XM140 (30 mm) - Revision history

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‎History: added history

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U20727138: /* Comparison with analogues */

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 == History ==
-The Vietnam War proved to be the conflict where the principle of attack helicopters came into proper fruition. [[UH-1 (Family)|UH-1 Iroquois]], or “Huey”, was used to test multiple weapon systems throughout the conflict. One of these weapons was the XM140, a 30mm autocannon. Development of the XM140 autocannon and XM552 round started in 1963, initially proposed for use with the [[AH-1G|Cobra attack helicopter]], but was scrapped because it was too heavy for the Cobra. The XM140 on the [[UH-1C XM-30]] had a fire rate of 425 RPM, with 600 rounds per gun.
+''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''
 == Media ==
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 ;Images
-<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="200">
+<gallery mode="packed-hover"  heights="200">
 File:30 mm XM140.jpg|<small>XM140 on the UH-1C</small>
 </gallery>

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 == History ==
-''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''
+The Vietnam War proved to be the conflict where the principle of attack helicopters came into proper fruition. [[UH-1 (Family)|UH-1 Iroquois]], or “Huey”, was used to test multiple weapon systems throughout the conflict. One of these weapons was the XM140, a 30mm autocannon. Development of the XM140 autocannon and XM552 round started in 1963, initially proposed for use with the [[AH-1G|Cobra attack helicopter]], but was scrapped because it was too heavy for the Cobra. The XM140 on the [[UH-1C XM-30]] had a fire rate of 425 RPM, with 600 rounds per gun.
 == Media ==
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 ;Images
-<gallery mode="packed-hover"  heights="200">
+<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="200">
 File:30 mm XM140.jpg|<small>XM140 on the UH-1C</small>
 </gallery>

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' -->
-The XM140 and XM552 development started in 1963 as an option to satisfy the need for a high-penetrating gun for the Cobra attack helicopter. The XM140 is used on the [[UH-1C XM-30]], a modified [[UH-1C]], where two XM140 autocannons mounted in the fully flexible XM156/M156 universal mounts to create the XM-30 system.
+The '''30 mm XM140''' is an American belt-fed externally-mounted helicopter autocannon.
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 == General info ==
-''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''
+<!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.'' -->
 === Available ammunition ===
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 === Pros and cons ===
-<!-- ''Summarize and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' -->
+<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' -->
 '''Pros:'''
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 == Media ==
-[[File:20220817150153 1.jpg|thumb|UH-1C with XM140]]
+<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 == See also ==

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 === Comparison with analogues ===
 <!-- ''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' -->
 * [[M230E-1 (30 mm)]]: 30 mm American chain cannon found on the Apache, has access to a similar HEDP round but with better penetration and accuracy.
 * [[M195 (20 mm)]]: 20 mm American rotary cannon seen on the AH-1G attack helicopter, completes the same tasks as the XM140, but with 20 mm rounds and a way higher rate of fire.
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 == Media ==
-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
+[[File:20220817150153 1.jpg|thumb|UH-1C with XM140]]
 == See also ==
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
 * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
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 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''

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 == Description ==
-The XM140 and XM552 development started in 1963 as an option to satisfy the need for a high penetrating gun for the Cobra attack helicopter. The XM140 is used on the [[UH-1C XM-30]], a modified [[UH-1C]], where two XM140 autocannons mounted in the fully flexible XM156/M156 universal mounts to create the XM-30 system. The XM140 in the XM-30 system was introduced with the [[UH-1C XM-30]] as a [[wt:en/news/5712-shop-pre-order-bundles-and-packs-for-major-update-1-81-en|premium pack]] in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]] and was removed from sale after the [[wt:en/news/6542-shop-the-new-year-sale-en|2019 New Year Sale]].
+<!-- ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' -->
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''
-=== Available shells ===
+=== Available ammunition ===
-''Default: HEDP''
+''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).''
 === Comparison with analogues ===
+<!-- ''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' -->
 * [[M230E-1 (30 mm)]]: 30 mm American chain cannon found on the Apache, has access to a similar HEDP round but with better penetration and accuracy.
 * [[M195 (20 mm)]]: 20 mm American rotary cannon seen on the AH-1G attack helicopter, completes the same tasks as the XM140, but with 20 mm rounds and a way higher rate of fire.
 == Usage in battles ==
 The cannon offers the pilot a versatile high power gun that can deal with lightly armoured targets including planes and other helicopters where the HEDP round can cause critical damage. Pilots may also be able to exploit the weak roof armour of some medium tanks as well as disable engines by penetrating the engine decks of heavy tanks or MBTs.
 === Pros and cons ===
 '''Pros:'''
-* The gun offers high versatility.
+* The gun offers high versatility
-* Accurate up to 1000m away
+* Accurate up to 1,000 m away
 '''Cons:'''
 * Mediocre penetration on medium tanks and MBTs
-* Low rate of fire
+* Slow rate of fire
 == History ==
+''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''
 == Media ==
-''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''
+''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
 == See also ==
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
 * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
 == External links ==
+''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
-* [https://www.archives.gov/files/declassification/iscap/pdf/2013-027-doc9.pdf Armor Penetration Requirements for Medium Caliber Weapon Systems declassified audit document]
+* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 {{USA aircraft cannons}}
 [[Category:Aircraft cannons]]

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 === Comparison with analogues ===
-* [[M230E-1 (30 mm)]]: 30 mm American chain cannon found on the Apache, has access to simmelar HEDP round but with better penetration and accuracy.
+* [[M230E-1 (30 mm)]]: 30 mm American chain cannon found on the Apache, has access to similar HEDP round but with better penetration and accuracy.
 * [[M195 (20 mm)]]: 20 mm American rotary cannon seen on the AH-1G attack helicopter, completes the same tasks as the XM140, but with 20 mm rounds and way higher firerate.

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 == Usage in battles ==
-The cannon offers the pilot a versatile high power gun that can deal with lightly armoured targets including planes and other helicopters. Pilots may also be able to exploit the weak roof armour of some medium tanks as well as disabling engines by penetrating the engine decks of heavy tanks or MBTs.
+The cannon offers the pilot a versatile high power gun that can deal with lightly armoured targets including planes and other helicopters where the HEDP round can cause critical damage. Pilots may also be able to exploit the weak roof armour of some medium tanks as well as disabling engines by penetrating the engine decks of heavy tanks or MBTs.
 === Pros and cons ===