M247 - Revision history

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‎Mobility

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‎Ammunition

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U74396666: New Description Project - USA Priority: M247 Sergeant York Division Air Defense (DIVAD)

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New Description Project - USA Priority: M247 Sergeant York Division Air Defense (DIVAD)

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Undo revision 171317 by U61696798 (talk)

U61696798: /* Modifications and economy */ grammatical error

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‎Modifications and economy: grammatical error

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‎Usage in battles

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 {{tankMobility|abMinHp= 1,065|rbMinHp= 663}}
-The {{PAGENAME}}'s turret is installed on the hull of an [[M48A1|M48 medium tank]], because of this they have roughly similar mobility. The {{PAGENAME}} is about 3 tons heavier than the M48A1 (49.3 tons vs. 46.4 tons), and has a slightly weaker engine, which translates into a slightly more sluggish machine compared to the M48A1. The M48A1 has a max engine power of 810 hp, while the {{PAGENAME}}'s engine power is 750 hp. For a vehicle this heavy, it has fairly good mobility. When spaded, it can comfortably hit a top speed of 45 km/h on flat terrain, while in cross-country you will have a top speed of around 25 km/h. While going backwards, the top speed is somewhat less impressive: about -9 km/h.
+The {{PAGENAME}}'s turret is installed on the hull of an [[M48A1|M48 medium tank]], because of this they have roughly similar mobility. The {{PAGENAME}} is about 3 tons heavier than the M48A1 (49.3 tons vs. 46.4 tons), and has a slightly weaker engine, which translates into a slightly more sluggish machine compared to the M48A1. The M48A1 has a max engine power of 810 hp, while the {{PAGENAME}}'s engine power is 750 hp. For a vehicle this heavy, it has fairly good mobility. When spaded, it can comfortably hit a top speed of 45 km/h on flat terrain, while in cross-country you will have a top speed of around 25 km/h. While going backwards, the top speed is somewhat less impressive: about -12 km/h.
 === Modifications and economy ===

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 * '''M811 Fuze Delay:''' {{Annotation|SAPHEI|Semi armour-piercing high-explosive incendiary}}
-* '''M811:''' {{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}} - Unlike the M822 HE-VT* shells, these require direct hits on aircraft to do significant damage, but if you experience problems with the M822 detonating too early, this belt may be your best choice. This belt does not have tracers, and thus may be harder to hit, but at the same time it may be more difficult for enemy helicopters to detect your shots.
+* '''M811:''' {{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}} - Unlike the M822 HE-VT* shells, these require direct hits on aircraft to do significant damage, but if you experience problems with the M822 detonating too early, this belt may be your best choice. This belt does not have tracers, which may make it harder to hit with, but at the same time it will be more difficult for enemy helicopters to detect your shots.
 * '''M822:''' {{Annotation|HE-VT*|High-explosive variable time fuze (self-destroying)}} - Proximity-fused shells that absolutely obliterate aircraft when they make contact, though if they detonate too early, they will do little to no damage. Somewhat unreliable in if they detonate within range of the target, but when they do the target will quickly take considerable damage if not destroyed. The only ammunition for self-propelled anti-aircraft guns that which can cause enough shrapnel damage to bring down planes and helicopters even with near misses. This round should be the go-to anti-air ammunition, although the M811 is a good backup if the M822 is problematic for the gunner.

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 * '''M811 Fuze Delay:''' {{Annotation|SAPHEI|Semi armour-piercing high-explosive incendiary}}
-* '''M811:''' {{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}} - Unlike the M822 HE-VT* shells, these require direct hits on aircraft to do significant damage, but if you experience problems with the M822 detonating too early, this belt may be your best choice.
+* '''M811:''' {{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}} - Unlike the M822 HE-VT* shells, these require direct hits on aircraft to do significant damage, but if you experience problems with the M822 detonating too early, this belt may be your best choice. This belt does not have tracers, and thus may be harder to hit, but at the same time it may be more difficult for enemy helicopters to detect your shots.
 * '''M822:''' {{Annotation|HE-VT*|High-explosive variable time fuze (self-destroying)}} - Proximity-fused shells that absolutely obliterate aircraft when they make contact, though if they detonate too early, they will do little to no damage. Somewhat unreliable in if they detonate within range of the target, but when they do the target will quickly take considerable damage if not destroyed. The only ammunition for self-propelled anti-aircraft guns that which can cause enough shrapnel damage to bring down planes and helicopters even with near misses. This round should be the go-to anti-air ammunition, although the M811 is a good backup if the M822 is problematic for the gunner.

