Development of the American M41 light tank began shortly after World War II. Several prototypes were manufactured under the designation T37, and then T41. In mid-1950, the tank was put into service (standardized, as it is called in the USA) under the designation M41. The tank was originally named "Little Bulldog", which contradicted the American practice of naming tanks after 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.

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

The M41 tank had a rear-mounted engine and transmission compartment (MTO). The crew was 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 gun, the last one was to the left, which allowed him to load the gun right hand. Five glass blocks were installed in the non-rotating commander's cupola for all-round visibility. In addition, the commander and gunner had an M20A1 periscope device that rotated 360°. The engine, transmission and fighting compartments were separated by a fire-resistant partition.

The tank hull was welded from rolled steel armor, the turret was welded from cast and rolled armor parts. The armor thickness was: turrets - from 12.7 (roof) to 38 (gun mantlet) mm, hull nose parts - 50 mm, hull sides - 12-15 mm, front bottom - 32, rear - 9.25 mm. There were no special means of protection against weapons of mass destruction. A fire-fighting equipment system was installed in the MTO, which was activated from the driver’s seat.

The main armament of the tank was the 76-mm M32 (T91E3) rifled gun, which was replaced during modernization by the M32A1. Its ammunition 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 finned sabot projectile was developed for the M32 cannon. Initially, the tank carried 57 unitary rounds; after modernization, starting with the M41A1 modification, the ammunition load was increased to 65 rounds. Coaxed with the cannon was a 7.62 mm machine gun with 5,000 rounds of ammunition. An anti-aircraft 12.7-mm M2 machine gun (2175 rounds of ammunition) was installed on the roof of the turret near the commander's hatch. The weapon was controlled by the gunner and tank commander using electro-hydraulic guidance drives. Vertical pointing angles ranged from -9° to +19°45". There was no weapon stabilizer or range finder on the tank.

The gunner and tank commander used their M20A1 periscopic devices, which had two optical channels: single for orientation, 6-fold for shooting. The gunner also used an M97 telescopic sight with 3x magnification. Night vision devices were not installed on the base model of the tank, but during the modernization such devices and an IR spotlight (modification M41AZ) were introduced.

Initially, the M41 tank was equipped with a 6-cylinder Continental AOS 895-3 air-cooled gasoline engine with an opposed cylinder arrangement. In 1956, it was replaced by an AOS 895-5 gasoline engine with direct fuel injection. Both engines had a power of 500 liters .s. In both cases, a hydromechanical transmission of the "Cross Drive" type CD-500-3 from Allison was used. The transmission had: a complex cylindrical input gearbox with an automatically locked clutch, a torque converter, a planetary gearbox, a differential double-flow rotation mechanism with metal-ceramic brakes discs running in oil.

The tank's suspension is individual: torsion bar. Hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers were installed on the first, second and fifth suspension units. The torsion bars of the first and fifth suspension units are larger in diameter than all the others. The support rollers are rubberized gable. Not each side had three support rollers. Tracks with rubber-metal joints of a sequential type and removable rubber cushions. The chassis used a lever compensating device to ensure constant track tension.

In addition, the tank was equipped with an auxiliary engine GMC model A41-1 with a charging unit to warm up the main engine in winter. Standard equipment included: a torch-type heater for the crew, devices for overcoming deep fords 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 force) and the crew.

Deliveries of new tanks to the troops began in 1953. "Bulldogs" replaced the outdated M24. The first production M41s went to American units stationed in Europe, and the rest went to the reserves and the National Guard. Several M41s were sent to Korea for front-line testing. However, they did not have to take part in hostilities - the war ended.

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 assigned to it for reconnaissance, communications and combat security.

A long-barreled 76 mm gun would be sufficient effective weapon against many heavier tanks, but the M41's weak armor prevented it from engaging them in combat.

However, American troops did not fight anywhere with the participation of “bulldogs”. These tanks were late for Korea, and the newest M551 Sheridan were sent to Vietnam. The only major, but rather political than combat, operation in which the M41 participated was the entry of American troops into Thailand in the early 60s. Without fighting at all against an external enemy, the “forty-first” took part in suppressing riots in several American cities in the 60s.

