M4A3 Calliope

Description
An American M4A3 Sherman Medium Tank with a really cool hat.

History
Project in 1943 to marry the Calliope rocket launch system to the M4 platform. Only a handful produced in 1944-1945.

Usage & Tactics
The American M4A3 Calliope is the United States's only rocket-launching artillery piece. Mounted on an M4 Sherman tank, the platform can be easily and safely maneuvered to where it is needed.

Offensive Tactics
Although it bears the second lowest-caliber rockets in the game, each full-load flings sixty 114mm rockets up to 200 meters away. Use them to disembowel an enemy frontline or bash larger emplacements like artillery, using its mobility and relative protection to spray away and pull back quickly to hit a target out of its immediate range.

Defensive Tactics
A dose of Calliope's rockets is sure to halt any assaulting force. Hit infantry with the first volley, and use the second to knock the tracks off enemy tanks. Remember, you are still a Sherman - if needed, use it to mop up or flank the enemy's force. Ensure you do it very safely, however - this is one Sherman you will not want to lose.

Oddities / Lore

 * The Calliope rocket launcher itself can be blown apart by high-explosive shells - and cannot be repaired.