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U74396666: New Description Project - USA Priority: Tanks - Rocket Launcher T34 (Calliope)

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New Description Project - USA Priority: Tanks - Rocket Launcher T34 (Calliope)

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 Using the M8 rockets, the M8 rockets are not armour piercing they are high explosive meaning they will detonate when they hit something. The M8 rockets can be used to distract enemy tankers and cause lots of damage to their tanks. Another advantage of using the rockets, they fire rapidly and can knock out light tanks and lightly armoured fighting vehicles with ease.
-The Sherman Calliope packs the legendary 75 mm, M3 cannon the cannon can make short work of enemy tanks. To best use this cannon, use the shot and AP rounds. It's best not to have any rockets in your rocket ammo rack, when you engage in short close range combat, due to the risk of a HE or an arty round penetrating and knocking out your tanks by destroying the rocket racks.
+The Sherman Calliope packs the 75 mm M3 cannon the cannon can make short work of enemy tanks. To best use this cannon, use the shot and AP rounds. It's best not to have any rockets in your rocket ammo rack, when you engage in short close range combat, due to the risk of a HE or an arty round penetrating and knocking out your tanks by destroying the rocket racks.
 However, using the cannon and rockets together can be an exceptionally good combination – the quick reload time of the cannon and combined with the rockets makes for a very potent tank. To get the best out of this, use the terrain to your advantage. Use buildings and trees to hide behind, then pop out when the enemy drives by and shoot them fire the rockets to cause disorientation, they will produce a thick dark cloud preventing your target from locating you. Then fire the 75 mm M3 cannon into the enemy turret and knock it out.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''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 '''Rocket Launcher T34 (Calliope)''' was a special modification of the second variant of the early-generation [[M4 Sherman (Family)|Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family]]. The U.S. Ordnance Department initiated a series of projects experimenting with the attachment of rocket launchers to the [[M4|M4 Sherman]], in order to provide enhanced firepower to its infantry. Despite the fact that its 75 mm M3 tank gun was capable of firing very efficient ammunition, it was unable to handle massive waves of assaulting enemies. Furthermore, it was also insufficient against the Germans' heavily entrenched strongholds. Although not as precise as traditional artillery, rockets can cover a bigger area in less time with explosives and shrapnel, saturating a target in seconds. Rockets also have a negative psychological impact on enemies under rocket attack because of the howling sounds they make as they fly through the air. The most renowned of these tank-mounted rocket launchers was the Rocket Launcher T34, which was called "Calliope" after the Steam Organ due to the deafening roar that burst from the tubes when the rockets were fired.
+The '''Rocket Launcher T34 (Calliope)''' was a special modification of the second variant of the early-generation [[M4 Sherman (Family)|Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family]]. The U.S. Ordnance Department initiated a series of projects experimenting with the attachment of rocket launchers to the [[M4|M4 Sherman]], in order to provide enhanced firepower to its infantry. Despite the fact that its 75 mm M3 tank gun was capable of firing very efficient ammunition, it was unable to handle massive waves of assaulting enemies. Furthermore, it was also insufficient against the Germans' heavily entrenched strongholds. Although not as precise as traditional artillery, rockets can cover a bigger area in less time with explosives and shrapnel, saturating a target in seconds. Rockets also have a negative psychological impact on enemies under rocket attack because of the howling sounds they make as they fly through the air. The most renowned of these tank-mounted rocket launchers was the Rocket Launcher T34, which was called "Calliope" after a type of steam organ due to the deafening roar that burst from the tubes when the rockets were fired, as well as the launcher's appearance
 Introduced in [[Update 1.49 "Weapons of Victory"]], the Calliope is a unique modified M4 Sherman capable of firing rockets (60 rockets in total) at adversaries as a secondary weapon. Originally designed for anti-infantry use, the 114 mm M8 rockets with high-explosive (HE) warhead rockets carry high explosive warheads that can effectively destroy light enemy vehicles and damage heavier armoured targets sufficiently to make the enemy's repair time extremely long and miserable. It is advised to use many rockets on enemies since a single rocket is frequently insufficient to damage them. Furthermore, the weapon, like any other ground vehicle firing unguided rockets, would emit an extremely loud but distinct firing signature, allowing opponents to identify the type of vehicle as well as its location on the map. The unique smoke trail left by fired rockets might potentially reveal the player's location. However, the M8 rockets' faster fire rate enables many volleys of rockets to be fired at a target in rapid succession. The resulting flash, fire, and smoke effects of continuous bombardment on a target can temporarily blind targets and can thus be employed as an emergency smoke cover. However, the rocket should not be used as a primary anti-tank weapon because it lacks the explosive strength and penetration to successfully destroy tanks. The Calliope's primary weapon is the 75 mm M3 tank cannon, which is more than capable of engaging most opponents in its ranks.
