M6A1 - Revision history

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Fixed minor mistakes in armour description. 260mm turret armour in 5.0 is funny but unfortunately not true

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← Older revision		Revision as of 21:22, 7 November 2024
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		+	{{About
		+	\| about = American heavy tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
		+	\| usage = other versions
		+	\| link = M6 Heavy (Family)
		+	}}
	{{Specs-Card		{{Specs-Card
	\|code=us_m6a1		\|code=us_m6a1

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 <!-- ''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.'' -->
-In response to World War II breaking out across the Atlantic, the US decided to develop a new 50-ton heavy tank for their army, designated as ''T1''. The design utilized a turret that held two cannons, a 3-inch tank gun and a 37 mm gun mounted side-by-side. Further development on the type of transmission to use with the heavy tank culminated with the ''T1E2'' cast construction variant that utilized a torque converter transmission design was selected for standardization as the M6 heavy tank, with a second variant ''T1E3'' with the same transmission that was constructed by welding was selected as the '''M6A1''. A total of 40 tanks from the M6 family were assembled, 12 of which were the M6A1 variant. However, by the time these heavy tanks were ready for mass production, the U.S. Army had lost interest in them, considering the M4 Sherman as a better solution in terms of reliability and cost-effectiveness.
+In response to World War II breaking out across the Atlantic, the US decided to develop a new 50-ton heavy tank for their army, designated as ''T1''. The design utilized a turret that held two cannons, a 3-inch tank gun and a 37 mm gun mounted side-by-side. Further development on the type of transmission to use with the heavy tank culminated with the ''T1E2'' cast construction variant that utilized a torque converter transmission design was selected for standardization as the [[M6 Heavy (Family)|M6 heavy tank]], with a second variant ''T1E3'' with the same transmission that was constructed by welding was selected as the '''M6A1''. A total of 40 tanks from the M6 family were assembled, 12 of which were the M6A1 variant. However, by the time these heavy tanks were ready for mass production, the U.S. Army had lost interest in them, considering the M4 Sherman as a better solution in terms of reliability and cost-effectiveness.
 Introduced with the release of the American ground tree in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M6A1 is a pretty unique tank in the US tech tree due to the dual-armament configuration in the turret. The tank has two 12.7 mm MGs in the hull which are effective for taking out lightly armoured vehicles such SPAAs. It is a large tank, but can be quite mobile due to the use of a powerful Wright G-200 engine (the same engine powering the [[B-17E|B-17 ''Flying Fortress'' bomber]]) to propel it through a battlefield. Despite its in-game role as a heavy tank, the large size, mediocre mobility, and questionable armour for a heavy tank makes the M6A1 more well suited for second-line combat roles. Additionally, its slow reverse speed limits its ability to quickly retreat to cover when necessary.

