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Sd.Kfz.251/22

2021-08-03T06:03:33Z

U30988234: Input all the missing info such as Pros and Cons, Protection/Survivability, and Armor dimensions and Combat Usage

{{About
| about = German tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = Sd.Kfz.251 (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=germ_sdkfz_251_22
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage Sd.Kfz.251-22.png}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Red Skies"]] as a reward for [[Battle Pass: Season IV, "Fearless Voltigeur"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}

Most protection you’ll get with this is from the from of the Hull and driver armor which is where the most armor is at (14.5mm)

Weakest area on the whole tank is the armor plate behind the cannon, it doesn’t help when 3/5 crew members are behind it. The gunner and loader are next to each other and when a shot or two hit them the 4mm turret armor doesn’t help with protecting them. The armor that the turret gives isn’t enough for protecting the vital crew members (gunner / loader) As long as your tank is at an angle where the front hull is more visible then you’ll be protected a good amount, but if your turret mantle is exposed, you going to be a destroyed half track.

The ammo stowage positions aren’t bad since they’re right behind the machine gunner and driver which will take all shrapnel from incoming rounds, but can still be easily destroyed

'''Armour type:''' 


{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Hull || 14.5 mm(20°) || 8 mm (35°) ||8mm(30°)|| N/A
|-
| Turret (Gun Shield) || 8 mm || N/A || N/A || N/A
|-
|}

'''Notes:''' 


=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}


{{tankMobility|abMinHp=142|rbMinHp=88}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|PaK40/3 L46 (75 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[PaK40/3 L46 (75 mm)|75 mm PaK40/3 L46]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 24 || rowspan="2" | -6°/+9° || rowspan="2" | ±22° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 12.3 || 17.1 || 20.7 || 22.9 || 24.4 || rowspan="2" | 7.67 || rowspan="2" | 6.78 || rowspan="2" | 6.25 || rowspan="2" | 5.90
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 8.3 || 9.8 || 11.9 || 13.2 || 14.0
|-
|}

==== Ammunition ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
|-
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
|-
| PzGr 39 || APCBC || 151 || 148 || 135 || 121 || 108 || 96
|-
| Hl.Gr 38B || HEAT || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80
|-
| PzGr 40 || APCR || 182 || 177 || 159 || 140 || 122 || 107
|-
| Sprgr. 34 || HE || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="10" | Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" | Velocity (m/s)
! rowspan="2" | Projectile Mass (kg)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay (m)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity (mm)
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
|-
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
|-
| PzGr 39 || APCBC || 792 || 6.8 || 1.2 || 14 || 28.9 || 48° || 63° || 71°
|-
| Hl.Gr 38B || HEAT || 450 || 4.4 || 0.05 || 0.1 || 872.1 || 62° || 69° || 73°
|-
| PzGr 40 || APCR || 990 || 4.1 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 66° || 70° || 72°
|-
| Sprgr. 34 || HE || 550 || 5.74 || 0 || 0.1 || 686 || 79° || 80° || 81°
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="7" | Smoke shell characteristics
|-
! Ammunition
! Velocity (m/s)
! Projectile Mass (kg)
! Screen radius (m)
! Screen deploy time (s)
! Screen hold time (s)
! Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
|-
| K.Gr.Rot Nb. || 540 || 6.2 || 13 || 5 || 20 || 50
|-
|}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_Sd.Kfz.251-22.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! 3rd rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''24''' || 20 ''(+4)'' || 8 ''(+16)'' || 1 ''(+23)'' || No
|-
|}
'''Note''':

* Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.

== Usage in battles ==

The Sd.Kfz. 251/22 is a reliable vehicle and great for penetration against the thick armor vehicles such as the Matilda and KV-1. The infamous T-34s are easy to penetrate and many infamous Russians.

The Sd.Kfz.251/22 is the perfect tank for hanging behind larger tanks, assisting with supporting fire. Racking up all kinds of assists and kills leading up to the heavy metal warrior achievement .

Use the Long range to advantage, since this tank is a Anti Tank gun and a half track it was designed to be the nemesis to all tanks from light to heavy. Being on a hill top or across the lake is perfect for this. Always take into account that the light armor is a heavy Con and you can be destroyed by even light armament aircraft with basic 7.62mm or lower caliber weapons, so try to find some cover when planes are around.

There are not many tanks to avoids in the BR for this tank, pushing more than 2 tanks is not recommended due the light armor and open top exposing the crew.

Going against tanks like the T-34s, KV1s, M4s, Matilda's and other high medium armor tanks, is very easy due to the tanks high penetration, roughly the same as a Dicker Max, but at rank 2.

