https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=M-51_(W)&feed=atom&action=historyM-51 (W) - Revision history2024-03-29T10:19:44ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.30.0https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=M-51_(W)&diff=181309&oldid=prevU17577377: /* Description */2024-02-04T17:45:32Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Description</span></span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' --></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' --></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The M-51 (W) had the same role as the normal [[M-51]] and the only difference was the hull: instead of the M4A1 hull, it was built using the M4A3 and M4A4 chassis. Considered to be the most advanced version of the Sherman ever produced, the M-51 featured a 105 mm gun, an improved engine, a new turret, and access to a powerful HEAT shell. Developed <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">from the basis of </del>the M-50, it was Israel's primary tank against Soviet-made T-55s and T-62s during the Yom Kippur War. In this conflict, neither the Centurions <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">or </del>Patton tanks were capable of consistently penetrating the armour of the new Soviet designs, and while the M-51 was unreliable, slow, and had little to no protection, its armament was the most capable of all tanks in service with the IDF. Despite being obsolete, 180 were built, and had decent results during the Six Day War of 1967 and the Yom Kippur War, even against the most modern Soviet designs.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The M-51 (W) had the same role as the normal [[M-51]] and the only difference was the hull: instead of the M4A1 hull, it was built using the M4A3 and M4A4 chassis. Considered to be the most advanced version of the Sherman ever produced, the M-51 featured a 105 mm gun, an improved engine, a new turret, and access to a powerful HEAT shell. Developed <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">based on </ins>the M-50, it was Israel's primary tank against Soviet-made T-55s and T-62s during the Yom Kippur War. In this conflict, neither the Centurions <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">nor </ins>Patton tanks were capable of consistently penetrating the armour of the new Soviet designs, and while the M-51 was unreliable, slow, and had little to no protection, its armament was the most capable of all tanks in service with the IDF. Despite being obsolete, 180 were built, and had decent results during the Six Day War of 1967 and the Yom Kippur War, even against the most modern Soviet designs.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>It was introduced in [[Update "Winged Lions"]]. The '''{{Specs|name}}''' has two differences compared to the regular M-51 found in the tech tree. The first is that it uses the M4A3 chassis instead of the M4A1. While the difference in armour is not enough to make a difference, the shape of the armour makes it possible for the M-51 (W) to bounce some shells off the front if it's lucky and the enemy tank makes a bad shot. The second is that the pintle mounted machine<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">-</del>gun has been upgraded from a 7.<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">62mm </del>to a 12.<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">7mm </del>HMG, allowing it to more easily deal with lightly armoured vehicles and break down obstructions. Its HEAT shell has 400 mm of penetration at max, and it's capable of dealing with any enemy at its BR, even against the Maus. However it has very poor mobility (off-road and reverse speed), its armour is non-existent, and if it's penetrated, surviving is unlikely, and also does not have access to a stabilizer like previous Shermans. Since it relies on its firepower, it's recommended <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">staying </del>back in comfortable positions behind the protection of your team, and if you are going to be at the frontline, stay close to your teammates.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>It was introduced in [[Update "Winged Lions"]]. The '''{{Specs|name}}''' has two differences compared to the regular M-51 found in the tech tree. The first is that it uses the M4A3 chassis instead of the M4A1. While the difference in armour is not enough to make a difference, the shape of the armour makes it possible for the M-51 (W) to bounce some shells off the front if it's lucky and the enemy tank makes a bad shot. The second is that the pintle<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">-</ins>mounted machine gun has been upgraded from a 7.<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">62 mm LMG </ins>to a 12.<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">7 mm </ins>HMG, allowing it to more easily deal with lightly armoured vehicles and break down obstructions. Its HEAT shell has 400 mm of penetration at max, and it's capable of dealing with any enemy at its BR, even against the Maus. However it has very poor mobility (off-road and reverse speed), its armour is non-existent, and if it's penetrated, surviving is unlikely, and also does not have access to a stabilizer like previous Shermans. Since it relies on its firepower, it's recommended <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">to stay </ins>back in comfortable positions behind the protection of your team, and if you are going to be at the frontline, stay close to your teammates.</div></td></tr>
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</table>U17577377https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=M-51_(W)&diff=181291&oldid=prevU150385610: Mentioned the 12.7mm MG being added as opposed to the base M-51's 7.62mm.2024-02-04T14:21:07Z<p>Mentioned the 12.7mm MG being added as opposed to the base M-51's 7.62mm.</p>
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</table>U150385610https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=M-51_(W)&diff=177006&oldid=prevU38088265: /* Description */2023-11-19T10:32:29Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Description</span></span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->The M-51 (W) had the same role as the normal M-51 and the only difference was the hull<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, </del>instead of the M4A1 hull, it was built using the M4A3 and M4A4 chassis. Considered to be the most advanced version of the Sherman ever produced, the M-51 featured a <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">105mm </del>gun, an improved engine, a new turret, and access to a powerful HEAT shell. Developed from the basis of the M-50 it was Israel primary tank against <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">soviet </del>made T-55s and T-62s during the Yom Kippur War. In this conflict, neither the Centurions or Patton tanks were capable of consistently penetrating the armour of the new Soviet designs, and while the M-51 was unreliable, slow and had little to no protection, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">it's </del>armament was the most capable of all tanks in service with the <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">IAF</del>. Despite being obsolete, 180 were built, and had decent results during the Six Day War of 1967 and the Yom Kippur War, even against the most modern Soviet designs.