https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=U79559300War Thunder Wiki - User contributions [en]2026-05-06T21:47:01ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.30.0https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=SF40_Light&diff=27271SF40 Light2019-06-23T05:37:41Z<p>U79559300: </p>
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<div>{{Specs-Card|code=germ_sf40_leichte_flakkampffaehre}}<br />
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== Description ==<br />
<!--''In the first part of the description, cover the history of the ship’s creation and military application. In the second part, tell the reader about using this ship in the game. Add a screenshot. If a beginner player has a hard time remembering vehicles by name, a picture will help them understand which ship is being discussed.''--><br />
[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} German anti-air ferry {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] in the fleet closed beta test.<br />
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== General info ==<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
The SF40 Leichte offers German players the first real armored ship. Each of the 20 mm Vierlingsflak C/38 cannons sit behind 12 mm of hardened steel. Surrounding each cannon is a cubicle of 10 mm rolled homogenous armor. The conning tower is encased in 10mm of rolled armor, offering significant protection from .50 Caliber projectiles. On top of the bridge, the 37 mm cannon boasts 8 mm of hardened steel, enough armor to protect against strafing from fighters. <br />
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The armor around each cannon and the bridge covers well over half the deck, giving any captain peace of mind. However, anything larger than 30 mm will pose a problem. Since the SF40 is rather slow, captains will need to rely on her armor to win engagements. Lateral fire has the best chance of bouncing off her armor. <br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
''Write about the ship’s mobility. Evaluate its power and maneuverability, rudder rerouting speed, stopping speed at full tilt, with its maximum forward speed and reverse speed.''<br />
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== Armament ==<br />
=== Primary armament ===<br />
<!--''Provide information about the characteristics of the primary armament. Evaluate their efficacy in battle based on their reload speed, ballistics and the capacity of their shells. Add a link to the main article about the weapon: <code><nowiki>{{main|Weapon name (calibre)}}</nowiki></code>.''<br />
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''Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.''--><br />
The 4 x 20 mm Vierlingsflak C/38 cannons are the star of this ship, capable of shredding apart any type of ship, at least at low rank. The ammo doesn't really matter as there is an abundant reserve for mass firings.<br />
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=== Secondary armament ===<br />
<!--''Some ships are fitted with weapons of various calibres. Secondary armament is defined by the weapon chosen with the control <code>Select secondary weapon</code>. Evaluate the secondary armament and give advice on how to use them. Describe the ammunition available for the secondary armament. Provide recommendations on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section.''<br />
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''If there is no secondary armament, remove this section.''--><br />
The 37 mm is rather useless compared to the primary armament due to its limited armaments, but can be used to peg weak ships at a distance and pester off incoming aircraft.<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
<!--''Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don’t get try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).''--><br />
The best method of using the {{PAGENAME}} is to hide behind a rock near the capture points and rake anything that tries to cap with the large assortment of autocannons. It is also possible to flank around, get to the sides of the enemy and riddle them with cannon ammo as well.<br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
<!--''Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the 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 - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective".''--><br />
'''Pros:'''<br />
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* 4 flakvierlings absolutely shred every aircraft and light armored vessel<br />
* Almost invincible to guns of rank 3 ships and below as well as aircraft machine guns and low caliber cannons<br />
* Twin-hulled barge, making the deck very stable for firing<br />
* Packs a lot of ammo<br />
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'''Cons:'''<br />
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* Easy target for torpedoes and dive bombers<br />
* Reacts extremely slow to rudder input<br />
* Large target from any angle.<br />
* Placement of the flakvierlings mean that at most 3 of them can fire at the same surface target.<br />
* 20mm rounds struggle with armored targets<br />
* Firing leaves a storm of tracers, making you extremely easy to locate and identify<br />
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== History ==<br />
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ship in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an 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></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''<br />
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== Media ==<br />
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br />
<br />
* ''reference to the series of the ship;''<br />
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''<br />
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== External links ==<br />
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''<br />
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* ''topic on the official game forum;''<br />
* ''encyclopedia page on ship;''<br />