Tanks the Sd.Kfz. 251/22 should avoid would be the fast firing armored vehicles like SPAA tanks. Due to there high rate of fire they can wipe out your crew (which is exposed) very quickly. Avoid tanks that can only use HE even if they aren’t infantry or howitzer cannons, since a shot on a wall behind the Sd.Kfz. 251/22 can send shrapnel out and at the tanks crew.

This tank is perfect for those starting out Germany, and of course perfect as a first battle pass purchase. Great for everyone to learn the Germans superiority within the SPGs.

=== Pros and cons ===
'''Pros:'''

* Very effective from all ranges
* Super Effective penetration against heavily armored tanks in same/high BR Ex. M4A3(105) , any of the KV1/2
* Can penetrate the T-34s very effectively despite its sloped armor.
* Can make sharp turns while driving at good speed
* Good forward speed able to pass same BR tanks

*

'''Cons:'''

* Vulnerable to HE shells
* No Machine gun for defense against lightly armored vehicles and Aircraft
* Open top leaves exposed against aircraft and artillery
* Low armor turret plate to defend against base MGs like the 12.7mm and 7.62mm
* Small ammunition capacity of 24 shells, not very much to last the whole round alive

*

== History ==

''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_sdkfz_251_22 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|XNdE6jLs_Io|'''The German Half track that Paks a Punch! - Sd.Kfz.251/22''' - ''Ash''}}

== See also ==

''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==


* [[wt:en/news/7246-development-battle-pass-vehicles-sd-kfz-251-22-en|[Devblog] Battle Pass vehicles: Sd.Kfz.251/22]]

{{Germany tank destroyers}}
{{Germany premium ground vehicles}}
[[Category:Half-tracks]]

Sd.Kfz.251/22

2021-08-03T03:54:19Z

U30988234: /* Pros and cons */

{{About
| about = German tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = Sd.Kfz.251 (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=germ_sdkfz_251_22
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage Sd.Kfz.251-22.png}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Red Skies"]] as a reward for [[Battle Pass: Season IV, "Fearless Voltigeur"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}

Most protection you’ll get with this is from the from of the Hull and driver armor which is where the most armor is at (14.5mm)

Weakest area on the whole tank is the gun armor plate and it doesn’t help when 3/5 crew members are behind it. The gunner and loader are next to each other and when a shot or two hit them the 4mm turret armor doesn’t help with protecting them. The armor that the turret gives isn’t enough for protecting the vital crew members (gunner / loader) As long as your tank is at an angle where the front hull is more visible then you’ll be protected a good amount, but if your turret mantle is exposed, you going to be a destroyed half track.

The ammo stowage positions aren’t bad since they’re right behind the machine gunner and driver which will take all shrapnel from incoming rounds, but can still be easily destroyed

'''Armour type:''' 


{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Hull || 14.5 mm (20°)
14.5 mm (30° (MG/Driver)) 14.5 mm (20°(Driver/MG visor))

8 mm (81° Top) (Sides 41°)
| 8 mm Upper 8 mm Lower || 8mm || N/A
|-
| Turret (Gun Shield) || 8 mm || N/A || N/A || N/A
|-
| Cupola || N/A || N/A || N/A || N/A
|-
|}

'''Notes:''' 


=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}


{{tankMobility|abMinHp=142|rbMinHp=88}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|PaK40/3 L46 (75 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[PaK40/3 L46 (75 mm)|75 mm PaK40/3 L46]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 24 || rowspan="2" | -6°/+9° || rowspan="2" | ±22° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 12.3 || 17.1 || 20.7 || 22.9 || 24.4 || rowspan="2" | 7.67 || rowspan="2" | 6.78 || rowspan="2" | 6.25 || rowspan="2" | 5.90
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 8.3 || 9.8 || 11.9 || 13.2 || 14.0
|-
|}