M41 Walker Bulldog tanks were widely exported. They were in service with many NATO member states in Africa, Asia and Latin America. They were actively used in combat 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 the M41 occurred during the Falklands conflict between Great Britain and Argentina. Several Argentine Bulldogs delivered to the islands were quickly destroyed by the British.

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

In various countries, steps are being taken to modernize Walker Bulldog tanks in order to extend their service life and improve tactical capabilities. technical characteristics. In particular, at the beginning of 1986, Germany proactively developed a program for the modernization of light M41 tanks, called GTI (German Tank Improvement). The main contractor in the development of the program was the GLS company (Munich).

According to the program, the gasoline engine is replaced with a diesel engine MB 833Aa-501 with a power of 450 hp, which is connected to the existing transmission using a transfer case. This power unit is easily replaced in the field. It also includes cooling systems, air purification systems and an alternating current generator (9 kW).

The use of a more economical diesel engine allows you to increase the range from 160 to 600 km, although the capacity of the fuel tanks only increases from 530 to 800 liters. Four new fuel tanks are located in the hull, and two more armored fuel tanks are located in the rear on the fenders. The suspension uses new torsion shafts and double-acting hydraulic shock absorbers. In addition, I install hydraulic travel limiters for the road wheels. The caterpillar is being replaced with a new one from Diehl. Screens are mounted on the sides of the hull.

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

On the sides of the tower there were six smoke grenade launchers, 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, received back in the 50s, in order to maintain their combat and technical characteristics at the level necessary for use in modern conditions. Work to modernize all existing M41 tanks was completed in 1988. The cars received the M41 DK-1 index.

Over 70 different changes were 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 power of 465 hp is installed. An armor-piercing finned sub-caliber projectile was introduced into the cannon's ammunition load. The ammunition rack was changed, electric drives were used to aim the weapon, a gunner's thermal imaging sight and a laser rangefinder were installed, and a halogen searchlight was mounted on the gun mantlet. The commander and driver had night vision devices. The 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun was replaced with a 7.62 mm one. A system of protection against weapons of mass destruction was introduced, side screens and a modern fire protection system were installed, and four smoke grenade launchers were mounted on the turret on both sides of the gun. The weight of the tank after modernization increased to 25 tons.

A major modernization of 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 DS-14A 04 Saab Scania with a power of 405 hp, combined into a unit with an Allison CD-500-3 transmission. Installation

The new engine and transmission unit led to a slight lengthening of the body and a change in the cooling system - a new radiator and two 12-blade fans are now used. In addition, the design of the fuel tanks, driver's instrument panel, and power supply system have been changed. Maximum speed 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 sample was equipped with a 90-mm Cockerill Mk III cannon. Subsequent vehicles were equipped with Ca 76/90 M32 BR1 cannons - these are M32s bored out to 90 mm caliber and designed to use Mk III Kokkeril cannon ammunition. The rearmed tanks received the designation M41B. Since 1984, the second stage of modernization was carried out, during which a new Ca 76/90 M32 BR2 gun with a thermal protective casing and a finned sabot projectile was installed in the ammunition load. The fire control system includes a laser range finder connected to the gunner's sight and a set of night vision devices.

Tanks designated M41C are equipped with additional spaced armor for the front part of the hull and turret, and four smoke grenade launchers are installed on each side of the turret.

The Belgian company Kokkeril proposed a version 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 rounds, as well as rounds with ready-made lethal elements. This model has been adopted by Uruguay.

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

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

Finally, the Cadillac Gage company, 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 the V-600 BKM.

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

25-03-2016, 14:36

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

Performance characteristics of the Bulldog tank

The first and main advantage that we notice when considering the Bulldog's characteristics is speed. Like the vast majority of light tanks, that is, fireflies, this car has excellent mobility, reaches 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 in the colijn model) becomes an insignificant disadvantage, after all, what firefly has armor? However, Bulldog World of Tanks does not have the smallest dimensions; our silhouette is quite high, so you always need to act carefully, clearly calculating your 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 showing no signs of life, you can quite successfully shine a light on an enemy who has lower camouflage parameters and is just approaching a key position.

gun

Things with weapons are even more interesting than with 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 version 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. In the magazine we have 6 shells, which we spit out with amazing speed, after which we go on a very long 36-second reload, but this 900 damage is worth it.

