https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=U54216427War Thunder Wiki - User contributions [en]2026-05-08T19:32:37ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.30.0https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=40_mm/70_MEL58_(40_mm)&diff=5759440 mm/70 MEL58 (40 mm)2020-05-26T08:16:42Z<p>U54216427: I added to the empty ass page for this gun. I played it and I decided to find more info on it. Found none here so I put what I know about it now. WOULD LOVE TO SEE THIS GUN ON MORE SHIPS!</p>
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<div>== Description ==<br />
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''<br />
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=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br />
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* {{Specs-Link|germ_type140_jaguar}}<br />
* {{Specs-Link|germ_frigate_koln}}<br />
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== General info ==<br />
Fast firing, Clip fed, High velocity gun. Capable of dealing with enemies within 2.6km<br />
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=== Available shells ===<br />
Only two types of shell a AP-T and HEFI-T(Proximity Fuse). You get default which is a mix of the two. High Explosive which has 3 HEFI-T's and one AP-T. Vice versa for AP just switch the rounds<br />
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=== Comparison with analogues ===<br />
Bofors 4cm cannons which are similar to the MEL58 have a lower firerate and lack anti-air capabilities compared to the MEL58.<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
With the fast firing guns and good ammunition allows you to tackle small boats and larger ones it meets at its BR. <br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
''Summarize and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''<br />
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'''Pros:''' <br />
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* Very fast firing 40mm guns<br />
* Proximity Fuse shells on high explosive<br />
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'''Cons:'''<br />
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* Overheats quickly<br />
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== History ==<br />
''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of this weapon. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''<br />
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== Media ==<br />
''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''<br />
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== See also ==<br />
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br />
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* ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''<br />
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''<br />
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== External links ==<br />
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''<br />
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* ''topic on the official game forum;''<br />
* ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''<br />
* ''other literature.''<br />
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{{Germany naval cannons}}<br />
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