==== Ammunition ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
|-
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
|-
| PzGr 39 || APCBC || 151 || 148 || 135 || 121 || 108 || 96
|-
| Hl.Gr 38B || HEAT || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80
|-
| PzGr 40 || APCR || 182 || 177 || 159 || 140 || 122 || 107
|-
| Sprgr. 34 || HE || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="10" | Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" | Velocity (m/s)
! rowspan="2" | Projectile Mass (kg)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay (m)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity (mm)
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
|-
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
|-
| PzGr 39 || APCBC || 792 || 6.8 || 1.2 || 14 || 28.9 || 48° || 63° || 71°
|-
| Hl.Gr 38B || HEAT || 450 || 4.4 || 0.05 || 0.1 || 872.1 || 62° || 69° || 73°
|-
| PzGr 40 || APCR || 990 || 4.1 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 66° || 70° || 72°
|-
| Sprgr. 34 || HE || 550 || 5.74 || 0 || 0.1 || 686 || 79° || 80° || 81°
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="7" | Smoke shell characteristics
|-
! Ammunition
! Velocity (m/s)
! Projectile Mass (kg)
! Screen radius (m)
! Screen deploy time (s)
! Screen hold time (s)
! Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
|-
| K.Gr.Rot Nb. || 540 || 6.2 || 13 || 5 || 20 || 50
|-
|}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_Sd.Kfz.251-22.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! 3rd rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''24''' || 20 ''(+4)'' || 8 ''(+16)'' || 1 ''(+23)'' || No
|-
|}
'''Note''':

* Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.

== Usage in battles ==
The Sd.Kfz. 251/22 is a reliable vehicle and great for penetration against the thick armor vehicles such as the Matilda and KV-1. The infamous T-34s are easy to penetrate and many infamous Russians.

The Sd.Kfz.251/22 is the perfect tank for hanging behind larger tanks, assisting with supporting fire. Racking up all kinds of assists and kills leading up to the heavy metal warrior achievement .

Use the Long range to advantage, since this tank is a Anti Tank gun and a half track it was designed to be the nemesis to all tanks from light to heavy. Being on a hill top or across the lake is perfect for this. Always take into account that the light armor is a heavy Con and you can be destroyed by even light armament aircraft with basic 7.62mm or lower caliber weapons, so try to find some cover when planes are around.

There are not many tanks to avoids in the BR for this tank, pushing more than 2 tanks is not recommended due the light armor and open top exposing the crew.

Going against tanks like the T-34s, KV1s, M4s, Matilda's and other high medium armor tanks, is very easy due to the tanks high penetration, roughly the same as a Dicker Max, but at rank 2.

Tanks the Sd.Kfz. 251/22 should avoid would be the fast firing armored vehicles like SPAA tanks. Due to there high rate of fire they can wipe out your crew (which is exposed) very quickly. Avoid tanks that can only use HE even if they aren’t infantry or howitzer cannons, since a shot on a wall behind the Sd.Kfz. 251/22 can send shrapnel out and at the tanks crew.

This tank is perfect for those starting out Germany, and of course perfect as a first battle pass purchase. Great for everyone to learn the Germans superiority within the SPGs.

=== Pros and cons ===
'''Pros:'''

* Very effective from all ranges
* Super Effective penetration against heavily armored tanks in same/high BR Ex. [[M4A3 (105)]] , any of the KV1/2's Even 1s, Zis-5 and the 85
* Can penetrate the [[T-34 (1940)]] / [[T-34 (1941)]] / [[T-34 (1942)]] very effectively despite its sloped armor.
* Can make sharp turns while driving at good speed
* Good forward speed able to pass same BR tanks

*

'''Cons:'''

* Vulnerable to HE shells
* No Machine gun for defense against lightly armored vehicles and Aircraft
* Open top leaves exposed against aircraft and artillery
* Low armor turret plate to defend against base MGs like the 12.7mm and 7.62mm
* Short ammunition capacity of 24 shells, not very much to last the whole round alive

*

== History ==

''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_sdkfz_251_22 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|XNdE6jLs_Io|'''The German Half track that Paks a Punch! - Sd.Kfz.251/22''' - ''Ash''}}

== See also ==

''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==


* [[wt:en/news/7246-development-battle-pass-vehicles-sd-kfz-251-22-en|[Devblog] Battle Pass vehicles: Sd.Kfz.251/22]]

{{Germany tank destroyers}}
{{Germany premium ground vehicles}}
[[Category:Half-tracks]]

Sd.Kfz.251/22

2021-08-03T03:45:28Z

U30988234: /* Pros and cons */

{{About
| about = German tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = Sd.Kfz.251 (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=germ_sdkfz_251_22
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage Sd.Kfz.251-22.png}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Red Skies"]] as a reward for [[Battle Pass: Season IV, "Fearless Voltigeur"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}

Most protection you’ll get with this is from the from of the Hull and driver armor which is where the most armor is at (14.5mm)

Weakest area on the whole tank is the gun armor plate and it doesn’t help when 3/5 crew members are behind it. The gunner and loader are next to each other and when a shot or two hit them the 4mm turret armor doesn’t help with protecting them. The armor that the turret gives isn’t enough for protecting the vital crew members (gunner / loader) As long as your tank is at an angle where the front hull is more visible then you’ll be protected a good amount, but if your turret mantle is exposed, you going to be a destroyed half track.

