M22 - Revision history

U74396666: Consistency updates

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Consistency updates

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‎Usage in battles

U136017007: /* Usage in battles */ I added some stuff about Godmode with the locust. please fix any errors, and feel free to delete it if you feel it is unnecessary

2023-11-19T14:26:18Z

‎Usage in battles: I added some stuff about Godmode with the locust. please fix any errors, and feel free to delete it if you feel it is unnecessary

U74396666: Grammar

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Grammar

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‎Description

U74396666: New Description Project - USA Priority: Tanks - M22 Locust

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New Description Project - USA Priority: Tanks - M22 Locust

U44629479: Undo revision 166714 by U141143130 (talk)

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Undo revision 166714 by U141143130 (talk)

U141143130 at 11:39, 10 July 2023

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U38088265: /* Machine guns */ Updated

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‎Machine guns: Updated

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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 '''M22 Locust''', also known as the Light Tank (Airborne) M22, is a World War II airborne light tank designed by the U.S. Army for the British Airborne Forces. In 1941, the British War Office requested that the American government design a purpose-built airborne light tank that could be transported by military glider into the battlefield to provide direct armoured fire support for the British Airborne Forces. The British War Office had previously decided that the British Airborne Forces would be equipped with the [[Tetrarch I|Light Tank Mark VII Tetrarch]]. However, as the Light Tank Mark VII Tetrarch had not been designed specifically for airdrop operations, the British War Office determined that a new tank would be necessary. The M22 Locust was one of the smallest tanks ever manufactured by the United States, having a three-crew configuration. The commander, who also took on the role of loader, was stationed in the turret with the gunner, while the driver was stationed on the right side of the hull. The initial order of around 1,900 M22 Locust tanks was cancelled later during World War II, resulting in only a total of 830 units being produced.
+The '''M22''', also known as the Light Tank (Locust) M22, is a World War II airborne light tank designed by the U.S. Army for the British Airborne Forces. In 1941, the British War Office requested that the American government design a purpose-built airborne light tank that could be transported by military glider into the battlefield to provide direct armoured fire support for the British Airborne Forces. The British War Office had previously decided that the British Airborne Forces would be equipped with the [[Tetrarch I|Light Tank Mark VII "Tetrarch"]]. However, as the Light Tank Mark VII "Tetrarch" had not been designed specifically for airdrop operations, the British War Office determined that a new tank would be necessary. The M22 was one of the smallest tanks ever manufactured by the U.S., having a three-crew configuration. The commander, who also took on the role of loader, was stationed in the turret with the gunner, while the driver was stationed on the right side of the hull. The initial order of around 1,900 M22 tanks was cancelled later during World War II, resulting in only a total of 830 units being produced.
-Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M22 Locust delivers a new experience for US Army ground forces gamers based on a different doctrine. The M22 Locust, with its low profile, takes full advantage of any mountainous terrain while scouting enemies for friendly units. The M22 Locust has acceptable firepower, comparable to other light tanks in the US Army's rank I ground forces. However, because the tank was designed to be lightweight, a vertical stabilizer is not integrated into the main gun position, making accurate fire on the move difficult.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M22 delivers a new experience for U.S. Army ground forces gamers based on a different doctrine. The M22, with its low profile, takes full advantage of any mountainous terrain while scouting enemies for friendly units. The M22 has acceptable firepower, comparable to other light tanks in the U.S. Army's early ground forces. However, as the tank was designed to be lightweight, a vertical stabilizer is not integrated into the main gun position, making accurate fire on the move difficult.
 == General info ==

