M41A1 (Japan) - Revision history

U38088265: /* Main armament */

2023-08-12T21:58:02Z

‎Main armament

U44629479: /* Ammo racks */ Copied over from M41A1

2023-07-24T14:16:58Z

‎Ammo racks: Copied over from M41A1

U38088265: /* Description */

2023-05-23T08:47:32Z

‎Description

U17577377: /* Description */

2023-05-22T17:25:35Z

‎Description

U17577377: /* Description */

2023-05-22T15:55:30Z

‎Description

U44629479: /* Ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

2023-01-30T23:30:24Z

‎Ammunition: Converted to transclusion

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Updated

2022-09-29T10:03:58Z

‎Ammunition: Updated

U38088265: /* Machine guns */

2022-08-20T12:05:20Z

‎Machine guns

U44629479: Edits

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Edits

U17577377 at 20:37, 28 April 2021

2021-04-28T20:37:55Z

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 ! ''Arcade''
-| rowspan="2" | 65 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 34.27 || 47.43 || 57.60 || 63.69 || 67.76 || rowspan="2" | 7.67 || rowspan="2" | 6.79 || rowspan="2" | 6.25 || rowspan="2" | 5.90
+| rowspan="2" | 65 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | - || 22.8 || 31.6 || 38.4 || 42.5 || 45.2 || rowspan="2" | 7.67 || rowspan="2" | 6.79 || rowspan="2" | 6.25 || rowspan="2" | 5.90
 |-
 ! ''Realistic''
-| 21.42 || 25.20 || 30.60 || 33.84 || 36.00
+| 14.3 || 16.8 || 20.4 || 22.6 || 24.0
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| Pintle || 2,200 (200) || 577 || -10°/+70° || ±60°
+| Pintle || 2,200 (200) || 575 || -10°/+70° || ±60°
 |-
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| Coaxial || 5,000 (250) || 500 || N/A || N/A
+| Coaxial || 5,000 (250) || 500 || - || -
 |-
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 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
 [[File:Ammoracks_M41A1.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]
-<!-- '''Last updated: 2.5.0.23''' -->
+<!-- '''Last updated: 2.27.1.50''' -->
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-| '''65''' || 33&nbsp;''(+32)'' || 12&nbsp;''(+53)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+64)'' || No
+| '''65''' || 45&nbsp;''(+20)'' || 12&nbsp;''(+53)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+64)'' || No
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 ==== Optics ====

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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}}''' was part of the second defense build-up plan, introduced to enhance the self defense capability of the JSDF. Japan also developed its own domestic tanks, such as the [[Type 61|Type 61 MBT]] and the [[Type 60 ATM|Type 60 APC]]. The M41s were supplied by the Americans to replace the obsolete [[M24 (Japan)|M24]], while the Type 61 took over the role of the [[M4A3 (76) W (Japan)]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was part of the second defense build-up plan, introduced to enhance the self defense capability of the JSDF. Japan also developed its own domestic tanks, such as the [[Type 61|Type 61 MBT]] and the [[Type 60 ATM|Type 60 APC]]. The M41s were supplied by the Americans to replace the obsolete [[M24 (Japan)|M24]], while the Type 61 took over the role of the [[M4A3 (76) W (Japan)|M4A3 (76) W]].
 It was introduced in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]] along with the rest of the initial Japanese Ground Forces Tree. It shares its performance with the American [[M41A1|M41 Walker Bulldog]]. The playstyle of the M41A1 returns to the M24 after the previous medium tank in the line, the M4A3: shoot and scoot. The 'Bulldog' is best utilized as a flanker with its respectable 76 mm gun and high speed and manoeuvrability. Since the ammunition available is solid shot (no explosive filler), an idea of the internal layouts of the tanks it faces is necessary to make the shots count. At its current BR, it will regularly face American, British, Soviet, and in arcade battles, German heavy tanks, and anything it meets, including self propelled anti-aircraft vehicles will be able to reliable penetrate the M41A1's armour, so utilization of the terrain to maximize cover and good situational awareness is a must.

