RATING
SUGGESTED STRATEGY
Firepower: 6/10 - Rate of fire is great,
Rushing and frontal attacks are not likely to end
penetration depends on opponents’ armour
with success. After getting its suspension or
- this can be frustrating when fighting
engine damaged, M2A4 can be killed easily by
against some of tanks with higher BR.
enemy shots as it relies on its mobility to survive.
Precision: 9/10 - The gun, like most of
When using M2A4, flanking is the solution.
the other US cannons, is very precise.
Even at longer ranges up to 1000m.
Also, cooperation with another light tanks of similar
Speed: 9/10 - This is very quick tank, but requires
speed can make M2 Light very useful. Flanking
some skills as it is light and prone to drifting.
with pack of well coordinated M2A4’s can mess with
Maneuverability: 7/10 - Turning on the M2A4 is very
enemies rushing frontally to the objective. Speed
easy on the forward gear When reversing,manoeuvres
advantage will help with finding good shooting
are nearly impossible and this can be deadly when you
position at the side or rear of enemy tanks.
are trying to maneuver out of a dangerous situations
Armour: 4/10 - The armor thickness is not
Keep a reasonable distance and remember to use
impressive but it can withstand at least
the terrain to your advantage. M2A4 has rather
some of the shots from other tanks.
poor gun depression so keep the hull behind
OVERALL RATING: 7/10 - Fun to play, with
small bump or hill, and pop up just enough for
some effort and cooperation with others in
the gun to fire over the crest of your cover.
our team, the M2A4 can be very effective.
When driving M2A4 you should never stop for
longer than time needed for aiming and shooting
opponents. This tank has a better chance of
surviving when is on the move. The M2A4 is quick
and difficult to aim for. Avoid reversing. It is very
slow. Under heavy fire, consider going forward and
turn into hiding rather than trying to reverse. Lastly,
research artillery as soon as possible as it gives
a lot of utility to the M2A4 on the battlefield. ■
By Rafal ‘Rainmaker’ Gac
War Thunder Community Magazine
The GameOn Magazine // 47