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War Thunder: US SPAA Lineup, Full Breakdown from Bottom to Top TierThis video provides an in-depth analysis of all Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft (SPAA) vehicles in the US tech tree in War Thunder. From early BRs to top-tier, we'll cover each vehicle's armament, performance, and battlefield utility in detail, exploring the strengths and weaknesses of the US SPAA lineup. Use this guide to find the perfect US SPAA for you and dominate the battlefield!
1. 🎮 M13 MGMC: Early BR Anti-Tank Specialist
· This is the first US SPAA vehicle at BR 1.7.
· It can effectively penetrate tanks with less than 30mm of armor (such as Panser, T28, BT7), making it strong in an anti-tank role.
· It may struggle somewhat with aircraft interception.
· It can effectively penetrate tanks with less than 30mm of armor (such as Panser, T28, BT7), making it strong in an anti-tank role.
· It may struggle somewhat with aircraft interception.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| BR | 1.7 |
| Main Armament | 2x .50 cal machine guns 250 rounds |
| Features | Can penetrate less than 30mm armor More effective against tanks than aircraft |
00:05 - 02:50
1. 🎮 M13 MGMC: Early BR Anti-Tank Specialist
· This is the first US SPAA vehicle at BR 1.7.
· It can effectively penetrate tanks with less than 30mm of armor (such as Panser, T28, BT7), making it strong in an anti-tank role.
· It may struggle somewhat with aircraft interception.
· It can effectively penetrate tanks with less than 30mm of armor (such as Panser, T28, BT7), making it strong in an anti-tank role.
· It may struggle somewhat with aircraft interception.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| BR | 1.7 |
| Main Armament | 2x .50 cal machine guns 250 rounds |
| Features | Can penetrate less than 30mm armor More effective against tanks than aircraft |
02:51 - 03:46
2. 🎮 M15 CGMC: The Power of the Mighty 57mm Main Gun
· This vehicle is equipped with a 57mm main gun and two .50 cal machine guns.
· The 57mm main gun is very effective against tanks rather than aircraft, easily destroying tanks like the BT7.
· It boasts a high rate of fire without needing to reload.
· The 57mm main gun is very effective against tanks rather than aircraft, easily destroying tanks like the BT7.
· It boasts a high rate of fire without needing to reload.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Armament | 57mm main gun 2x .50 cal machine guns |
| Features | High rate of fire without reload Very powerful against tanks |
03:47 - 04:44
3. 🎮 M16 MGMC: Enhanced Anti-Aircraft Firepower
· Similar to the M13, but with enhanced firepower due to its four .50 cal machine guns.
· It carries 450 rounds and proves effective in intercepting bombers.
· It carries 450 rounds and proves effective in intercepting bombers.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Armament | 4x .50 cal machine guns 450 rounds |
| Features | Enhanced firepower compared to M13 Effective for intercepting bombers |
04:45 - 05:37
4. 🎮 T77E1: Machine Gun Vehicle with a Unique Appearance
· This vehicle has a unique appearance, equipped with six .50 cal machine guns on its turret.
· It is effective against lightly armored targets and can suppress enemies with its high rate of fire.
· It is effective against lightly armored targets and can suppress enemies with its high rate of fire.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Armament | 6x .50 cal machine guns (turret-mounted) |
| Features | Unique appearance Effective against lightly armored targets |
05:38 - 06:37
5. 🎮 M19A1: The Power of the 40mm Autocannon
· Equipped with two 40mm autocannons, boasting 72mm of penetration.
· It lacks armor but has good mobility, allowing it to move quickly on the battlefield.
· It is effective at destroying tanks like the Jagdpanzer and Dicker Max.
· It lacks armor but has good mobility, allowing it to move quickly on the battlefield.
· It is effective at destroying tanks like the Jagdpanzer and Dicker Max.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Armament | 2x 40mm autocannons |
| Penetration | 72mm |
| Features | No armor but good mobility Excellent anti-tank capability |
06:38 - 07:47
6. 🎮 M42: M19A1's Enhanced Mobility Version
· It uses the same two 40mm autocannons as the M19A1, but its mobility is further enhanced due to a different chassis.
