · SGMT |
12.7 mm | DK · DShK · 6P49 · NSVT |
14.5 mm | KPVT |
Britain | |
7.62 mm | Browning MG4 · L3A1 · L8A1 · L8A2 · L37A1 · L37A2 · L94A1 |
7.7 mm | Vickers |
7.92 mm | BESA |
12.7 mm | L21A1 |
Japan | |
6.5 mm | Type 91 |
7.62 mm | Type 74 |
7.7 mm | Type 97 |
12.7 mm | Type 60 (B) |
China | |
5.8 mm | QJT |
7.62 mm | Type 55 · Type 59 · Type 86 |
12.7 mm | QJC88A · Type 54 |
14.5 mm | QJG02 |
Italy | |
7.62 mm | Beretta MG42/59 · FN MAG 60-40 |
8 mm | 34/40M · Breda Mod. 38 |
13.2 mm | Breda Model 31 |
France | |
7.5 mm | AAT-52 · MAC 31 |
7.62 mm | A-A-F1N |
8 mm | Hotchkiss Mle 1914 |
Sweden | |
6.5 mm | ksp m/14-29 |
7.62 mm | ksp 39 C · ksp 58 · ksp 94 |
8 mm | ksp m/36 · ksp m/39B |
12.7 mm | ksp 88 |
Naval machine guns | |
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USA | |
7.62 mm | M73 |
12.7 mm | AN-M2 |
Germany | |
7.62 mm | MG-3 |
7.92 mm | MG08 pattern 1908 · MG15 · MG34 |
13.2 mm | Hotchkiss |
15 mm | MG M38(t) |
USSR | |
7.62 mm | Maxim |
12.7 mm | DShK |
14.5 mm | KPV |
Britain | |
7.62 mm | FN MAG |
7.7 mm | Lewis 1916 · Vickers GO No.5 |
12.7 mm | Vickers Mk.V |
Japan | |
6.5 mm | Maxim · Type 38 pattern 1907 |
7.7 mm | Type 89 · Type 92 |
13.2 mm | Type 93 |
Italy | |
6.5 mm | Breda Mod.30 · Fiat Model 26 |
12.7 mm | Breda-SAFAT |
13.2 mm | Breda Model 31 |
France | |
13.2 mm | Browning · Model 1929 Hotchkiss |