M19A1 - Revision history

U148268261 at 21:53, 4 August 2024

2024-08-04T21:53:21Z

U148268261: mentioned the powerful anti-tank cpabilities in 'Usage in battle'

2024-05-28T22:18:11Z

mentioned the powerful anti-tank cpabilities in 'Usage in battle'

U74396666: Minor edits

2023-11-21T13:26:04Z

Minor edits

U74396666: New Description Project - USA Priority: M19 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage (MGMC)

2023-11-21T10:59:08Z

New Description Project - USA Priority: M19 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage (MGMC)

U44629479: /* Ammo racks */ Updated

2023-04-25T21:13:53Z

‎Ammo racks: Updated

U44629479: Edits

2023-02-27T23:17:38Z

Edits

U135081411: /* Usage in battles */ additional usage in battle

2023-02-27T11:24:01Z

‎Usage in battles: additional usage in battle

U135081411: /* Usage in battles */ additions tips for usage in battle

2023-02-27T11:21:50Z

‎Usage in battles: additions tips for usage in battle

U135081411: /* Usage in battles */ added additional use in battles

2023-02-27T11:18:33Z

‎Usage in battles: added additional use in battles

U135081411: Additional Cons and Pros as well as some tricks and usage in battle.

2023-02-27T11:14:42Z

Additional Cons and Pros as well as some tricks and usage in battle.

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 * '''Mk.II:''' {{Annotation|FI-T*|Fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}} - This belt does little damage against armoured targets and should be used especially against aircraft or open-topped vehicles. The high-explosive filler is deadly to crew members.
-* '''M81A1:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}} - This belt offers decent damage against lightly armoured tanks, especially at close range. While the damage effects post-penetration can be quite poor, the rapid fire from the autocannon can remedy this problem by following up quickly with another penetrating shot. In close combat, these shells should be used against modules and crew member to make the most of each shell.
+* '''M81A1:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}} - This belt offers excellent damage against tanks, especially at close range. While the damage effects post-penetration can be quite poor, the rapid fire from the autocannon can remedy this problem by following up quickly with another penetrating shot. In close combat, these shells should be used against modules and crew member to make the most of each shell. With luck and a good side shot, the shells can even kill vehicles like the [[VK 3002 (M)]].
 {{:Dual Automatic Gun M2 (40 mm)/Ammunition|Mk.II, M81A1}}
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 Due to its poor rate of fire and therefore fire density, it's best to concentrate fire at a spot the plane is expected to fly towards whilst leading to compensate, bursts should be short and constant adjustments should be made. Thanks to its large calibre and continuous fire, the M19A1 can be used to take out long range bombers at high altitudes that .50 cal and 20 mm rounds may fail to reach.
-The M19A1 can also be used to impressive effect against ground vehicles at its BR, particularly when facing Germany, whose lineups around this BR will include the [[Pz.IV F2]], [[Pz.IV H]], and [[Sd.Kfz.234/2]], along with the [[Marder III H]] and [[Sturer Emil]], among other open-topped tank destroyers. Against the USSR, anti-tank usage is not recommended as vehicles like the [[T-34 (1942)]], [[SU-152]], and [[KV-1S]] will easily bounce your shells and obliterate you, unless you can get flanking shots into their side or rear.
+The M19A1 can also be used to impressive effect against ground vehicles at its BR, particularly when facing Germany, whose lineups around this BR will include the [[Pz.IV F2]], [[Pz.IV H]], and [[Sd.Kfz.234/2]], along with the [[Marder III H]] and [[Sturer Emil]], among other open-topped tank destroyers. Against the USSR, 'brawling' anti-tank usage is not recommended as vehicles like the [[T-34 (1942)]], [[SU-152]], and [[KV-1S]] will easily bounce your shells and obliterate you. However, flanking maneouvres with the vehicle can yield incredibly impressive results, even against the aforementioned Russian vehicles. Due to the simple fact that the next SPAA most players are likely to research is at 7.7, this SPAA will likely be brought up to those BRs. Fear not, as there are still lightly armoured vehicles around. [[PT-76 (Family)|PT-76]]<nowiki/>s, often being incredibly annoying to heavily armoured vehicles with their HEAT-FS rounds, can be easily obliterated with a couple of hits. The same goes for the [[BTR-ZD]] and other SPAAs, and the [[Nashorn]], surprisingly.
 === Pros and cons ===

