M3 Stuart - Revision history

U74396666: Consistency updates

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Consistency updates

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 == Description ==
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-The '''M3''' light tank is the first variant of the [[M3 Stuart (Family)|M3 light tank family]]. While observing events in Europe and Asia during World War II, American tank designers noticed the M2 light tanks were becoming increasingly obsolete and set about improving the design. The M3 light tank was developed following the German invasion of France during World War II. The fast collapse of France prompted the U.S. Army to consider a new doctrine, which resulted in an independent U.S. armoured force. The M3 light tank was an improved design with thicker armour, redesigned suspension, and a new gun recoil system. The vehicle's production began in March 1941 and lasted until October 1943. Furthermore, the M3 light tank chassis served as the basis for a variety of weaponry throughout the war (for example, the 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 (HMC), also known as the [[M8 Scott|M8 "Scott"]]).
+The '''M3''' is the first variant of the [[M3 Stuart (Family)|M3 light tank family]]. While observing events in Europe and Asia during World War II, American tank designers noticed the M2 was becoming increasingly obsolete and set about improving the design. The M3 was developed following the German invasion of France during World War II. The fast collapse of France prompted the U.S. Army to consider a new doctrine, which resulted in an independent U.S. armoured force. The M3 was an improved design with thicker armour, redesigned suspension, and a new gun recoil system. The vehicle's production began in March 1941 and lasted until October 1943. Furthermore, the M3 chassis served as the basis for a variety of weaponry throughout the war (for example, the 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 (HMC), also known as the [[M8 Scott|M8 "Scott"]]).
-Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M3 light tank is a U.S. Army light tank that shares many common characteristics with the M2 light tank family. With a better engine, slightly improved armour thickness, and a more reliable transmission system, the M3 light tank is able to manoeuvre around the battlefield extremely easily. In general, it offers a very similar playstyle to a light attack or scouting vehicle, making it well-suited for beginners to learn and experience the beginning of the U.S. Army ground forces. Many variants of the M3 light tanks family were also seen in service in many other countries throughout the world during World War II, which is reflected in the ground forces in many other nations in War Thunder.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M3 is a U.S. Army light tank that shares many common characteristics with the M2 light tank family. With a better engine, slightly improved armour thickness, and a more reliable transmission system, the M3 is able to manoeuvre around the battlefield extremely easily. In general, it offers a very similar playstyle to a light attack or scouting vehicle, making it well-suited for beginners to learn and experience the beginning of the U.S. Army ground forces. Many variants of the M3 light tanks family were also seen in service in many other countries throughout the world during World War II, which is reflected in the ground forces in many other nations in War Thunder.
 == 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 '''M3 "Stuart"''' is the first variant of the [[M3 Stuart (Family)|M3 light tank family]]. While observing events in Europe and Asia during World War II, American tank designers noticed the M2 light tank family was becoming increasingly obsolete and set about improving it. The M3 "Stuart" was developed following the German invasion of France during World War II. The fast collapse of France prompted the U.S. Army to consider a new doctrine, which resulted in an independent U.S. armoured force. The first variant, M3, was an improved design with thicker armour, redesigned suspension, and a new gun recoil system. The vehicle's production began in March 1941 and lasted until October 1943. Furthermore, the M3 light tank chassis served as the basis for a variety of weaponry throughout the war (for example, the 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 (HMC), also known as the [[M8 Scott|M8 "Scott"]]).
+The '''M3''' light tank is the first variant of the [[M3 Stuart (Family)|M3 light tank family]]. While observing events in Europe and Asia during World War II, American tank designers noticed the M2 light tanks were becoming increasingly obsolete and set about improving the design. The M3 light tank was developed following the German invasion of France during World War II. The fast collapse of France prompted the U.S. Army to consider a new doctrine, which resulted in an independent U.S. armoured force. The M3 light tank was an improved design with thicker armour, redesigned suspension, and a new gun recoil system. The vehicle's production began in March 1941 and lasted until October 1943. Furthermore, the M3 light tank chassis served as the basis for a variety of weaponry throughout the war (for example, the 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 (HMC), also known as the [[M8 Scott|M8 "Scott"]]).
-Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M3 "Stuart" is a U.S. Army light tank that shares many common characteristics with the M2 light tank family. With a better engine, slightly improved armour thickness, and a more reliable transmission system, the M3 "Stuart" is more able to manoeuvre the battlefield as a dependable light tank. In general, it offers a very similar playstyle to a light attack or scouting vehicle, making it well-suited for beginners to learn and experience the beginning of the U.S. Army ground forces. Many variants of the M3 light tanks family were also seen in service in many other countries throughout the world during World War II, which is reflected in the ground forces in many other nations in War Thunder.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M3 light tank is a U.S. Army light tank that shares many common characteristics with the M2 light tank family. With a better engine, slightly improved armour thickness, and a more reliable transmission system, the M3 light tank is able to manoeuvre around the battlefield extremely easily. In general, it offers a very similar playstyle to a light attack or scouting vehicle, making it well-suited for beginners to learn and experience the beginning of the U.S. Army ground forces. Many variants of the M3 light tanks family were also seen in service in many other countries throughout the world during World War II, which is reflected in the ground forces in many other nations in War Thunder.