The ammo stowage positions aren’t bad since they’re right behind the machine gunner and driver which will take all shrapnel from incoming rounds, but can still be easily destroyed

'''Armour type:''' 


{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Hull || 14.5 mm (20°)
14.5 mm (30° (MG/Driver)) 14.5 mm (20°(Driver/MG visor))

8 mm (81° Top) (Sides 41°)
| 8 mm Upper 8 mm Lower || 8mm || N/A
|-
| Turret (Gun Shield) || 8 mm || N/A || N/A || N/A
|-
| Cupola || N/A || N/A || N/A || N/A
|-
|}

'''Notes:''' 


=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}


{{tankMobility|abMinHp=142|rbMinHp=88}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|PaK40/3 L46 (75 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[PaK40/3 L46 (75 mm)|75 mm PaK40/3 L46]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 24 || rowspan="2" | -6°/+9° || rowspan="2" | ±22° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 12.3 || 17.1 || 20.7 || 22.9 || 24.4 || rowspan="2" | 7.67 || rowspan="2" | 6.78 || rowspan="2" | 6.25 || rowspan="2" | 5.90
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 8.3 || 9.8 || 11.9 || 13.2 || 14.0
|-
|}

==== Ammunition ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
|-
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
|-
| PzGr 39 || APCBC || 151 || 148 || 135 || 121 || 108 || 96
|-
| Hl.Gr 38B || HEAT || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80
|-
| PzGr 40 || APCR || 182 || 177 || 159 || 140 || 122 || 107
|-
| Sprgr. 34 || HE || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="10" | Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" | Velocity (m/s)
! rowspan="2" | Projectile Mass (kg)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay (m)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity (mm)
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
|-
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
|-
| PzGr 39 || APCBC || 792 || 6.8 || 1.2 || 14 || 28.9 || 48° || 63° || 71°
|-
| Hl.Gr 38B || HEAT || 450 || 4.4 || 0.05 || 0.1 || 872.1 || 62° || 69° || 73°
|-
| PzGr 40 || APCR || 990 || 4.1 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 66° || 70° || 72°
|-
| Sprgr. 34 || HE || 550 || 5.74 || 0 || 0.1 || 686 || 79° || 80° || 81°
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="7" | Smoke shell characteristics
|-
! Ammunition
! Velocity (m/s)
! Projectile Mass (kg)
! Screen radius (m)
! Screen deploy time (s)
! Screen hold time (s)
! Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
|-
| K.Gr.Rot Nb. || 540 || 6.2 || 13 || 5 || 20 || 50
|-
|}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_Sd.Kfz.251-22.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! 3rd rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''24''' || 20 ''(+4)'' || 8 ''(+16)'' || 1 ''(+23)'' || No
|-
|}
'''Note''':

* Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.

== Usage in battles ==
The Sd.Kfz. 251/22 is a reliable vehicle and great for penetration against the thick armor vehicles such as the Matilda and KV-1. The infamous T-34s are easy to penetrate and many infamous Russians.

The Sd.Kfz.251/22 is the perfect tank for hanging behind larger tanks, assisting with supporting fire. Racking up all kinds of assists and kills leading up to the heavy metal warrior achievement .

Use the Long range to advantage, since this tank is a Anti Tank gun and a half track it was designed to be the nemesis to all tanks from light to heavy. Being on a hill top or across the lake is perfect for this. Always take into account that the light armor is a heavy Con and you can be destroyed by even light armament aircraft with basic 7.62mm or lower caliber weapons, so try to find some cover when planes are around.

There are not many tanks to avoids in the BR for this tank, pushing more than 2 tanks is not recommended due the light armor and open top exposing the crew.

Going against tanks like the T-34s, KV1s, M4s, Matilda's and other high medium armor tanks, is very easy due to the tanks high penetration, roughly the same as a Dicker Max, but at rank 2.

Tanks the Sd.Kfz. 251/22 should avoid would be the fast firing armored vehicles like SPAA tanks. Due to there high rate of fire they can wipe out your crew (which is exposed) very quickly. Avoid tanks that can only use HE even if they aren’t infantry or howitzer cannons, since a shot on a wall behind the Sd.Kfz. 251/22 can send shrapnel out and at the tanks crew.

This tank is perfect for those starting out Germany, and of course perfect as a first battle pass purchase. Great for everyone to learn the Germans superiority within the SPGs.