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 With the Dual 40 mm Bofors the M19 has an excellent weapon against [[:Category:Bombers|bombers]] and [[:Category:Attackers|armoured attackers]]. The ammo is limited though, so reserve the fire for certain hits. Against fighters, the same tactic should be applied.
-Due to its poor rate of fire and therefore fire density, it's best to concentrate fire at a spot the plane is expected to fly towards whilst leading to compensate, bursts should be short and constant adjustments should be made. Thanks to its large calibre and continuous fire, the M19A1 can be used to take out long range bombers at high altitudes .50 cal and 20 mm rounds may fail to reach.
+Due to its poor rate of fire and therefore fire density, it's best to concentrate fire at a spot the plane is expected to fly towards whilst leading to compensate, bursts should be short and constant adjustments should be made. Thanks to its large calibre and continuous fire, the M19A1 can be used to take out long range bombers at high altitudes that .50 cal and 20 mm rounds may fail to reach.
-Compared to certain other SPAAs ([[ZSU-37]], [[Wirbelwind]], [[M13 MGMC]], etc.), the M19 cannot be used as effectively in an anti-vehicle role, so stay behind your allies and watch the skies for enemy aircraft. If contact with ground targets is inevitable however, aiming for a targets' cannon barrel or tracks is a valid option. If flanking is available, take the opportunity and load some shells into their sides or rear. However be very careful, your crew members are exposed to machine gun fire and can easily be knocked out. This is a problem especially if it's coming from enemy aircraft, as they can also easily kill your crew. So take caution if using the M19 in an anti-vehicle role
+The M19A1 can also be used to impressive effect against ground vehicles at its BR, particularly when facing Germany, whose lineups around this BR will include the [[Pz.IV F2]], [[Pz.IV H]], and [[Sd.Kfz.234/2]], along with the [[Marder III H]] and [[Sturer Emil]], among other open-topped tank destroyers. Against the USSR, anti-tank usage is not recommended as vehicles like the [[T-34 (1942)]], [[SU-152]], and [[KV-1S]] will easily bounce your shells and obliterate you, unless you can get flanking shots into their side or rear.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 * Good mobility
-* Powerful 40 mm HE shells, can decimate/critically damage aircraft
+* Powerful 40 mm FI-T shells, can decimate/critically damage aircraft
 * Reloads in 0.6 seconds, quasi-continuous fire
 * High ammo count
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 * Open-topped, exposing loaders and gunners
 * Little armour
 * Exposed ammo rack
-* Weak anti-air firepower due poor rate of fire
+* Underwhelming anti-air accuracy
 * Gun overheats when firing continuously

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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 '''M19 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage (MGMC)''' is a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun mounted on the [[M24|M24 light tank]] chassis used by the U.S. Army during World War II. It was armed with two 40 mm Bofors autocannons. It was manufactured near the end of 1944 by Cadillac and Massey Ferguson of Canada. Although the vehicles were built during World War II, they did not become operational until the war was over. They saw their first combat in the Korean War against North Korean forces in 1950. The M19A1 MGMC is an improved design, rather than a separate variant, that includes an auxiliary engine and generator to power the main armament when the main engine is shut down, as well as fixtures for carrying two spare cannon barrels.
+The '''M19 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage (MGMC)''' is a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun mounted on the [[M24|M24 light tank]] chassis used by the U.S. Army during World War II. It was armed with two 40 mm M2A1 Bofors autocannons. It was manufactured near the end of 1944 by Cadillac and Massey Ferguson of Canada. Although the vehicles were built during World War II, they did not become operational until the war was over. They saw their first combat in the Korean War against North Korean forces in 1950. The M19A1 MGMC is an improved design, rather than a separate variant, that includes an auxiliary engine and generator to power the main armament when the main engine is shut down, as well as fixtures for carrying two spare cannon barrels.
-Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M19 MGMC is a versatile vehicle. The 40 mm Bofors autocannons can penetrate some lightly armoured vehicles and have enough destructive capability to bring down aircraft. There are two types of ammunition belts: armour-piercing and high-explosive. It can be employed for flanking maneuvers early in the conflict, given its exceptional mobility. It is crucial to remember, though, that the majority of crews are completely exposed, with ammunition placed all around the turret.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M19 MGMC is a versatile vehicle. The 40 mm M2A1 Bofors autocannons can penetrate some lightly armoured vehicles and have enough destructive capability to bring down aircraft. There are two types of ammunition belts: armour-piercing and high-explosive. It can be employed for flanking maneuvers early in the conflict, given its exceptional mobility. It is crucial to remember, though, that the majority of crews are completely exposed, with ammunition placed all around the turret.
 == General info ==

