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== General info == | == General info == | ||
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| + | As a heavy machine gun, the Breda Model 31 is capable of dealing with lightly armoured targets and torpedo boats. The presence of incendiary components in the {{Specs-Link|it_m14_41_47_40}}'s belt also makes it quite effective against aircraft. | ||
=== Available ammunition === | === Available ammunition === | ||
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| − | + | * '''Default ({{Specs-Link|it_m14_41_47_40}}):''' {{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-IT|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}} | |
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=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
| − | For the [[M14/41 (47/40)]] the ammo count is very low in comparison with other nations counterparts, like American M4s [[M2HB (12.7 mm)]] heavy machine gun. Compared with the | + | <!-- ''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --> |
| + | For the [[M14/41 (47/40)]] the ammo count is very low in comparison with other nations' counterparts, like American M4s' [[M2HB (12.7 mm)]] heavy machine gun. Compared with the Japanese [[Type 93 (13.2 mm)]] heavy machine gun, the Italian one has poor ammo belts choice, with only one option for every vehicle. | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
| − | In battle the Breda Model 31 has to be used only against light | + | <!-- ''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.'' --> |
| + | In battle the Breda Model 31 has to be used only against light armoured vehicles, trucks, open top vehicles or motor torpedo boats, since at best it can provide 24/27 mm of penetration. It also needs to be fired carefully to save ammo in the [[M14/41 (47/40)]]. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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| − | * | + | * Reasonable penetration |
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Low ammo count on [[M14/41 (47/40)]] |
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== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 15:52, 7 November 2020
Contents
Description
The 13.2 mm Breda Model 31 is a heavy machine gun, used by the Italian Army in the Second World War. It was used by the Regia Marina (Navy), Regio Esercito (Army) and Regi Sommergibili (submarines).
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
- Ground vehicles
- Naval vessels
General info
As a heavy machine gun, the Breda Model 31 is capable of dealing with lightly armoured targets and torpedo boats. The presence of incendiary components in the M14/41 (47/40)'s belt also makes it quite effective against aircraft.
Available ammunition
- Default (M14/41 (47/40)): AP-I · AP-IT
- Universal (Naval vessels): AP-T · AP · T · AP
| Penetration statistics | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belt | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm) | |||||
| 10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1,000 m | 1,500 m | 2,000 m | |
| Default | 24 | 23 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| Universal | 27 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 |
Comparison with analogues
For the M14/41 (47/40) the ammo count is very low in comparison with other nations' counterparts, like American M4s' M2HB (12.7 mm) heavy machine gun. Compared with the Japanese Type 93 (13.2 mm) heavy machine gun, the Italian one has poor ammo belts choice, with only one option for every vehicle.
Usage in battles
In battle the Breda Model 31 has to be used only against light armoured vehicles, trucks, open top vehicles or motor torpedo boats, since at best it can provide 24/27 mm of penetration. It also needs to be fired carefully to save ammo in the M14/41 (47/40).
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Reasonable penetration
Cons:
- Low ammo count on M14/41 (47/40)
- Only one choice of ammo belt
History
The Breda Model 31 is a copy of the French one made by Hotchkiss, since Breda bought their license to fabricate it in 1929; it entered the production line two years later, in 1931. It was later replaced by the M20/65 Model 35.
Media
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See also
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| Tank machine guns | |
|---|---|
| USA | |
| 7.62 mm | M37 · M60D · M73 · M240 · M1919A4 · Mk.52 |
| 12.7 mm | FN M3P · M2HB · M80 · M85 |
| Germany | |
| 5.56 mm | MG4 |
| 7.62 mm | C6 · MG3A1 |
| 7.92 mm | MG13 Dreyse · MG34 · MG37(t) · MG42 |
| 12.7 mm | S.MG.50 |
| USSR | |
| 7.62 mm | DT · PKMB · PKT · PKTM · RP-46 · SGMT |
| 12.7 mm | DK · DShK · 6P49 · NSVT |
| 14.5 mm | KPVT |
| Britain | |
| 7.62 mm | Browning MG4 · L3A1 · L8A1 · L8A2 · L37A1 · L37A2 · L94A1 |
| 7.7 mm | Vickers |
| 7.92 mm | BESA |
| 12.7 mm | L21A1 |
| Japan | |
| 6.5 mm | Type 91 |
| 7.62 mm | Type 74 |
| 7.7 mm | Type 97 |
| 12.7 mm | Type 60 (B) |
| China | |
| 5.8 mm | QJT |
| 7.62 mm | Type 55 · Type 59 · Type 86 |
| 12.7 mm | QJC88A · Type 54 |
| 14.5 mm | QJG02 |
| Italy | |
| 7.62 mm | Beretta MG42/59 · FN MAG 60-40 |
| 8 mm | 34/40M · Breda Mod. 38 |
| 13.2 mm | Breda Model 31 |
| France | |
| 7.5 mm | AAT-52 · MAC 31 |
| 7.62 mm | A-A-F1N |
| 8 mm | Hotchkiss Mle 1914 |
| Sweden | |
| 6.5 mm | ksp m/14-29 |
| 7.62 mm | ksp 39 C · ksp 58 · ksp 94 |
| 8 mm | ksp m/36 · ksp m/39B |
| 12.7 mm | ksp 88 |
| Naval machine guns | |
|---|---|
| USA | |
| 7.62 mm | M73 |
| 12.7 mm | AN-M2 |
| Germany | |
| 7.62 mm | MG-3 |
| 7.92 mm | MG08 pattern 1908 · MG15 · MG34 |
| 13.2 mm | Hotchkiss |
| 15 mm | MG M38(t) |
| USSR | |
| 7.62 mm | Maxim |
| 12.7 mm | DShK |
| 14.5 mm | KPV |
| Britain | |
| 7.62 mm | FN MAG |
| 7.7 mm | Lewis 1916 · Vickers GO No.5 |
| 12.7 mm | Vickers Mk.V |
| Japan | |
| 6.5 mm | Maxim · Type 38 pattern 1907 |
| 7.7 mm | Type 89 · Type 92 |
| 13.2 mm | Type 93 |
| Italy | |
| 6.5 mm | Breda Mod.30 · Fiat Model 26 |
| 12.7 mm | Breda-SAFAT |
| 13.2 mm | Breda Model 31 |
| France | |
| 7.7 mm | Darne M1922 |
| 7.92 mm | Hotchkiss pattern 1914 |
| 13.2 mm | Browning · Model 1929 Hotchkiss |
