The 37mm M6 L/53 is an American light tank gun used as the primary weapons of the M8 Greyhound and the M5A1 Stuart, as well as a secondary weapon of the M3 Lee. Compared to its German counterpart, the 37mm KwK 38 L/47.8, it does significantly more damage, and can penetrate nearly 2x the amount of armor than the German 37mm can.
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The 37mm AP M74 shot is an American armor piercing composite ballistic cap shell. It has a projectile velocity of 792m/s, 40-70mm of penetration and 250-400 damage.
The 37mm APC M51B1 shot is an American armor-piercing capable shell. It has a projectile velocity of 884m/s, 55-80mm of penetration and 350-450 damage.
The 37mm HE M63 High-Explosive shot is an American incendiary shells used against personnel. The shell is filed with TNT and the blast of the casing produces thousands of lethal fragments. The projectile has a velocity of 792m/s and the resulting explosion deals 350 damage at 0m, down to 0 damage at 7.5m.
Name | 37mm AP, M74, Shot | 37mm APC, M51, Shot | 37mm HE, Mk II Shell | 37mm HE, M63, Shell |
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Min. Damage | 834 | 920 | 550[1]/315[2] | 315 |
Max. Damage | 994 | 1104 | 650[1]/420[2] | 420 |
Min. Penetration | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.03[3]/[4] | 0.005 |
Max. Penetration | 0.058 | 0.068 | 0.04[3]/0.02[4] | 0.02 |
Near Range | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Far Range | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 |
Far Damage Multiplier | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
Far Penetration Multiplier | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
Correction Angle | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
Cone Modifier | 1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Velocity | 870 | 870 | 792 | 782 |
Explosion Damage | 100 | 100 | 100 | 180 |
Explosion Radius | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 |
Cost per shot | 3.75 | 9.5625 | 25.5 | 18.9125 |