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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 rank {{Specs|rank}} American self-propelled anti-aircraft (SPAA) gun {{Battle-rating}}. It was one of the first vehicles to be released with the US ground forces in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]]. Armed with dual-mounted 40 mm Bofors guns, the {{PAGENAME}} provides a substantial firepower upgrade over the standard .50 cal machine guns and 37 mm autocannon used in its predecessors [[M16 MGMC]] and [[M15A1 CGMC]].
+The '''M19 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage (MGMC)''' is a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun mounted on the [[M24|M24 light tank]] chassis used by the U.S. Army during World War II. It was armed with two 40 mm Bofors autocannons. It was manufactured near the end of 1944 by Cadillac and Massey Ferguson of Canada. Although the vehicles were built during World War II, they did not become operational until the war was over. They saw their first combat in the Korean War against North Korean forces in 1950. The M19A1 MGMC is an improved design, rather than a separate variant, that includes an auxiliary engine and generator to power the main armament when the main engine is shut down, as well as fixtures for carrying two spare cannon barrels.
-As an SPAA, stay behind and close to your teammates and outside of your enemies' view and range while keeping a clear line of sight to the horizon for low-flying aircraft.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M19 MGMC is a versatile vehicle. The 40 mm Bofors autocannons can penetrate some lightly armoured vehicles and have enough destructive capability to bring down aircraft. There are two types of ammunition belts: armour-piercing and high-explosive. It can be employed for flanking maneuvers early in the conflict, given its exceptional mobility. It is crucial to remember, though, that the majority of crews are completely exposed, with ammunition placed all around the turret.
 == General info ==

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 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
-<!-- '''Last updated:''' -->
+[[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]
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 ! 6th<br>rack empty
 ! 7th<br>rack empty
 ! 8th<br>rack empty
 ! 9th<br>rack empty
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 ! 13th<br>rack empty
 ! Visual<br>discrepancy
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-| '''44''' || 22&nbsp;''(+22)'' || 20&nbsp;''(+24)'' || 18&nbsp;''(+26)'' || 17&nbsp;''(+27)'' || 15&nbsp;''(+29)'' || 13&nbsp;''(+31)'' || 12&nbsp;''(+32)'' || 10&nbsp;''(+34)'' || 8&nbsp;''(+36)'' || 7&nbsp;''(+37)'' || 5&nbsp;''(+39)'' || 3&nbsp;''(+41)'' || 2&nbsp;''(+42)'' || Yes
+| 16&nbsp;''(+28)'' || 12&nbsp;''(+32)'' || 8&nbsp;''(+36)'' || 4&nbsp;''(+40)'' || 2&nbsp;''(+42)'' || 0&nbsp;''(+44)'' || Yes
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-[[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]
 '''Notes''':
-* The visual discrepancy concerns racks and clips: racks are modeled to contain 5 clips while clips are modeled to contain 5 rounds.
+* Ammunition is modelled as 44 clips of 8 rounds
-* The game however shoots 8 rounds per clip and racks disappear after varying amounts of rounds have been shot. Example: rack 2 to 13 are the same size (25 rounds) but some disappear after 2 clips were fired (16 rounds), some others disappear only after 1 clip (8 rounds) has been fired.
+* The visual discrepancy concerns the total number of rounds: 312 rounds are modeled but you can pack 352 rounds.
 == Usage in battles ==

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	Thanks to it's large caliber and continuous fire the M19A1 and M42 can be used to take out long range bombers at high altitudes where 20mm and .50 calibers may fail.		Thanks to it's large caliber and continuous fire the M19A1 and M42 can be used to take out long range bombers at high altitudes where 20mm and .50 calibers may fail.
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		+	For those who enjoy shooting in third person mode the muzzle may obsucre your vision whilst zoomed in at most angles.

