What to put on the m41 bulldog. M41 Walker Bulldog: Nerfed in a WOT game. More about the main characteristics

Development of the American light tank M41 began shortly after World War II. Several prototypes were made under the T37 index, and then - T41. In the middle of 1950, the tank was put into service (standardized, as it is called in the United States) under the M41 index. Initially, the tank was named "Little Bulldog" (Little Bulldog), which contradicted the American practice, in accordance with which tanks were assigned the names of generals. Therefore, a little later the name was changed to "Walker Bulldog" (Walker Bulldog) in honor of the American General Walton Walker, who died in Korea in early 1951. The first production M41s rolled off the General Motors assembly line in mid-1951.

Manufacturing was carried out by GMC's Cadillac division at a new facility in Cleveland. This once aircraft plant, and then a warehouse, was reconstructed by the company specifically for the production of the M41 and renamed Cleveland Tank Arsenal. In total, about 5,500 units were produced. The tank went through three stages of modernization, successively receiving the M41A1, M41A2 and M41AZ indices.

Tank M41 had a layout with a rear engine compartment (MTO). Crew - four people: the driver was in the control compartment, the tank commander, gunner and loader were in the turret, the first two were to the right of the cannon, the last one was to the left, which allowed him to load the cannon right hand... In the non-rotating commander's cupola, five glass blocks were installed for a circular view. In addition, the commander and the gunner had an M20A1 periscope that rotated 360 °. The engine compartment and the fighting compartment were separated by a fire-resistant partition.

The hull of the tank was welded from rolled steel armor, the turret - from cast and rolled armor parts. The thickness of the armor was: turret - from 12.7 (roof) to 38 (gun mask) mm, nose parts of the hull - 50 mm, sides of the hull - 12-15 mm, front of the bottom - 32, rear - 9.25 mm. Special funds there was no protection against weapons of mass destruction. A fire-fighting equipment system was installed in the MTO, which was switched on from the driver's seat.

The main armament of the tank was the 76 mm M32 (T91E3) rifled gun, which was replaced by the M32A1 during the modernization. Its ammunition load included shots with armor-piercing tracer, cumulative, high-explosive fragmentation shells, shells with ready-made lethal elements, smoke and others. In 1982, an armor-piercing feathered sub-caliber projectile was developed for the M32 cannon. Initially, the tank contained 57 unitary shots, after modernization, starting with the M41A1 modification, the ammunition load was increased to 65 shots. A 7.62 mm machine gun with 5,000 rounds of ammunition was paired with the cannon. Anti-aircraft 12.7-mm machine gun M2 (ammunition 2175 rounds) was installed on the roof of the tower at the commander's hatch. The weapon was controlled by the gunner and the tank commander using electro-hydraulic guidance drives. The vertical guidance angles ranged from -9 ° to + 19 ° 45 ". There was no weapon stabilizer and rangefinder on the tank.

The gunner and tank commander used their M20A1 periscopic devices, which had two optical channels: one for orientation, and six for shooting. The gunner also used the M97 telescopic sight with 3x magnification. Night vision devices were not installed on the base model of the tank; during the modernization, such devices and an IR illuminator (modification M41AZ) were introduced.

The M41 tank was originally powered by an air-cooled 6-cylinder Continental AOS 895-3 gasoline engine with an opposed cylinder arrangement. .c. In both cases, a hydromechanical transmission of the "Cross-drive" type CD-500-3 of the "Allison" company was used. discs running in oil.

The suspension of the tank is individual): torsion bar. Hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers were installed on the first, second and fifth suspension nodes. The torsion bars of the first and fifth suspension nodes are larger in diameter than all others. Rubberized gable road rollers. Not each side had three carrier rollers. Tracks with sequential rubber-metal hinges and removable rubber pads. In the undercarriage, a lever compensating device was used to ensure the constant tension of the tracks.

The tank, in addition, was equipped with an auxiliary engine GMC model A41 -1 with a charging unit to warm up the main engine in winter time... The standard equipment included: a flare type heater for the crew, devices for overcoming a deep ford and an electric bilge pump.