The fact is that both Walker Bulldog guns have almost the same parameters, the only minor difference is that the first option is a little more accurate and can deal more damage, the rest you can see for yourself. Thus, you should choose a weapon based on your playing style and skill. However, a loading drum in skillful hands is not only a formidable weapon, but also a lot of fun, and a complete headache for the enemy.

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

In general, for a player on the M41 Walker Bulldog World of Tanks it is much more effective to ride with a conventional gun, since it has much greater firepower and stability in terms of the ability to deal damage constantly, without having to go through a very long reload, during which we will very vulnerable.

Advantages and disadvantages of M41 Bulldog

So, we looked at the characteristics of the M41 Bulldog, we also figured out the gun, and now it’s time to sum up the first results.

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

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

Minuses:
1. Lack of armor;
2. Bulldog WoT is demanding on skill.

Equipment M41 Walker Bulldog

For the M41 Bulldog, equipment is a very important aspect, because it great way emphasize our already strong points, so the choice will be:
, , .

Our task is to ensure comfortable shooting while moving and during short stops, which is what we do. However, for those who want to focus as much as possible on the review, or if you do not have the appropriate perks, you can equip the M41 Bulldog tank, significantly increasing the viewing range.

Crew training

When 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 - , , , .
Loader – , , , .

Equipment for M41 Bulldog

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

Tactics for playing the M41 Bulldog

What can you say about the tactics of playing firefly? Your task is to ensure competent illumination of enemy positions and movements of forces. But do not confuse this with a thoughtless rush forward, when, due to your speed, you burst into the enemy’s camp and quickly go to the hangar, there is no sense in this. M41 Bulldog tactics involve active use of terrain, as well as dense vegetation. Sometimes it makes more sense to stand in the bushes and stand there for a long time rather than waste precious hit points trying to actively shine.

If a “lamp” lights up above your head, quickly change your position and do not stop until 10-15 seconds have passed. Regarding the implementation of damage, it is better to shoot only in cases where you are sure that they cannot see you. The second option is to spin the enemy and shoot him on the move, this is always fun and gives you a feeling of self-worth. And if you choose 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 fun, and also opens up good prospects for further upgrades.

Named Walker Bulldog -
in honor of General Walton Harris Walker.
Had another name - Little Bulldog.

In 1950-1953, during the Korean War, the Americans used the M24 Chaffee light tank, which was put into service in 1944, for reconnaissance. It had a very high speed - 55 km/h, but in combat conditions due to low engine power (110 hp) it showed low maneuverability, and due to light armor (25 mm - the thickness of the frontal armor of the hull and 37 mm - turrets) M24 was very vulnerable. A more reliable light tank with better maneuverability and enhanced armament and protection was urgently required. Shortly before the end of the war, development of a new vehicle began, designated T37. The first prototype - T37 Phase I - was ready in 1949. The second prototype T37 Phase II differed from it in the design of the turret and new system fire control. This model received the new designation T41, and its slightly modified version T41E1 was standardized as M41. At first the tank received the nickname "Little Bulldog" ("Little Bulldog"), but a little later it was changed to "Walker Bulldog" ("Walker's Bulldog") in memory of General W. Walker, who tragically died in Korea in 1951.

Production of the M41 was entrusted to Cadillac from the General Motors Corporation, and in 1951 the first cars left the factory floor. The crew consisted of four people, three of whom were located in the turret, and the driver was located at the front left in the control compartment. Its seat was adjustable in height, and if necessary, the driver and the seat could be thrown through a hatch in the bottom onto the ground.