	=== Pros and cons ===		=== Pros and cons ===

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 x40mm Bofors can kick alot of dusts wherever it hits, a good tactic with this is to use it as a smoke screen either on the ground, a corner or the enemy itself to break their line of sight and blind them in their gunsight, a good trick up in the sleeve for at desperate times.
-Compared to certain other SPAAs ([[ZSU-37]], [[Wirbelwind]], [[M13 MGMC]], etc.), the M19 cannot be used as effectively in an anti-vehicle role, so stay behind your allies and watch the skies for enemy aircraft. If contact with ground targets is inevitable however, aiming for a targets' cannon barrel or tracks is a valid option. If flanking is available, take the opportunity and load some shells into their sides or rear. However be very careful, your crew members are exposed to machine gun fire and can easily be knocked out. This is a problem especially if it's coming from enemy aircraft, as they can also easily kill your crew. So take caution if using the M19 in an anti-vehicle role.
+Compared to certain other SPAAs ([[ZSU-37]], [[Wirbelwind]], [[M13 MGMC]], etc.), the M19 cannot be used as effectively in an anti-vehicle role, so stay behind your allies and watch the skies for enemy aircraft. If contact with ground targets is inevitable however, aiming for a targets' cannon barrel or tracks is a valid option. If flanking is available, take the opportunity and load some shells into their sides or rear. However be very careful, your crew members are exposed to machine gun fire and can easily be knocked out. This is a problem especially if it's coming from enemy aircraft, as they can also easily kill your crew. Therefore taking out their coaxial and auxiliary machineguns first or after the barrel depending on their order of rotation speed is a good tactic, however the parralax between both cannons might make it difficult to hit them accurately. So take caution if using the M19 in an anti-vehicle role
 In an encounter with a panther from the front, you can use their mantlet to trapshot and finish them off in 2-3 successful penetrations to the hull roof.

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	In an encounter with a panther from the front, you can use their mantlet to trapshot and finish them off in 2-3 successful penetrations to the hull roof.		In an encounter with a panther from the front, you can use their mantlet to trapshot and finish them off in 2-3 successful penetrations to the hull roof.
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		+	Thanks to it's large caliber and continuous fire the M19A1 and M42 can be used to take out long range bombers at high altitudes where 20mm and .50 calibers may fail.

	=== Pros and cons ===		=== Pros and cons ===

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 ==== Ammunition ====
 * '''Default:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|FI-T*|Fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}} - The belt composition means that 50% of the shells (FI-T*) are useless against tanks. However, this belt is reliable against open-topped or lightly armoured targets like SPAA vehicles as well as against planes.
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 With the Dual 40 mm Bofors the M19 has an excellent weapon against [[:Category:Bombers|bombers]] and [[:Category:Attackers|armoured attackers]]. The ammo is limited though, so reserve the fire for certain hits. Against fighters, the same tactic should be applied.
 Compared to certain other SPAAs ([[ZSU-37]], [[Wirbelwind]], [[M13 MGMC]], etc.), the M19 cannot be used as effectively in an anti-vehicle role, so stay behind your allies and watch the skies for enemy aircraft. If contact with ground targets is inevitable however, aiming for a targets' cannon barrel or tracks is a valid option. If flanking is available, take the opportunity and load some shells into their sides or rear. However be very careful, your crew members are exposed to machine gun fire and can easily be knocked out. This is a problem especially if it's coming from enemy aircraft, as they can also easily kill your crew. So take caution if using the M19 in an anti-vehicle role.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 '''Pros:'''
 * Powerful 40 mm HE shells, can decimate/critically damage aircraft
 * Reloads in 0.6 seconds
 * Good mobility
 '''Cons:'''
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 * Decreased mobility off-road
 * Exposed ammo rack
 == History ==
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 ;Vehicles equipped with the same chassis
 * [[M24 (Family)]]
 ;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role
 * [[M42 Duster (Family)]]