In british service, the m8 was known as the greyhound, a nickname seldom if ever used by the us. Feb 20, 2014 from the studio that brought you homeworld and warhammer 40,000. His steering wheel, instrument panel, and gearshift selector are visible, as is the compass in front of the assistant drivers seat. The british army found it too lightly armored, particularly the hull floor, which antitank mines could easily penetrate the crews solution was lining the floor of. The m8 greyhound armored car, or m8 greyhound, is a medium generalpurpose scout fielded by the american army in company of heroes. American infantry power company of heroes 2 wikinger mod 3v3.
The m8 greyhound was originally designed to replace the us militarys portee gun in an antitank role, but was quickly repurposed once it was realised that its performance against german armour was lacking. From the studio that brought you homeworld and warhammer 40,000. What do you think are the worst units for each faction. This entry was posted in gallery and tagged 5, germany, m8 greyhound, philipp. She was a reliable and tough thoroughbred despite some inherent limitations in her design. It is also a good support vehicle for protecting the flanks of an armored. While the puma holds the armor and armament advantage, the m8 holds the mobility advantage, and it has a. Panzerspahwagen m8a posted on 7th december 2017 by philipp gross. Dec 25, 2016 today vulcan and i take the american recon vehicle, the m8 greyhound for a spin, i really wanna have another try with this vehicle and see what she is capable of the m8 in the hands of vulcan. The thing should also get a turret rotation speed b. It does half the damage of the stuart which mind you, already does half the damage of a normal gun, e.
Yeah, that is entirely possible, but for now i pin my my hopes on relic making some units commander specific without being callins like the m8 greyhound and the puppchen being specific units you get instead of m20 and something else for the puppchen. The british army found it too lightly armored, particularly the hull floor, which antitank mines could easily penetrate the crews solution was lining the floor of the crew compartment with sandbags. I think it should be able to take one hit from the zis field gun without blowing up yeah, particularly if it has veterancy. An added thing in the new patch is that they can build sandbags and wire. The m8 greyhound is a fast armored car that can tackle light vehicles its. The tank depot is a tank production center built by the american army in company of heroes. Greyhound the m8 is having its damage lowered to make it less effective against vehicles. It is responsible for the entire production of the main american armored force, and as such is considered one of the most important structures for this faction. The m8 greyhound is unable to gain veterancy experience from its own mine kills. The vehicle was widely exported and as of 2006 still remained in service with some countries in british service, the m8 was known as the greyhound, a.
Thirtyseven millimeter ammunition lines the far side, and the black coaxial machine gun can be seen on the opposite side of the 37mm gun mount. I think the m8 greyhound should be added to the game. The m8 greyhound served with the cavalry reconnaissance troops, with the role of being the eyes and ears of the battalion using its longrange radio set. Excellent reconnaissance craft and light vehicle hunter. Jackson we are removing the m36s extra sight bonuses and slightly reducing its range.
M8 greyhound company of heroes 2 general discussions. This particular vehicle was imported into the uk a number of year ago, and was fully restored to road ready condition in 2010. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The 2 matching fleece patch pockets one on each side are embroidered with a running greyhound logo and they can also be embroidered with your dogs name 10 lettersspaces maximum.
Dawn of war, company of heroes is a ww2 real time strategy game that brings to life the journey of the brave men of able company as. Jul, 2018 one of the unsung american heroes of world war 2 was the venerable m8 greyhound wheeled armored car series. It was used from 1943 by the united states and british troops in europe and the far east until the end of the war. There is a reference book published by osprey books m8 greyhound new vanguard series by steven j zaloga, isbn 9781841764689 other sources of information. Light armored car m8 greyhound at the world war ii vehicle museum and learning center. Protected by a relatively thin steel armored shell, the greyhound s primary defensive capability lie in its speed and maneuverability on and off road. Compared to the stuarts gun both are exactly the same in real life, the m8 greyhound has slightly less penetration and half the damage. However, this ability was synergizing too well with the new 4cp greyhound, allowing for an aggressive lieutenant opening, followed by an extremely cost efficient at gun to support the greyhound, without having to tech cpt. M8m20 greyhound scout car squadron warlord games ltd. The greyhound also excels at capturing points rapidly. War wheels youtube prime portal greyhound walk around wikipedia. The t17 has a few advantages over the m8, but a few significant. With fast movement and armor thick enough to protect it from smallarms and machinegun fire, the m8 greyhound can easily patrol your territory to attack enemy infantry and light vehicles. Today vulcan and i take the american recon vehicle, the m8 greyhound for a spin, i really wanna have another try with this vehicle and see what she is capable of the m8 in the hands of vulcan.