The tank's communications equipment consisted of two radio stations, a TPU and a telephone for communication between the infantry (landing) and the crew.

Deliveries of new tanks to the troops began in 1953. Bulldogs were used to replace the outdated M24s. The first serial M41s entered the American units stationed in Europe, and the rest went to the reserve and the National Guard. Several M41s were sent to Korea for frontline tests. However, they did not have to take part in the hostilities - the war was over.

The Walker Bulldog was a fairly popular vehicle among American tankers. It turned out to be reliable and easy to operate and fully corresponded to the tasks of reconnaissance, communications and combat security assigned to it.

A long 76mm cannon would have been a fairly effective weapon against many heavier tanks, but the weak armor prevented the M41 from engaging with them.

However, the American troops did not fight anywhere with the participation of "Bulldogs". These tanks were late to Korea, and the newest M551 Sheridan was sent to Vietnam. The only major, but political rather than military, operation in which the M41 participated was the introduction of American troops into Thailand in the early 60s. Having not at all fought against the external enemy, the "forty-first" took part in suppressing the riots in several American cities in the 60s.

Tanks M41 "Walker Bulwdog" were widely exported. They were in service with many NATO member states in Africa, Asia and Latin America... They were actively used in hostilities by South Vietnamese troops from 1965 until the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. A number of combat vehicles of this type were subsequently in service with the Vietnamese People's Army. Apparently, the last combat episode involving M41 occurred during the Falklands conflict between Britain and Argentina. Several Argentine Bulldogs brought to the islands were quickly destroyed by the British.

Currently, light tanks M41 of various modifications are still in service with the armies of Brazil, Denmark, Taiwan, Chile, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Uruguay.

V different countries steps are being taken to modernize the Walker Bulldog tanks with the aim of extending their service life and increasing tactical technical characteristics... In particular, at the beginning of 1986, a program for the modernization of light ganks M41, called GTI (German Tank Improvement), was initiated in Germany. The main contractor in the development of the program was GLS (Munich).

According to the program, the gasoline engine is being replaced by the MB 833Aa-501 diesel with a capacity of 450 hp, which is connected with the existing transmission using a transfer case. Such a power unit can be easily replaced in field conditions... It also includes cooling systems, air cleaning systems and an alternator (9 kW).

The use of a more economical diesel engine makes it possible to increase the cruising range from 160 to 600 km, although the capacity of the fuel tanks in this case increases only from 530 to 800 liters. Four new fuel tanks are housed in the hull, and two more armored fuel tanks are located aft on the fenders. The suspension uses new torsion shafts and double-acting hydraulic shock absorbers. In addition, I install gay hydraulic stops on the road wheels. The caterpillar is replaced by a new one - from the "Diehl" company. Screens are mounted on the sides of the hull.

On the modernized prototype, the 76-mm cannon was retained, but, at the request of the customer, a 90- or 105-mm cannon could be installed. Weapon stabilization was introduced, electro-hydraulic guidance drives were replaced with electric ones. The fire control system included: a digital ballistic computer, a laser rangefinder, axle tilt and gun elevation sensors, weather conditions, and more. The gunner's periscopic day / night sight was combined into a single unit with a laser rangefinder. The commander and gunner fired effectively from the spot and on the move at moving and stationary targets.

Six smoke grenade launchers were placed on the sides of the tower, from which, if necessary, it was possible to fire high-explosive fragmentation grenades. The tank used a system of collective protection against weapons of mass destruction and new means of communication.

In the mid-80s, the Danish army decided to modernize the American M41 tanks, obtained back in the 50s, in order to maintain their combat and technical characteristics at the level necessary for use in modern conditions... Work on the modernization of all existing M41 tanks was completed in the 1988 year. The machines received the M41 DK-1 index.

Over 70 different changes have been made to the design of the tank. First of all, instead of a gasoline engine, a more economical VTA-903T diesel engine from Cummins with a capacity of 465 hp is installed. An armor-piercing feathered sub-caliber projectile has been introduced into the gun ammunition. The ammunition rack was changed, electric drives were used to guide the weapon, a gunner's heplovision sight, a laser rangefinder were installed, and a halogen searchlight was mounted on the gun mask. The commander and driver had night vision devices. The anti-aircraft 12.7 mm machine gun was replaced with a 7.62 mm one. A system of protection against weapons of mass destruction was introduced, side screens were installed and modern system PPO, four smoke grenade launchers are mounted on the turret on either side of the cannon. The mass of the tank after modernization increased to 25 tons.