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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}}''' was part of the second defense build-up plan to supplement the JSDF with a greater self defense capability. Aside from the Japanese domestic tank development kicking up with tanks such as the [[Type 61]], [[Type 60 ATM]]; The Americans provided the Japanese forces with M41s to replace the rather outdated [[M24 (Japan)|M24]], while the M4A3 got replaced by the Type 61.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was part of the second defense build-up plan, introduced to enhance the self defense capability of the JSDF. Japan also developed its own domestic tanks, such as the [[Type 61|Type 61 MBT]] and the [[Type 60 ATM|Type 60 APC]]. The M41s were supplied by the Americans to replace the obsolete [[M24 (Japan)|M24]], while the Type 61 took over the role of the [[M4A3 (76) W (Japan)]].
 It was introduced in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]] along with the rest of the initial Japanese Ground Forces Tree. It shares its performance with the American [[M41A1|M41 Walker Bulldog]]. The playstyle of the M41A1 returns to the M24 after the previous medium tank in the line, the M4A3: shoot and scoot. The 'Bulldog' is best utilized as a flanker with its respectable 76 mm gun and high speed and manoeuvrability. Since the ammunition available is solid shot (no explosive filler), an idea of the internal layouts of the tanks it faces is necessary to make the shots count. At its current BR, it will regularly face American, British, Soviet, and in arcade battles, German heavy tanks, and anything it meets, including self propelled anti-aircraft vehicles will be able to reliable penetrate the M41A1's armour, so utilization of the terrain to maximize cover and good situational awareness is a must.

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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}} Japanese light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]] along with the rest of the initial Japanese Ground Forces Tree. It shares its performance with the American [[M41A1|M41 Walker Bulldog]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was part of the second defense build-up plan to supplement the JSDF with a greater self defense capability. Aside from the Japanese domestic tank development kicking up with tanks such as the [[Type 61]], [[Type 60 ATM]]; The Americans provided the Japanese forces with M41s to replace the rather outdated [[M24 (Japan)|M24]], while the M4A3 got replaced by the Type 61.
-The playstyle of the M41A1 returns to the M24 after the previous medium tank in the line, the M4A3: shoot and scoot. The 'Bulldog' is best utilized as a flanker with its respectable 76 mm gun and high speed and manoeuvrability. Since the ammunition available is solid shot (no explosive filler), an idea of the internal layouts of the tanks it faces is necessary to make the shots count. At its current BR, it will regularly face American, British, Soviet, and in arcade battles, German heavy tanks, and anything it meets, including self propelled anti-aircraft vehicles will be able to reliable penetrate the M41A1's armour, so utilization of the terrain to maximize cover and good situational awareness is a must.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]] along with the rest of the initial Japanese Ground Forces Tree. It shares its performance with the American [[M41A1|M41 Walker Bulldog]]. The playstyle of the M41A1 returns to the M24 after the previous medium tank in the line, the M4A3: shoot and scoot. The 'Bulldog' is best utilized as a flanker with its respectable 76 mm gun and high speed and manoeuvrability. Since the ammunition available is solid shot (no explosive filler), an idea of the internal layouts of the tanks it faces is necessary to make the shots count. At its current BR, it will regularly face American, British, Soviet, and in arcade battles, German heavy tanks, and anything it meets, including self propelled anti-aircraft vehicles will be able to reliable penetrate the M41A1's armour, so utilization of the terrain to maximize cover and good situational awareness is a must.
 == General info ==

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:M32 (76 mm)/Ammunition|M339 shot, M352 shell, M319 shot, M331A2 shot, M361}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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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
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 | M319 shot || APCR || 1,234 || 3.2 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 66° || 70° || 72°
 |-
-| M331A2 shot || APDS || 1,231 || 1.49 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 75° || 78° || 80°
+| M331A2 shot || APDS || 1,257 || 2.4 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 75° || 78° || 80°
 |-
 |}
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 ! Ammunition
 ! Velocity<br>(m/s)
-! Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
+! Projectile<br>mass (kg)
 ! Screen radius<br>(m)
 ! Screen deploy time<br>(s)
 ! Screen hold time<br>(s)
-! Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
+! Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
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 | M361 || 713 || 7.1 || 13 || 5 || 20 || 50

