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M1128 Wolfpack

2023-10-20T03:32:23Z

U109472964: Deleted Sentence from history of the Wolfpack

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|code=us_m1128_wolfpack
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}

The M1128 Wolfpack's narrow profile turret provides a significant advantage in combat situations. The vehicle may face challenges in terms of survivability due to its thinner armour and the relatively close proximity of its crew members. The hull of M1128 Wolfpack is invincible to most rounds from machine guns, but autocannons and HE shells with larger calibre won't have trouble knocking it out with few shots. In certain circumstances, the tall vehicle profile can be a disadvantage because it restricts the vehicle's ability to take cover and remain hidden, leaving it more open to enemy fire. Thankfully, the commander and gunner are located relatively low inside the turret basket, and all ammo racks are inside the hull. These features minimise the risk of getting one-shot from a successful turret penetration in most hull-down battles. Sometimes, the huge machine gun shield might help enemy ATGMs detonate over the hull roof and blow your whole crew up.

'''Armour type:''' 


* High-hardness rolled armour (hull, turret, gun shield, underbody, spaced armour)
* MEXAS 2C (applique armour on hull and lower turret)
* MEXAS 2 (applique armour on hull sides and roof)
* Rolled homogeneous armour (turret roof, engine vent, gunner optics shield)

{| class="wikitable"
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
|Hull
|12.7 + 25.4 mm (70°) ''Upper Glacis'' 12.7 + 25.4 mm (1-3°) ''Middle Plate'' 12.7 + 25.4 mm (54°) ''Lower Glacis'' 12.7 + 25.4 mm (9-82°) ''Driver hatch''
|12.7 + 25.4 mm (11°) ''Top'' 12.7 + 12.7 mm (0°, 26-31°) ''Bottom''
|12.7 mm 12.7 + 25.4 mm ''Door''
|12.7 + 25.4 mm 5 mm ''Engine vent''
|-
|Turret
|12.7 mm ''Upper Part'' 12.7 + 25.4 mm ''Lower Part'' 12.7 + 12.7 mm ''Turret ring shield''
|12.7 mm ''Upper Part'' 12.7 + 25.4 mm ''Lower Part'' 12.7 + 12.7 mm ''Turret ring shield''
|12.7 mm ''Upper Part'' 12.7 + 25.4 mm ''Lower Part'' 12.7 + 12.7 mm ''Turret ring shield''
|15 mm 12.7 mm ''Hatches''
|-
|Cupola
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 12.7 mm (21°, 27°)
|}
'''Notes:'''

* Wheels are 10 mm thick, and the underbody is 12.7 mm thick.
* There is a 5 mm internal RHA screen separating the engine and the radiator from the other compartments. It also gives additional protection to the driver against fragments and shockwaves from the front.
* .50 cal machine gun shield has 12.7 mm of armour protection.
* Both sides have 6.35 mm thick spaced armour on the rear part of the side armour.

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}

The M1128 Wolfpack, with its advanced suspension and powerful engine, has high forward mobility and can effortlessly manoeuvre through rough terrain. The decent reverse speed also gives M1128 Wolfpack wonderful flexibility in ambush and hull-down battles.

{{tankMobility|abMinHp=542|rbMinHp=310}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|M68A1E8 (105 mm)}}

Target identification is effortless thanks to third-generation thermal imaging technology integrated into the gunner, commander, and driver optics. On some maps, such as those where you are engaging targets on uneven terrain, the limited gun depression and elevation is a significant disadvantage.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[M68A1E8 (105 mm)|105 mm M68A1E8]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Autoloader
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 18 || rowspan="2" | -5°/+15° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 38.1 || 52.7 || 64.0 || 70.7 || 75.3 || rowspan="2" | 7.50
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 23.8 || 28.0 || 34.0 || 37.6 || 40.0
|-
|}

==== Ammunition ====
{{:M68A1E8 (105 mm)/Ammunition|M456A2, M774, M900}}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_M1128.jpg|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''18''' || 9 ''(+9)'' || 1 ''(+17)'' || No
|-
|}
'''Notes''':

* Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.
* Rack 2 (autoloader magazine) is a first stage ammo rack and totals 8 shells.
* As the {{PAGENAME}} is equipped with an autoloader, manual reloading of the gun is not possible.
* Once the autoloader magazine has been depleted, you can't shoot until the loader has restocked the autoloader with at least one shell.
* The restocking time is longer than the normal reload time of the gun. Take this into account when playing.
* Simply not firing when the gun is loaded will move ammo from rack 1 into rack 2. Firing will interrupt the restocking of the ready racks.

=== Machine guns ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|2}}
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|3}}

{{main|M2HB (12.7 mm)|M240 (7.62 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[M2HB (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm M2HB]]
|-
! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
|-
| Pintle || 400 (200) || 575 || -5°/+30° || -5°/+70°
|-
|}

A 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun is settled in the right side of M1128 Wolfpack's turret. It has good penetration and elevation to fight against nearby hostile aircraft and light vehicles. However, its limited horizontal traverse of 75° might cause trouble when dealing with enemy from behind or the left side.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[M240 (7.62 mm)|7.62 mm M240]]
|-
! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
|-
| Coaxial || 3,400 (200) || 941 || - || -
|-
|}

A 7.62 mm M240 light machine gun is fixed coaxially with the tank gun of M1128 Wolfpack. Due to your low main gun ammo count, it will help you a lot ping targets or destroy minor obstacles blocking your line of sight.

== Usage in battles ==

M1128 Wolfpack is a very competent light vehicle. It works brilliantly as a sniper with high resolution thermal sights, decent APFSDS shell, and laser rangefinder. It also has good mobility and adaptability to manoeuvre across some of the worst terrains that are a nightmare to other wheeled vehicles. These allow you to ambush and flank the enemy from unexpected positions. However, the unimpressive depression and turret rotation speed limit its performance in hilly maps. M1128 Wolfpack is also less effective in static combat and position warfare due to the low amount of main gun ammo. Its hull has poor protection while the turret can absorb many shots from kinetic shells without critical losses. Hence, it's advised to find a mild hull-down hill or proper cover that can hide your hull and allow you to fight back.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Narrow profile turret
* High resolution thermal sights
* High forward mobility

'''Cons:'''

* Low survivability
* Tall vehicle profile
* Bad gun depression and elevation

== History ==

The M1128 Mobile Gun System, commonly known as the "Wolfpack," is a vital component of the U.S. Army's Stryker family of armored vehicles. Its history dates back to the 1990s when the U.S. Army initiated the search for a replacement for the aging M551 Sheridan light tanks. The Army's objective was to develop a more mobile, versatile, and survivable armored vehicle to support infantry operations. This endeavor led to the conceptualization of the Stryker family of vehicles, including the M1128, as part of the broader transformation efforts within the military.

Development of the M1128 Wolfpack began in the early 2000s, with the construction and testing of various prototypes to ensure the vehicle met the Army's stringent requirements for mobility, protection, and firepower. In 2002, the U.S. Army officially adopted the M1128 Mobile Gun System and integrated it into the Stryker Brigade Combat Team structure. The M1128 was designed to provide infantry units with direct fire support and the ability to engage armored and fortified targets effectively.

The M1128 Wolfpack's primary weapon is a 105mm M68A1 rifled cannon, similar to the one used on the formidable M1 Abrams main battle tank. This potent cannon can fire a variety of ammunition, including high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) rounds and Armour-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot (APFSDS), making it versatile and capable of engaging a wide range of targets.

The M1128 Wolfpack saw its inaugural combat deployment during the Iraq War in the mid-2000s. Its mobility, firepower, and protection made it a valuable asset for U.S. forces operating in urban and unconventional warfare environments. Over the years, the M1128 has undergone various upgrades and modernization efforts to enhance its capabilities and adapt to changing battlefield requirements. These upgrades include improved situational awareness systems, enhanced armor protection, and increased firepower. The M1128 Wolfpack remained in active service with the U.S. Army, continuing to fulfill its critical role by providing armored firepower and support to infantry units within the Stryker Brigade Combat Teams.
== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=us_m1128_wolfpack Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

== 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 series of the vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==

''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''other literature.''