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 In response to World War II breaking out across the Atlantic, the US decided to develop a new 50-ton heavy tank for their army, designated as ''T1''. The design utilized a turret that held two cannons, a 3-inch tank gun and a 37 mm gun mounted side-by-side. Further development on the type of transmission to use with the heavy tank culminated with the ''T1E2'' cast construction variant that utilized a torque converter transmission design was selected for standardization as the M6 heavy tank, with a second variant ''T1E3'' with the same transmission that was constructed by welding was selected as the '''M6A1''. A total of 40 tanks from the M6 family were assembled, 12 of which were the M6A1 variant. However, by the time these heavy tanks were ready for mass production, the U.S. Army had lost interest in them, considering the M4 Sherman as a better solution in terms of reliability and cost-effectiveness.
-Introduced with the release of the American ground tree in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M6A1 is a pretty unique tank in the US tech tree due to the dual-armament configuration in the turret. The tank has two 12.7 mm MGs in the hull which are effective for taking out lightly armoured vehicles such SPAAs. It is a large tank, but can be quite mobile due to the use of a powerful Wright G-200 engine (the same engine powering the [[B-17E|B-17 ''Flying Fortress'' bomber]]) to propel it through a battlefield. Despite its in-game role as a heavy tank, the large size, mediocre mobility, and questionable armor for a heavy tank makes the M6A1 more well suited for second-line combat roles. Additionally, its slow reverse speed limits its ability to quickly retreat to cover when necessary.
+Introduced with the release of the American ground tree in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M6A1 is a pretty unique tank in the US tech tree due to the dual-armament configuration in the turret. The tank has two 12.7 mm MGs in the hull which are effective for taking out lightly armoured vehicles such SPAAs. It is a large tank, but can be quite mobile due to the use of a powerful Wright G-200 engine (the same engine powering the [[B-17E|B-17 ''Flying Fortress'' bomber]]) to propel it through a battlefield. Despite its in-game role as a heavy tank, the large size, mediocre mobility, and questionable armour for a heavy tank makes the M6A1 more well suited for second-line combat roles. Additionally, its slow reverse speed limits its ability to quickly retreat to cover when necessary.
 == General info ==
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 * Suspension wheels are 15 mm thick while tracks are 17 mm thick.
 * Frontal armour plate is unevenly curved for better ricochet chances and efficient armour thickness.
-* Side skirts are 25 mm thick rolled homogeneous armour and will trigger fuses on APHE projectiles.  In most cases, APHE shells set off before reaching the main hull and destroying the ammo stack beneath. Still, both skirts and hull are not sturdy enough to withstand a regular AP shell.
+* Side skirts are 25 mm thick rolled homogeneous armour and will trigger fuses on APHE projectiles. In most cases, APHE shells set off before reaching the main hull and destroying the ammo stack beneath. Still, both skirts and hull are not sturdy enough to withstand a regular AP shell.
 === Mobility ===
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 '''Note''':
-* As they are modeled by sets of 3 or 4, shells disappear from the rack once you've fired all shells in the set.
+* As they are modelled by sets of 3 or 4, shells disappear from the rack once you've fired all shells in the set.
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 '''Notes''':
-* Ammunition is modeled as 5 boxes of 40 or 41 shells.
+* Ammunition is modelled as 5 boxes of 40 or 41 shells.
 * Boxes disappear once you've fired all shells in the rack.
 {{Clear}}
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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).'' -->
-Although this is a heavy tank, and able to bounce some shells, its armour will not protect it from all incoming fire.  Enemies to specifically watch out for are the [[IS-1]], [[Panther tank (Family)|Panthers]], [[Tiger E|Tigers]], and [[M4A3E2]] Shermans, as they can all easily penetrate this vehicle's weak frontal armour.  Make sure to protect the rear flank too: M6A1's engine is very large and prone to catching on fire when hit.