=== Pros and cons ===
'''Pros:'''

* Very effective from all ranges
* Super Effective penetration against heavily armored tanks in same/high BR Ex. M4A3(105) , any of the KV1/2's
* Can penetrate the T-34s very effectively despite its sloped armor.
* Can make sharp turns while driving at good speed
* Good forward speed able to pass same BR tanks

*

'''Cons:'''

* Vulnerable to HE shells
* No Machine gun for defense against lightly armored vehicles and Aircraft
* Open top leaves exposed against aircraft and artillery
* Low armor turret plate to defend against base MGs like the 12.7mm and 7.62mm
* Short ammunition capacity of 24 shells, not very much to last the whole round alive

*

== History ==

''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_sdkfz_251_22 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|XNdE6jLs_Io|'''The German Half track that Paks a Punch! - Sd.Kfz.251/22''' - ''Ash''}}

== See also ==

''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==


* [[wt:en/news/7246-development-battle-pass-vehicles-sd-kfz-251-22-en|[Devblog] Battle Pass vehicles: Sd.Kfz.251/22]]

{{Germany tank destroyers}}
{{Germany premium ground vehicles}}
[[Category:Half-tracks]]

Sd.Kfz.251/22

2021-08-03T03:44:50Z

U30988234: /* Pros and cons */

{{About
| about = German tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = Sd.Kfz.251 (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=germ_sdkfz_251_22
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage Sd.Kfz.251-22.png}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Red Skies"]] as a reward for [[Battle Pass: Season IV, "Fearless Voltigeur"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}

Most protection you’ll get with this is from the from of the Hull and driver armor which is where the most armor is at (14.5mm)

Weakest area on the whole tank is the gun armor plate and it doesn’t help when 3/5 crew members are behind it. The gunner and loader are next to each other and when a shot or two hit them the 4mm turret armor doesn’t help with protecting them. The armor that the turret gives isn’t enough for protecting the vital crew members (gunner / loader) As long as your tank is at an angle where the front hull is more visible then you’ll be protected a good amount, but if your turret mantle is exposed, you going to be a destroyed half track.

The ammo stowage positions aren’t bad since they’re right behind the machine gunner and driver which will take all shrapnel from incoming rounds, but can still be easily destroyed

'''Armour type:''' 


{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Hull || 14.5 mm (20°)
14.5 mm (30° (MG/Driver)) 14.5 mm (20°(Driver/MG visor))

8 mm (81° Top) (Sides 41°)
| 8 mm Upper 8 mm Lower || 8mm || N/A
|-
| Turret (Gun Shield) || 8 mm || N/A || N/A || N/A
|-
| Cupola || N/A || N/A || N/A || N/A
|-
|}

'''Notes:''' 


=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}


{{tankMobility|abMinHp=142|rbMinHp=88}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|PaK40/3 L46 (75 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[PaK40/3 L46 (75 mm)|75 mm PaK40/3 L46]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 24 || rowspan="2" | -6°/+9° || rowspan="2" | ±22° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 12.3 || 17.1 || 20.7 || 22.9 || 24.4 || rowspan="2" | 7.67 || rowspan="2" | 6.78 || rowspan="2" | 6.25 || rowspan="2" | 5.90
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 8.3 || 9.8 || 11.9 || 13.2 || 14.0
|-
|}

==== Ammunition ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
|-
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
|-
| PzGr 39 || APCBC || 151 || 148 || 135 || 121 || 108 || 96
|-
| Hl.Gr 38B || HEAT || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80
|-
| PzGr 40 || APCR || 182 || 177 || 159 || 140 || 122 || 107
|-
| Sprgr. 34 || HE || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="10" | Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" | Velocity (m/s)
! rowspan="2" | Projectile Mass (kg)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay (m)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity (mm)
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
|-
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
|-
| PzGr 39 || APCBC || 792 || 6.8 || 1.2 || 14 || 28.9 || 48° || 63° || 71°
|-
| Hl.Gr 38B || HEAT || 450 || 4.4 || 0.05 || 0.1 || 872.1 || 62° || 69° || 73°
|-
| PzGr 40 || APCR || 990 || 4.1 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 66° || 70° || 72°
|-
| Sprgr. 34 || HE || 550 || 5.74 || 0 || 0.1 || 686 || 79° || 80° || 81°
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="7" | Smoke shell characteristics
|-
! Ammunition
! Velocity (m/s)
! Projectile Mass (kg)
! Screen radius (m)
! Screen deploy time (s)
! Screen hold time (s)
! Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
|-
| K.Gr.Rot Nb. || 540 || 6.2 || 13 || 5 || 20 || 50
|-
|}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_Sd.Kfz.251-22.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! 3rd rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''24''' || 20 ''(+4)'' || 8 ''(+16)'' || 1 ''(+23)'' || No
|-
|}
'''Note''':

* Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.