* ''other literature.''<br />
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{{Germany barges}}</div>U79559300https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=SF40_Light&diff=27270SF40 Light2019-06-23T05:20:53Z<p>U79559300: /* Mobility */</p>
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<div>{{Specs-Card|code=germ_sf40_leichte_flakkampffaehre}}<br />
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== Description ==<br />
<!--''In the first part of the description, cover the history of the ship’s creation and military application. In the second part, tell the reader about using this ship in the game. Add a screenshot. If a beginner player has a hard time remembering vehicles by name, a picture will help them understand which ship is being discussed.''--><br />
[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]<br />
{{break}}<br />
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} German anti-air ferry {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] in the fleet closed beta test.<br />
<br />
== General info ==<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
''Talk about the vehicle’s armor. Note the most well-defended and most vulnerable zones, e.g. the ammo magazine. Evaluate the composition of components and assemblies responsible for movement and maneuverability. Evaluate the survivability of the primary and secondary armament separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Tips for preserving survivability should be saved for the “Use in battle” section.''<br />
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''If necessary, use a graphic template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armor.''<br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
''Without modifications, the SF40 will make around 22 knots at FLK speed and 28 with full modifications. For her size, the Leichte offers captains decent maneuverability since she has technically 2 engines and 2 rudders. Bringing her about can be done in under 10 seconds. Most other players will overestimate her sluggishness making dodging torpedoes and dive bombers easier than one would expect.'' <br />
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== Armament ==<br />
=== Primary armament ===<br />
<!--''Provide information about the characteristics of the primary armament. Evaluate their efficacy in battle based on their reload speed, ballistics and the capacity of their shells. Add a link to the main article about the weapon: <code><nowiki>{{main|Weapon name (calibre)}}</nowiki></code>.''<br />
<br />
''Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.''--><br />
The 4 x 20 mm Vierlingsflak C/38 cannons are the star of this ship, capable of shredding apart any type of ship, at least at low rank. The ammo doesn't really matter as there is an abundant reserve for mass firings. Despite the sheer volume of fire, the 20 mm Vierlingsflak has an effective range of just over 2 Km, limiting the SF40 Leitche to fairly close quarters fighting. The lengthy reload time for the Vierlingsflak C/38 requires players to use 1-2 seconds bursts, more than enough time to wipe out any similar leveled vessels. <br />
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=== Secondary armament ===<br />
<!--''Some ships are fitted with weapons of various calibres. Secondary armament is defined by the weapon chosen with the control <code>Select secondary weapon</code>. Evaluate the secondary armament and give advice on how to use them. Describe the ammunition available for the secondary armament. Provide recommendations on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section.''<br />
<br />
''If there is no secondary armament, remove this section.''--><br />
The 37 mm is rather useless compared to the primary armament due to its limited armaments, but can be used to peg weak ships at a distance and pester off incoming aircraft. Its position above the deck limits its firing arc against surface ships. However, unlike the 20 mm, the 37 mm extends the range of the SF40 Leichte's AA capabilities. Your crew will begin engaging air targets within 3.5 KM, well beyond the 2 KM range of 20 mm and lower guns. With Auxillary Gunner Accuracy upgrades, the 37 mm can shower planes with a steady and accurate wall of flak. Since the gun reloads in under 1 second, fire will remain constant for any targets flying within 3.5 KM of your SF40 Leichte. <br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
<!--''Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don’t get try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).''--><br />
The best method of using the {{PAGENAME}} is to hide behind a rock near the capture points and rake anything that tries to cap with the large assortment of autocannons. It is also possible to flank around, get to the sides of the enemy and riddle them with cannon ammo as well.<br />
<br />
=== Pros and cons ===<br />
<!--''Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the 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 - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective".''--><br />
'''Pros:'''<br />
<br />
* 4 flakvierlings absolutely shred every aircraft and light armored vessel<br />
* Almost invincible to guns of rank 3 ships and below as well as aircraft machine guns and low caliber cannons<br />
* Twin-hulled barge, making the deck very stable for firing<br />
* Packs a lot of ammo<br />
<br />
'''Cons:'''<br />
<br />
* Easy target for torpedoes and dive bombers<br />
* Reacts extremely slow to rudder input<br />
* Large target from any angle.<br />
* Placement of the flakvierlings mean that at most 3 of them can fire at the same surface target.<br />
* 20mm rounds struggle with armored targets<br />
* Firing leaves a storm of tracers, making you extremely easy to locate and identify<br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ship in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an 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></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''<br />
<br />
== Media ==<br />
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br />
<br />