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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 '''M247 Sergeant York Division Air Defense (DIVAD)''' was a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun developed by Ford Aerospace in the late 1970s. A new turret with twin 40 mm M266 Bofors autocannons guided by radar has been fitted, using the chassis of the [[M48 Patton (Family)|M48 Patton]] main battle tank. The vehicle bears the name of the well-known World War I soldier, Sergeant Alvin York. Although numerous off-the-shelf technologies were used to facilitate quick and inexpensive development, several technical issues and significant cost overruns led to the project's cancellation in 1985. A total of just 50 units were manufactured.
+The '''M247 Sergeant York Division Air Defense (DIVAD)''' was a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun developed by Ford Aerospace in the late 1970s. A new turret with twin 40 mm M266 Bofors autocannons guided by radar has been fitted, using the chassis of the [[M48 Patton (Family)|M48 Patton main battle tank]]. The vehicle bears the name of the well-known World War I soldier, Sergeant Alvin York. Although numerous off-the-shelf technologies were used to facilitate quick and inexpensive development, several technical issues and significant cost overruns led to the project's cancellation in 1985. A total of just 50 units were manufactured.
 Introduced in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]], the M247 Sergeant York DIVAD is an extremely capable vehicle for the anti-aircraft role. Armed with proximity-fused 40 mm ammunition, this vehicle is capable of shredding any aircraft within a 2.0 km radius. Semi-armour-piercing rounds are also available, but they are only effective against lightly armoured targets. Players can go with teammates while keeping the skies clear, engaging enemy aircraft long before they can drop their bombs on teammates.

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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 gun {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]].
+The '''M247 Sergeant York Division Air Defense (DIVAD)''' was a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun developed by Ford Aerospace in the late 1970s. A new turret with twin 40 mm M266 Bofors autocannons guided by radar has been fitted, using the chassis of the [[M48 Patton (Family)|M48 Patton]] main battle tank. The vehicle bears the name of the well-known World War I soldier, Sergeant Alvin York. Although numerous off-the-shelf technologies were used to facilitate quick and inexpensive development, several technical issues and significant cost overruns led to the project's cancellation in 1985. A total of just 50 units were manufactured.
 == General info ==

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 * '''M811 Fuze Delay:''' {{Annotation|SAPHEI|Semi armour-piercing high-explosive incendiary}}
-* '''M811:''' {{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}} - Unlike the M822 HE-VT* shells, these require direct hits on aircraft to do significant damage, but if players are experienced with M822 detonating too early this belt may be your best choice.
+* '''M811:''' {{Annotation|HEF-I*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self-destroying)}} - Unlike the M822 HE-VT* shells, these require direct hits on aircraft to do significant damage, but if problems are experienced with M822 detonating too early this belt may be your best choice.
 * '''M822:''' {{Annotation|HE-VT*|High-explosive variable time fuze (self-destroying)}} - Proximity-fused shells that absolutely obliterate aircraft when they make contact, though if they detonate too early, they will do little to no damage. Somewhat unreliable in if they detonate within range of the target, but when they do the target will quickly take considerable damage if not destroyed. The only ammunition for self-propelled anti-aircraft guns that which can cause enough shrapnel damage to bring down planes and helicopters even with near misses. This round should be the go-to anti-air ammunition, although the M811 is a good backup if the M822 is problematic for the gunner.

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 ;Ammunition
 The recommended ammunition belts:
 * M822 for Anti-Air
-* M811 for Anti-Tank
+* M811 Fuze Delay for Anti-Tank
 M822 is exclusively proximity fuze rounds, making it extremely potent against air threats, not requiring a direct hit to get a kill. Unfortunately, the low penetration of the round makes it unable to perform Anti-Tank duties. If you expect to meet enemy armour switch to the M811 belt, the extra penetration of the rounds allows it to be able to take care of light tanks and SPAA, but struggles against more heavily armoured opponents.
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 '''Pros:'''
 * Has access to 12 smoke grenades
 * The hull has adequate protection against most light tank calibre rounds
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 '''Cons:'''
 * Weak survivability
 ** Vulnerable to enemy armour, artillery strikes and air attacks