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 '''Uptiering/Godmode'''
-Locust's can be found at any BR, their players attempting to achieve the famed "Godmode" achievement. This is when you destroy a tank five (5) battleratings above yours. This achieves you 20k or more silver lions, depending on if you have a booster or not. The first tip is to target light tanks. Most of the time, you will only be able to penetrate medium tanks if their side is at a 90 degree angle to you, so just avoid them. Secondly, try to target tanks that are distracted. They will most likely have less crew and/or be distracted by something else, allowing for an easier kill. Third, target tanks that are alone. You'll be able to get your kill without having to worry about getting shot. Finally, don't worry about dying. Remember; the Locust is a low-tier tank, and thus has a low repair cost. At most, you'll only have to worry about losing time. Instead of focusing on Godmode entirely, try to have fun while doing it.
+The M22 Locust can be found at any BR, their players attempting to achieve the famed "Godmode" achievement. This is when you destroy a tank five (5) battle ratings above yours. This achieves you 20k or more silver lions, depending on if you have a booster or not. The first tip is to target light tanks. Most of the time, you will only be able to penetrate medium tanks if their side is at a 90-degree angle to you, so just avoid them. Secondly, try to target tanks that are distracted. They will most likely have less crew and/or be distracted by something else, allowing for an easier kill. Third, target tanks that are alone. You'll be able to get your kill without having to worry about getting shot. Finally, don't worry about dying. Remember; the Locust is a low-tier tank and thus has a low repair cost. At most, you'll only have to worry about losing time. Instead of focusing on Godmode entirely, try to have fun while doing it.
 === Pros and cons ===

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	A riskier tactic, but one that can be extremely effective against a lone enemy is to close to point-blank range. Many tanks cannot hit an adjacent Locust due to their slow turret traverse and/or their gun depression—notably early Soviet tanks and taller German ones (when facing an up-tier). Circling the tank and avoiding their gun while using the Locust's fast reload time to put shots into their rear and weak points can yield success. However, Locust players must be careful if there are any other enemies around they will easily destroy you while you are preoccupied. One must also be careful to not accidentally destroy themselves by being too close to the tank when it explodes.		A riskier tactic, but one that can be extremely effective against a lone enemy is to close to point-blank range. Many tanks cannot hit an adjacent Locust due to their slow turret traverse and/or their gun depression—notably early Soviet tanks and taller German ones (when facing an up-tier). Circling the tank and avoiding their gun while using the Locust's fast reload time to put shots into their rear and weak points can yield success. However, Locust players must be careful if there are any other enemies around they will easily destroy you while you are preoccupied. One must also be careful to not accidentally destroy themselves by being too close to the tank when it explodes.
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		+	'''Uptiering/Godmode'''
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		+	Locust's can be found at any BR, their players attempting to achieve the famed "Godmode" achievement. This is when you destroy a tank five (5) battleratings above yours. This achieves you 20k or more silver lions, depending on if you have a booster or not. The first tip is to target light tanks. Most of the time, you will only be able to penetrate medium tanks if their side is at a 90 degree angle to you, so just avoid them. Secondly, try to target tanks that are distracted. They will most likely have less crew and/or be distracted by something else, allowing for an easier kill. Third, target tanks that are alone. You'll be able to get your kill without having to worry about getting shot. Finally, don't worry about dying. Remember; the Locust is a low-tier tank, and thus has a low repair cost. At most, you'll only have to worry about losing time. Instead of focusing on Godmode entirely, try to have fun while doing it.

	=== Pros and cons ===		=== 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 '''M22 Locust''', also known as the Light Tank (Airborne) M22, was a World War II airborne light tank designed by the U.S. Army for the British Airborne Forces. In 1941, the British War Office requested that the American government design a purpose-built airborne light tank that could be transported by military glider into the battlefield to provide direct armoured fire support for the British Airborne Forces. The British War Office had previously decided that the British Airborne Forces would be equipped with the [[Tetrarch I|Light Tank Mark VII Tetrarch]]. However, as the Light Tank Mark VII Tetrarch had not been designed specifically for airdrop operations, the British War Office determined that a new tank would be necessary. The M22 Locust was one of the smallest tanks ever manufactured by the United States, having a three-crew configuration. The commander, who also took on the role of loader, was stationed in the turret with the gunner, while the driver was stationed on the right side of the hull. The initial order of around 1,900 M22 Locust tanks was cancelled later during World War II, resulting in only a total of 830 units being produced.
+The '''M22 Locust''', also known as the Light Tank (Airborne) M22, is a World War II airborne light tank designed by the U.S. Army for the British Airborne Forces. In 1941, the British War Office requested that the American government design a purpose-built airborne light tank that could be transported by military glider into the battlefield to provide direct armoured fire support for the British Airborne Forces. The British War Office had previously decided that the British Airborne Forces would be equipped with the [[Tetrarch I|Light Tank Mark VII Tetrarch]]. However, as the Light Tank Mark VII Tetrarch had not been designed specifically for airdrop operations, the British War Office determined that a new tank would be necessary. The M22 Locust was one of the smallest tanks ever manufactured by the United States, having a three-crew configuration. The commander, who also took on the role of loader, was stationed in the turret with the gunner, while the driver was stationed on the right side of the hull. The initial order of around 1,900 M22 Locust tanks was cancelled later during World War II, resulting in only a total of 830 units being produced.
 Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M22 Locust delivers a new experience for US Army ground forces gamers based on a different doctrine. The M22 Locust, with its low profile, takes full advantage of any mountainous terrain while scouting enemies for friendly units. The M22 Locust has acceptable firepower, comparable to other light tanks in the US Army's rank I ground forces. However, because the tank was designed to be lightweight, a vertical stabilizer is not integrated into the main gun position, making accurate fire on the move difficult.

