M1128 Wolfpack - Revision history

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Undo revision 174724 by U109472964 (talk) Wolfpack isn't a nickname of M1128. Clearing the space for a dedicated history on the M1128's service with 3/2 cav "Wolfpack"

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

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‎History: Wrote the history of the M1128 Wolfpacl

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‎Pros and cons

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 * High resolution thermal sights
 * High forward mobility
 '''Cons:'''

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 == History ==
 <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-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></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
-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.
+''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-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></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''
 == Media ==
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 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.
+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.
 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->

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 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 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 ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->

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 '''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.
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 * Tall vehicle profile
 * Bad gun depression and elevation
 == History ==

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 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.
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+{{tankMobility|abMinHp=542|rbMinHp=310}}
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{{:M68A1E8 (105 mm)/Ammunition|M456A2, M774, M833}}
+{{:M68A1E8 (105 mm)/Ammunition|M456A2, M774, M900}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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

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-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 caliber 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 the guuner inside the turret basket are relatively located below, 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.
+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.
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 '''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 ===
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 <!-- ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' -->
 {{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.
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-! colspan="5" | [[M68A1E8 (105 mm)|105 mm M68A1E8]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
+! colspan="5" | [[M68A1E8 (105 mm)|105 mm M68A1E8]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || Reloading rate (seconds)
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 ! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
 ! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
-! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
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 ! ''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 || rowspan="2" | 7.50 || rowspan="2" | 7.50 || rowspan="2" | 7.50
+| 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
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 ! colspan="5" | [[M2HB (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm M2HB]]
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-| Pintle || 400 (200) || 577 || -5°/+40° || -5°/+70°
+| Pintle || 400 (200) || 575 || -5°/+30° || -5°/+70°
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-A 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun is settled in the right side of M1128 Wolfpack's turret. It is the most efficient weapon of the M1128 Wolfpack that may help you target enemy aircraft. It has good penetration and elevation to fight against nearby hostile aircraft and light vehicles. However, its limited horizontal traverse of 45° might cause trouble when dealing with enemy from behind or the left side.
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
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-| Coaxial || 3,400 (200) || 941 || N/A || N/A
+| Coaxial || 3,400 (200) || 941 || - || -
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 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 ==
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-M1128 Wolfpack is a very competent light vehicle. It works brilliant as a sniper with high resolution thermal sights, decent APFSDS shell and laser rangefinder. It also has good mobility and adaptability to meneuver across some worst terrains which are nightmare to the other wheeled vehicles. These allow you to ambush and flank the enemy from the unexpected spots. However, the unimpressive depression and turret rotation speed limit its performance in hilly maps. M1128 Wolfpack is also bad at long-term combat and position warfare due to the low amount of the 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 a proper cover that can hide your hull and allow you to fight back.
+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 ===
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 '''Pros:'''
 * Narrow profile turret
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 '''Cons:'''
 * Low survivability
 * Tall vehicle profile
 * Bad gun depression and elevation