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{{USA premium ground vehicles}}
[[Category:Wheeled ground vehicles]]

M8

2023-10-19T21:57:32Z

U109472964: /* History */ Wrote History for the M8 Rocket

[[File:4.5_in_M8_rocket_diagram.jpg|thumbnail|right|x250px|]]
{{About
| about = American-made rocket '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
|usage = other uses
|link = M8 (Disambiguation)
}}
== Description ==

[[File:WeaponImage M8.png|thumb|left|420px|The M8 rocket (scale is approximate)]]
[[File:M8_rocket_sideview.jpg|520px|thumb|right|Side view of an '''{{PAGENAME}}''' 4.75 inch unguided rocket.]]
{{break}}
The 4.5-inch (114 mm) '''{{PAGENAME}}''' fin-stabilised rocket is approximately 33 in (0.83 m) in length and 40 lb (18.1 kg) and is almost an equivalent of a 105 mm Shell M1. This rocket utilises an M4 fuse which explodes after a 0.015-sec delay set off by auxiliary M1 booster.

The components of the rocket break down into three separate sections, the fuse, shell and motor body. The shell of the rocket or the head is made up of a warhead body fitted with a burster tube. The burster tube itself extends from the shell through the rocket body and through the rocket motor, the purpose of this is to expand the explosive capability of the rocket by utilising the rocket motor as an additional source of fragmentation in the explosion. Once fired, folding fins around the tail flange will extend and spin-stabilise the rocket.

The M8 rocket requires a tube launcher to launch (as opposed to being installed directly to external hardpoints) and this is accomplished by mounting an M10 cluster launcher to the underside of the aircraft's wings or fuselage belly. The M10 is a cluster of three 10-foot tubes manufactured from plastic (M14s are made from steel and M15s are constructed of magnesium alloy) and are banded together in six places and are secured to the aircraft via two mounting straps, front and rear. The rear strap also bears the electrical connections which link up to the rockets once in the tubes as the firing links. The release and contact mechanisms are protected from flying links and fired casings ejected from the wing guns to prevent accidental damage or drop release of the M10 launcher.

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


{{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}

{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Fighters'''}}
{{Navigation-Line|P-39}}{{Specs-Link|p-39n}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-39q_5}}
{{Navigation-Line|P-47}}{{Specs-Link|p-47d_22_re}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|thunderbolt_mk1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-47d-28}}
{{Navigation-Line|P-51D}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-5}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-10}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-20_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-20-na}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-30_usaaf_korea}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51h-5_na}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51k}}

{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Twin-engine fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|p-38g}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-38g_metal}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-38j}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-38j_marge}}

{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}{{Specs-Link|a-20g}}

{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Medium tanks'''}}{{Specs-Link|us_m4_sherman_calliope}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|us_m26_t99}}

{{Navigation-End}}

== General info ==

[[File:M8_4.5in_fin_stabilized_rocket.png|300px|thumb|right|A soldier holding an '''{{PAGENAME}}''' rocket prior to loading in a launch tube.]]
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="2" | Rocket characteristics
|-
| '''Mass''' || 17 kg
|-
| '''Maximum speed''' || 260 m/s
|-
| '''Explosive mass''' || 1.95 kg TNTeq
|-
| '''Warhead type''' || HE
|-
|}

=== Effective damage ===

After slamming into a target a slight delay will set off the explosive mass of the missile, causing the TNT shell to detonate along with fragmenting the rocket body and motor. Damage is caused by both the high explosive and fragmentation.

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of rockets that have firepower equal to this weapon.''