 == 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 '''M3 Stuart/Light Tank M3''' is the first variant of the [[M3 Stuart (Family)|Light Tanks, M3 (Stuart) family]]. While observing events in Europe and Asia during World War II, American tank designers noticed the Light Tank M2 was becoming increasingly obsolete and set about improving it. The M3 Stuart was developed following the German invasion of France during World War II. The fast collapse of France prompted the United States Army to consider a new doctrine, which resulted in an independent U.S. armoured force. The "Light Tank M3" was an improved design with thicker armour, redesigned suspension, and a new gun recoil system. The vehicle's production began in March 1941 and lasted until October 1943. Furthermore, the M3 chassis served as the basis for a variety of weaponry throughout the war (for example, the 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 - [[M8 Scott|M8 HMC]], also known as the M8 Scott).
+The '''M3 "Stuart"''' is the first variant of the [[M3 Stuart (Family)|M3 light tank family]]. While observing events in Europe and Asia during World War II, American tank designers noticed the M2 light tank family was becoming increasingly obsolete and set about improving it. The M3 "Stuart" was developed following the German invasion of France during World War II. The fast collapse of France prompted the U.S. Army to consider a new doctrine, which resulted in an independent U.S. armoured force. The first variant, M3, was an improved design with thicker armour, redesigned suspension, and a new gun recoil system. The vehicle's production began in March 1941 and lasted until October 1943. Furthermore, the M3 light tank chassis served as the basis for a variety of weaponry throughout the war (for example, the 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 (HMC), also known as the [[M8 Scott|M8 "Scott"]]).
-Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M3 Stuart is a U.S. Army light tank that shares many common characteristics with the previous M2 light tank. With a better engine, slightly improved armour thickness, and a more reliable transmission system than the M2 light tank, the M3 Stuart is more able to manoeuvre the battlefield as a dependable light tank. In general, it offers a very similar playstyle to a light attack or scouting vehicle, making it well-suited for beginners to learn and experience the beginning of the U.S. Army ground forces. The M3 Stuart family of light tanks was also seen in service in many other countries throughout the world during World War II, which is reflected in the ground forces in many other nations in War Thunder.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M3 "Stuart" is a U.S. Army light tank that shares many common characteristics with the M2 light tank family. With a better engine, slightly improved armour thickness, and a more reliable transmission system, the M3 "Stuart" is more able to manoeuvre the battlefield as a dependable light tank. In general, it offers a very similar playstyle to a light attack or scouting vehicle, making it well-suited for beginners to learn and experience the beginning of the U.S. Army ground forces. Many variants of the M3 light tanks family were also seen in service in many other countries throughout the world during World War II, which is reflected in the ground forces in many other nations in War Thunder.
 == 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 '''M3 Stuart/Light Tank M3''' is the first variant of the [[M3 Stuart (Family)|Light Tanks, M3 (Stuart) family]]. It is the beginning of an extensive collection of light tanks known as the [[M3 Stuart (Family)|M3 Stuart family]]. While observing events in Europe and Asia during World War II, American tank designers noticed the Light Tank M2 was becoming increasingly obsolete and set about improving it. The M3 Stuart was developed following the German invasion of France during World War II. The fast collapse of France prompted the United States Army to consider a new doctrine, which resulted in an independent U.S. armoured force. The "Light Tank M3" was an improved design with thicker armour, redesigned suspension, and a new gun recoil system. The vehicle's production began in March 1941 and lasted until October 1943. Furthermore, the M3 chassis served as the basis for a variety of weaponry throughout the war (for example, the 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 - [[M8 Scott|M8 HMC]], also known as the M8 Scott).
+The '''M3 Stuart/Light Tank M3''' is the first variant of the [[M3 Stuart (Family)|Light Tanks, M3 (Stuart) family]]. While observing events in Europe and Asia during World War II, American tank designers noticed the Light Tank M2 was becoming increasingly obsolete and set about improving it. The M3 Stuart was developed following the German invasion of France during World War II. The fast collapse of France prompted the United States Army to consider a new doctrine, which resulted in an independent U.S. armoured force. The "Light Tank M3" was an improved design with thicker armour, redesigned suspension, and a new gun recoil system. The vehicle's production began in March 1941 and lasted until October 1943. Furthermore, the M3 chassis served as the basis for a variety of weaponry throughout the war (for example, the 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 - [[M8 Scott|M8 HMC]], also known as the M8 Scott).
 Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M3 Stuart is a U.S. Army light tank that shares many common characteristics with the previous M2 light tank. With a better engine, slightly improved armour thickness, and a more reliable transmission system than the M2 light tank, the M3 Stuart is more able to manoeuvre the battlefield as a dependable light tank. In general, it offers a very similar playstyle to a light attack or scouting vehicle, making it well-suited for beginners to learn and experience the beginning of the U.S. Army ground forces. The M3 Stuart family of light tanks was also seen in service in many other countries throughout the world during World War II, which is reflected in the ground forces in many other nations in War Thunder.

