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?|While the hull is a conversion of the [[M24 Chaffee]], unfortunately the extra weight means it retains little of the original vehicle's maneuverability. The initial acceleration and hull traverse rate are very poor and the suspension should be the first upgrade since it can't mount the upgraded gun without increasing the weight limit. Upgrading the gun will allow you to fire almost across the map (the increased range isn't listed on the in-game stats). Despite the vehicle's flaws, both 105mm guns hit very hard for their tier and allow the M37 to punch above its weight in heavier battles. Another important thing to note is the M37's extremely wide gun traverse arc of 52 degrees, which, along with the [[GW Panther]], gives it the widest gun traverse arc in the game.+
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?|InTheGame_pros=+
?* Excellent ammo capacity+
?* Good speed+
?* Good firing range (with 2nd gun)+
?* Great view range and signal range+
?* Widest gun traverse arc in the game+
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?|InTheGame_cons=+
?* Poor traverse speed+
?* Terrible armor+
?* Tiny splash damage radius+
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?|InTheGame_performance=+
?The M37 gives up the T57's armor for a larger gun. It has the same damage, penetration, and possibly range, as the [[Wespe]] and [[Lorraine39 L AM]], but it carries far more ammunition. You may initially miss the armor of the T57, but once you get the second gun, you won't need to move up to fire anymore (on most maps). By not needing to get so close to the action, the minimal armor becomes far less of an issue.+
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?|InTheGame_research=+
?* The SCR 506 radio carries over from the T57. If you have it researched, you can install it immediately.+
?* Research the upgraded suspension first for added traverse speed and weight capacity.+
?* Next you can research the 105 mm Howitzer M4 for improved RoF, accuracy, and much-improved range.+
?* Go from there.+
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?|InTheGame_equipment=+
?Artillery Shell Rammer, GLD, Camouflage Net+
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?|Gallery=+
?image:M37_001.jpg{{!}}M37_001+
?image:M37_002.jpg{{!}}M37_002+
?image:M37_003.jpg{{!}}M37_003+
?image:M37_004.jpg{{!}}M37_004+
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?|History=+
?[[image:M37_Aberdeen.png|thumb|200px|right|105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M37 at Aberdeen proving ground]]+
?The 105mm HMC M37 was based on a lengthened chassis of the M24 Chaffee light tank, and the vehicle was modified much the same way as the 105mm HMC M7, which used the medium tank M3 or M4 chassis. The M4 105mm howitzer was the same as that used in the howitzer-armed Shermans, and was mounted on the M37 to the right of the carriage's centerline, replacing the assistant driver's position. The .50cal machine gun ring mount was to the right of the howitzer mount.+
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?'''Manufacturers'''+
?* American Car & Foundry Co.+
?* Cadillac Motor Car Division of General Motors Corp.+
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?|HistoricalGallery=+
?image:Spanish Army M37 105 mm howitzer.jpg{{!}}Spanish Army M37 105 mm howitzer. The vehicle is based on a m24 Chaffee chasis+
?image:M37 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriag.jpg{{!}}M37 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage.+
?image:M37_top.png{{!}}M37 Howitzer Motor Carriage top view. Not the ammunition storage on the left side of the vehicle+
?image:M37 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage (HMC) is moved from Aberdeen Proving Ground 6 August 2009.jpg{{!}}M37 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage (HMC) during relocation moved from Aberdeen Proving Ground. August 6th. 2009+
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?|Ref_sources=+
?* Hunnicutt, R.P. Stuart: A History of the American Light Tank, volume 1. Navato, CA: Presidio Press, 1992.+
?Reprinted with permission from Stuart, R.P. Hunnicutt ©1992, available from Presidio Press, 505B San Martin Drive, Suite 160, Navato, CA 94945.+
?* Chamberlain, Peter, and Chris Ellis. British and American Tanks of World War Two. Frome, England: Cassell & Co., 2000.+
?* Halberstadt, Hans. Inside the Great Tanks. Huddersfield, England: The Crowood Press, Ltd., 1997.+
?* Siemers, Cary. "USA's M7, M7B1, M37 105 mm Self Propelled Howitzer." World War II Tanks & Vehicles and Advanced Squad Leader. 11 Feb 2001. 18 Feb 2001 +
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?* [[https://www.primeportal.net/artillery/david_lueck/m37_105mm_hmc/ Nice Walk around look at the M37]]+
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