A major modernization of the M41 tanks was carried out by Brazil, whose army has over 400 combat vehicles of this type.

The gasoline engine was replaced with an 8-cylinder diesel engine DS-14A 04 Saab Scania with a capacity of 405 hp, combined into a unit with a CD-500-3 transmission from Allison. Installation

the new engine-transmission unit led to a slight lengthening of the case and a change in the cooling system - now a new radiator and two 12-blade fans are used. In addition, the design of the fuel tanks, the driver's instrument panel, and the power supply system have been changed. The maximum speed has increased to 70 km / h.

The armament of the tanks has also been modernized. The first 20 vehicles retained the standard 76 mm M32 cannon. One test specimen was fitted with a 90 mm Cockerill Mk III cannon. Subsequent vehicles were equipped with Ca 76/90 M32 BR1 cannons - this is the M32, bored to a caliber of 90 mm and designed to use the ammunition of the Mk III "Kokkeril" cannon. The rearmed tanks were designated М41В. Since 1984, the second stage of modernization was carried out, during which a new Ca 76/90 M32 BR2 gun was installed on the M41V with a thermal protective casing and a feathered sub-caliber projectile in ammunition. The fire control system includes a laser rangefinder associated with the gunner's sight and a set of night vision devices.

The tanks, which received the M41S index, were equipped with additional spaced armor for the front of the hull and turret, and four smoke grenade launchers were installed on each side of the turret.

The Belgian company "Kokkeril" proposed a variant of the tank, armed with its 90-mm Mk IV cannon, the ammunition of which included cumulative, armor-piercing with a flattened warhead, high-explosive and smoke shots, as well as shots with ready-made lethal elements. This model was adopted by Uruguay.

Another model was developed, which used a two-seat LCTS turret with a 90-mm Kokkeril Mk IV cannon, a coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun and new power drives. At the request of the customer, a 7.62-mm anti-aircraft machine gun was installed.

The Israeli company NIMDA also unveiled a package of proposals for the modernization of the M41. It included: replacement of the M32 cannon with a new Israeli 60-mm HVWS automatic cannon, the gasoline engine with a Detroit Diesel 8V-71T or 6V-92T diesel engine with a capacity of 470 hp each, improvement of the fire control system, suspension and reinforcement armor protection.

Finally, Cadillac Gage, on its own initiative, developed for testing a sample of the M41 tank with a low-impulse 105-mm cannon, the same as on the Stingray light tank and BKM V-600.

M. BARYATINSKY
"Model-constructor" No. 9 "2000

25-03-2016, 14:36

Good day to all fans of the game World of Tanks! Now we will talk about one of the best light tanks of our favorite game, a fast, maneuverable, rapid-fire and dangerous vehicle - this is the M41 Walker Bulldog guide or simply Bulldog, as most players call it.

TTX tank Bulldog

The first and foremost advantage we notice when looking at Bulldog performance is speed. Like the vast majority of light tanks, that is, fireflies, this vehicle has excellent mobility, picks up its maximum speed very quickly, and also has good maneuverability.

It is thanks to the speed of 56 kilometers per hour that our lack of armor (clearly noticeable from the model) becomes an insignificant disadvantage, after all, which firefly has armor? However, Bulldog World of Tanks has not the smallest dimensions, our silhouette is quite high, so you always need to act carefully, clearly calculating options, and not just rely on speed.

Another advantage of our tank is its excellent viewing range of 400 meters. Standing in the bushes and not showing signs of life, you can quite successfully shine the enemy, who has less camouflage parameters and is only approaching the key position.