* ''reference to the series of the ship;''<br />
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''<br />
<br />
* ''topic on the official game forum;''<br />
* ''encyclopedia page on ship;''<br />
* ''other literature.''<br />
<br />
{{Germany barges}}</div>U79559300https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=SF40_Light&diff=27269SF40 Light2019-06-23T05:12:45Z<p>U79559300: /* Secondary armament */</p>
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<div>{{Specs-Card|code=germ_sf40_leichte_flakkampffaehre}}<br />
<br />
== Description ==<br />
<!--''In the first part of the description, cover the history of the ship’s creation and military application. In the second part, tell the reader about using this ship in the game. Add a screenshot. If a beginner player has a hard time remembering vehicles by name, a picture will help them understand which ship is being discussed.''--><br />
[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]<br />
{{break}}<br />
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} German anti-air ferry {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] in the fleet closed beta test.<br />
<br />
== General info ==<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
''Talk about the vehicle’s armor. Note the most well-defended and most vulnerable zones, e.g. the ammo magazine. Evaluate the composition of components and assemblies responsible for movement and maneuverability. Evaluate the survivability of the primary and secondary armament separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Tips for preserving survivability should be saved for the “Use in battle” section.''<br />
<br />
''If necessary, use a graphic template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armor.''<br />
<br />
=== Mobility ===<br />
''Write about the ship’s mobility. Evaluate its power and maneuverability, rudder rerouting speed, stopping speed at full tilt, with its maximum forward speed and reverse speed.''<br />
<br />
== Armament ==<br />
=== Primary armament ===<br />
<!--''Provide information about the characteristics of the primary armament. Evaluate their efficacy in battle based on their reload speed, ballistics and the capacity of their shells. Add a link to the main article about the weapon: <code><nowiki>{{main|Weapon name (calibre)}}</nowiki></code>.''<br />
<br />
''Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.''--><br />
The 4 x 20 mm Vierlingsflak C/38 cannons are the star of this ship, capable of shredding apart any type of ship, at least at low rank. The ammo doesn't really matter as there is an abundant reserve for mass firings. Despite the sheer volume of fire, the 20 mm Vierlingsflak has an effective range of just over 2 Km, limiting the SF40 Leitche to fairly close quarters fighting. The lengthy reload time for the Vierlingsflak C/38 requires players to use 1-2 seconds bursts, more than enough time to wipe out any similar leveled vessels. <br />
<br />
=== Secondary armament ===<br />
<!--''Some ships are fitted with weapons of various calibres. Secondary armament is defined by the weapon chosen with the control <code>Select secondary weapon</code>. Evaluate the secondary armament and give advice on how to use them. Describe the ammunition available for the secondary armament. Provide recommendations on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section.''<br />
<br />
''If there is no secondary armament, remove this section.''--><br />
The 37 mm is rather useless compared to the primary armament due to its limited armaments, but can be used to peg weak ships at a distance and pester off incoming aircraft. Its position above the deck limits its firing arc against surface ships. However, unlike the 20 mm, the 37 mm extends the range of the SF40 Leichte's AA capabilities. Your crew will begin engaging air targets within 3.5 KM, well beyond the 2 KM range of 20 mm and lower guns. With Auxillary Gunner Accuracy upgrades, the 37 mm can shower planes with a steady and accurate wall of flak. Since the gun reloads in under 1 second, fire will remain constant for any targets flying within 3.5 KM of your SF40 Leichte. <br />
<br />
== Usage in battles ==<br />
<!--''Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don’t get try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).''--><br />
The best method of using the {{PAGENAME}} is to hide behind a rock near the capture points and rake anything that tries to cap with the large assortment of autocannons. It is also possible to flank around, get to the sides of the enemy and riddle them with cannon ammo as well.<br />
<br />
=== Pros and cons ===<br />
<!--''Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the 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 - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective".''--><br />
'''Pros:'''<br />
<br />
* 4 flakvierlings absolutely shred every aircraft and light armored vessel<br />
* Almost invincible to guns of rank 3 ships and below as well as aircraft machine guns and low caliber cannons<br />
* Twin-hulled barge, making the deck very stable for firing<br />
* Packs a lot of ammo<br />
<br />
'''Cons:'''<br />
<br />
* Easy target for torpedoes and dive bombers<br />
* Reacts extremely slow to rudder input<br />
* Large target from any angle.<br />
* Placement of the flakvierlings mean that at most 3 of them can fire at the same surface target.<br />
* 20mm rounds struggle with armored targets<br />
* Firing leaves a storm of tracers, making you extremely easy to locate and identify<br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ship in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an 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></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''<br />
<br />
== Media ==<br />
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br />
<br />
* ''reference to the series of the ship;''<br />
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''<br />
<br />
* ''topic on the official game forum;''<br />
* ''encyclopedia page on ship;''<br />
* ''other literature.''<br />
<br />
{{Germany barges}}</div>U79559300