This upgrade will radically transform the unit by installing a large turret armed with 4 Browning. The only upgrade available to the M3 Halftrack is the Quad. M16 Machine Gun Motor Carriage (MGMC) Halftrack This allows infantry units to remain in combat for a long time, reinforcing each time one man falls, and thus allowing a fluid, non-stop attack against enemy positions. In addition to carrying infantry, the M3 Halftrack can reinforce infantry in the field it is essentially a mobile reinforcement point, which can replace lost men in any Allied infantry squad. While an infantry unit is carried by this vehicle, one infantryman will pop out through the top of the halftrack to man an M2 Browning Heavy Machine Gun, which can provide some firepower against enemy infantry, but is not an effective combat weapon. It is capable of carrying up to 12 men (in up to 3 squads), giving those men protection from enemy fire and transporting them at over twice their natural walking speed. The M3 Halftrack is not a combat vehicle, but rather a support vehicle for infantry. The carry-box is initially covered by a thick canvas sheet.

The M3 Halftrack is an elongated truck with two front wheels, a set of treads in the rear, and a large box with medium-armored side panels. This can help the Americans boost the capabilities of their existing force, until such a time that tanks can be produced.Īn M3 Halftrack is constructed at the Motor Pool for the relatively low cost of 220 220, 25 25, 4 4. The M3 Halftrack is brought in to assist existing infantry units, enabling them to keep a strong defensive line, and supporting them on attacks as well. By the time this occurs, American infantry are probably numerous, and conducting battles all across the map. With the creation of the Motor Pool, the Americans finally have access to vehicles able to support their infantry units. 7.5 Quadmount Halftracks - Early Production.1.1 M16 Machine Gun Motor Carriage (MGMC) Halftrack.

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