== Usage in battles ==

The M8 rockets are typically mounted on an aircraft in groups of three (usually two launchers of three). The M8 rocket is typically best utilised against personnel, installations and light armoured vehicles due to the fantastic fragmentation of this rocket upon impact and explosion.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Lightweight, able to mount on fighter aircraft
* Can be used against bombers

'''Cons:'''

* Inaccurate, best fired in groups to increase the chance of hitting a target
* Increases aerodynamic drag, decreasing flight efficiency

== History ==
The American M8 Rocket, known as the "M8 Rocket Launcher," is a significant chapter in the history of World War II artillery. It was developed during the early 1940s to address the need for a versatile and mobile ground-based rocket artillery system. The M8 Rocket Launcher's design featured a truck-mounted launch platform equipped with multiple launch tubes capable of firing 4.5-inch M8 rockets, which were often colloquially referred to as "Calliope" rockets. This system was developed to provide rapid and concentrated firepower on the battlefield.

One of the standout features of the M8 Rocket Launcher was its adaptability. It could be mounted on a variety of vehicles, most notably the Sherman tank, leading to the creation of the "Sherman Calliope." This configuration enabled armored units to deliver devastating indirect fire support while remaining mobile, a significant advantage in dynamic warfare. The M8 rocket system was instrumental in the development of barrage fire tactics, involving the rapid launching of multiple rockets to saturate a specific area with explosive firepower.

The M8 Rocket Launcher had a profound impact on the course of World War II, especially for American and Allied forces. It played a pivotal role in critical campaigns such as the Normandy landings (D-Day), where it provided essential fire support for the assault troops. The sight and sound of M8 rockets firing was not only intimidating but also highly effective in supporting ground forces during the intense combat of World War II. After the war, as military technology advanced, the M8 Rocket Launcher was gradually phased out in favor of more sophisticated rocket artillery systems.
== Media ==


;Images
<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="150">
File:A-20_4.5in-M8rockets.jpg|Image of ground crew member adjusting M8 rocket launch tubes under the wing of an [[A-20G-25]].
File:P-47D_with_bazooka_rocket_tubes.jpg|Crew members loading M8 rocket tubes under the wing of an [[P-47 (Family)|P-47D]] in Saipan, 1944.
File:M8_fins_out.png|An M8 rocket with its stabilising fins out (right) and an M16 rocket (left).
File:A-20G-25_firingoff_M8.jpg|An [[A-20G-25]] firing off an M8 rocket from an M10 Bazooka tube launcher.
File:P-39Q-5_firingoff_M8.jpg|A [[P-39Q-5]] firing off an M8 rocket from an underwing M10 Bazooka tube launcher.
</gallery>

== 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 weapon;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==


* [http://bulletpicker.com/pdf/USNBD%20-%20US%20Rockets%20and%20Fuzes.pdf US Rockets and Fuzes - United States Navy Bomb Disposal Manual, 15 May 1945, pg. 14]
* [https://sill-www.army.mil/firesbulletin/archives/1946/OCT_1946/OCT_1946_FULL_EDITION.pdf Hedekin, Thomas B., The Field Artillery Journal, October 1946, Volume 36, No. 10, page 568]
* [http://bulletpicker.com/pdf/OS%209-69,%20Rockets%20and%20Launchers,%20All%20Types.pdf OS-9-69 Rockets and Launchers, All Types, The Ordnance School - Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, February 1944, pages 65, 67 and 68.]
* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/450684-m8-rocket-performance-error/ War Thunder Forum Bug Report: M8 Rocket Performance Error]
* [[wikipedia:M8_(rocket)|Wikipedia - M8 (rocket)]]

{{Rockets}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

M1128 Wolfpack

2023-10-19T21:38:47Z

U109472964: /* History */ Wrote the history of the M1128 Wolfpacl

{{Specs-Card
|code=us_m1128_wolfpack
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}

The M1128 Wolfpack's narrow profile turret provides a significant advantage in combat situations. The vehicle may face challenges in terms of survivability due to its thinner armour and the relatively close proximity of its crew members. The hull of M1128 Wolfpack is invincible to most rounds from machine guns, but autocannons and HE shells with larger calibre won't have trouble knocking it out with few shots. In certain circumstances, the tall vehicle profile can be a disadvantage because it restricts the vehicle's ability to take cover and remain hidden, leaving it more open to enemy fire. Thankfully, the commander and gunner are located relatively low inside the turret basket, and all ammo racks are inside the hull. These features minimise the risk of getting one-shot from a successful turret penetration in most hull-down battles. Sometimes, the huge machine gun shield might help enemy ATGMs detonate over the hull roof and blow your whole crew up.