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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| Pintle || 2,175 (200) || 576 || -10°/+70° || ±60°
+| Pintle || 2,200 (200) || 577 || -10°/+70° || ±60°
 |-
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| Coaxial || 4,900 (250) || 500 || N/A || N/A
+| Coaxial || 5,000 (250) || 500 || N/A || N/A
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 While playing this tank, the biggest concern should be not to get hit by anything. Given its thin armour, anything that the Bulldog is facing will be able to deal heavy damage. In summary, the Bulldog is a very manoeuvrable tank and with practice is a very potent threat to enemies.
-If up against heavy tanks, such as the [[Tiger II (H)|Tiger II H]], don't bother trying to hit its front chassis armour even with APDS. The chances to penetrate this tank's upper glacis are very low. It is better to try and either ignoring him or aiming for his lower glacis and turret. Should the round penetrate the lower glacis, the transmission is likely to catch on fire. When attacking the turret, aim for the gunner on the left (player's right) of the gun. After that, disengage as the gunner will be replaced faster than the M41A1 can reload. Fighting off heavily armoured targets takes a lot of practice, but the gun's accuracy and good penetration can be used to the M41A1's advantage.
+If up against heavy tanks, such as the [[Tiger II (H)]], don't bother trying to hit its front chassis armour even with APDS. The chances to penetrate this tank's upper glacis are very low. It is better to try and either ignoring him or aiming for his lower glacis and turret. Should the round penetrate the lower glacis, the transmission is likely to catch on fire. When attacking the turret, aim for the gunner on the left (player's right) of the gun. After that, disengage as the gunner will be replaced faster than the M41A1 can reload. Fighting off heavily armoured targets takes a lot of practice, but the gun's accuracy and good penetration can be used to the M41A1's advantage.
 === Pros and cons ===