Cannon

Armaments are even more interesting than general characteristics... The fact is that for the M41 Bulldog, the gun is another huge advantage. As you can see, we were given 2 guns to choose from, each of which can be called top-end:
1. The first is a standard variant with good penetration, fast reloading, pleasant accuracy and stabilization parameters, as well as increased one-time damage.
2. The second is a gun with a loading magazine. We have 6 projectiles in the store, which we spit out at amazing speed, and then go on a very long 36-second cooldown, but that 900 damage is worth it.

The fact is that both guns of the Walker Bulldog have almost the same parameters, the insignificant difference is only that the first option is a little more accurate and can do more damage, otherwise you can see for yourself. Thus, the weapon should be chosen precisely based on your playing style and skill. However, the loading drum in skilled hands is not only formidable weapon, but still a lot of fun, and for the enemy, a complete headache.

By the way, like most American tanks, our gun has good tilt angles - 10 degrees down and 20 up.

In general, for a player on the M41 Walker Bulldog World of Tanks it is much more efficient to ride with a conventional cannon, since it is distinguished by much higher firepower and stability in terms of the ability to inflict damage constantly, without going on a very long reload, during which we will very vulnerable.

Advantages and disadvantages of the M41 Bulldog

So, we reviewed the M41 Bulldog characteristics, we also figured out the gun, and now it's time to take stock.

For the M41 Bulldog, an overview of the main strengths and weaknesses will look like this:

Pros:
1. Excellent mobility and maneuverability;
2. Good weapons;
3. Ability to choose one of two types of guns;
4. Excellent visibility.

Minuses:
1. Lack of armor;
2. Bulldog WoT is picky about skill.

M41 Walker Buldog Equipment

For the M41 Bulldog, equipment is a very important aspect, as it is a great way to highlight our already strong points, so the choice will be:
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Our task is to provide comfortable shooting on the move and at short stops, which is what we do. However, for those who want to focus as much as possible on the view, or if you do not have the appropriate perks, you can equip the M41 Bulldog tank, significantly increasing the view range.

Crew training

Choosing crew perks for the M41 Bulldog, we pursue the same goals as in the case of equipment - comfortable shooting even on the move. However, there are more options here, and the choice will be as follows:
Commander (radio operator) -,,,.
Gunner -,,,.
Driver mechanic - , , , .
Charger -,,,.

Equipment for M41 bulldog

For the M41 Bulldog, the equipment is selected according to the standard scenario:, and. If possible, all these consumables are replaced with premium ones, and regarding the latter, a fire extinguisher, it can be safely replaced, we rarely burn.

M41 Bulldog tactics

What about firefly tactics? Your task is to provide competent coverage of positions and travel of enemy forces. But do not confuse it with a thoughtless dash forward, when, due to your speed, you rush into the enemy's camp and quickly go into the hangar, there is no sense from this. M41 Bulldog tactics involves the active use of terrain, as well as dense vegetation. Sometimes it is wiser to stand in the bushes and stand there long enough than to spend precious durability points in an attempt to actively shine.

If a "lamp" lights up over your head, quickly change your position and do not stop until 10-15 seconds have passed. Regarding the implementation of the damage, it is better to shoot only in those cases when you are sure that you will not be seen. The second option is to twist the enemy and shoot him on the go, it's always fun and you have a sense of your own worth. And if you have chosen a gun with a loading magazine, carefully monitor the number of shells and calculate the reload time.

Regarding whether the M41 Bulldog is worth taking or not, the answer is obvious - take it. The tank is really very strong and funny, and also opens up good prospects for further pumping.