'''Armour type:''' 


* High-hardness rolled armour (hull, turret, gun shield, underbody, spaced armour)
* MEXAS 2C (applique armour on hull and lower turret)
* MEXAS 2 (applique armour on hull sides and roof)
* Rolled homogeneous armour (turret roof, engine vent, gunner optics shield)

{| class="wikitable"
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
|Hull
|12.7 + 25.4 mm (70°) ''Upper Glacis'' 12.7 + 25.4 mm (1-3°) ''Middle Plate'' 12.7 + 25.4 mm (54°) ''Lower Glacis'' 12.7 + 25.4 mm (9-82°) ''Driver hatch''
|12.7 + 25.4 mm (11°) ''Top'' 12.7 + 12.7 mm (0°, 26-31°) ''Bottom''
|12.7 mm 12.7 + 25.4 mm ''Door''
|12.7 + 25.4 mm 5 mm ''Engine vent''
|-
|Turret
|12.7 mm ''Upper Part'' 12.7 + 25.4 mm ''Lower Part'' 12.7 + 12.7 mm ''Turret ring shield''
|12.7 mm ''Upper Part'' 12.7 + 25.4 mm ''Lower Part'' 12.7 + 12.7 mm ''Turret ring shield''
|12.7 mm ''Upper Part'' 12.7 + 25.4 mm ''Lower Part'' 12.7 + 12.7 mm ''Turret ring shield''
|15 mm 12.7 mm ''Hatches''
|-
|Cupola
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 12.7 mm (21°, 27°)
|}
'''Notes:'''

* Wheels are 10 mm thick, and the underbody is 12.7 mm thick.
* There is a 5 mm internal RHA screen separating the engine and the radiator from the other compartments. It also gives additional protection to the driver against fragments and shockwaves from the front.
* .50 cal machine gun shield has 12.7 mm of armour protection.
* Both sides have 6.35 mm thick spaced armour on the rear part of the side armour.

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}

The M1128 Wolfpack, with its advanced suspension and powerful engine, has high forward mobility and can effortlessly manoeuvre through rough terrain. The decent reverse speed also gives M1128 Wolfpack wonderful flexibility in ambush and hull-down battles.

{{tankMobility|abMinHp=542|rbMinHp=310}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|M68A1E8 (105 mm)}}

Target identification is effortless thanks to third-generation thermal imaging technology integrated into the gunner, commander, and driver optics. On some maps, such as those where you are engaging targets on uneven terrain, the limited gun depression and elevation is a significant disadvantage.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[M68A1E8 (105 mm)|105 mm M68A1E8]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Autoloader
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 18 || rowspan="2" | -5°/+15° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 38.1 || 52.7 || 64.0 || 70.7 || 75.3 || rowspan="2" | 7.50
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 23.8 || 28.0 || 34.0 || 37.6 || 40.0
|-
|}

==== Ammunition ====
{{:M68A1E8 (105 mm)/Ammunition|M456A2, M774, M900}}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_M1128.jpg|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''18''' || 9 ''(+9)'' || 1 ''(+17)'' || No
|-
|}
'''Notes''':

* Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.
* Rack 2 (autoloader magazine) is a first stage ammo rack and totals 8 shells.
* As the {{PAGENAME}} is equipped with an autoloader, manual reloading of the gun is not possible.
* Once the autoloader magazine has been depleted, you can't shoot until the loader has restocked the autoloader with at least one shell.
* The restocking time is longer than the normal reload time of the gun. Take this into account when playing.
* Simply not firing when the gun is loaded will move ammo from rack 1 into rack 2. Firing will interrupt the restocking of the ready racks.