Light vehicle received accuracy modifier on light engine damage critical changed from 1. But i cant help but feel disappointed whenever i end up using a stuart instead of the m8. The m8 scott is having its rate of fire reduced as it dealt too much damage for the. No wonder this vehicle is just a pile of steaming crap. Fully restored ww2 m8 greyhound armoured car nicknamed. The stuart is actually great, so this should not be taken seriously at all. Just beyone the compass is the protectoscope in the assistant drivers closed front hatch. The light armored car m8 is a gift rank i american light tank with a battle rating of 1. Jan 10, 2017 coh2 epic 3v3 hans, stormless and tenshi duration. M8 greyhound bridge defense heroes and generals us recon. M8 greyhound light armored car 194191 new vanguard. Hell, make that a secondary upgrade like the m8 greyhound does in coh1. M8 in paris, august 1944 m8 greyhound m8 greyhound side view. I made a silly meme to express my love of the m8 greyhound.
Org is a company of heroes 2 fansite that brings you the best livestream and events content. Oct 28, 2017 wait till october 31, then enter the code they post on their website and win 5 ground battles with 60% or more battle activity. The t17 is a very useful light vehicle that replaces the us m8 greyhound. M8 greyhound light armored car 194191 new vanguard paperback june 25, 2002. The m8 greyhound is the american armys primary medium vehicle. M8 greyhound light armored car m8 sixwheeled light. This thing is pretty bad compared to the russian ba64 and the german zdfzk 222. It was very maneuverable with a rear mounted engine and 6 wheel drive. M8 greyhound light armored car 194191 new vanguard zaloga, steven j. Us m8 greyhound and sdkfz 234 armoured cars moving accuracy modifiers changed from 0. The wolverine has lower requirements of 81632 per level, compared to other tanks including. Us m8 greyhound and wehrmacht sdkfz 234 armoured cars have had their target accuracy modifiers increased from 0. One of the unsung american heroes of world war 2 was the venerable m8 greyhound wheeled armored car series. Greyhound was a british nickname for the m8, but seldom if ever used by the us.
M8 was supposed to come up to requirements of tank destroyers, hence, it was finally changed into armoured vehicle. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The thing is literally paper and not worth any amount of munitions anyone spends on it. M8 armored car jump view m8 greyhound armored cars in field trials m8 armored car in field trials m20 rusty armored car of the 6th cavalry group with modified. It is very easy to shoot someone out of the driver seat because the windows are giant.
The m8 greyhound was a light armored car designed in 1941 as an armor support vehicle, but its outstanding agility made it ideal as a scout or reconnaissance vehicle. Even with this new patch this will still be a fearsome unit with great shock. Together with equipment and crew, the vehicle weighed only 17,400 lb 7,900 kg and was capable of attaining a. The wolverine has lower requirements of 81632 per level, compared to other tanks including the m18 hellcat 122436 requirements. Recon commander suggestion company of heroes official forums. Thoughts on the m8 greyhound company of heroes official.
M8 greyhound light armored car m8 military factory. As far as i can tell its got less damage than the stuart though so i dont really see what its got going for it. Feb 20, 2014 an added thing in the new patch is that they can build sandbags and wire. This fast, lightly armored vehicle is effective against infantry. M8 greyhound so does anyone know what sorta armour buff the 70 munition armour upgrade actually gives it.
The vehicle has been retrofitted with a diesel engine which is on the button, reliable and has makes the. The m8 greyhound was a us ww2 armoured car designed in the early 1940s. It found use as a popular and successful armoured car that served american and british armies well throughout the. M8 greyhound the m8 is having its damage lowered to make it less effective against vehicles. If you would prefer a more generic embroidery, the patch can be embroidered with the greyhound logo and the word greyhound. Hands across the sea john philip sousa my discord server for announcements, sub. Dawn of war, company of heroes is a ww2 real time strategy game that brings to life the. Protected by a relatively thin steel armored shell, the greyhounds primary defensive capability lie in its speed and maneuverability on and off road. It was used by the united states and british troops in europe and the far east until the end. Coh 2 changelog page 6 company of heroes official forums.
Fast and sturdy against small weapons, at least, it can easily drive off enemy infiltrators. The m8 served throughout ww2, and afterwards in a number of armies. But remember the m8 lacks armor meaning that the mg42 could. Light armored car, it was use during wwii primarily as a escort and reconnaissance vehicle. When establishing a defensive position early on, its now far easier to wire offsandbag it. Together with equipment and crew, the vehicle weighed only 17,400 lb 7,900 kg and was capable of attaining a speed of 55 mph 89 kmh. However, this ability was synergizing too well with the new 4cp greyhound. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Aug, 2015 the fierce armored car rivals of the war, the sd. I never see it, while its supposed to be a stug e with a turret, it completely sucks.
The type was produced in the thousands during the war years and proved highly adept at its battlefield role. Maybe if it got increased armor with the upgun then itd be worth getting. The right side of the turret is illustrated in this image. I know its supposed to be a command tank now, but its strenght was in its cheapness and spammability, so that it could be use for flanking attacks in groups. M8m20 greyhound scout car plastic box warlord games ltd. It entered combat service with the allies in 1943 to serve as the primary basic command and communication combat vehicle. Coh2 veterancy guide united states forces company of. The m8 light armored car was a 6x6 armored car produced by the ford motor company during world war ii.
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