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 <!-- ''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).'' -->
-The Sherman Calliope offers 114 M8 rockets which are mounted on top of the turret, stored in racks which houses them. The racks are also a separate ammo rack, and if hit, can destroy the rockets, with a repair will having to be performed. Machine gun fire can also destroy the rockets, with large volumes of fire from heavy machine guns, autocannons or larger-caliber armaments will destroy the rack and rockets.
+The Sherman Calliope, offers 114 M8 rockets which are mounted on top of the turret, these are stored in a rack which houses the rockets. The mount is also a separate ammo rack, if hit it can destroy the rockets and a repair will have to be performed. Machine gun fire can also destroy the rockets and large machine fire from large calibre machine guns, aircraft and autocannons or larger will destroy the rack and rockets.
-With a high amount of HE as its payload, a single hit to the rocket rack can knock out the entire tank, since the round detonates all the rockets in the rack, causing an apocalyptic explosion which blows the turret off and knocks out the crew.
+With a large calibre HE round, a single hit to the rocket rack can knock out the entire tank. Since the round detonates all the rockets in the rack explode, causing an apocalyptic explosion which blows the turret off and knocks out the crew.
-The rocket racks are not protected by any armour plates, with only 5 mm of structural steel. Since the rocket racks are installed above the turret, they are  able to fire over objects, although this is a double-edged sword, meaning that you are no longer able to hide behind rocks and objects for safety.
+The rocket rack is not protected by any armour plates, it only has 5 mm structural steel. Since the rocket racks are installed above the turret, it allows you to fire over objects. However, the disadvantage is you can no longer hide behind rocks and objects for safety.
-Using the M8 rockets, the M8 rockets are not armour piercing, instead being filled with high explosive, meaning they will detonate when they hit something. The M8 rockets can be used to distract or blind enemy tankers and cause  damage to their tanks. The rockets also fire rapidly, and can knock out light tanks, lightly armoured vehicles and open-topped vehicles with ease.
+Using the M8 rockets, the M8 rockets are not armour piercing they are high explosive meaning they will detonate when they hit something. The M8 rockets can be used to distract enemy tankers and cause lots of damage to their tanks. Another advantage of using the rockets, they fire rapidly and can knock out light tanks and lightly armoured fighting vehicles with ease.
-The Sherman Calliope is armed with the 75 mm, M3 cannon, that is able to make short work of most enemy tanks at this BR. To best utilize it, use the shot and AP rounds. It's best not to have any rockets in your rocket ammo rack when you engage in CQC, due to the risk of a HE or an artillery round knocking out your tank by detonating the rockets.
+The Sherman Calliope packs the legendary 75 mm, M3 cannon the cannon can make short work of enemy tanks. To best use this cannon, use the shot and AP rounds. It's best not to have any rockets in your rocket ammo rack, when you engage in short close range combat, due to the risk of a HE or an arty round penetrating and knocking out your tanks by destroying the rocket racks.
-However, using the cannon and rockets together can be an exceptionally good combination – the fast reload of the cannon combined with the rockets makes for a very potent weapon. To get the best out of them, use the terrain to your advantage. Use taller buildings and trees to hide behind, then pop out when the enemy drives by and shoot them fire the rockets to cause disorientation. These will produce a thick dark cloud preventing your target from locating you. Then fire the 75 mm M3 cannon into the enemy turret and knock it out. Do not rely on the rockets to reliably destroy enemy medium or heavy tanks, and otherwise play as you would in an ordinary Sherman.