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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 '''M22 Locust, also known as the Light Tank (Airborne) M22''', was a World War II airborne light tank designed by the U.S. Army for the British Airborne Forces. In 1941, the British War Office requested that the American government design a purpose-built airborne light tank that could be transported by military glider into the battlefield to provide direct armoured fire support for the British Airborne Forces. The British War Office had previously decided that the British Airborne Forces would be equipped with the Light Tank Mark VII Tetrarch. However, as the Light Tank Mark VII Tetrarch had not been designed specifically for airdrop operations, the British War Office determined that a new tank would be necessary. The M22 Locust was one of the smallest tanks ever manufactured by the United States, having a three-crew configuration. The commander, who took on the role of loader, was stationed in the turret with the gunner, while the driver was stationed on the right side of the hull. The initial order of around 1,900 M22 Locus tanks was cancelled later during World War II, resulting in only a total of 830 units being produced.
+The '''M22 Locust''', also known as the Light Tank (Airborne) M22, was a World War II airborne light tank designed by the U.S. Army for the British Airborne Forces. In 1941, the British War Office requested that the American government design a purpose-built airborne light tank that could be transported by military glider into the battlefield to provide direct armoured fire support for the British Airborne Forces. The British War Office had previously decided that the British Airborne Forces would be equipped with the [[Tetrarch I|Light Tank Mark VII Tetrarch]]. However, as the Light Tank Mark VII Tetrarch had not been designed specifically for airdrop operations, the British War Office determined that a new tank would be necessary. The M22 Locust was one of the smallest tanks ever manufactured by the United States, having a three-crew configuration. The commander, who also took on the role of loader, was stationed in the turret with the gunner, while the driver was stationed on the right side of the hull. The initial order of around 1,900 M22 Locust tanks was cancelled later during World War II, resulting in only a total of 830 units being produced.
-Introduced in the [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"|Update "Steel Generals"]], the M22 Locust delivers a new experience for US Army ground forces gamers based on a different doctrine. The M22 Locust, with its low profile, takes full advantage of any mountainous terrain while scouting enemies for friendly units. The M22 Locust has acceptable firepower, comparable to other light tanks in the US Army's rank I ground forces. However, because the tank was designed to be lightweight, a vertical stabilizer is not integrated into the main gun position, making accurate fire on the move difficult.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M22 Locust delivers a new experience for US Army ground forces gamers based on a different doctrine. The M22 Locust, with its low profile, takes full advantage of any mountainous terrain while scouting enemies for friendly units. The M22 Locust has acceptable firepower, comparable to other light tanks in the US Army's rank I ground forces. However, because the tank was designed to be lightweight, a vertical stabilizer is not integrated into the main gun position, making accurate fire on the move difficult.
 == General info ==
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 * Handling becomes sluggish at higher speeds, noticeably in 3<sub>rd</sub> Gear
 * Small crew of 3 confined in tiny space, no spare crew members to take over incapacitated ones, a penetrating shot can take out two of them easily
 * Relatively weak armour
 * Due to its low suspension, it may get stuck in the soft or uneven ground
 * Strange driving issue, in arcade mode, that causes the Locust to shudder, wobble, and not accelerate at a constant rate