=== Machine guns ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|2}}
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|3}}

{{main|M2HB (12.7 mm)|M240 (7.62 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[M2HB (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm M2HB]]
|-
! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
|-
| Pintle || 400 (200) || 575 || -5°/+30° || -5°/+70°
|-
|}

A 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun is settled in the right side of M1128 Wolfpack's turret. It has good penetration and elevation to fight against nearby hostile aircraft and light vehicles. However, its limited horizontal traverse of 75° might cause trouble when dealing with enemy from behind or the left side.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[M240 (7.62 mm)|7.62 mm M240]]
|-
! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
|-
| Coaxial || 3,400 (200) || 941 || - || -
|-
|}

A 7.62 mm M240 light machine gun is fixed coaxially with the tank gun of M1128 Wolfpack. Due to your low main gun ammo count, it will help you a lot ping targets or destroy minor obstacles blocking your line of sight.

== Usage in battles ==

M1128 Wolfpack is a very competent light vehicle. It works brilliantly as a sniper with high resolution thermal sights, decent APFSDS shell, and laser rangefinder. It also has good mobility and adaptability to manoeuvre across some of the worst terrains that are a nightmare to other wheeled vehicles. These allow you to ambush and flank the enemy from unexpected positions. However, the unimpressive depression and turret rotation speed limit its performance in hilly maps. M1128 Wolfpack is also less effective in static combat and position warfare due to the low amount of main gun ammo. Its hull has poor protection while the turret can absorb many shots from kinetic shells without critical losses. Hence, it's advised to find a mild hull-down hill or proper cover that can hide your hull and allow you to fight back.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Narrow profile turret
* High resolution thermal sights
* High forward mobility

'''Cons:'''

* Low survivability
* Tall vehicle profile
* Bad gun depression and elevation

== History ==

The M1128 Mobile Gun System, commonly known as the "Wolfpack," is a vital component of the U.S. Army's Stryker family of armored vehicles. Its history dates back to the 1990s when the U.S. Army initiated the search for a replacement for the aging M551 Sheridan light tanks. The Army's objective was to develop a more mobile, versatile, and survivable armored vehicle to support infantry operations. This endeavor led to the conceptualization of the Stryker family of vehicles, including the M1128, as part of the broader transformation efforts within the military.

Development of the M1128 Wolfpack began in the early 2000s, with the construction and testing of various prototypes to ensure the vehicle met the Army's stringent requirements for mobility, protection, and firepower. In 2002, the U.S. Army officially adopted the M1128 Mobile Gun System and integrated it into the Stryker Brigade Combat Team structure. The M1128 was designed to provide infantry units with direct fire support and the ability to engage armored and fortified targets effectively.

The M1128 Wolfpack's primary weapon is a 105mm M68A1 rifled cannon, similar to the one used on the formidable M1 Abrams main battle tank. This potent cannon can fire a variety of ammunition, including high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) rounds and Armour-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot (APFSDS), making it versatile and capable of engaging a wide range of targets.

The M1128 Wolfpack saw its inaugural combat deployment during the Iraq War in the mid-2000s. Its mobility, firepower, and protection made it a valuable asset for U.S. forces operating in urban and unconventional warfare environments. Over the years, the M1128 has undergone various upgrades and modernization efforts to enhance its capabilities and adapt to changing battlefield requirements. These upgrades include improved situational awareness systems, enhanced armor protection, and increased firepower.

As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, the M1128 Wolfpack remained in active service with the U.S. Army, continuing to fulfill its critical role by providing armored firepower and support to infantry units within the Stryker Brigade Combat Teams. However, please note that there may have been further developments or changes in the status of the M1128 Wolfpack since that time.
== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=us_m1128_wolfpack Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

== See also ==

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* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==

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* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''other literature.''

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