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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''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 M247 Sgt York is a very deadly SPAA, The M247 is deadly to some lightly armoured vehicles but even deadlier to Aircraft. When using the  M247 you can easily shred some lightly armoured vehicles like the Leopard 1. Where the speciality for the M247 is with its Proximity fused 40 mm rounds. They will shred any aircraft within a 2.0 km radius. You can play the vehicle mostly in 2 ways. You can push and try defending caps from the enemies and keeping the skies clear, or stay back behind cover and keep the skies clear for your allies, while using your AP rounds to fend off enemy vehicles.
+The M247 ''Sgt. York'' is a very deadly SPAA, The M247 is deadly to some lightly armoured vehicles but even deadlier to Aircraft. When using the  M247 you can easily shred some lightly armoured vehicles like the [[Leopard 1]]. Where the speciality of the M247 is its Proximity fused 40 mm rounds. They will shred any aircraft within a 2.0 km radius. You can play the vehicle mostly in 2 ways. You can push and try defending caps from the enemies and keeping the skies clear, or stay back behind cover and keep the skies clear for your allies while using your AP rounds to fend off enemy vehicles.
 Generally, enemy tanks should be avoided, your rounds don't have the penetration to deal with all but the lightest of targets. Avoid confrontations if possible and only engage targets that you have a chance of penetrating such as SPAA or light tanks. They can be easily dealt with from the side and the front in some cases. If confrontations become unavoidable pop smoke to try and escape, you cannot deal with anything more armoured than a light tank.
-'''Ammunition'''
+;Ammunition
-The recommended ammunition belts is the M822 belt for Anti-Air, and M811 for Anti-Tank.
+M822 is exclusively proximity fuze rounds, making it extremely potent against air threats, not requiring a direct hit to get a kill. Unfortunately, the low penetration of the round makes it unable to perform Anti-Tank duties. If you expect to meet enemy armour switch to the M811 belt, the extra penetration of the rounds allows it to be able to take care of light tanks and SPAA, but struggles against more heavily armoured opponents.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 '''Pros:'''
 * Has access to 12 smoke grenades
 * The hull has adequate protection against most light tank calibre rounds
-* Can retract and extend both search and tracking radars to reduce silhouette
+* Can retract and extend both search and tracking radars to reduce the silhouette
 * Twin stabilized 40 mm cannons have a high rate of fire
 * Large ammunition count ensures that you will have plenty to fire throughout a match
 * Potent proximity ammunition for anti-aircraft use
-* The HE-VT belt has no tracers making it near impossible for enemy aircraft to see and doge the incoming shells
+* The HE-VT belt has no tracers making it near impossible for enemy aircraft to see and dodge the incoming shells
-* Radar allows for high range of detection and very accurate tracking, with 10 km tracking and 40 km detection range
+* Radar allows for a high range of detection and very accurate tracking, with a 10 km tracking and 40 km detection range
 * Has access to night vision devices, a laser rangefinder, commander sights, and commander fire control
 '''Cons:'''
+* Weak survivability
-* Vulnerable to enemy armour, artillery strikes and air attacks
+** Vulnerable to enemy armour, artillery strikes and air attacks
-* The turret armour is only 5 mm thick, which is easy to penetrate even for rifle-calibre MGs
+** The turret armour is only 5 mm thick, which is easy to penetrate even for rifle-calibre MGs
-* Only three crew members
+** Only three crew members
 * Radar is tall and can expose your position
-* The M247 is sluggish especially when stock, will usually not be able to keep up with MBTs
+* The M247 is sluggish especially when stock, and will usually not be able to keep up with MBTs
 * The high rate of fire can deplete the ammo quickly without proper trigger discipline
-* HE-VT belt is only available at tier IV
+** 5-minute long restock time on a capture point after depleting ammo
 * Completely lacks any armour-piercing rounds in any belt, giving it very poor defensive capabilities against ground vehicles, even lightly-armoured ones
-* The gunner sight optics only has one zoom setting (12.0x with a sight FOV of 6) meaning that you may struggle to engage tanks and to lock/eliminate aircraft
+* The gunner sight optics only has one zoom setting (12.0x with a sight FOV of 6) meaning that you may struggle to engage tanks and lock/eliminate aircraft
 * No IRST mode and cannot lock onto targets when the radar is off