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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
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-| Coaxial || 3,000 (250) || 500 || N/A || N/A
+| Coaxial || 2,500 (250) || 500 || - || -
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 ==== Ammunition ====
 * '''M74B1; AP''' - Solid shot, stock shell. Poor penetration and post-penetration damage. The M74B1 should not be used after having unlocked the M51B1 shell.
 * '''M63 Shell; SAPHEI''' - Semi armour-piercing high-explosive incendiary shell. The M63 has negligible penetration with little HE filler, it should only be used at point blank range against extremely poorly armoured vehicles and/or open-topped vehicles.
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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).'' -->
-Perhaps the best word to describe this tank is "tiny". Along the [[ASU-57]] and the [[L3/33 CC]], the M22 belongs to the smallest ground vehicles in the game. This is a pro and a con, which we will cover in a second. The Locust is a light tank and thus is never really meant to go up against other tanks in the game, though in down tiers might be able to take a hit with low-calibre AP shell. This severely limits the opponents the M22 Locust is able to face "fairly". The Locust's small size also means the crew is compacted into a small area and a crew knock-out is very easy to achieve, so in order to beat the odds, some trickery has to be put into play...
+'''Primary Role'''
-;Run and Gun
+;'''Run and Gun'''
-The Locust is really fast (although it might be hard to handle at its max speed), use this advantage to get to favorable positions or the flanks of the enemy. The tiny size of the tank helps by presenting a smaller target to the enemy and allows the usage of smaller cover that could not be typically used by an average tank of the rank. With fast manoeuvring and sneaky movements across terrains, the Locust can cross the battlefield quickly and carry out sharp strikes against the enemy. A skilled player can swiftly move from one capture point to another, destroy any opposition there, and capture the point.
+The Locust is very fast, but requires a high degree of caution and skill to handle at high speeds. Use this advantage to get to favorable positions, typically on the flanks of the enemy. The tiny size of the tank helps by presenting a smaller target to the enemy and allows the usage of cover that could not be typically used by an larger vehicle. With fast maneuvering and sneaky movements that best utilize the terrain, the Locust can cross the battlefield quickly and carry out harassing strikes against the enemy. A skilled player can swiftly move from one capture point to another, destroy any opposition there, and capture the point, though this can be extremely risky, as much of the other team will be "cap rushing" as well as frequently calling down artillery onto cap points, and aircraft tend to focus their attention on caps. Use your best judgment as to the best way you can use the Locust's strengths to support your team, and adapt to the changing battle...something the Locust, with its great speed, excels at.
-;Get in Close
+;'''Get in Close'''
-The riskier tactic, which would work if done well, is to just get right up onto the enemy tank. Again the Locust is tiny and this could make it easier to be knocked out, but that also means the Locust can exploit some of the other tanks weaknesses, like their gun depression—notably early Soviet tanks and taller German ones (when facing an up-tier). Get up right on that tank, point blank on the sides where some enemies will not be able to even move their gun down to hit the Locust if it stays close to them. Also remember that the Locust's 37 mm gun has an impressive reload time of about 3 seconds. Use this advantage to find weak points on their side or rear armour and score a subsequent knockout. However, Locust players must be careful as sometimes the enemy tank may move in a way that forces the Locust into their crosshairs or into other enemies' guns to take out the Locust as its attacking. The Locust players must also be careful to not accidentally destroy themselves by being too close to the tank when it explodes (if the enemy catches on fire.)
+A riskier tactic, but one that can be extremely effective against a lone enemy is to close to point-blank range. Many tanks cannot hit an adjacent Locust due to their slow turret traverse and/or their gun depression—notably early Soviet tanks and taller German ones (when facing an up-tier). Circling the tank and avoiding their gun while using the Locust's fast reload time to put shots into their rear and weak points can yield success. However, Locust players must be careful if there are any other enemies around they will easily destroy you while you are preoccupied. One must also be careful to not accidentally destroy themselves by being too close to the tank when it explodes.
 === Pros and cons ===