M2A4 (1st Arm.Div.) - Revision history

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 Based on the armoured warfare lessons learned from the Spanish Civil War, the M2A4 light tank began to be designed to introduce thicker armour and a cannon to the tank. 375 of the M2A4 tanks began production in May 1940 and lasted until April 1942, with 375 tanks produced between two companies. Although the M2A4 saw combat within the US Marine Corps, the US Army issued the M2A4 only for training purposes to armoured units, including the 1st Armored Division. The 1st Armored Divison retained the M2A4 until it was replaced by the succeeding [[M3 Stuart]] light tank just before the division was sent to participate in Operation Torch in November 1942.
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''', a premium light tank available in War Thunder since its introduction in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], is quite similar to the reserve [[M2A4]] version found in the tech tree. As a premium, the {{PAGENAME}} provides benefits in {{rp}} Research Point and {{sl}} Silver Lion gain for new players in War Thunder. With a dashing mobility and a sufficient 37 mm gun for br1.0, the {{PAGENAME}} in the right hands can help players pick off enemies and capture objective points to help gain extra points for a higher reward output due to the talisman given with the tank. A decal 1st Arm.Div. is on the tank.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''', a premium light tank available in War Thunder since its introduction in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], is quite similar to the reserve [[M2A4]] version found in the tech tree. As a premium, the {{PAGENAME}} provides benefits in {{rp}} Research Point and {{sl}} Silver Lion gain for new players in War Thunder. With a dashing mobility and a sufficient 37 mm gun, the {{PAGENAME}} in the right hands can help players pick off enemies and capture objective points to help gain extra points for a higher reward output.
 == General info ==

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 Based on the armoured warfare lessons learned from the Spanish Civil War, the M2A4 light tank began to be designed to introduce thicker armour and a cannon to the tank. 375 of the M2A4 tanks began production in May 1940 and lasted until April 1942, with 375 tanks produced between two companies. Although the M2A4 saw combat within the US Marine Corps, the US Army issued the M2A4 only for training purposes to armoured units, including the 1st Armored Division. The 1st Armored Divison retained the M2A4 until it was replaced by the succeeding [[M3 Stuart]] light tank just before the division was sent to participate in Operation Torch in November 1942.
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''', a premium light tank available in War Thunder since its introduction in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], is quite similar to the reserve [[M2A4]] version found in the tech tree. As a premium, the {{PAGENAME}} provides benefits in {{rp}} Research Point and {{sl}} Silver Lion gain for new players in War Thunder. With a dashing mobility and a sufficient 37 mm gun, the {{PAGENAME}} in the right hands can help players pick off enemies and capture objective points to help gain extra points for a higher reward output.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''', a premium light tank available in War Thunder since its introduction in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], is quite similar to the reserve [[M2A4]] version found in the tech tree. As a premium, the {{PAGENAME}} provides benefits in {{rp}} Research Point and {{sl}} Silver Lion gain for new players in War Thunder. With a dashing mobility and a sufficient 37 mm gun for br1.0, the {{PAGENAME}} in the right hands can help players pick off enemies and capture objective points to help gain extra points for a higher reward output due to the talisman given with the tank. A decal 1st Arm.Div. is on the tank.
 == 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 premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]] and was awarded to players during the [[wt:en/news/2749--en|2014 "Winter Holiday Specials"]] mini-event.
+Based on the armoured warfare lessons learned from the Spanish Civil War, the M2A4 light tank began to be designed to introduce thicker armour and a cannon to the tank. 375 of the M2A4 tanks began production in May 1940 and lasted until April 1942, with 375 tanks produced between two companies. Although the M2A4 saw combat within the US Marine Corps, the US Army issued the M2A4 only for training purposes to armoured units, including the 1st Armored Division. The 1st Armored Divison retained the M2A4 until it was replaced by the succeeding [[M3 Stuart]] light tank just before the division was sent to participate in Operation Torch in November 1942.
 == General info ==
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->
+* [[wt:en/news/2749--en|2014 "Winter Holiday Specials" mini-event]] when the M2A4 was given out as a gift
 * [[wt:en/news/2917/current|[Vehicle Profile] M2A4 Light Tank]]
 * [[wt:en/news/3257--en|[Ground Forces] 1st Armored Division (US Army)]]