== Usage in battles ==

The Sd.Kfz. 251/22 is a reliable vehicle and great for penetration against the thick armor vehicles such as the Matilda and KV-1. The infamous T-34s are easy to penetrate and many infamous Russians.

The Sd.Kfz.251/22 is the perfect tank for hanging behind larger tanks, assisting with supporting fire. Racking up all kinds of assists and kills leading up to the heavy metal warrior achievement .

Use the Long range to advantage, since this tank is a Anti Tank gun and a half track it was designed to be the nemesis to all tanks from light to heavy. Being on a hill top or across the lake is perfect for this. Always take into account that the light armor is a heavy Con and you can be destroyed by even light armament aircraft with basic 7.62mm or lower caliber weapons, so try to find some cover when planes are around.

There are not many tanks to avoids in the BR for this tank, pushing more than 2 tanks is not recommended due the light armor and open top exposing the crew.

Going against tanks like the T-34s, KV1s, M4s, Matilda's and other high medium armor tanks, is very easy due to the tanks high penetration, roughly the same as a Dicker Max, but at rank 2.

Tanks the Sd.Kfz. 251/22 should avoid would be the fast firing armored vehicles like SPAA tanks. Due to there high rate of fire they can wipe out your crew (which is exposed) very quickly. Avoid tanks that can only use HE even if they aren’t infantry or howitzer cannons, since a shot on a wall behind the Sd.Kfz. 251/22 can send shrapnel out and at the tanks crew.

This tank is perfect for those starting out Germany, and of course perfect as a first battle pass purchase. Great for everyone to learn the Germans superiority within the SPGs.

=== Pros and cons ===

''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".''

'''Pros:'''

* Very effective from all ranges
* Super Effective penetration against heavily armored tanks in same/high BR Ex. M4A3(105) , any of the KV1/2's
* Can penetrate the T-34s very effectively despite its sloped armor.
* Can make sharp turns while driving at good speed
* Good forward speed able to pass same BR tanks

*

'''Cons:'''

* Vulnerable to HE shells
* No Machine gun for defense against lightly armored vehicles and Aircraft
* Open top leaves exposed against aircraft and artillery
* Low armor turret plate to defend against base MGs like the 12.7mm and 7.62mm
* Short ammunition capacity of 24 shells, not very much to last the whole round alive

*

== History ==

''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_sdkfz_251_22 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|XNdE6jLs_Io|'''The German Half track that Paks a Punch! - Sd.Kfz.251/22''' - ''Ash''}}

== See also ==

''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==


* [[wt:en/news/7246-development-battle-pass-vehicles-sd-kfz-251-22-en|[Devblog] Battle Pass vehicles: Sd.Kfz.251/22]]

{{Germany tank destroyers}}
{{Germany premium ground vehicles}}
[[Category:Half-tracks]]

Sd.Kfz.251/22

2021-08-03T03:38:48Z

U30988234: /* Pros and cons */

{{About
| about = German tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = Sd.Kfz.251 (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=germ_sdkfz_251_22
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage Sd.Kfz.251-22.png}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Red Skies"]] as a reward for [[Battle Pass: Season IV, "Fearless Voltigeur"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}

Most protection you’ll get with this is from the from of the Hull and driver armor which is where the most armor is at (14.5mm)

Weakest area on the whole tank is the gun armor plate and it doesn’t help when 3/5 crew members are behind it. The gunner and loader are next to each other and when a shot or two hit them the 4mm turret armor doesn’t help with protecting them. The armor that the turret gives isn’t enough for protecting the vital crew members (gunner / loader) As long as your tank is at an angle where the front hull is more visible then you’ll be protected a good amount, but if your turret mantle is exposed, you going to be a destroyed half track.

The ammo stowage positions aren’t bad since they’re right behind the machine gunner and driver which will take all shrapnel from incoming rounds, but can still be easily destroyed

'''Armour type:''' 


{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Hull || 14.5 mm (20°)
14.5 mm (30° (MG/Driver)) 14.5 mm (20°(Driver/MG visor))

8 mm (81° Top) (Sides 41°)
| 8 mm Upper 8 mm Lower || 8mm || N/A
|-
| Turret (Gun Shield) || 8 mm || N/A || N/A || N/A
|-
| Cupola || N/A || N/A || N/A || N/A
|-
|}

'''Notes:''' 