+However, using the cannon and rockets together can be an exceptionally good combination – the quick reload time of the cannon and combined with the rockets makes for a very potent tank. To get the best out of this, use the terrain to your advantage. Use buildings and trees to hide behind, then pop out when the enemy drives by and shoot them fire the rockets to cause disorientation, they will produce a thick dark cloud preventing your target from locating you. Then fire the 75 mm M3 cannon into the enemy turret and knock it out.
 === Pros and cons ===

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 The Sherman Calliope is armed with the 75 mm, M3 cannon, that is able to make short work of most enemy tanks at this BR. To best utilize it, use the shot and AP rounds. It's best not to have any rockets in your rocket ammo rack when you engage in CQC, due to the risk of a HE or an artillery round knocking out your tank by detonating the rockets.
-However, using the cannon and rockets together can be an exceptionally good combination – the fast reload of the cannon combined with the rockets makes for a very potent weapon. To get the best out of them, use the terrain to your advantage. Use taller buildings and trees to hide behind, then pop out when the enemy drives by and shoot them fire the rockets to cause disorientation. These will produce a thick dark cloud preventing your target from locating you. Then fire the 75 mm M3 cannon into the enemy turret and knock it out. Do not rely on the rockets to reliably destroy enemy medium or heavy tanks, and otherwise play as you would an ordinary Sherman.
+However, using the cannon and rockets together can be an exceptionally good combination – the fast reload of the cannon combined with the rockets makes for a very potent weapon. To get the best out of them, use the terrain to your advantage. Use taller buildings and trees to hide behind, then pop out when the enemy drives by and shoot them fire the rockets to cause disorientation. These will produce a thick dark cloud preventing your target from locating you. Then fire the 75 mm M3 cannon into the enemy turret and knock it out. Do not rely on the rockets to reliably destroy enemy medium or heavy tanks, and otherwise play as you would in an ordinary Sherman.
 === Pros and cons ===

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 <!-- ''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).'' -->
-The Sherman Calliope, offers 114 M8 rockets which are mounted on top of the turret, these are stored in a rack which houses the rockets. The mount is also a separate ammo rack, if hit it can destroy the rockets and a repair will have to be performed. Machine gun fire can also destroy the rockets and large machine fire from large calibre machine guns, aircraft and autocannons or larger will destroy the rack and rockets.
+The Sherman Calliope offers 114 M8 rockets which are mounted on top of the turret, stored in racks which houses them. The racks are also a separate ammo rack, and if hit, can destroy the rockets, with a repair will having to be performed. Machine gun fire can also destroy the rockets, with large volumes of fire from heavy machine guns, autocannons or larger-caliber armaments will destroy the rack and rockets.
-With a large calibre HE round, a single hit to the rocket rack can knock out the entire tank. Since the round detonates all the rockets in the rack explode, causing an apocalyptic explosion which blows the turret off and knocks out the crew.
+With a high amount of HE as its payload, a single hit to the rocket rack can knock out the entire tank, since the round detonates all the rockets in the rack, causing an apocalyptic explosion which blows the turret off and knocks out the crew.
-The rocket rack is not protected by any armour plates, it only has 5 mm structural steel. Since the rocket racks are installed above the turret, it allows you to fire over objects. However, the disadvantage is you can no longer hide behind rocks and objects for safety.
+The rocket racks are not protected by any armour plates, with only 5 mm of structural steel. Since the rocket racks are installed above the turret, they are  able to fire over objects, although this is a double-edged sword, meaning that you are no longer able to hide behind rocks and objects for safety.
-Using the M8 rockets, the M8 rockets are not armour piercing they are high explosive meaning they will detonate when they hit something. The M8 rockets can be used to distract enemy tankers and cause lots of damage to their tanks. Another advantage of using the rockets, they fire rapidly and can knock out light tanks and lightly armoured fighting vehicles with ease.
