M47 - Revision history

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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.'' -->
-With the [[M46]] as the most modern tank in the US Army, the US knew it could have something better. Work was done alongside the [[M41A1|T41 light tank]] project as the T42 medium tank to try and introduce newer technologies into a new tank design. However, the Korean War broke out in 1950 and the US Army found themselves in urgent need to tanks now. Looking at their work done in the T42, it was decided the expedient route to get more new tanks produced was to mate the T42 turret onto the M46 hull. The design proved optimal and further modifications led to the design being christened the M47 Patton II, sharing the same nickname as the preceding M46. Though urgently produced, its service with the US Army is short-lived as the newer [[M48A1|M48 Patton III]] tank came into service. The M47 would serve a greater role arming [[MKPz_M47_G|US allies in Europe and abroad]].
+With the [[M46]] as the most modern tank in the US Army, the US knew it could have something better. Work was done alongside the [[M41A1|T41 light tank]] project as the T42 medium tank to try and introduce newer technologies into a new tank design. However, the Korean War broke out in 1950 and the US Army found themselves in urgent need of tanks. Looking at the work done on the T42, it was decided the expedient route to get more new tanks produced was to mate the T42 turret onto the M46 hull. The design proved optimal and further modifications led to the design being christened the '''M47 Patton II''', sharing the same nickname as the preceding M46. Though urgently produced, its service with the US Army is short-lived as the newer [[M48A1|M48 Patton III]] tank came into service. The M47 would serve a greater role arming [[MKPz_M47_G|US allies in Europe and abroad]].
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''', introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]] along with the rest of American Ground Forces, shares very similar design commonality with the M46. As such, players familiar with the M46 play style will fit at home with the M47. The M47 does introduces some new quirks with the design. In terms of firepower, the M47 has a slightly more powerful HEATFS round and a 12.7 mm coaxial machine gun, which could help provide an edge against the opponent. Armour is slightly improved with a new front glacis profile, being sloped at a larger degree to help grant some more effective armour for that greater chance of survival. Mobility is otherwise the same with the shared engine and transmission of the M46. So while M46 players will be very comfortable with the M47, the slight benefits the design provide can allow players to handle the new threat profile the M47 is expected to encounter.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''', introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]] along with the rest of American Ground Forces, shares very similar design commonality with the M46. As such, players familiar with the M46 play style will find themselves at home with the M47. The M47 does introduce some new quirks with the design. In terms of firepower, the M47 has a slightly more powerful HEATFS round and a 12.7 mm coaxial machine gun, which could help provide an edge against the opponent. Armour is slightly improved with a new front glacis profile, being sloped at a larger degree to help grant some more effective armour for a greater chance of survival. Mobility is otherwise the same with the shared engine and transmission of the M46. So while M46 players will be very comfortable with the M47, the slight benefits the design provides can allow players to handle the new threat profile the M47 is expected to encounter.
 == General info ==

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 * Great turret traverse speed once upgraded
 * Decent front armour, more sloped than the M46
-* Access to a high-velocity HEAT-FS and APCR ammunition
+* Access to a high-velocity HEATFS and APCR ammunition
 * Gun depression of -10° is usually sufficient

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 * Great turret traverse speed once upgraded
 * Decent front armour, more sloped than the M46
-* 320 mm HEATFS ammunition once unlocked
+* Access to a high-velocity HEAT-FS and APCR ammunition
 * Gun depression of -10° is usually sufficient

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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 medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]] along with the rest of American Ground Forces. It uses a similar hull as its predecessor, the [[M46|M46 Patton]], but features a new turret and a better gun.
+With the [[M46]] as the most modern tank in the US Army, the US knew it could have something better. Work was done alongside the [[M41A1|T41 light tank]] project as the T42 medium tank to try and introduce newer technologies into a new tank design. However, the Korean War broke out in 1950 and the US Army found themselves in urgent need to tanks now. Looking at their work done in the T42, it was decided the expedient route to get more new tanks produced was to mate the T42 turret onto the M46 hull. The design proved optimal and further modifications led to the design being christened the M47 Patton II, sharing the same nickname as the preceding M46. Though urgently produced, its service with the US Army is short-lived as the newer [[M48A1|M48 Patton III]] tank came into service. The M47 would serve a greater role arming [[MKPz_M47_G|US allies in Europe and abroad]].
 == General info ==