Bulldog is closest in style of play to amh 13-75. A light tank of the 7th level, has good driving characteristics of a firefly and, at the same time, is not deprived in terms of a weapon. Logically, there M 41 is a logical continuation of the T37, so we get a very similar car, but with an improvement in all characteristics
More about the main characteristics:
For the 76 mm GunM32 late gun:
... Damage - 150 units.
... Rate of fire - 17.14 rds / minute.
... Accuracy - 0.38 m.
... Aiming time - 1.9 s.
For the 76 mm Gun T91E5 gun:
... Armor penetration - 175 mm.
... Damage - 150 units.
... The reload time of one projectile is 2 sec.
... Full recharge time - 32 sec.
... There are 10 shells in the store.
... Aiming time - 2.1 s.
... Accuracy - 0.4 m.
Engine:
... Power - 550 l / s.
... The maximum speed is 72 km / h.
Recommended equipment:
Depending on the style of play, there may be several options, but the most versatile option is: "Vertical Stabilizer", "Enlightened Optics", "Improved Ventilation".
Ventilation will be useful for any tank. Optics are plus 40 meters to your wonderful view. The stabilizer will facilitate the destruction of any target, because shooting on the move is not an easy task, and the LT will stop most often, just before entering the hangar.
Equipment.
The set of equipment is the most standard: a first aid kit, a repair kit and a fire extinguisher. Of course, at your own peril and risk, the fire extinguisher can be replaced with a box of cola.
Crew.
... Commander - Sixth Sense for Light Alert and Eagle Eye for increased visibility.
... Gunner - smooth turret rotation, sniper (as an option, sniper can be learned first. With your rapid-fire gun, this perk will be a real use).
... The driver mechanic is the king of off-roading, smooth running.
... The loader is a non-contact ammo rack (very important! Since it is in the forehead, it is often critiqued.)
The third ability is better to learn “ The Brotherhood of War", Although the camouflage, pumped over to the entire crew, will not hurt.
Weak sides M41 Walker Bulldog.
An important disadvantage for any LT is its large size. Although, you should have gotten used to this while riding the T37. Reservations are also practically absent, and everything that hits the bulldog causes him damage. Also, the disadvantages include the extremely long reloading of the drum gun. Because of this, it is an order of magnitude inferior to the second top one in terms of DPM.
Strengths of the M41 Walker Bulldog.
It is very pleasant that there are noticeably more pluses than minuses. This is a wonderful tank, quite comfortable to play. It has a good top speed of 72 km / h and an agility of 56 degrees per second. Equipped with good weapons. Or rather, a choice of two weapons. One with an excellent loading drum, and the second is more comfortable, accurate, with a large DPM, but without a drum. Also, an excellent view of 400 meters gives the right to the first shot. While it is sometimes unnecessary to shoot, the M41 is very successful in serving as a light on the battlefield.
Combat tactics on the M41 Walker Bulldog.
For the first part of the battle, we play the role of active or passive light. We reconnoiter the positions of enemy tanks and transfer their coordinates to allies for inflicting damage. Towards the end of the battle (or maybe even to the middle) we plan to break through to the artillery. In some situations, the bulldog can significantly help contain, or push through an incredibly strong flank, going into the stern of the defending opponents. For example, a T 95 in Himmlsdorf's banana, which holds back 3-4 heavy allied tanks, without good support can become just a light frag for a nimble light tank. You just need to wait for the turtle's shot and, during reloading, rush towards it in the stern.
By the way, if by the will of randomness, you were thrown into the minimum level of battles, and for the M41 it is the 8th, then no one will forbid you to play the role of a medium tank. The only thing that distinguishes you from the representatives of this class is the complete absence of armor (although STs do not boast of this indicator) and not so much damage from a shot. However, the same 13-75 does not bother, and you should not.

Historical summary

After designing the Bulldog, it was sent to the assembly line under the responsibility of Cadillac Motor Car. The first copies were released in the world in 1951. But in the early 60s, it was decided that the tank was not good enough, and they stopped producing it. Despite this verdict of the Americans, other countries exploited this car, modifying it for themselves and their goals.

By the way, the M41 "Bulldog" turned out to be quite a "flexible" tank and, no matter how much it was changed, it got better and better. For example, in 1953, a modification of the M41A1 was released, which was used in combat. The vehicle was distinguished by the fact that the ammunition load was increased by 8 rounds. After 3 years, the next variation of the car, the M41A2, was released, the engine was replaced here, thereby increasing the tank's cruising range.

In the 80s of the 20th century, Denmark, having adopted an American LT, upgraded it to M41DK1, changing the engine and night vision devices. The M41D version was created for the Taiwan troops, a new gun and various more modern devices were installed.

The M41 tank was radically changed, as a result, self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, howitzers, artillery mounts and even an armored personnel carrier were obtained.