+Using the M8 rockets, the M8 rockets are not armour piercing, instead being filled with high explosive, meaning they will detonate when they hit something. The M8 rockets can be used to distract or blind enemy tankers and cause  damage to their tanks. The rockets also fire rapidly, and can knock out light tanks, lightly armoured vehicles and open-topped vehicles with ease.
-The Sherman Calliope packs the legendary 75 mm, M3 cannon the cannon can make short work of enemy tanks. To best use this cannon, use the shot and AP rounds. It's best not to have any rockets in your rocket ammo rack, when you engage in short close range combat, due to the risk of a HE or an arty round penetrating and knocking out your tanks by destroying the rocket racks.
+The Sherman Calliope is armed with the 75 mm, M3 cannon, that is able to make short work of most enemy tanks at this BR. To best utilize it, use the shot and AP rounds. It's best not to have any rockets in your rocket ammo rack when you engage in CQC, due to the risk of a HE or an artillery round knocking out your tank by detonating the rockets.
-However, using the cannon and rockets together can be an exceptionally good combination – the quick reload time of the cannon and combined with the rockets makes for a very potent tank. To get the best out of this, use the terrain to your advantage. Use buildings and trees to hide behind, then pop out when the enemy drives by and shoot them fire the rockets to cause disorientation, they will produce a thick dark cloud preventing your target from locating you. Then fire the 75 mm M3 cannon into the enemy turret and knock it out.
+However, using the cannon and rockets together can be an exceptionally good combination – the fast reload of the cannon combined with the rockets makes for a very potent weapon. To get the best out of them, use the terrain to your advantage. Use taller buildings and trees to hide behind, then pop out when the enemy drives by and shoot them fire the rockets to cause disorientation. These will produce a thick dark cloud preventing your target from locating you. Then fire the 75 mm M3 cannon into the enemy turret and knock it out. Do not rely on the rockets to reliably destroy enemy medium or heavy tanks, and otherwise play as you would an ordinary Sherman.
 === Pros and cons ===

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''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 '''Rocket Launcher T34 (Calliope)''' is the special modification of the second variant of the early-generation [[M4 Sherman (Family)|Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family]]. The U.S. Ordnance Department initiated a series of projects experimenting with the attachment of rocket launchers to the [[M4|M4 Sherman]], in order to provide enhanced firepower to its infantry. Despite the fact that its 75 mm M3 tank gun was capable of firing very efficient ammunition, it was unable to support massive waves of assaulting enemies. Furthermore, it was also insufficient against the Germans' heavily entrenched strongholds. Although not as precise as traditional artillery, rockets can cover a bigger area in less time with explosives and shrapnel, saturating a target in seconds. Rockets also have a negative psychological impact on enemies under rocket attack because of the howling sounds they make as they fly through the air. The most renowned of these tank-mounted rocket launchers was the Rocket Launcher T34, which was called "Calliope" after the Steam Organ due to the deafening roar that burst from the tubes when the rockets were fired.
+The '''Rocket Launcher T34 (Calliope)''' was a special modification of the second variant of the early-generation [[M4 Sherman (Family)|Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family]]. The U.S. Ordnance Department initiated a series of projects experimenting with the attachment of rocket launchers to the [[M4|M4 Sherman]], in order to provide enhanced firepower to its infantry. Despite the fact that its 75 mm M3 tank gun was capable of firing very efficient ammunition, it was unable to handle massive waves of assaulting enemies. Furthermore, it was also insufficient against the Germans' heavily entrenched strongholds. Although not as precise as traditional artillery, rockets can cover a bigger area in less time with explosives and shrapnel, saturating a target in seconds. Rockets also have a negative psychological impact on enemies under rocket attack because of the howling sounds they make as they fly through the air. The most renowned of these tank-mounted rocket launchers was the Rocket Launcher T34, which was called "Calliope" after the Steam Organ due to the deafening roar that burst from the tubes when the rockets were fired.