=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}


{{tankMobility|abMinHp=142|rbMinHp=88}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|PaK40/3 L46 (75 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[PaK40/3 L46 (75 mm)|75 mm PaK40/3 L46]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 24 || rowspan="2" | -6°/+9° || rowspan="2" | ±22° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 12.3 || 17.1 || 20.7 || 22.9 || 24.4 || rowspan="2" | 7.67 || rowspan="2" | 6.78 || rowspan="2" | 6.25 || rowspan="2" | 5.90
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 8.3 || 9.8 || 11.9 || 13.2 || 14.0
|-
|}

==== Ammunition ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
|-
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
|-
| PzGr 39 || APCBC || 151 || 148 || 135 || 121 || 108 || 96
|-
| Hl.Gr 38B || HEAT || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80
|-
| PzGr 40 || APCR || 182 || 177 || 159 || 140 || 122 || 107
|-
| Sprgr. 34 || HE || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="10" | Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" | Velocity (m/s)
! rowspan="2" | Projectile Mass (kg)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay (m)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity (mm)
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
|-
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
|-
| PzGr 39 || APCBC || 792 || 6.8 || 1.2 || 14 || 28.9 || 48° || 63° || 71°
|-
| Hl.Gr 38B || HEAT || 450 || 4.4 || 0.05 || 0.1 || 872.1 || 62° || 69° || 73°
|-
| PzGr 40 || APCR || 990 || 4.1 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 66° || 70° || 72°
|-
| Sprgr. 34 || HE || 550 || 5.74 || 0 || 0.1 || 686 || 79° || 80° || 81°
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="7" | Smoke shell characteristics
|-
! Ammunition
! Velocity (m/s)
! Projectile Mass (kg)
! Screen radius (m)
! Screen deploy time (s)
! Screen hold time (s)
! Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
|-
| K.Gr.Rot Nb. || 540 || 6.2 || 13 || 5 || 20 || 50
|-
|}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_Sd.Kfz.251-22.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! 3rd rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''24''' || 20 ''(+4)'' || 8 ''(+16)'' || 1 ''(+23)'' || No
|-
|}
'''Note''':

* Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.

== Usage in battles ==

The Sd.Kfz. 251/22 is a reliable vehicle and great for penetration against the thick armor vehicles such as the Matilda and KV-1. The infamous T-34s are easy to penetrate and many infamous Russians.

The Sd.Kfz.251/22 is the perfect tank for hanging behind larger tanks, assisting with supporting fire. Racking up all kinds of assists and kills leading up to the heavy metal warrior achievement .

Use the Long range to advantage, since this tank is a Anti Tank gun and a half track it was designed to be the nemesis to all tanks from light to heavy. Being on a hill top or across the lake is perfect for this. Always take into account that the light armor is a heavy Con and you can be destroyed by even light armament aircraft with basic 7.62mm or lower caliber weapons, so try to find some cover when planes are around.

There are not many tanks to avoids in the BR for this tank, pushing more than 2 tanks is not recommended due the light armor and open top exposing the crew.

Going against tanks like the T-34s, KV1s, M4s, Matilda's and other high medium armor tanks, is very easy due to the tanks high penetration, roughly the same as a Dicker Max, but at rank 2.

Tanks the Sd.Kfz. 251/22 should avoid would be the fast firing armored vehicles like SPAA tanks. Due to there high rate of fire they can wipe out your crew (which is exposed) very quickly. Avoid tanks that can only use HE even if they aren’t infantry or howitzer cannons, since a shot on a wall behind the Sd.Kfz. 251/22 can send shrapnel out and at the tanks crew.

This tank is perfect for those starting out Germany, and of course perfect as a first battle pass purchase. Great for everyone to learn the Germans superiority within the SPGs.

=== Pros and cons ===

''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".''

'''Pros:'''

• Very effective from all ranges

• Super Effective penetration against heavily armored tanks in same/high BR Ex. M4A3(105) , any of the KV1/2's

• Can penetrate the T-34s very effectively despite its sloped armor.

• Can make sharp turns while driving at good speed

• Good forward speed able to pass same BR tanks

*

'''Cons:'''

• Vulnerable to HE shells

• No Machine gun for defense against lightly armored vehicles and Aircraft

• Open top leaves exposed against aircraft and artillery

• Low armor turret plate to defend against base MGs like the 12.7mm and 7.62mm

• Small ammunition capacity of 24 shells, not very much to last the whole round alive

*

== History ==

''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_sdkfz_251_22 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|XNdE6jLs_Io|'''The German Half track that Paks a Punch! - Sd.Kfz.251/22''' - ''Ash''}}

== See also ==

''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==


* [[wt:en/news/7246-development-battle-pass-vehicles-sd-kfz-251-22-en|[Devblog] Battle Pass vehicles: Sd.Kfz.251/22]]

