https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=U31623769War Thunder Wiki - User contributions [en]2026-05-07T19:57:02ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.30.0https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=KwK36_(88_mm)&diff=180381KwK36 (88 mm)2024-01-14T19:45:54Z<p>U31623769: Added pro to list to include Pzgr. overpressure due to high HE filler</p>
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<div>[[File:Weapon KwK36 (88 mm).png|thumb|right|x250px|The 88 mm KwK36 on the Pz.Bef.Wg.VI P gun mantlet.]]<br />
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''88 mm KwK36''' is a German tank cannon. It is in large part identical to the [[FlaK 37 (88 mm)]] cannon, except for the recoil system.<br />
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=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===<br />
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* {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_VI_ausf_h1_tiger}}<br />
* {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_VI_ausf_h1_tiger_animal_version}}<br />
* {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_VI_ausf_e_tiger}}<br />
* {{Specs-Link|it_pzkpfw_VI_ausf_e_tiger}}<br />
* {{Specs-Link|jp_pzkpfw_VI_ausf_e_tiger}}<br />
* {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_VI_tiger_P}}<br />
* {{Specs-Link|germ_panzerbefelhswagen_VI_P}}<br />
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== General info ==<br />
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Based on the 88 mm flak gun. Originally made specifically for the Tiger I tank.<br />
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=== Available ammunition ===<br />
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{{:{{PAGENAME}}/Ammunition|PzGr 39, PzGr 40, Pzgr., Hl.Gr 39, Sprgr. L/4.5}}<br />
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=== Comparison with analogues ===<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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With a very flat trajectory, the KwK36 gives the player a high margin of error in aiming whilst the high penetration makes sure that just hitting a target will most likely disable or destroy it.<br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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'''Pros:'''<br />
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* Flat trajectory, provides a predictable path of flight<br />
* Relatively high penetration no matter what angle it hits<br />
* High accuracy, easier to fire for the less experienced<br />
* The Pzgr. has 215.04 grams of explosive filler, allowing you to overpressure Vehicles while not sacrificing too much penetration<br />
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'''Cons:'''<br />
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* Slow reload, allows the enemy to fire back if not finished off in one shot<br />
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== History ==<br />
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The 88 mm KwK36 is a [[Flak.37 (88 mm)]] gun modified to take up less space due to a different style recoil system. It was originally ordered to arm the Tiger I series of tanks with an 88 mm cannon. Later on, the [[KwK43 (88 mm)]] was developed, prototyped, and produced from the inspiration provided by the effectiveness of the {{PAGENAME}}.<br />
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== Media ==<br />
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{{Youtube-gallery|diXj9XNkSSs|'''The Shooting Range #298''' - ''Round Study'' section at 09:42 compares the rounds of the [[Tiger I (Family)|Tiger I]].}}<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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{{Germany tank cannons}}<br />
{{Japan tank cannons}}<br />
{{Italy tank cannons}}<br />
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