The durability and reliability of the M22 were also brought into question, concerned that these factors would make it unsuitable for airborne operations and that the design was effectively obsolete. Again the Locust is tiny and this could make you easier to be knocked out, but that also means you can exploit some of the other tanks weaknesses, like their gun depression. Previous Tank Operation Varsity was the only operation the Locust would ever see action in World War II. The game is based around combined arms battles on air, land, and sea with vehicles from the Spanish Civil War to today. This is a subreddit for War Thunder, a cross platform vehicular combat MMO developed by Gaijin Entertainment for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. America received a few tanks back which was converted into agricultural tractors. One of the tiniest tanks in the game, the Locust is able to manoeuvre some of the smaller areas on the battlefield to get a clean s… Hull Armor Unique DLs-- Total DLs-- Total views. Also remember that you have an impressive fire rate of about 3 seconds. Compared to its predecessor, the M3, it has a more streamlined turret shape that presents a smaller target, the M3A1 is in a folder with its predecessor. 41º In War Thunder, M22 Locust plays out better than its real counterpart. My smol Christmas gift, a ded meme in high tier still performing. This is a subreddit for War Thunder, a cross platform vehicular combat MMO developed by Gaijin Entertainment for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The tank underwent a few changes, such as improvement in the tank suspension and removal of the two machine guns on the bow, the gun stabilizer, and the power traverse on the turret to reduce the weight. VII Tetrarch for the role. Games. The Locust is really fast (although it might be hard to handle at its max speed), use this to your advantage to get to favorable positions or the flanks of the enemy. The mechanical flaws had severally delayed production and it … It was one of the first American tanks to be released with the American ground tree in Update 1.45 "Steel Generals". VII Tetrarch for the role. The tree goes 2.3 (M5A1), 2.0 (M22), and then 3.7 (M24) why not switch the M22 and M5A1? chevron_left. 2.0 The tanks were produced from then until 1945, with a total unit of 830. The tank could go up to 40 mph (64 km/h) with the engine. The T9 was built to be mounted on a Douglas C-54 Skymaster plane, but it could still fit into a glider due to its dimensions and weight. level 1. 192hp It was introduced during Update 1.89 "Imperial Navy".Based on the M113 chassis, this vehicle is equipped with the BGM-71C I-TOW ATGM missile launcher. This is a subreddit for War Thunder, a cross platform vehicular combat MMO developed by Gaijin Entertainment for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One. Its biggest battle was Operation Varsity, when 12 tanks were flown in using Hamilcar gliders on March 22, 1945. 5,670. 62% The M22 "Locust" is an American air-droppable tank designed for delivery via glider. This is a subreddit for War Thunder, a cross platform vehicular combat MMO developed by Gaijin Entertainment for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One. Secondary Armament v1.0. The British M22 locust is actually the same as the Americain M22 locust exept for the grenade luncher on each side of the turret that was added by the british airbone. Videos featuring my skins may show up on Youtube or War Thunder Live, but they all link back to here. Egypt used the Locusts in a large number to replace their ageing tank models from the interwar period, these saw service in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. 0. Jesus Christ, I know someone's going to "you don't play the locust" or "it's a troll vehicle" but I had to research it for the M24 Chaffee and now it's taking up a spot on my bar and I wanna know how to play it. What's left of the Locusts in British inventory were given to foreign militaries. The game is based around combined arms battles on air, land, and sea with vehicles from the Spanish Civil War to today. Unique DLs-- Total DLs-- Total views. The tank was designated the M22 beginning September 1944, though the lack of heavy transport planes in the American army kept it out of the war. Jul 24, 2017 - Explore Chris Coleman's board "Tanks - M22, Locust. The game is based around combined arms battles on air, land, and sea with vehicles from the Spanish Civil War to today. Of the eight Locusts sent, six landed intact, but two never reached their rendezvous point due to enemy action or mechanical breakdown. One of the tiniest tanks in the game, the Locust is able to manoeuvre some of the smaller areas on the battlefield to get a clean shot on an opponent. This tank was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41. Endorsements. The tree goes 2.3 (M5A1), 2.0 (M22), and then 3.7 (M24) why not switch the M22 and M5A1? ", followed by 209 people on Pinterest. New designs were to take over the Locust's role in the airborne formations. The M22 never saw service in American combat units except for training, and even with the establishment of two units with the M22s, they saw no combat due to America's lack of investment in airborne tanks. Although the M22 Locust started replacing the Tetrarch before the initiation of Operation Overlord, the Tetrarch was still used until October 1944, when a restructuring retired all Tetrarch and replaced them with Locusts. Max Engine Power The British on the other hand believed that the M22 would be adequate at its role so adopted it as the Locust , giving the name Light Tank M22 Locust to the tank. Download: Manual; 0 of 0 File information. ... Warriors of Hope M22 Locust. Turret Armor This is a pro and a con, which we will cover in a second. M5A1 It was one of the first American tanks to be released with the American ground tree in Update 1.45 "Steel Generals". -10º/30º See more ideas about Locust, Military vehicles, Armored fighting vehicle. The design was made into a prototype in late 1941 and was designated the Light Tank T9. Cursed Kennedy's - M22 Skin Red Camo 01 (Revised !) M22 - Revision history ... Perhaps the best word to describe this tank is -- tiny -- it really is, no other tank is as small as the ''Locust'' (save the [[ASU-57]]). "In 1941 an airmobile light tank designated the T9 entered development, with three major companies assigned the project: Christie, GMC, and Marmon-Herrington. The request to the Americans called for a tank weighing between 9-10 tons with a 37 mm cannon and a coaxial machine gun with a crew of three. The KV-2 (1939) is a rank II Soviet heavy tank with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB/RB/SB). The inclusion of the M22 Locust where it is makes no sense to me in the first place. With Update 1.75 "La Résistance", the M22 Locust gains access to the Scouting mechanic. The mechanical issues were so severe that the regiments receiving the M22's immediately swapped back to the British Tetrarch. 