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:M36 (90 mm)/Ammunition|M318A1 shot, M82 shot, M304 shot, M332 shot, M431 shell, M71A1 shell, M313}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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-Note:
+'''Notes''':
 * As they are modeled by sets of 2, shells disappear from the rack only after you fire both shells in the set.
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 <!-- ''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 M47 is very much a glass cannon. With a powerful gun, but weak armour, this vehicle should be played carefully, and out of sight of the enemy. As such, it is often beneficial to use an ambush or flanking-based play-style. Attacking enemies without being seen will maximize this tank's capabilities.
+The M47 is very much a glass cannon. With a powerful gun, but weak armour, this vehicle should be played carefully, and out of sight of the enemy. As such, it is often beneficial to use an ambush or flanking-based playstyle. Attacking enemies without being seen will maximize this tank's capabilities.
-The stock APBC shell is quite weak compared to the shells used by the M47's enemies. While working towards the much better HEAT-FS shell, it is advisable to shoot for enemies' tracks and gun barrels if the main hull is too-well protected for the APBC shell to penetrate. Doing so will help to incapacitate your enemies and support your better-armed teammates. Additionally, the M47 should never have any trouble dealing with soft targets. With two 12.7 mm machine guns in addition to the main cannon, light tanks and armoured cars can be dispatched with ease. (On a side note, these machine guns can be used to spot enemy targets, alerting your team to their presence.)
+The stock APBC shell is quite weak compared to the shells used by the M47's enemies. While working towards the much better HEATFS shell, it is advisable to shoot for enemies' tracks and gun barrels if the main hull is too-well protected for the APBC shell to penetrate. Doing so will help to incapacitate your enemies and support your better-armed teammates. Additionally, the M47 should never have any trouble dealing with soft targets. With two 12.7 mm machine guns in addition to the main cannon, light tanks and armoured cars can be dispatched with ease. (On a side note, these machine guns can be used to spot enemy targets, alerting your team to their presence.)
-Once the HEAT-FS shell is unlocked, the M47 may be played more like a classic medium tank. There will be few vehicles that the upgraded shell cannot penetrate. It is recommended to play near friendly vehicles, in case support is needed--even with an upgraded shell, the M47 is not a lone wolf, and will suffer without the backup of its allies.
+Once the HEATFS shell is unlocked, the M47 may be played more like a classic medium tank. There will be few vehicles that the upgraded shell cannot penetrate. It is recommended to play near friendly vehicles, in case support is needed--even with an upgraded shell, the M47 is not a lone wolf, and will suffer without the backup of its allies.
 The M47 has above-average mobility, and achieving flanking positions should not pose too much difficulty. However, the tank does have a high-profile, making it easily spotted. Combined with the vehicle's poor armour, this makes it especially important to stay out of the enemy's sight.
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 ;Vehicles equipped with the same chassis
 * [[mKPz M47 G]]
 * [[M47 (105/55)]]
 ;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role
 * [[M46]]
 * [[M46 "Tiger"]]

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 ;Skins
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=usa&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=medium_tank&vehicle=us_m47_patton_II Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=us_m47_patton_II Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|Xwid3UCLr5U|'''The Patton Family''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 2:42 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|2RhXj2rTBqM|'''{{PAGENAME}} Tank Review''' - ''NUSensei''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|Xwid3UCLr5U|'''The Patton Family''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 2:42 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''}}
 == See also ==

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 The M47 Pattons were promising new designs developed from the M46 Pattons to improve its combat capabilities with a newer turret. However, it did not serve much in America due to the M48 Patton development, which was a completely new design and had nearly no identical parts with its predecessor. It served very well in other countries as their primary armour forces, but those left in the states were used as targets in firing ranges, mainly for training or as tests for future anti-tank developments. In the 1970s, one was tested against the [[M60|M60 Main Battle Tank]], the successor to the M48 Patton, and its 105 mm L7 gun. The HEAT round fired from the gun penetrated the frontal armour of the M47 Patton with relative ease, armour which was considered superb at its time of introduction. The test went on with many M47 tanks and would prove that conventional steel armour in tank warfare was becoming obsolete in the face of new tank ammo.
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 The M47 Patton II medium tank, released in the US beginning in June 1951 by the Detroit Tank Arsenal and the American Locomotive Co., was a modernized version of the M46 Patton.
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 The M47 Patton II was part of the West German, Austrian, French, Italian, Belgian, Spanish, Jordanian, Japanese, and Turkish armies.
 == Media ==

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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
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-| Coaxial || 1,700 (200) || 577 || N/A || N/A
+| Coaxial || 1,800 (200) || 577 || N/A || N/A
 |-
-| Pintle || 550 (200) || 577 || -10°/+30° || ±180°
+| Pintle || 600 (200) || 577 || -10°/+30° || ±180°
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 |}

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 <!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' -->
-{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 1255|rbMinHp= 716|<!--AoAweight=(optional) -->}}
+{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 1,255|rbMinHp= 716}}
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| Coaxial || 2,200 (200) || 577 || N/A || N/A
+| Coaxial || 1,700 (200) || 577 || N/A || N/A
 |-
-| Pintle || 1,000 (200) || 577 || -10°/+30° || ±180°
+| Pintle || 550 (200) || 577 || -10°/+30° || ±180°
 |-
 |}
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 * [https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/coldwar/us/m47_patton.php <nowiki>[Tanks Encyclopedia]</nowiki> 90mm Gun Tank M47 Patton II]
 {{USA medium tanks}}