· With a top speed of 72km/h, it can traverse the battlefield quickly.
· It effectively destroys tanks like the Sherman and KV1.
· With a top speed of 72km/h, it can traverse the battlefield quickly.
· It effectively destroys tanks like the Sherman and KV1.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Armament | 2x 40mm autocannons |
| Top Speed | 72km/h |
| Features | Same firepower as M19A1 Improved mobility |
07:48 - 09:05
7. 🎮 Stink: Sherman-based 20mm Autocannon Vehicle
· This vehicle is equipped with four 20mm autocannons on a Sherman chassis.
· Its appearance is somewhat clunky, and it has light armor.
· Its very slow reverse speed limits its tactical deployment.
· It may struggle to penetrate the armor of some tanks, such as the Tiger.
· Its appearance is somewhat clunky, and it has light armor.
· Its very slow reverse speed limits its tactical deployment.
· It may struggle to penetrate the armor of some tanks, such as the Tiger.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Armament | 4x 20mm autocannons |
| Features | Light armor Very slow reverse speed Struggles to penetrate some tanks |
09:06 - 09:56
8. 🎮 M163: Brute Machine Armed with a Minigun
· Equipped with a 20mm autocannon and boasts 40mm of penetration.
· This vehicle is armed solely with an autocannon, without missiles.
· Its anti-tank capability is somewhat lacking, and it may not be effective against tanks like the Tiger.
· This vehicle is armed solely with an autocannon, without missiles.
· Its anti-tank capability is somewhat lacking, and it may not be effective against tanks like the Tiger.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Armament | 20mm autocannon |
| Penetration | 40mm |
| Features | No missiles Somewhat lacking anti-tank capability |
09:57 - 11:00
9. 🎮 XM246: Patton-based 35mm Autocannon Vehicle
· Equipped with two 35mm autocannons on a Patton chassis.
· It has good hull armor, but almost no turret armor.
· For an SPAA, it has good engine power, resulting in decent mobility.
· It is effective against lightly armored targets and for intercepting helicopters.
· It has good hull armor, but almost no turret armor.
· For an SPAA, it has good engine power, resulting in decent mobility.
· It is effective against lightly armored targets and for intercepting helicopters.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Armament | 2x 35mm autocannons |
| Features | Good hull armor Good engine power for an SPAA Effective for helicopter interception |
11:01 - 12:35
10. 🎮 M247: Anti-Aircraft Gun Using Monstrous HVT Rounds
· Equipped with two 40mm autocannons, it notably uses HVT rounds with a 7m trigger radius.
· It boasts a high rate of fire of 300 rounds per minute and a fast muzzle velocity of 1000m/s.
· It demonstrates extremely powerful performance, earning descriptions like 'monstrous rounds' and 'one shot, one kill'.
· It boasts a high rate of fire of 300 rounds per minute and a fast muzzle velocity of 1000m/s.
· It demonstrates extremely powerful performance, earning descriptions like 'monstrous rounds' and 'one shot, one kill'.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Armament | 2x 40mm autocannons |
| Ammunition Type | HVT (7m trigger radius) |
| Rate of Fire | 300 rounds/min |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1000m/s |
| Features | Very powerful anti-aircraft and anti-tank capabilities |
12:36 - 13:18
11. 🎮 Imp. Chaparral: The First Pioneer of the Missile Era
· This is the first vehicle in the US SPAA tech tree to use missiles.
· It fires guided missiles with 16.5G maneuverability and a speed of 700m/s.
· It performs well at BR 9.0 and is effective for intercepting aircraft.
· It fires guided missiles with 16.5G maneuverability and a speed of 700m/s.