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:M5 (37 mm)/Ammunition|M74 shot, M51B1}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 Modifications made onto the experimental tanks including installing the new Vertical Volute Spring Suspension (VVSS) which became the main suspension in future American tank development, made the tanks into the '''M2A1 light tank'''. The main version used before the war was designated the [[M2A2]] and had two turrets, both with a .50 calibre M2 Browning machine gun as their armament. However, the Spanish Civil War demonstrated that this kind of light tank was insufficient for the ever-evolving tank warfare. Revising the armament of the tank, the two M2 Browning turrets were removed and replaced with a turret outfitted with a 37 mm cannon and improved armour. This became the '''M2A4''' and served as the main light tank variant in US service prior to World War II.
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 The M2 series traced its family tree back to the experimental T2s, with the M2A4 ending up the largest and most successful modification. Development began in 1939 after running trials for light tanks designed for infantry support as well as the M1 series. The M2 infantry tank was used as the base for construction, a model that was to undergo significant modification. The turret armour as well as the front end were thickened to 25 mm, capable of withstanding hits by light cannons and high-calibre machine guns. The tank's weaponry was also improved with the installation of an M5 37 mm cannon paired with a 7.62 mm machine gun in the single turret.
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 The tanks only saw action on Guadalcanal and other Pacific islands. A few others were shipped to the UK via Lend-Lease and used there to train M3 medium tank crews.
 == Media ==

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 ! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
 |-
-| M74 shot || AP || 67 || 65 || 55 || 46 || 38 || 32
+| M74 shot || AP || 77 || 74 || 64 || 53 || 44 || 36
 |-
-| M51 shot || APCBC || 75 || 72 || 62 || 51 || 43 || 35
+| M51B1 || APCBC || 86 || 83 || 71 || 59 || 49 || 40
 |-
 |}
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 ! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
 ! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
-! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
+! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>mass (kg)
 ! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m)
 ! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
-! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
+! rowspan="2" | Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 ! colspan="3" | Ricochet
 |-
 ! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
 |-
-| M74 shot || AP || 792 || 0.87 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 47° || 60° || 65°
+| M74 shot || AP || 870 || 0.87 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 47° || 60° || 65°
 |-
-| M51 shot || APCBC || 792 || 0.87 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 48° || 63° || 71°
+| M51B1 || APCBC || 870 || 0.87 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 48° || 63° || 71°
 |-
 |}

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 |-
 ! ''Arcade''
-| rowspan="2" | 103 || rowspan="2" | -6°/+19° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Vertical || 19.5 || 27.0 || 32.8 || 36.3 || 38.6 || rowspan="2" | 3.77 || rowspan="2" | 3.33 || rowspan="2" | 3.07 || rowspan="2" | 2.90
+| rowspan="2" | 103 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|Shoulder|up to 10 km/h}} || 19.5 || 27.0 || 32.8 || 36.3 || 38.6 || rowspan="2" | 3.77 || rowspan="2" | 3.33 || rowspan="2" | 3.07 || rowspan="2" | 2.90
 |-
 ! ''Realistic''
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 ! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
 ! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
-! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
+! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
 |-
 ! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
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 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
 [[File:Ammoracks_M2A4.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the M2A4]]
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 |-
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 {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|2}}
 {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|3}}
 <!-- ''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.'' -->
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 === In-game description ===
 The M2 series traced its family tree back to the experimental T2s, with the M2A4 ending up the largest and most successful modification. Development began in 1939 after running trials for light tanks designed for infantry support as well as the M1 series. The M2 infantry tank was used as the base for construction, a model that was to undergo significant modification. The turret armour as well as the front end were thickened to 25 mm, capable of withstanding hits by light cannons and high-calibre machine guns. The tank's weaponry was also improved with the installation of an M5 37 mm cannon paired with a 7.62 mm machine gun in the single turret.
 Another 7.62 mm machine gun was mounted in the front hull plate, with two more on the sides. An antiaircraft machine gun could be mounted on the top of the turret, and additional viewing slits were cut out of the turret and cupola. Most tanks featured the 360 hp Continental W-670-9A engine, which pushed their top speed to 56 km/h. Several tanks in the series were equipped with Guiberson T1020 diesel engines.

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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 premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]] and was part of the [[wt:en/news/2749--en|2014 Christmas gift giveaway]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]] and was awarded to players during the [[wt:en/news/2749--en|2014 "Winter Holiday Specials"]] mini-event.
 == General info ==
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 ! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 |-
-| Hull || 25.4 mm (19°) ''Front plate''<br> 15.8 mm (69°) ''Front Glacis'' <br> 25.4 mm (20°) ''Lower glacis'' || 25.4 mm || 25.4 mm ''Top'' <br> 25.4 mm (18°) ''Bottom'' || 6.35 mm
+| Hull || 25.4 mm (19°) ''Front plate'' <br> 15.8 mm (69°) ''Front Glacis'' <br> 25.4 mm (20°) ''Lower glacis'' || 25.4 mm || 25.4 mm ''Top'' <br> 25.4 mm (18°) ''Bottom'' || 6.35 mm
 |-
 | Turret || 25.4 mm (11°) ''Turret front'' <br> 25.4 mm (12-65°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 25.4 mm || 25.4 mm || 6.35 mm
 |-
-! Armour !! Sides !! Roof
+| Cupola || 25.4 mm || 25.4 mm || 25.4 mm || 6.35 mm
 |-
 |}
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 ;Skins
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=usa&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=light_tank&vehicle=us_m2a4_1st_armor_div Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=us_m2a4_1st_armor_div Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Videos
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 * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
 ;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role