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The Fall of France led the United States to frantically find ways to counter the new threat profile of the German panzer divisions. This led to the formation of the Tank Destroyer Branch whose main purpose was to blunt any German armored exploitation attempts with a mobile tank destroyer force to eliminate the enemy tanks. While such a tank destroyer was in development, the urgency for a vehicle led to a conversion of a M4A2 hull with a larger, open-topped turret carrying a high-velocity 3-inch gun into battle. This weapon system would be adopted as the 3-inch Gun Motor Carriage M10.
The M551 Sheridan was a light tank born from the U.S. Army’s post-World War II ambitions, bringing both innovation and controversy. Designed to be air-transportable and amphibious, this 16-ton marvel boasted a powerful 152 mm gun/launcher capable of firing both high-explosive shells and anti-tank missiles. Despite its advanced features, the Sheridan’s combat history is riddled with challenges, from troubles with its radical new armament to its mixed reception in Vietnam. Yet, it persevered and performed unique roles both on and off the battlefield that gave it lasting legacy in the history of American armored fighting vehicle development.
The M1A1 HC tank, developed in the mid-1980s, was a tank built to accommodate changes into the M1 Abrams design for the United States Marine Corp (USMC) to replace their M60A1 tank. Production began in November 1990, incorporating changes like deep-wading adapters and stronger tie-downs. The USMC received 269 units by 1992, with additional transfers and upgrades continuing until 2005. The M1A1 HC saw sterling combat service in the USMC in the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
The M46 Patton emerged from the modernization of the M26 Pershing to address the evolving needs of the US Army. With significant upgrades in engine power, transmission, and firepower, the M46 would play a crucial role during the Korean War. Despite technical challenges, the M46’s deployment marked a significant advancement in tank technology, bridging the gap between World War II designs and the more modern tanks that followed.
The American 22.5-inch Mk.13 torpedo was a problem child for the Navy: it took a long time to design, it was unreliable, and it was not ready for service until 1936. But in the game it became one of the best American torpedoes. It is also available on both aircraft and torpedo boats. Read more about this universal torpedo in the article.
The M60 MBT was in service for many decades. It was first employed in the late 1950s, when the US was in dire need of a tank that could fight the newest generation of Soviet armour. Now, more than half of a century later, we can clearly see that American engineers created a combat vehicle with almost infinite potential for modernization. This video is all about the venerable M60 and its progeny: from the earliest models to the most modern ones. Let’s go!
18-inch Mk.7 was an American lightweight torpedo developed by Bliss-Leavitt in 1911 as the first American torpedo used on submarines and surface vessels alike. By 1917 an airborne Mk.7 Type D variant was developed, but it has never seen serial production. Mk. 7 remained in service until the end of the World War 2, primarily on the O-type submarines.
The M1 KVT mirrors the M1 Abrams in all of its combat capabilities. It is truly one of the best MBTs of its rank, thanks to its rather heavily armoured turret, excellent mobility and high rate of fire, which together allow the player to set the rules of engagement and not be dependent on certain maps or other conditions. In addition to the visual differences from the original, the M1 KVT also has premium bonuses that speed up the research of the US ground tree.
