M37
M37
USA | SPG | Tier III |
The M37 is an American tier 3 self propelled gun. The tank is a self propelled gun 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 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, and upgrading the engine improves acceleration. Despite the tank's flaws, both 105mm guns hit very hard for their tier and allow the M37 to punch above it's weight in heavier battles.
- The M37 leads to the M7 Priest.
Modules
Historical Info
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.
Manufacturers
- American Car & Foundry Co.
- Cadillac Motor Car Division of General Motors Corp.
- 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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Self-Propelled Guns | T57 • M7 Priest • M37 • M41 • M44 • M12 • M40/M43 • M53/M55 • T92
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