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[[File:L37A1.png|x280px|thumb|right|The L37A1 over the Chieftain Mk 10 commander cupola]]
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''L37A1''' is a British 7.62 mm General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), it is an Enfield L7 GPMG with modifications to make it suitable for use as as a turret mounted machine gun on Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs), in game it is found as the turret mounted machine gun for some British Rank 6 tanks. The Enfield L7 GPMG of which the [[L8A1 (7.62 mm)|L8A1]], [[L8A2 (7.62 mm)|L8A2]], L37A1 and [[L37A2 (7.62 mm)|L37A2]] are all variants, is itself a British licence-built version of the Belgian [[FN MAG 60-40 (7.62 mm)|FN MAG]] GPMG. As such the L37A1 performs identically to the [[L37A2 (7.62 mm)|L37A2]] and almost identically (having a slightly higher rate of fire) to the [[FN MAG 60-40 (7.62 mm)|FN MAG]], [[L8A1 (7.62 mm)|L8A1]] and [[L8A2 (7.62 mm)|L8A2]]. Being only a 7.62 mm machine gun it is largely ineffective against all but the most weakly armoured, or open cabin, vehicles.
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The '''L37A1''' is a British 7.62mm General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), it is an Enfield L7 GPMG with modifications to make it suitable for use as as a turret mounted machine gun on Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs), in game it is found as the turret mounted machine gun for some British Rank 6 tanks. The Enfield L7 GPMG of which the [[L8A1 (7.62 mm)|L8A1]], [[L8A2 (7.62 mm)|L8A2]], L37A1 and [[L37A2 (7.62 mm)|L37A2]] are all variants, is itself a British licence-built version of the Belgian [[FN MAG 60-40 (7.62 mm)|FN MAG]] GPMG. As such the L37A1 performs identically to the [[L37A2 (7.62 mm)|L37A2]] and almost identically (having a slightly higher rate of fire) to the [[FN MAG 60-40 (7.62 mm)|FN MAG]], [[L8A1 (7.62 mm)|L8A1]] and [[L8A2 (7.62 mm)|L8A2]]. Being only a 7.62mm machine gun it is largely ineffective against all but the most weakly armoured, or open cabin, vehicles.
 
  
 
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The l37A1 is used as the roof-mounted machine gun on some British Rank 6 tanks, these are:
 
 
* {{Specs-Link|uk_chieftain_mk_3}}
 
* {{Specs-Link|uk_chieftain_mk_3}}
 
* {{Specs-Link|uk_chieftain_mk_5}}
 
* {{Specs-Link|uk_chieftain_mk_5}}
 
* {{Specs-Link|uk_chieftain_mk_10}}
 
* {{Specs-Link|uk_chieftain_mk_10}}
 
* {{Specs-Link|uk_fv102_striker}}
 
* {{Specs-Link|uk_fv102_striker}}
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* {{Specs-Link|uk_vijayanta}}
  
 
== General info ==
 
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The L37A1 performs identically to the [[L37A2 (7.62 mm)|L37A2]] and has a slightly higher rate of fire than the [[FN MAG 60-40 (7.62 mm)|FN MAG]], [[L8A1 (7.62 mm)|L8A1]] and [[L8A2 (7.62 mm)|L8A2]].
 
The L37A1 performs identically to the [[L37A2 (7.62 mm)|L37A2]] and has a slightly higher rate of fire than the [[FN MAG 60-40 (7.62 mm)|FN MAG]], [[L8A1 (7.62 mm)|L8A1]] and [[L8A2 (7.62 mm)|L8A2]].
  
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Like the the L8A1 and L8A2, the L37A1 can only be equipped with one ammo belt. Neither bullet has much penetration (maximum of 10 mm), however the AP bullet performs much better than the tracer bullet.
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Like the L8A1 and L8A2, the L37A1 can only be equipped with one ammo belt. Neither bullet has much penetration (maximum of 13 mm), however the AP bullet performs much better than the tracer bullet.
  
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=== Comparison with analogues ===
 
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The L37A1 performs identically to the [[L37A2 (7.62 mm)|L37A2]], while having a slightly higher rate of fire than the [[L8A1 (7.62 mm)|L8A1]], [[L8A2 (7.62 mm)|L8A2]] and [[FN MAG 60-40 (7.62 mm)|FN MAG]]. It has the same ballistic performance as the [[L3A1 (7.62 mm)|L3A1]] found on previous British Vehicles, but has a higher rate of fire.
 
The L37A1 performs identically to the [[L37A2 (7.62 mm)|L37A2]], while having a slightly higher rate of fire than the [[L8A1 (7.62 mm)|L8A1]], [[L8A2 (7.62 mm)|L8A2]] and [[FN MAG 60-40 (7.62 mm)|FN MAG]]. It has the same ballistic performance as the [[L3A1 (7.62 mm)|L3A1]] found on previous British Vehicles, but has a higher rate of fire.
  
 
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Due to the very low penetration this weapon it is largely ineffective against enemy armour (although you may be able to penetrate some vehicles with extremely thing armour). The gun is primarily useful for killing exposed crew members in open topped vehicles (although there are few such vehicles at the battle ratings this gun is found at). The gun can also be used for marking enemy vehicles and obscuring the view of enemy players (shooting at their gun sight). You can use the gun against aircraft however it does minimal damage.
 