 Introduced in [[Update 1.49 "Weapons of Victory"]], the Calliope is a unique modified M4 Sherman capable of firing rockets (60 rockets in total) at adversaries as a secondary weapon. Originally designed for anti-infantry use, the 114 mm M8 rockets with high-explosive (HE) warhead rockets carry high explosive warheads that can effectively destroy light enemy vehicles and damage heavier armoured targets sufficiently to make the enemy's repair time extremely long and miserable. It is advised to use many rockets on enemies since a single rocket is frequently insufficient to damage them. Furthermore, the weapon, like any other ground vehicle firing unguided rockets, would emit an extremely loud but distinct firing signature, allowing opponents to identify the type of vehicle as well as its location on the map. The unique smoke trail left by fired rockets might potentially reveal the player's location. However, the M8 rockets' faster fire rate enables many volleys of rockets to be fired at a target in rapid succession. The resulting flash, fire, and smoke effects of continuous bombardment on a target can temporarily blind targets and can thus be employed as an emergency smoke cover. However, the rocket should not be used as a primary anti-tank weapon because it lacks the explosive strength and penetration to successfully destroy tanks. The Calliope's primary weapon is the 75 mm M3 tank cannon, which is more than capable of engaging most opponents in its ranks.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''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 '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.49 "Weapons of Victory"]]. Though using the base model of a [[M4|M4 Sherman]], it has a 60 round rocket rack sitting above the turret that fires 114 mm rockets at a general location. While giving the team a good edge in firepower, the rocket rack also presents a large weak point that can be targeted with a high-explosive round for an ammo-rack detonation.
+The '''Rocket Launcher T34 (Calliope)''' is the special modification of the second variant of the early-generation [[M4 Sherman (Family)|Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family]]. The U.S. Ordnance Department initiated a series of projects experimenting with the attachment of rocket launchers to the [[M4|M4 Sherman]], in order to provide enhanced firepower to its infantry. Despite the fact that its 75 mm M3 tank gun was capable of firing very efficient ammunition, it was unable to support massive waves of assaulting enemies. Furthermore, it was also insufficient against the Germans' heavily entrenched strongholds. Although not as precise as traditional artillery, rockets can cover a bigger area in less time with explosives and shrapnel, saturating a target in seconds. Rockets also have a negative psychological impact on enemies under rocket attack because of the howling sounds they make as they fly through the air. The most renowned of these tank-mounted rocket launchers was the Rocket Launcher T34, which was called "Calliope" after the Steam Organ due to the deafening roar that burst from the tubes when the rockets were fired.
-This vehicle has guide rails for 114 mm M8 rockets mounted on an M4 tank turret. The main cannon is still usable at any time.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.49 "Weapons of Victory"]], the Calliope is a unique modified M4 Sherman capable of firing rockets (60 rockets in total) at adversaries as a secondary weapon. Originally designed for anti-infantry use, the 114 mm M8 rockets with high-explosive (HE) warhead rockets carry high explosive warheads that can effectively destroy light enemy vehicles and damage heavier armoured targets sufficiently to make the enemy's repair time extremely long and miserable. It is advised to use many rockets on enemies since a single rocket is frequently insufficient to damage them. Furthermore, the weapon, like any other ground vehicle firing unguided rockets, would emit an extremely loud but distinct firing signature, allowing opponents to identify the type of vehicle as well as its location on the map. The unique smoke trail left by fired rockets might potentially reveal the player's location. However, the M8 rockets' faster fire rate enables many volleys of rockets to be fired at a target in rapid succession. The resulting flash, fire, and smoke effects of continuous bombardment on a target can temporarily blind targets and can thus be employed as an emergency smoke cover. However, the rocket should not be used as a primary anti-tank weapon because it lacks the explosive strength and penetration to successfully destroy tanks. The Calliope's primary weapon is the 75 mm M3 tank cannon, which is more than capable of engaging most opponents in its ranks.
 == General info ==
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=us_m4_sherman_calliope Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;[[M4 Sherman (Family)|Related development]]
 * [[M4]]
 ;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role
 * [[15 cm Pz.W.42]]
 * [[BM-13N]]

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:M8/Ammunition|M8}}
 === Machine guns ===

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:M3 (75 mm)/Ammunition|M72 shot, M48 shell, M61 shot, M89}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====