{{Germany tank destroyers}}
{{Germany premium ground vehicles}}
[[Category:Half-tracks]]

Sd.Kfz.251/22

2021-08-03T03:29:43Z

U30988234: /* Survivability and armour */

{{About
| about = German tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = Sd.Kfz.251 (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=germ_sdkfz_251_22
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage Sd.Kfz.251-22.png}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Red Skies"]] as a reward for [[Battle Pass: Season IV, "Fearless Voltigeur"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}

Most protection you’ll get with this is from the from of the Hull and driver armor which is where the most armor is at (14.5mm)

Weakest area on the whole tank is the gun armor plate and it doesn’t help when 3/5 crew members are behind it. The gunner and loader are next to each other and when a shot or two hit them the 4mm turret armor doesn’t help with protecting them. The armor that the turret gives isn’t enough for protecting the vital crew members (gunner / loader) As long as your tank is at an angle where the front hull is more visible then you’ll be protected a good amount, but if your turret mantle is exposed, you going to be a destroyed half track.

The ammo stowage positions aren’t bad since they’re right behind the machine gunner and driver which will take all shrapnel from incoming rounds, but can still be easily destroyed

'''Armour type:''' 


{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Hull || 14.5 mm (20°)
14.5 mm (30° (MG/Driver)) 14.5 mm (20°(Driver/MG visor))

8 mm (81° Top) (Sides 41°)
| 8 mm Upper 8 mm Lower || 8mm || N/A
|-
| Turret (Gun Shield) || 8 mm || N/A || N/A || N/A
|-
| Cupola || N/A || N/A || N/A || N/A
|-
|}

'''Notes:''' 


=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}


{{tankMobility|abMinHp=142|rbMinHp=88}}

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
=== Main armament ===
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}

{{main|PaK40/3 L46 (75 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[PaK40/3 L46 (75 mm)|75 mm PaK40/3 L46]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
|-
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 24 || rowspan="2" | -6°/+9° || rowspan="2" | ±22° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 12.3 || 17.1 || 20.7 || 22.9 || 24.4 || rowspan="2" | 7.67 || rowspan="2" | 6.78 || rowspan="2" | 6.25 || rowspan="2" | 5.90
|-
! ''Realistic''
| 8.3 || 9.8 || 11.9 || 13.2 || 14.0
|-
|}

==== Ammunition ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
|-
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
|-
| PzGr 39 || APCBC || 151 || 148 || 135 || 121 || 108 || 96
|-
| Hl.Gr 38B || HEAT || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80
|-
| PzGr 40 || APCR || 182 || 177 || 159 || 140 || 122 || 107
|-
| Sprgr. 34 || HE || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="10" | Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" | Velocity (m/s)
! rowspan="2" | Projectile Mass (kg)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay (m)
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity (mm)
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
|-
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
|-
| PzGr 39 || APCBC || 792 || 6.8 || 1.2 || 14 || 28.9 || 48° || 63° || 71°
|-
| Hl.Gr 38B || HEAT || 450 || 4.4 || 0.05 || 0.1 || 872.1 || 62° || 69° || 73°
|-
| PzGr 40 || APCR || 990 || 4.1 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 66° || 70° || 72°
|-
| Sprgr. 34 || HE || 550 || 5.74 || 0 || 0.1 || 686 || 79° || 80° || 81°
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="7" | Smoke shell characteristics
|-
! Ammunition
! Velocity (m/s)
! Projectile Mass (kg)
! Screen radius (m)
! Screen deploy time (s)
! Screen hold time (s)
! Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
|-
| K.Gr.Rot Nb. || 540 || 6.2 || 13 || 5 || 20 || 50
|-
|}

==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
[[File:Ammoracks_Sd.Kfz.251-22.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Full ammo
! 1st rack empty
! 2nd rack empty
! 3rd rack empty
! Visual discrepancy
|-
| '''24''' || 20 ''(+4)'' || 8 ''(+16)'' || 1 ''(+23)'' || No
|-
|}
'''Note''':

* Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.

== Usage in battles ==

''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''

=== Pros and cons ===

''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".''

'''Pros:'''

*

'''Cons:'''

*

== History ==

''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_sdkfz_251_22 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|XNdE6jLs_Io|'''The German Half track that Paks a Punch! - Sd.Kfz.251/22''' - ''Ash''}}

== See also ==

''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==


* [[wt:en/news/7246-development-battle-pass-vehicles-sd-kfz-251-22-en|[Devblog] Battle Pass vehicles: Sd.Kfz.251/22]]

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