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' --></div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The M-51 (W) had the same role as the normal <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">[[</ins>M-51<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">]] </ins>and the only difference was the hull<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">: </ins>instead of the M4A1 hull, it was built using the M4A3 and M4A4 chassis. Considered to be the most advanced version of the Sherman ever produced, the M-51 featured a <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">105 mm </ins>gun, an improved engine, a new turret, and access to a powerful HEAT shell. Developed from the basis of the M-50<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, </ins>it was Israel<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">'s </ins>primary tank against <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Soviet-</ins>made T-55s and T-62s during the Yom Kippur War. In this conflict, neither the Centurions or Patton tanks were capable of consistently penetrating the armour of the new Soviet designs, and while the M-51 was unreliable, slow<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, </ins>and had little to no protection, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">its </ins>armament was the most capable of all tanks in service with the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">IDF</ins>. Despite being obsolete, 180 were built, and had decent results during the Six Day War of 1967 and the Yom Kippur War, even against the most modern Soviet designs.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>It was introduced in [[Update "Winged Lions"]]. The '''{{Specs|name}}''' has just one difference compared to the regular M-51 found in the tech tree, it uses the M4A3 chassis instead of the M4A1. While the difference in armour is not enough to make a difference, the shape of the armour makes it possible for the M-51 (W) to bounce some shells <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">of </del>the front if it's lucky and the enemy tank makes a bad shot. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">It's </del>HEAT shell has <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">400mm </del>of penetration at max, and it's capable of dealing with any enemy at its BR, even against the Maus. However it has very poor mobility (off-road and reverse speed), <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">it's </del>armour is non existent, and if it's penetrated surviving <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">it's </del>unlikely, and also does not have access to a stabilizer like previous <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Sherman's</del>. Since it relies on it's <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">firepower, its </del>recommended staying back in comfortable positions behind the protection of your team, and if you are going to be at the frontline, stay close to your teammates.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>It was introduced in [[Update "Winged Lions"]]. The '''{{Specs|name}}''' has just one difference compared to the regular M-51 found in the tech tree, it uses the M4A3 chassis instead of the M4A1. While the difference in armour is not enough to make a difference, the shape of the armour makes it possible for the M-51 (W) to bounce some shells <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">off </ins>the front if it's lucky and the enemy tank makes a bad shot. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Its </ins>HEAT shell has <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">400 mm </ins>of penetration at max, and it's capable of dealing with any enemy at its BR, even against the Maus. However it has very poor mobility (off-road and reverse speed), <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">its </ins>armour is non<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">-</ins>existent, and if it's penetrated<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">, </ins>surviving <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">is </ins>unlikely, and also does not have access to a stabilizer like previous <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Shermans</ins>. Since it relies on <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">its firepower, </ins>it's recommended staying back in comfortable positions behind the protection of your team, and if you are going to be at the frontline, stay close to your teammates.</div></td></tr>
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</table>U38088265https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=M-51_(W)&diff=176928&oldid=prevU120313908: /* Description */2023-11-18T06:17:02Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Description</span></span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>== Description ==</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>== Description ==</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' --></div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->The <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">M-51 (W) had the same role as the normal M-51 and the only difference was the hull, instead of the M4A1 hull, it was built using the M4A3 and M4A4 chassis. Considered to be the most advanced version of the Sherman ever produced, the M-51 featured a 105mm gun, an improved engine, a new turret, and access to </ins>a <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">powerful HEAT shell. Developed from the basis of the M-50 it was Israel primary </ins>tank <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">against soviet made T</ins>-<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">55s and T-62s during the Yom Kippur War</ins>. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">In this conflict, neither the Centurions or Patton tanks were capable of consistently penetrating the armour of the new Soviet designs, and while the M-51 </ins>was <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">unreliable, slow and had little to no protection, it's armament was the most capable of all tanks </ins>in <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">service with the IAF. Despite being obsolete, 180 were built, and had decent results during the Six Day War of 1967 and the Yom Kippur War, even against the most modern Soviet designs</ins>.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The {{<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">PAGENAME</del>}} <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">presents an armament upgrade over </del>the <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">M4 Sherman platform with a [[</del>M-51 <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">(105 mm)|105 mm gun]]</del>, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">as well as mobility upgrade with </del>a <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Cummins diesel engine. However</del>, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">compared to </del>the <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">[[</del>M-51<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">]] that uses </del>a <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">cast [[M4A1]] hull</del>, the <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">{{PAGENAME}} </del>has a <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">welded hull construction as </del>it <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">was built </del>on <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">a [[M4A3 (76) W|M4A3]]</del>.