M230E-1 (30 mm) - Revision history

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 * Very large amount of projectile spread, inconvenient for long range shooting or targets that move frequently.
 * Compared to other nation's helicopter turrets, the M230E-1 has less range and is significantly more inaccurate.
 == History ==
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 == See also ==
-''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
+'''[[2A42 (30 mm)|Shipunov 2A42]]''' (Russian analogue to the M230E-1)
-* ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
+'''[[AH-64 (Family)|Apache Helicopter Family]]'''
 == External links ==

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 == General info ==
 The M230E-1 is a 30mm American autocannon developed by Northrop Grumman Systems. It was designed for the Boeing AH-64 Apache, being the primary weapon on these helicopters. In War Thunder, it is featured on every AH-64 Apache variant.
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 === Comparison with analogues ===
-The Russian '''2A42''' is quite similar to the M230E-1, being a 30mm autocannon. The 2A42 is generally better for most situations as it is far more accurate, has APDS belts to engage armored targets, and has a higher rate of fire than the M230E-1. However, the 2A42 on the Ka-50/52 helicopters are mounted on a rather awkward firing position on the right side of the helicopter that has limited horizontal traverse which means that the pilot must turn the entire helicopter to get the guns on target if using the Ka-50/52. Keep this in mind when fighting either as you have an slight advantage in this factor.
+<!--''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.''-->
 == Usage in battles ==
 The M230E-1 is a very versatile turret. On Apache attack helicopters, it can be used to attack both planes and tanks, dealing with both fairly easy at close ranges. However, dealing with tanks requires the helicopter to get fairly near to enemy vehicles due to the lacking penetration of HE-DP (51mm) and the relatively inaccurate projectile spread. This puts the pilot at a high risk of being downed by dedicated AA, ground vehicles, enemy planes, and even other helicopters. You can engage ground targets from the top and get some ground target kills, but '''mind your surroundings''', as a well-placed shot will send the Apache back to the respawn menu surprisingly fast if the enemy team is aware of your presence.
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 === Pros and cons ===
 '''Pros:'''
 * Turret mount on Apaches have a very flexible turret mount, able to aim in multiple directions without repositioning the entire helicopter.
-* 30mm can deal with most ground targets from the roof, sides, or the rear.
+* 30 mm can deal with most ground targets from the roof, sides, or the rear.
 * Large ammo pool, some freedom to spray 'n pray at targets.
 * Decent RoF, able to get many rounds on target while shooting.
-* Able to shred through planes if shots land since each of the 30mm rounds have 26.88g of explosive filler.
+* Able to shred through planes if shots land since each of the 30 mm rounds have 26.88g of explosive filler.
 '''Cons:'''
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 * Very large amount of projectile spread, inconvenient for long range shooting or targets that move frequently.
 * Compared to other nation's helicopter turrets, the M230E-1 has less range and is significantly more inaccurate.
 == History ==

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 == General info ==
-''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''
+The M230E-1 is a 30mm American autocannon developed by Northrop Grumman Systems. It was designed for the Boeing AH-64 Apache, being the primary weapon on these helicopters. In War Thunder, it is featured on every AH-64 Apache variant.
 === Available ammunition ===
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 === Comparison with analogues ===
-''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.''
+The Russian '''2A42''' is quite similar to the M230E-1, being a 30mm autocannon. The 2A42 is generally better for most situations as it is far more accurate, has APDS belts to engage armored targets, and has a higher rate of fire than the M230E-1. However, the 2A42 on the Ka-50/52 helicopters are mounted on a rather awkward firing position on the right side of the helicopter that has limited horizontal traverse which means that the pilot must turn the entire helicopter to get the guns on target if using the Ka-50/52. Keep this in mind when fighting either as you have an slight advantage in this factor.
 == Usage in battles ==
-''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''
+The M230E-1 is a very versatile turret. On Apache attack helicopters, it can be used to attack both planes and tanks, dealing with both fairly easy at close ranges. However, dealing with tanks requires the helicopter to get fairly near to enemy vehicles due to the lacking penetration of HE-DP (51mm) and the relatively inaccurate projectile spread. This puts the pilot at a high risk of being downed by dedicated AA, ground vehicles, enemy planes, and even other helicopters. You can engage ground targets from the top and get some ground target kills, but '''mind your surroundings''', as a well-placed shot will send the Apache back to the respawn menu surprisingly fast if the enemy team is aware of your presence.
 === Pros and cons ===
-''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''
+'''Pros:'''
+*
 '''Cons:'''
+*
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 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 ;Images
 ;Images
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 == See also ==
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
 * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->
 * [https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/m230.htm [Federation of American Scientists<nowiki>]</nowiki> M230 Automatic Gun] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210526124517/https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/m230.htm Web Archive])

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 <!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' -->
-* {{Specs-Link|yah_64}}
+{{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}
-* {{Specs-Link|ah_64a}}
-* {{Specs-Link|ah_64a_iaf}}
+{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Attack helicopters'''}}
-* {{Specs-Link|ah_64a_peten}}
+{{Navigation-Line|AH-64}}{{Specs-Link|ah_mk1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64a_greece_usa}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64a_peten}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64a_peten_iaf}}
-* {{Specs-Link|ah_64a_peten_iaf}}
+{{Navigation-Line|}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64d_japan}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ahs}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64a_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64d_i_saraph}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|yah_64}}
-* {{Specs-Link|ah_64a_greece_usa}}
-* {{Specs-Link|ah_64d}}
+{{Navigation-End}}
 == General info ==

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 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 ;Images
-<div><ul>
+;Images
-<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:30mm HEDP.png|thumb|none|250px|30mm HEDP round for the Apache.]] </li>
+<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="150">
-<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:HEDP - High explosive Dual Purpose.png|thumb|none|250px|Statcard for 30mm HEDP round.]] </li>
+File:30mm HEDP.png|<small>30 mm HEDP round for the Apache</small>
-</ul></div>
+</gallery>
 == See also ==

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 * {{Specs-Link|ah_64d_japan}}
 * {{Specs-Link|ah_mk1}}
 == General info ==
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 <!-- ''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).'' -->
-* '''Default:''' {{Annotation|HEDP|High-explosive dual purpose}}
+* '''Default:''' {{Annotation|HEDP|High explosive dual purpose}}
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
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 |}
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-! colspan="10" | Shell details
+! colspan="10" | Belt details
 |-
-! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
+! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
 ! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
 ! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
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 <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->
 * [https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/m230.htm [Federation of American Scientists<nowiki>]</nowiki> M230 Automatic Gun] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210526124517/https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/m230.htm Web Archive])
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 {{Britain aircraft cannons}}
 {{Japan aircraft cannons}}
 [[Category:Aircraft cannons]]