24 days ago. The turret was powered and had a gun stabilizer. This is a pro and a con, which we will cover in a second. close. ABOUT: A Skin-Pack i made containing 4 Skins Expect more details & variety in the future to come. So yesterday I unlocked the M22 Locust for the american ground forces. The 6th Airborne Division was involved in Operation Varsity in 1945, where eight Locusts were loaded onto Hamilcar gliders and flown to the battlefield on March 24. Suspension wheels are 15 mm thick, the bogies and tracks are 10 mm thick. Of the four remaining Locusts, only two were undamaged at the rendezvous point. 56kph With its main advantage gone it should be more like a BR 1.0 reserve tank. The M22 Locust must be moved to the light tank line since it is a light tank and should have its scout ability, furthermore its APCBC has been calculated as an AP and penetrates only 78 mm, but according to the penetration calculator the APCBC should penetrate 87 mm, I would like the Gaijin to clarify if War Thunder is a game in which unrealistic nerfs are made, if the War Thunder developers … And this thing is the most useless tank I ever had. This design had a crew of three and weighed 7.4 tons, with a 37 mm gun and coaxial machine gun, plus two more machine guns on the right side of the bow. This is a pro and a con, which we will cover in a second. - http://tinyurl.com/PhlyThunderM22 VS TIER 5 CHALLENGE - BUSH TANK ( War Thunder Tanks Gameplay)Follow my TWITCH! Cursed Kennedy's - M22 Locust - RED Skins (4 Skins !) Hull is deceptively well armored, easily immune to the 37mm, 45mm, and 20mm at even short ranges. The M22 only saw combat in 1945. Production began in March 1943 and continued through February 1944. This allows the M22 to hide in a point with good sight-lines and spot any targets you see. The tank was specified the Light Tank M22 at some time in 1943, but this classified it as a "limited standard" equipment due to some faults discovered. The British usage in World War II had the airborne light tanks used in 1st and 6th Airborne Division as the Light Tank 'C' Squadron. The tree goes 2.3 (M5A1), 2.0 (M22), and then 3.7 (M24) why not switch the M22 and M5A1? Mass Download War Thunder NOW! US Ordnance Department requested three companies, General Motors, J. Walter Christie, and Marmon-Herrington to design a suitable tank, of which the Marmon-Herrington design was accepted. The M22 Locust is an absolute beast in top tier games. Unique DLs-- Total DLs-- Total views. The M22 locust used to go really fast but now its speed seems nerfed. War Thunder Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Download: Manual; 0 of 0 File information. 0. Max Speed M22 - Revision history ... Perhaps the best word to describe this tank is -- tiny -- it really is, no other tank is as small as the ''Locust'' (save the [[ASU-57]]). chevron_left. The M22 Locust was subsequently designed and shipped to Britain. This is a subreddit for War Thunder, a cross platform vehicular combat MMO developed by Gaijin Entertainment for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Testings showed that loading the M22 tank on a C-54 plane required lots of time and complex equipment, plus the plane had to be landed on an airfield to be unloaded. The game is based around combined arms battles on air, land, and sea with vehicles from the Spanish Civil War to today. Download: Manual; 0 of 0 File information. In War Thunder, M22 Locust plays out better than its real counterpart. 2.9s START PLAYING!! Unique DLs-- Total DLs-- Total views. The tree goes 2.3 (M5A1), 2.0 (M22), and then 3.7 (M24) why not switch the M22 and M5A1? Max Inclination 5,417. It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41.One of the most infamous tanks in the Soviet tree, the KV-2 introduces the concept of heavy-calibre … No armor is best armour. 25/25/25 The tanks were deployed at a fortified area, where they engage German troops while being supported by an infantry company, the Locusts were forced to withdraw after the heavy losses in infantry denied them support. No M22's are known to have seen combat. War Thunder. All games. © 2010—2020 by Gaijin Entertainment. Interested in purchasing something from the War Thunder Store? The inclusion of the M22 Locust where it is makes no sense to me in the first place. Some M22s may have taken part in the 1944 Normandy invasion.". The M22 Locust, while serving rather well as an airborne tank, was reported to be obsolete by January 1946 by the War Office in Britain. The game is based around combined arms battles on air, land, and sea with vehicles from the Spanish Civil War to today. This tactic works best if you get up-tiered or squad up with Tank Destroyers in order to extend their range. The design provided by Marmon-Herrington proved the winner, as it satisfied practically every client requirement. The tank was to have a maximum speed of 64 km/h (40 mph) and could operate in a 320 km radius (200 miles). It’s fast, and very nimble. RB Ground. It’s small size can conceal behind most obstacles and its 37mm cannon has a reload time of 3.7s and the M74B1 AP rounds can puncture up to 90mm of armour. Download: Manual; 0 of 0 File information. https://warthunder.fandom.com/wiki/M22_%27%27Locust%27%27?oldid=20780, Very small, a single bush can conceal the entire tank. The game is based around combined arms battles on air, land, and sea with vehicles from the Spanish Civil War to today. 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