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">It was introduced in [[Update "Winged Lions"]]. </ins>The <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">'''</ins>{{<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Specs|name</ins>}}<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">''' has just one difference compared to </ins>the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">regular </ins>M-51 <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">found in the tech tree</ins>, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">it uses the M4A3 chassis instead of the M4A1. While the difference in armour is not enough to make </ins>a <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">difference</ins>, the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">shape of the armour makes it possible for the </ins>M-51 <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">(W) to bounce some shells of the front if it's lucky and the enemy tank makes </ins>a <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">bad shot. It's HEAT shell has 400mm of penetration at max, and it's capable of dealing with any enemy at its BR</ins>, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">even against </ins>the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Maus. However it </ins>has <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">very poor mobility (off-road and reverse speed), it's armour is non existent, and if it's penetrated surviving it's unlikely, and also does not have access to </ins>a <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">stabilizer like previous Sherman's. Since </ins>it <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">relies </ins>on <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">it's firepower, its recommended staying back in comfortable positions behind the protection of your team, and if you are going to be at the frontline, stay close to your teammates</ins>.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The {{PAGENAME}} is a relatively complex tank to play <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">at its battle-rating </del>as it has <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">a hoist of </del>characteristics that serve the tank well, yet <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">an equal amount of </del>characteristics that are a detriment to the tank's ability to perform its roles.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The {{PAGENAME}} is a relatively complex tank to play as it has characteristics that serve the tank well, yet <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">just as many </ins>characteristics that are a detriment to the tank's ability to perform its roles.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The {{PAGENAME}}'s weaknesses <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">in </del>should be recognized first. Its survivability after a first hit is <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">pretty </del>poor as the {{PAGENAME}} is built on a M4A3 hull with no substantial armour improvement. As such the front armour array has <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">very </del>poor protection against the kind of armaments the tank is expected to go against. What<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">'s </del>also not helping is the tank's relatively large <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">size between </del>the Sherman hull body and the <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">very </del>long 105 mm gun, it would be relatively easy to spot an exposed {{PAGENAME}} from a distance and destroy it<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">. The {{PAGENAME}} is also not the fastest tank around its battle-rating, so moving from cover to cover can take a while and expose the {{PAGENAME}} to gunfire</del>. Another drawback is the ammunition composition available, with only chemical-energy shells available. This means <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">one needs to take care of </del>light cover or foliage that would detonate the shell before it can reach its target.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The {{PAGENAME}}'s weaknesses should be recognized first. Its survivability after a first hit is poor as the {{PAGENAME}} is built on a M4A3 hull with no substantial armour improvement. As such the front armour array has poor protection against the kind of armaments the tank is expected to go against. What <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">is </ins>also not helping is the tank's relatively <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">slow speed, which makes travelling from cover to cover a longer chore. Combined with the tank's </ins>large <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">profile with </ins>the Sherman hull body and the long 105 mm gun, it would be relatively easy to spot an exposed {{PAGENAME}} from a distance and destroy it. Another drawback is the ammunition composition available, with only chemical-energy shells <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">(HEAT, HE, Smoke) </ins>available. This means <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">that the gunner must ensure there is no </ins>light cover or foliage that would detonate the shell before it can reach its target.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>However, noteworthy characteristics of the {{PAGENAME}} for its favor is, of course, the armament. The large 105 mm gun is capable of delivering a HEAT shell a distance away. This allows the tank to attack targets of its choosing without regards to penetration drop-off with distance. The turret also has a reasonable traverse rate and elevation ranges, allowing for quick target responses and use in different terrain and hills.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>However, noteworthy characteristics of the {{PAGENAME}} for its favor is, of course, the armament. The large 105 mm gun is capable of delivering a HEAT shell a distance away. This allows the tank to attack targets of its choosing without regards to penetration drop-off with distance. The turret also has a reasonable traverse rate and elevation ranges, allowing for quick target responses and use in different terrain and hills.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><!-- ''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 instead 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).'' --></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><!-- ''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 instead 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).'' --></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>As <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">stated above, </del>the armour of the <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">M-51 (W) </del>is very <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">weak</del>, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">so your best chance is </del>to <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">try to snipe enemy targets </del>from a <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">long </del>distance. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">If </del>the tank <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">has </del>to <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">fight in close</del>-<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">ranges</del>, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">one advantage </del>the <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">M</del>-<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">51 (W) </del>has <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">is </del>a <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">rather fast turret </del>traverse rate, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">so it could respond quickly to enemies approaching from its sides</del>. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Even </del>in <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">realistic mode</del>, the tank <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">has </del>a <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">decently fast </del>reload <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">speed </del>so <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">try </del>to <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">get </del>the enemy to <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">fire then carefully go around </del>the <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">corner</del>.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div> </div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">The {{PAGENAME}} is a relatively complex tank to play at its battle-rating as it has a hoist of characteristics that serve the tank well, yet an equal amount of characteristics that are a detriment to the tank's ability to perform its roles.</ins></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">The {{PAGENAME}}'s weaknesses in should be recognized first. Its survivability after a first hit is pretty poor as the {{PAGENAME}} is built on a M4A3 hull with no substantial armour improvement. </ins>As <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">such </ins>the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">front </ins>armour <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">array has very poor protection against the kind </ins>of <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">armaments </ins>the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">tank is expected to go against. What's also not helping </ins>is <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">the tank's relatively large size between the Sherman hull body and the </ins>very <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">long 105 mm gun</ins>, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">it would be relatively easy </ins>to <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">spot an exposed {{PAGENAME}} </ins>from a distance <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">and destroy it</ins>. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">The {{PAGENAME}} is also not </ins>the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">fastest </ins>tank <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">around its battle-rating, so moving from cover to cover can take a while and expose the {{PAGENAME}} </ins>to <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">gunfire. Another drawback is the ammunition composition available, with only chemical</ins>-<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">energy shells available. This means one needs to take care of light cover or foliage that would detonate the shell before it can reach its target.</ins></div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div> </div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">However, noteworthy characteristics of the {{PAGENAME}} for its favor is, of course</ins>, the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">armament. The large 105 mm gun is capable of delivering a HEAT shell a distance away. This allows the tank to attack targets of its choosing without regards to penetration drop</ins>-<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">off with distance. The turret also </ins>has a <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">reasonable </ins>traverse rate <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">and elevation ranges</ins>, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">allowing for quick target responses and use in different terrain and hills</ins>.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div> </div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">With these considerations </ins>in <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">mind</ins>, the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">{{PAGENAME}} would excel in the "sniper </ins>tank<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">" or "ambusher" role. Play these roles in the defense as the {{PAGENAME}} does not have great mobility to get to </ins>a <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">number of locations before the enemy will. Instead, allow the enemy to roll into the {{PAGENAME}}'s field of fire closer in the friendly team side. Set up in areas covering known enemy advances towards the objectives, their transit in between objectives, or their movements into friendly front-lines after capturing the objectives. Good fire zones can be established with the 105 mm's HEAT round, using the generous gun depression angles for hull-down locations to use terrain as cover. Alternatively, one may also exploit the {{PAGENAME}}'s height to find rock formations low enough to cover the hull, but also expose the turret to allow the {{PAGENAME}} to fire from behind cover before withdrawing to </ins>reload so <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">the enemy doesn't hit and penetrate the turret.</ins></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Alternatively, the {{PAGENAME}} may be used as a "brawler" role by getting up close </ins>to the enemy<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">. This role is not well-advised due </ins>to the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">{{PAGENAME}}'s weak armour, slow mobility average reload speed. However, the tank's gun and turret traverse rate allow the {{PAGENAME}} to be rather responsive in close-quarter combat. Perform this roles with allies, especially those in more dangerous tanks like heavy tanks, in order to reduce the likelihood that the {{PAGENAME}} is the first to be targeted during these attacks. If the {{PAGENAME}} is caught isolated, it will very quickly be gunned to pieces. Use the available smoke grenades to make a retreat if needed</ins>.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><!-- ''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.'' --></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><!-- ''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.'' --></div></td></tr>
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