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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 '''M3 Stuart/Light Tank M3''' was an American light tank of World War II, the first in an extensive collection of light tanks known as the [[M3 Stuart (Family)|M3 Stuart family]]. While observing events in Europe and Asia during World War II, American tank designers noticed the Light Tank M2 was becoming increasingly obsolete and set about improving it. The M3 Stuart was developed following the German invasion of France during World War II. The fast collapse of France prompted the United States Army to consider a new doctrine, which resulted in an independent U.S. armoured force. The "Light Tank M3" was an improved design with thicker armour, redesigned suspension, and a new gun recoil system. The vehicle's production began in March 1941 and lasted until October 1943. Furthermore, the M3 chassis served as the basis for a variety of weaponry throughout the war (for example, the 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 - [[M8 Scott|M8 HMC]], also known as the M8 Scott).
+The '''M3 Stuart/Light Tank M3''' is the first variant of the [[M3 Stuart (Family)|Light Tanks, M3 (Stuart) family]]. It is the beginning of an extensive collection of light tanks known as the [[M3 Stuart (Family)|M3 Stuart family]]. While observing events in Europe and Asia during World War II, American tank designers noticed the Light Tank M2 was becoming increasingly obsolete and set about improving it. The M3 Stuart was developed following the German invasion of France during World War II. The fast collapse of France prompted the United States Army to consider a new doctrine, which resulted in an independent U.S. armoured force. The "Light Tank M3" was an improved design with thicker armour, redesigned suspension, and a new gun recoil system. The vehicle's production began in March 1941 and lasted until October 1943. Furthermore, the M3 chassis served as the basis for a variety of weaponry throughout the war (for example, the 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 - [[M8 Scott|M8 HMC]], also known as the M8 Scott).
 Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M3 Stuart is a U.S. Army light tank that shares many common characteristics with the previous M2 light tank. With a better engine, slightly improved armour thickness, and a more reliable transmission system than the M2 light tank, the M3 Stuart is more able to manoeuvre the battlefield as a dependable light tank. In general, it offers a very similar playstyle to a light attack or scouting vehicle, making it well-suited for beginners to learn and experience the beginning of the U.S. Army ground forces. The M3 Stuart family of light tanks was also seen in service in many other countries throughout the world during World War II, which is reflected in the ground forces in many other nations in War Thunder.

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 '''Enemies worth noting:'''
-Specific enemy vehicles that bear mentioning are firstly any German vehicle with the 20 mm [[KwK38 (20 mm)|KwK38]] or [[FlaK38 (20 mm)|FlaK38]] cannons, these guns might be small in calibre but can have up to 48 mm of penetration, which is enough to go through the M3A3. Combined with a rate of fore of 280 rounds per minute, and a very short reload time, these guns will very easily take out your crew before you have a chance to respond. To counter these opponents, the best chance you have is to angle your frontal armour which can make it difficult for their PzGr 40 HVAP-T rounds to penetrate. The Soviet [[T-50]] and [[T-126]] are vehicles you will also see commonly, these have fairly thick and angled frontal armour that will prevent you from easily getting through. These tanks can also carry an APHEBC round that will destroy you in one shot with little difficulty, to counter you should use your speed to attempt to get a side shot into either the turret or engine. If the T-50 cannot move you can outrun its turret and finish it without much difficulty.
+Specific enemy vehicles that bear mentioning are firstly any German vehicle with the 20 mm [[KwK38 (20 mm)|KwK38]] or [[FlaK38 (20 mm)|FlaK38]] cannons, these guns might be small in calibre but can have up to 48 mm of penetration, which is enough to go through the M3A3. Combined with a rate of fire of 280 rounds per minute, and a very short reload time, these guns will very easily take out your crew before you have a chance to respond. To counter these opponents, the best chance you have is to angle your frontal armour which can make it difficult for their PzGr 40 HVAP-T rounds to penetrate. The Soviet [[T-50]] and [[T-126]] are vehicles you will also see commonly, these have fairly thick and angled frontal armour that will prevent you from easily getting through. These tanks can also carry an APHEBC round that will destroy you in one shot with little difficulty, to counter you should use your speed to attempt to get a side shot into either the turret or engine. If the T-50 cannot move you can outrun its turret and finish it without much difficulty.
 It is likely that the M3 will encounter some rough heavies, like the [[Matilda III]] and the [[B1 bis]]. The best tactic against these types of targets is to use the M3's fast speed, get within 200 m from them and attack, with shooting at point-blank range being the most effective way. Before conducting an attack, check the M3's and the enemy's surroundings to make sure no one will ambush the M3. While charging, use the M3's quick turns to suddenly change direction to avoid being shot if they are aiming and firing at the M3. Once the tank is at the ideal distance, manoeuvre so that the gun is perpendicular to their armour. Do not shoot if the enemy is angling! The small calibre 37 mm gun is very likely to bounce off or not penetrate against sloped armour.