+Although this is a heavy tank, and able to bounce some shells, its armour will not protect it from all incoming fire. Enemies to specifically watch out for are the [[IS-1]], [[Panther tank (Family)|Panthers]], [[Tiger E|Tigers]], and [[M4A3E2]] Shermans, as they can all easily penetrate this vehicle's weak frontal armour. Make sure to protect the rear flank too: M6A1's engine is very large and prone to catching on fire when hit.
-But despite the imperfect armour layout, the M6A1 does bring an impressive cannon to the battle.  The powerful 76 mm gun is able to penetrate the front of most Rank III tanks and can destroy most enemy targets in a single shot.  The secondary cannon is weaker than the 76 mm, but can be effective.  When engaging targets from the side, this smaller gun should have no trouble penetrating and destroying an enemy unit.  And as with all multi-gun tanks, the secondary gun should be fired separately from the main cannon to maximize efficiency and facilitate aim.  By firing the secondary cannon, it is occasionally possible to bait the enemy into advancing out of cover and revealing a weak spot. They will not expect that you have another shell loaded in the main gun.  Additionally, the vehicle mounts three 12.7 mm machine guns, which can be very effective in dealing with enemy aircraft if positioned correctly.
+But despite the imperfect armour layout, the M6A1 does bring an impressive cannon to the battle. The powerful 76 mm gun is able to penetrate the front of most Rank III tanks and can destroy most enemy targets in a single shot. The secondary cannon is weaker than the 76 mm, but can be effective. When engaging targets from the side, this smaller gun should have no trouble penetrating and destroying an enemy unit. And as with all multi-gun tanks, the secondary gun should be fired separately from the main cannon to maximize efficiency and facilitate aim. By firing the secondary cannon, it is occasionally possible to bait the enemy into advancing out of cover and revealing a weak spot. They will not expect that you have another shell loaded in the main gun. Additionally, the vehicle mounts three 12.7 mm machine guns, which can be very effective in dealing with enemy aircraft if positioned correctly.
-In most situations, the M6A1 driver will find that a slower play-style suits this tank best.  The vehicle is large, turret rotation is slow, and enemies will be eager to flank it.  As such, the support of teammates is necessary for an effective attack.  In a defensive situation, the M6A1 is effective when located behind a ridge or other cover.  This will help to obscure the tank's large profile and allow the player to ambush advancing enemies.
+In most situations, the M6A1 driver will find that a slower play-style suits this tank best. The vehicle is large, turret rotation is slow, and enemies will be eager to flank it. As such, the support of teammates is necessary for an effective attack. In a defensive situation, the M6A1 is effective when located behind a ridge or other cover. This will help to obscure the tank's large profile and allow the player to ambush advancing enemies.
-The M6A1 is often compared to the M4A3E2 Jumbo Sherman.  Although less armoured than its higher-tiered counterpart, the M6A1 is arguably better than the Jumbo during the early game and at range.  While the M4A3E2 may have trouble dealing with enemy heavy tanks such as the [[KV-1 (Family)|KV-1]], this vehicle is very-well suited for engaging those targets.  The M6A1 may be thought of as a Jumbo Sherman that was traded some of its armour protection in exchange for a more lethal armament.
+The M6A1 is often compared to the M4A3E2 Jumbo Sherman. Although less armoured than its higher-tiered counterpart, the M6A1 is arguably better than the Jumbo during the early game and at range. While the M4A3E2 may have trouble dealing with enemy heavy tanks such as the [[KV-1 (Family)|KV-1]], this vehicle is very-well suited for engaging those targets. The M6A1 may be thought of as a Jumbo Sherman that was traded some of its armour protection in exchange for a more lethal armament.
 === Pros and cons ===