Compared to its predecessor, the M41 was better armed: it was equipped with a new 76.2 mm long-barreled gun with an initial projectile speed of about 1000 m/sec, equipped with a wedge breech, a concentric recoil device and an ejection device for removing powder gases. The gun was mounted directly on the trunnions and covered with a pointed mask. The gun's descent angle was -9°, and its elevation angle was +19°. Vertical and horizontal guidance is carried out using mechanisms with electro-hydraulic drives. A telescopic sight with variable magnification was provided for the gunner. Some samples of the M41 tank were equipped with a rangefinder sight.

The commander had his own fire control system. On the M41A1 modification, the weapon installation was stabilized in two guidance planes. A 7.62 mm machine gun coaxial with a cannon and a 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun, which was mounted on the roof of the turret, were used as auxiliary weapons. The Walker Bulldog did not have a front-mounted machine gun. At the development stage, it was planned to equip the M41 with an automatic loading system, but it was never installed on production vehicles. As an experiment, a 90-mm cannon was installed on the M41 (this vehicle was designated T49), but the experiment did not go beyond the prototype.

The fighting compartment of the tank was equipped with a rotating floor. Part of the ammunition was located in the bow of the hull to the right of the driver. A Continental 6-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine was installed, equipped with a supercharger mounted on the crankshaft shank. The axial fan of the cooling system was located horizontally above the engine. Engine and transmission oil coolers were mounted along with fans on either side of the engine on the transmission. Fuel tanks of complex shape were located on the sides of the engine and near the engine bulkhead. For modifications M41A1 and M41A2, the engine was switched to direct gasoline injection.

The Walker Bulldog used a new, transversely located hydromechanical transmission "Cross Drive" from Allison, which included an integrated hydraulic transmission, a three-stage (two forward gears, one reverse) planetary gearbox and a multi-radius planetary differential turning mechanism. The gearbox and turning mechanism were controlled using a hydraulic drive from one handle swinging in two planes. The main elements of the transmission were combined with the engine into one unit. The tank's chassis used tracks with rubber-metal hinges and a rubber coating on the inner surface of the tracks, medium-diameter road wheels with rubber tires, and support rollers.

The independent suspension uses torsion bars complemented by buffer springs and telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers. The front rollers and idler wheels were connected by compensating devices. In general, the M41 chassis had much in common with the corresponding M24 Chaffee units. With the help of special equipment, the tank could overcome a ford up to 2.5 m deep. The M41 light tank participated in many military conflicts, during which it was used for reconnaissance, fire support for infantry and, despite its rather large mass, was in service with the airborne troops . It has long been removed from service with the US Army, but for a long time it was used in the armies of Austria, Denmark, Greece, Japan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Chile, Thailand, Taiwan and other countries. A total of 5,500 vehicles of this type were produced.

In Brazil, about 300 M41s were modernized, after which they received the designation M41B. They were equipped with a 90 mm cannon and a 400 hp diesel engine. With. and new fuel tanks. The cruising range increased to 600 km, and the combat weight to 25 tons. The Danes equipped 50 of their M41s with a 465 hp diesel engine. with., a laser sight-rangefinder, thermal imaging devices, fire-fighting equipment and a filter-ventilation unit. On 150 vehicles of the Spanish armed forces, they installed a modified turret with an Israeli 60-mm cannon, which imparts an initial speed of 1620 m/s to an armor-piercing sabot projectile, a fire control system and a diesel engine. Based on the M41, the following were created: 105 mm self-propelled howitzer M52, 155 mm self-propelled howitzer M44 and anti-aircraft self-propelled gun M42. A mounted bulldozer with hydraulic control mechanisms has been developed.

Tactical and technical characteristics of the light tank M41A2 "Walker Bulldog"

Combat weight, T	23
Crew, people	4
Dimensions, mm:
length with gun forward	8080
width	3264
height	2850
clearance
Armor, mm
forehead, side of the hull	25,4
stern	19
forehead of the tower	38
turret side	25,4
Weapons:
	76.2 mm gun; 7.62 mm Browning M1919A4E1 machine gun; 12.7 mm M2 anti-aircraft machine gun
Ammunition:
	65 rounds, 2175 rounds of 12.7 mm caliber and 5000 rounds of 7.62 mm caliber
Engine	"Continental" or "Lycoming" AO5-895-3, 6-cylinder, V-shaped, gasoline, with direct fuel injection, air cooling, power 500 hp. With. at 2800 rpm
Specific ground pressure, kg/cm2	0,72
Highway speed km/h	65
Highway range km	240
Obstacles to be overcome:
wall height, m	0,71
ditch width, m	1,83
ford depth, m	1,0