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 {{About
 | about = light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
-| usage = other uses
+| usage = other versions
 | link = M41 Walker Bulldog (Family)
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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]] along with the rest of the initial Japanese Ground Forces Tree. It shares its performance with the American [[M41A1|M41 Walker Bulldog]].
-The play style of the M41A1 returns to the M24 after the previous medium tank in the line, the M4A3: shoot and scoot. The 'Bulldog' is best utilized as a flanker with its respectable 76mm gun and high speed and maneuverability. Since the ammunition available is solid shot (no explosive filler), an idea of the internal layouts of the tanks it faces is necessary to make the shots count. At its current BR, it will regularly face American, British, Russian, and in arcade battles, German heavy tanks, and anything it meets, including self propelled anti-aircraft vehicles will be able to reliable penetrate the M41A1's armour, so utilization of the terrain to maximize cover and good situational awareness is a must.
+The playstyle of the M41A1 returns to the M24 after the previous medium tank in the line, the M4A3: shoot and scoot. The 'Bulldog' is best utilized as a flanker with its respectable 76 mm gun and high speed and manoeuvrability. Since the ammunition available is solid shot (no explosive filler), an idea of the internal layouts of the tanks it faces is necessary to make the shots count. At its current BR, it will regularly face American, British, Soviet, and in arcade battles, German heavy tanks, and anything it meets, including self propelled anti-aircraft vehicles will be able to reliable penetrate the M41A1's armour, so utilization of the terrain to maximize cover and good situational awareness is a must.
 == General info ==
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 ! Armour !! Front (Slope angle)!! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
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-| Hull || 25.4 mm (60°) ''Front glacis''<br /> 31.7 mm (41-46°) ''Bottom glacis'' || 25.4 mm (0-48°) ''Front'' <br /> 19 mm (0-48°) ''Back''|| 12.7 mm (57°) ''Top'' <br /> 19 mm (33-38°) ''Bottom'' || 19 mm
+| Hull || 25.4 mm (60°) ''Front glacis''<br> 31.7 mm (41-46°) ''Bottom glacis'' || 25.4 mm (0-48°) ''Front'' <br> 19 mm (0-48°) ''Back''|| 12.7 mm (57°) ''Top'' <br> 19 mm (33-38°) ''Bottom'' || 19 mm
 |-
 | Turret || 25.4 mm (1-68°) ''Turret front'' <br> 31.7 mm (1-53°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 25.4 mm (2-29°) || 25.4 mm (1-25°) || 19 mm
 |-
-! Armour !! Sides !! Roof
+| Cupola || 31.7 mm || 31.7 mm || 31.7 mm || 19 mm
 |-
 |}
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 * Belly armour is 9.5 mm thick
-There aren't any specific targets worth noting as the M41A1 will be hurt by pretty much anything. Be extra careful with [[:Category:Anti-aircraft_vehicles|SPAAs]] as they can knock out the ''Walker Bulldog's components with ease and even destroy the tank.''
+There aren't any specific targets worth noting as the M41A1 will be hurt by pretty much anything. Be extra careful with [[:Category:Anti-aircraft_vehicles|SPAAs]] as they can knock out the Walker Bulldog's components with ease and even destroy the tank.
 If at all possible, try only to expose the turret. If using the terrain to the M41A1's advantage, it'll usually be able to fire one to three shots, then start moving forwards and backwards, thus making it a lot harder for the enemy to hit the tank. Generally, the M41A1 be able to get in two shots on most targets before they can fire back, and the M41A1 accelerates from 0 to 30 km/h fast enough to become a hard target to hit if only the turret is exposed!
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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).'' -->
-Like the tanks that come before it, the ''Bulldog'' should be used as a rapid-deployment support vehicle in conjunction with heavier vehicles. It is best used to run rapid insertion and flanking operations while allowing the heavier tanks absorb the brunt of the enemy attack. The ''Bulldog's'' top speed does cap off-road, requiring good knowledge of the map to make the most of the terrain.
+Like the tanks that come before it, the Bulldog should be used as a rapid-deployment support vehicle in conjunction with heavier vehicles. It is best used to run rapid insertion and flanking operations while allowing the heavier tanks absorb the brunt of the enemy attack. The Bulldog's top speed does cap off-road, requiring good knowledge of the map to make the most of the terrain.
-Always remember that the ''Bulldog'' lacks any effective armour. In a frontal attack, it will be easily penetrated by almost anything the enemy throws at it. Try to use the terrain to hide the tank and relocate after shots. Also, attempt to engage targets who are busy or already engaged with a teammates. The ''Bulldog's'' 76 mm gun has great penetration, but due to the solid shot AP rounds it has it is necessary to make each shot count by hitting either ammo racks or fuel tanks/engines to disable and or destroy an enemy vehicle. Equipping HVAP rounds later on makes it easier to destroy vehicles with better side armour such as the [[IS-3]] which has a fairly strong side profile.
+Always remember that the Bulldog lacks any effective armour. In a frontal attack, it will be easily penetrated by almost anything the enemy throws at it. Try to use the terrain to hide the tank and relocate after shots. Also, attempt to engage targets who are busy or already engaged with a teammates. The Bulldog's 76 mm gun has great penetration, but due to the solid shot AP rounds it has it is necessary to make each shot count by hitting either ammo racks or fuel tanks/engines to disable and or destroy an enemy vehicle. Equipping HVAP rounds later on makes it easier to destroy vehicles with better side armour such as the [[IS-3]] which has a fairly strong side profile.
 ===Tactics===
-The ''Bulldog'' is best playing a mobile role; trail the outskirts of the map and take shots at the enemy from a distance and keep relocating. Don't stand still for too long as one or two hits are usually enough to completely disable the tank.
+The Bulldog is best playing a mobile role; trail the outskirts of the map and take shots at the enemy from a distance and keep relocating. Don't stand still for too long as one or two hits are usually enough to completely disable the tank.
-While playing this tank, the biggest concern should be not to get hit ''by anything''. Given its thin armour, anything that the Bulldog is facing will be able to deal heavy damage. In summary, the ''Bulldog'' is a very maneuverable tank and with practice is a very potent threat to enemies.
+While playing this tank, the biggest concern should be not to get hit by anything. Given its thin armour, anything that the Bulldog is facing will be able to deal heavy damage. In summary, the Bulldog is a very manoeuvrable tank and with practice is a very potent threat to enemies.
 If up against heavy tanks, such as the [[Tiger II (H)|Tiger II H]], don't bother trying to hit its front chassis armour even with APDS. The chances to penetrate this tank's upper glacis are very low. It is better to try and either ignoring him or aiming for his lower glacis and turret. Should the round penetrate the lower glacis, the transmission is likely to catch on fire. When attacking the turret, aim for the gunner on the left (player's right) of the gun. After that, disengage as the gunner will be replaced faster than the M41A1 can reload. Fighting off heavily armoured targets takes a lot of practice, but the gun's accuracy and good penetration can be used to the M41A1's advantage.
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 * Extremely agile tank
 * Top speed of 72 km/h
-* Fast turret traverse ''(30.6°/S)''
+* Fast turret traverse (30.6°/s)
 * Fast reload rate
 * Respectable firepower when loaded with APDS
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 == Media ==
-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
+<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 == See also ==
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 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''
 {{Japan light tanks}}

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 {{Specs-Card
 |code=jp_m41_walker_bulldog
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.png}}
 }}