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-| '''75''' || 40&nbsp;''(+35)'' || 4&nbsp;''(+71)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+74)'' || No
+| '''75''' || 49&nbsp;''(+36)'' || 4&nbsp;''(+71)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+74)'' || No
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 ! Visual<br>discrepancy
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-| '''202''' || 161&nbsp;''(+41)'' || 121&nbsp;''(+81)'' || 81&nbsp;''(+121)'' || 41&nbsp;''(+161)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+201)'' || No
+| '''202''' || 160&nbsp;''(+42)'' || 120&nbsp;''(+82)'' || 80&nbsp;''(+122)'' || 40&nbsp;''(+162)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+201)'' || No
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 '''Notes''':
-* Ammunition is modelled as 5 boxes of 40 or 41 shells.
+* Ammunition is modeled as 5 boxes of 40 or 41 shells.
 * Boxes disappear once you've fired all shells in the rack.
 {{Clear}}

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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 M6A1 is one of the most unique tanks in the game, with its large hull and being as tall as a Tiger I. Another interesting feature is that it is one of the most manoeuvrable heavy tanks in the game with a powerful Wright G-200 engine (the same engine powering the [[B-17E|B-17 ''Flying Fortress'' bomber]]) with a max speed of 35 km/h, making it very mobile in a battle situation. The tank has two 12.7 mm MGs in the hull which are effective for taking out lightly armoured vehicles such SPAAs. The M6A1 is one of the first American tanks as well in the game to have the transmission at the rear of the tank.
+In response to World War II breaking out across the Atlantic, the US decided to develop a new 50-ton heavy tank for their army, designated as ''T1''. The design utilized a turret that held two cannons, a 3-inch tank gun and a 37 mm gun mounted side-by-side. Further development on the type of transmission to use with the heavy tank culminated with the ''T1E2'' cast construction variant that utilized a torque converter transmission design was selected for standardization as the M6 heavy tank, with a second variant ''T1E3'' with the same transmission that was constructed by welding was selected as the '''M6A1''. A total of 40 tanks from the M6 family were assembled, 12 of which were the M6A1 variant. However, by the time these heavy tanks were ready for mass production, the U.S. Army had lost interest in them, considering the M4 Sherman as a better solution in terms of reliability and cost-effectiveness.
-Something to keep in mind is the shell arc of the secondary 37 mm cannon. Its shell will usually hit the same spot on distances up to 1400 m (~1 mile). But do not forget that the gun is offset to the left in close combat, or it will not hit the target.
+Introduced with the release of the American ground tree in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M6A1 is a pretty unique tank in the US tech tree due to the dual-armament configuration in the turret. The tank has two 12.7 mm MGs in the hull which are effective for taking out lightly armoured vehicles such SPAAs. It is a large tank, but can be quite mobile due to the use of a powerful Wright G-200 engine (the same engine powering the [[B-17E|B-17 ''Flying Fortress'' bomber]]) to propel it through a battlefield. Despite its in-game role as a heavy tank, the large size, mediocre mobility, and questionable armor for a heavy tank makes the M6A1 more well suited for second-line combat roles. Additionally, its slow reverse speed limits its ability to quickly retreat to cover when necessary.
 == General info ==

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 | Turret || 101.6 mm (5-65°) ''Turret front'' <br>50.8 + 50.8 mm (5-65°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 82.5 mm (0-12°) || 82.5 mm (0-68°) || 25.4 mm
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 | Cupola || 82.5 mm || 82.5 mm

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 ! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
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-| Hull || 82.5 mm (5-35°) ''Front'' <br> 101.6 mm (5-35°) ''Transmission''|| 44.4 mm || 44.4 mm || 25.4 mm
+| Hull || 82.5 mm (5-35°) ''Front'' <br>101.6 mm (5-35°) ''Transmission''|| 44.4 mm || 41.4 mm || 25.4 mm
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-| Turret || 250 mm (6-65°) ''Turret front'' <br> 50.8 + 50.8 mm (7-62°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 82.5 mm (0-12°) || 82.5 mm (0-68°) || 25.4 mm
+| Turret || 101.6 mm (5-65°) ''Turret front'' <br>50.8 + 50.8 mm (5-65°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 82.5 mm (0-12°) || 82.5 mm (0-68°) || 25.4 mm
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-! Armour !! Sides !! Roof
+! Armour !! Sides !! Sides
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-| Cupola || 82.5 mm || 25.4 mm
+| Cupola || 82.5 mm || 82.5 mm
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 ;Related development
 * [[T1E1]] / M6A2 - Earlier prototype for the M6 Heavy tank program with experimental electrical transmission
 * [[M6A2E1]] - Upgunned and uparmoured [[T1E1]]

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 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
 [[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]
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+<!-- '''Last updated: 2.27.2.27''' -->
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-| '''202''' ||190 (+12)|| 161&nbsp;''(+41)'' || 121&nbsp;''(+81)'' || 81&nbsp;''(+121)'' || 41&nbsp;''(+161)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+201)'' || Yes
+| '''202''' || 161&nbsp;''(+41)'' || 121&nbsp;''(+81)'' || 81&nbsp;''(+121)'' || 41&nbsp;''(+161)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+201)'' || No
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 === Machine guns ===