Sources:

• Murakhovsky V. I., Pavlov M. V., Safonov B. S., Solyankin A. G. “Modern tanks”;
• Voenizdat, N. R. Andreev, N. I. Grishin. "US Army Infantry Battalion";
• G.L. Kholyavsky " Complete encyclopedia tanks of the world 1915 - 2000";
• S. J. Zaloga. US Light Tanks 1944-84. M24 Chaffee, M41 Walker Bulldog and M551 Sheridan;
• M. Nikolsky. Light tank M41, M. Baryatinsky (Model designer);
• Hunnicutt, R. P. Patton: A History of the American Main Battle Tank;
• Dunstan, Simon. Vietnam Tracks-Armor In Battle 1945-75.

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-firing and dangerous vehicle - this is the M41 Walker Bulldog guide or simply Bulldog, as most players call it.

Performance characteristics of the Bulldog tank

The first and main advantage that we notice when considering the Bulldog's characteristics is speed. Like the vast majority of light tanks, that is, fireflies, this vehicle has excellent mobility, reaches 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 in the colijn model) becomes an insignificant disadvantage, after all, what firefly has armor? However, Bulldog World of Tanks does not have the smallest dimensions; our silhouette is quite high, so you always need to act carefully, clearly calculating your 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 showing no signs of life, you can quite successfully shine a light on an enemy who has lower camouflage parameters and is just approaching a key position.

gun

Things with weapons are even more interesting than with 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 version 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. In the magazine we have 6 shells, which we spit out with amazing speed, after which we go on a very long 36-second reload, but this 900 damage is worth it.

The fact is that both Walker Bulldog guns have almost the same parameters, the only minor difference is that the first option is a little more accurate and can deal more damage, the rest you can see for yourself. Thus, you should choose a weapon based on your playing style and skill. However, a loading drum in skillful hands is not only a formidable weapon, but also a lot of fun, and a complete headache for the enemy.

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

In general, for a player on the M41 Walker Bulldog World of Tanks it is much more effective to ride with a conventional gun, since it has much greater firepower and stability in terms of the ability to deal damage constantly, without having to go through a very long reload, during which we will very vulnerable.

Advantages and disadvantages of M41 Bulldog

So, we looked at the characteristics of the M41 Bulldog, we also figured out the gun, and now it’s time to sum up the first results.

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. Possibility to choose one of two types of guns;
4. Great review.

Minuses:
1. Lack of armor;
2. Bulldog WoT is demanding on skill.

Equipment M41 Walker Bulldog

For M41 Bulldog, equipment is a very important aspect, because it is a great way to highlight our already strong points, so the choice will be:
, , .

Our task is to ensure comfortable shooting while moving and during short stops, which is what we do. However, for those who want to focus as much as possible on the review, or if you do not have the appropriate perks, you can equip the M41 Bulldog tank, significantly increasing the viewing range.

Crew training

When 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 - , , , .
Loader – , , , .

Equipment for M41 Bulldog

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

Tactics for playing the M41 Bulldog

What can you say about the tactics of playing firefly? Your task is to ensure competent illumination of enemy positions and movements of forces. But do not confuse this with a thoughtless rush forward, when, due to your speed, you burst into the enemy’s camp and quickly go to the hangar, there is no sense in this. M41 Bulldog tactics involve active use of terrain, as well as dense vegetation. Sometimes it makes more sense to stand in the bushes and stand there for a long time rather than waste precious hit points trying to actively shine.

If a “lamp” lights up above your head, quickly change your position and do not stop until 10-15 seconds have passed. Regarding the implementation of damage, it is better to shoot only in cases where you are sure that they cannot see you. The second option is to spin the enemy and shoot him on the move, this is always fun and gives you a feeling of self-worth. And if you choose 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 fun, and also opens up good prospects for further upgrades.