Some countries use LT to this day. For example, Uruguay uses its own modification of this tank, and China and Thailand had it in service as of 2007.

Tactical and technical characteristics in the game

In World of Tanks, the M41 "Bulldog Walker" is a light tank of the seventh tier of the US branch. Its price is 1 million 370 thousand silver. LT health - 860 units. The view of the tank is 380 m, and the connection is 410 m. These indicators refer to an unpumped tank. When you pump the firefly completely, it will also gain health - up to 910 units. Also, the view will become 400 m, and the connection will be as much as 745 m.

The top-ranked ammunition contains 65 shells and has damage of 150/150/185. Rate of fire - 13.95 rounds per minute. These indicators, of course, depend on which weapon you choose. Just as speed depends on the engine, and maneuverability depends on the chassis.

Like other tanks, the M41 Bulldog has its advantages and disadvantages. The guide can only talk about the main minuses / pluses of the car, but you can find the truth only in battle. For each player, different aspects of the tank are important, and therefore, what is a minus for one, for another may turn out to be a plus. However, in general outline one can single out from the advantages a good weapon that you can choose to your taste, excellent speed and dynamics, excellent aiming and visibility, as well as a good DPM.

Of the shortcomings, it is worth noting that this tank is "cardboard", the cost of gold shells is unreasonably high. Often, a bulldog's ammunition explodes, and for an LT it has a fairly large size. Also, some players are unhappy with the long reloading of the drum.

Where to punch?

The answer to this question, especially for experienced players, is obvious. Those who are "in the tank" should once again refer to the booking of the vehicle and its class. Recall that the M41 Bulldog Walker is a light tank that survives only because of its speed. This "cardboard" can only be saved by the player's skill in dodging projectiles. Anyone can flash LT from anywhere. Therefore, it makes no sense even to talk about any specific places where this machine should be aimed. And if you are also lucky, then you can safely charge a land mine.

What equipment to install and how to upgrade the crew?

Requires M41 Bulldog equipment depending on the tactics of the game. If you decide to be aggressive, then you need to charge in accuracy and buy yourself a vertical aiming stabilizer, coated optics and improved ventilation. If you want to be a real assistant and have chosen an ambush tactic, buy reinforced aiming drives and a stereo tube.

Also for best game you will need to upgrade the crew, depending on your goals. It is best to pump in a light bulb and repair at first, then disguise, this is especially useful for ambush tactics. After that you can take the "Eagle Eye", "King of the Off-Road", "Desperate" and a smooth turn of the tower. Do not forget about the fighting brotherhood.

How to play?

As you already understood, the question of how to play the M41 Bulldog Walker has two answers. It is better to choose aggressive tactics for experienced players who can cope with the control of the tank, know the weak points of opponents and, if something happens, will quickly make the right decision. Aggression to a tank is given by its drum damage. LT can easily independently pick up an enemy who has one and a half thousand units of health. Although, again, it is important to know where medium tanks and heavy tanks are making their way.

For those who are just getting acquainted with light tanks, it is better to choose the position of ambush tactics. Thus, you may not do much damage, but you are guaranteed to shine it. In addition, if your crew is trained in disguise, you will be able to shoot from an ambush unnoticed.

- American light tank of the seventh level, which will appear in the game in patch 0.9.3. LT USA can surprise with their original weapons, and this machine did not stand aside. Want to know what's so interesting about him? Details inside

Updated: from 2014-09-03 - article was written with update 0.9.2 (test server 0.9.3)

Interesting on the topic:

Content:

The US light tank branch is very similar to friendly family, where all tanks from Chaffee (level 5) to T49 (level 8) are like brothers, and their level is responsible for the age of each family member :). The fact is that all the characteristics of the machine increase with each new machine, and only their armament can be called distinctive features. the M41 Walker Bulldog also has such an interesting gun :)

Main characteristics:

Level - 7;
Balance weight - 32.4;
Durability - 910 HP;
Maximum speed forward / backward - 72/24 km / h;
View radius - 400 m;
Communication range - 745 m;
Weight - 23,246 kg;
Experience required for leveling - 56 300 XP;
Price - 1,370,000 silver.