Due to the very low penetration this weapon it is largely ineffective against enemy armour (although you may be able to penetrate some vehicles with extremely thing armour). The gun is primarily useful for killing exposed crew members in open topped vehicles (although there are few such vehicles at the battle ratings this gun is found at). The gun can also be used for marking enemy vehicles and obscuring the view of enemy players (shooting at their gun sight). You can use the gun against aircraft however it does minimal damage.
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
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* Low penetration makes it ineffective against armour
 
* Low penetration makes it ineffective against armour
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* Loses effect over 1,000 m
 
* Loses effect over 1,000 m
 
* Dispersion cone is large at 500 m
 
* Dispersion cone is large at 500 m
  
 
== History ==
 
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{{Main|FN MAG 60-40 (7.62 mm)}}
 
{{Main|FN MAG 60-40 (7.62 mm)}}
 
Along with the [[L8A1 (7.62 mm)|L8A1]], [[L8A2 (7.62 mm)|L8A2]] and [[L37A2 (7.62 mm)|L37A2]] the L37A1 is a British License built variant of the Belgian [[FN MAG 60-40 (7.62 mm)|FN MAG]] GPMG. The FN MAG is a Belgian 7.62 mm general-purpose machine gun, it was designed in the early 1950s by Ernest Vervier, while working at the weapons company Fabrique Nationale (FN). Between 1956 and 1957 the British armed forces trialled the FN MAG against the american [[M60D (7.62 mm)|M60]], and selected the FN MAG. The MAG was built under license as the L7 GPMG by Enfield in Britain, with minor modifications being made. It entered service under the Designation L7A1 in 1963.
 
Along with the [[L8A1 (7.62 mm)|L8A1]], [[L8A2 (7.62 mm)|L8A2]] and [[L37A2 (7.62 mm)|L37A2]] the L37A1 is a British License built variant of the Belgian [[FN MAG 60-40 (7.62 mm)|FN MAG]] GPMG. The FN MAG is a Belgian 7.62 mm general-purpose machine gun, it was designed in the early 1950s by Ernest Vervier, while working at the weapons company Fabrique Nationale (FN). Between 1956 and 1957 the British armed forces trialled the FN MAG against the american [[M60D (7.62 mm)|M60]], and selected the FN MAG. The MAG was built under license as the L7 GPMG by Enfield in Britain, with minor modifications being made. It entered service under the Designation L7A1 in 1963.
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File:Weapon L37A1 7.62mm.jpg|<small>The L37A1 (7.62 mm) on the Chieftain Mk 3</small>
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* [[L8A1 (7.62 mm)]]
 
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* [https://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=206 Military Factory - Enfield L7 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG)]
 
* [https://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=206 Military Factory - Enfield L7 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG)]

Latest revision as of 20:15, 24 June 2023

This page is about the British machine gun L37A1 (7.62 mm). For the other version, see L37A2 (7.62 mm).
The L37A1 over the Chieftain Mk 10 commander cupola

Description

The L37A1 is a British 7.62 mm General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), it is an Enfield L7 GPMG with modifications to make it suitable for use as as a turret mounted machine gun on Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs), in game it is found as the turret mounted machine gun for some British Rank 6 tanks. The Enfield L7 GPMG of which the L8A1, L8A2, L37A1 and L37A2 are all variants, is itself a British licence-built version of the Belgian FN MAG GPMG. As such the L37A1 performs identically to the L37A2 and almost identically (having a slightly higher rate of fire) to the FN MAG, L8A1 and L8A2. Being only a 7.62 mm machine gun it is largely ineffective against all but the most weakly armoured, or open cabin, vehicles.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

General info

The L37A1 performs identically to the L37A2 and has a slightly higher rate of fire than the FN MAG, L8A1 and L8A2.

Available ammunition

Like the L8A1 and L8A2, the L37A1 can only be equipped with one ammo belt. Neither bullet has much penetration (maximum of 13 mm), however the AP bullet performs much better than the tracer bullet.

  • Default: AP · AP · T

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
AP 13 12 7 3 2 0
T 5 4 2 1 0 0
Shell details
Ammunition Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
AP 853 0.01 - - - 47° 56° 65°
T 835 0.01 - - - 47° 56° 65°

Comparison with analogues

The L37A1 performs identically to the L37A2, while having a slightly higher rate of fire than the L8A1, L8A2 and FN MAG. It has the same ballistic performance as the L3A1 found on previous British Vehicles, but has a higher rate of fire.

Usage in battles

Due to the very low penetration this weapon it is largely ineffective against enemy armour (although you may be able to penetrate some vehicles with extremely thing armour). The gun is primarily useful for killing exposed crew members in open topped vehicles (although there are few such vehicles at the battle ratings this gun is found at). The gun can also be used for marking enemy vehicles and obscuring the view of enemy players (shooting at their gun sight). You can use the gun against aircraft however it does minimal damage.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • High rate of fire
  • Tracer bullet every 3 rounds helps with aiming

Cons:

  • Low penetration makes it ineffective against armour
  • Low damage
  • Loses effect over 1,000 m
  • Dispersion cone is large at 500 m

History

Main article: FN MAG 60-40 (7.62 mm)

Along with the L8A1, L8A2 and L37A2 the L37A1 is a British License built variant of the Belgian FN MAG GPMG. The FN MAG is a Belgian 7.62 mm general-purpose machine gun, it was designed in the early 1950s by Ernest Vervier, while working at the weapons company Fabrique Nationale (FN). Between 1956 and 1957 the British armed forces trialled the FN MAG against the american M60, and selected the FN MAG. The MAG was built under license as the L7 GPMG by Enfield in Britain, with minor modifications being made. It entered service under the Designation L7A1 in 1963.

The L37A1 variant was designed for use on pintle mounts near the commanders position on top of tank turrets and other AFVs. Like the L8A1 it has the shoulder stock removed, but maintains the original barrel (without fume extractor) and has a modified trigger. The weapon is designed so that infantry can dismount it and use it for self defence if necessary.

Media

Images

  • The L37A1 (7.62 mm) on the Chieftain Mk 3

See also

External links


Tank machine guns
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

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