· It performs well at BR 9.0 and is effective for intercepting aircraft.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| BR | 9.0 |
| Main Armament | Guided Missiles |
| Missile Performance | 16.5G maneuverability 700m/s speed |
| Features | Beginning of missile operation |
13:19 - 14:30
12. 🎮 LAV-AD: A Combination of Minigun, Rockets, and Grenade Launcher
· This is a versatile vehicle equipped with a minigun, rockets, and a grenade launcher.
· The rockets, with 13G maneuverability, are very effective for intercepting helicopters.
· It can quickly respond to multiple targets, making it useful on the battlefield.
· The rockets, with 13G maneuverability, are very effective for intercepting helicopters.
· It can quickly respond to multiple targets, making it useful on the battlefield.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Armament | Minigun Rockets (13G) Grenade Launcher |
| Features | Versatile armament combination Effective against helicopters and multiple targets |
14:31 - 15:21
13. 🎮 XM975: Roland Missile's Disappointing Speed
· It operates Roland 1 (50G) and Roland 3 (20G) missiles.
· The missile speed is rated as 'very slow' at 500m/s, and players reportedly do not prefer this vehicle.
· The missile speed is rated as 'very slow' at 500m/s, and players reportedly do not prefer this vehicle.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Armament | Roland 1 Missile (50G) Roland 3 Missile (20G) |
| Missile Speed | 500m/s |
| Features | Slow missile speed |
15:22 - 16:21
14. 🎮 ADATS: Multi-Purpose Vehicle with Laser Warning Disabling Capability
· Equipped with a 25mm APDS autocannon and 152mm rockets (missiles).
· The rockets can be loaded with 2 rounds, have a speed of 1000m/s, and 900mm of penetration.
· It can effectively engage not only aircraft but also tanks.
· It has a unique ability to disable enemy laser warning systems, preventing enemies from knowing they are locked on.
· Contrary to previous evaluations, the video showed good performance.
· The rockets can be loaded with 2 rounds, have a speed of 1000m/s, and 900mm of penetration.
· It can effectively engage not only aircraft but also tanks.
· It has a unique ability to disable enemy laser warning systems, preventing enemies from knowing they are locked on.
· Contrary to previous evaluations, the video showed good performance.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Armament | 25mm APDS autocannon 152mm rockets (missiles) |
| Rocket Performance | 2 rounds loaded 1000m/s speed 900mm penetration |
| Features | Effective against both aircraft and tanks Ability to disable enemy laser warning |
16:22 - 17:10
15. 🎮 CLAWS: Modern Radar-Based Anti-Aircraft System
· This is a modern anti-aircraft system equipped with radar.
· It operates AIM-120 (mentioned as '120 C7s' in the video) and AIM-9X Block II (mentioned as '9x block two' in the video) missiles.
· Unlimited ammunition resupply is available at the base.
· To evade missiles, flying at an altitude of 10m or less is effective.
· It operates AIM-120 (mentioned as '120 C7s' in the video) and AIM-9X Block II (mentioned as '9x block two' in the video) missiles.
· Unlimited ammunition resupply is available at the base.
· To evade missiles, flying at an altitude of 10m or less is effective.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Armament | AIM-120 missiles AIM-9X Block II missiles |
| Features | Radar equipped Unlimited ammunition from base Missile evasion altitude: 10m or less |
17:11 - 18:43
16. 🎮 NASAMS 3: The Ultimate AMRAAM Missile System
· It uses the same radar as CLAWS but features a different battery system.
· It operates AMRAAM (mentioned as 'Amram Air' in the video) missiles as its sole armament.
· It boasts excellent performance in all aspects, including top speed, G-load, and range.
· It is very effective for intercepting drones and propeller aircraft, and can secure good reconnaissance positions.
· It operates AMRAAM (mentioned as 'Amram Air' in the video) missiles as its sole armament.
· It boasts excellent performance in all aspects, including top speed, G-load, and range.
· It is very effective for intercepting drones and propeller aircraft, and can secure good reconnaissance positions.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Armament | AMRAAM missiles |
| Features | Excellent top speed, G-load, and range Effective for intercepting drones and propeller aircraft |