152/53 mm O.T.O. Mod.1929 (152 mm) - Revision history

U12017485: Added missing hyphen

2024-08-23T10:14:19Z

Added missing hyphen

U38088265 at 14:55, 3 May 2023

2023-05-03T14:55:29Z

U12017485: Replaced /* ‎Available ammunition */ with the template

2023-05-03T13:54:35Z

Replaced ‎‎Available ammunition: with the template

U12017485: Filled in the article with content.

2023-03-03T19:22:11Z

Filled in the article with content.

U12017485: /* Comparison with analogues */ +SAP / AP

2023-03-03T16:56:38Z

‎Comparison with analogues: +SAP / AP

U12017485: /* Comparison with analogues */ + HE

2023-03-03T16:36:52Z

‎Comparison with analogues: + HE

U44629479: Formatting

2023-01-22T16:18:24Z

Formatting

U44629479: Edits

2023-01-08T18:57:30Z

Edits

U12017485: Added info about the differences in turret designs.

2023-01-08T13:46:59Z

Added info about the differences in turret designs.

U12017485 at 13:32, 8 January 2023

2023-01-08T13:32:30Z

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 === Comparison with analogues ===
 <!-- ''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' -->
-The primary distinguishing feature of the shells utilized by the OTO's 152/53 mm is their notably small explosive content. This attribute, in combination with an average rate of fire, results in a comparatively lowest potential damage output per minute when compared to similar munitions. {{Annotation|HE|High-explosive}} shells contain an explosive filler that is smaller in size than many {{Annotation|SAP|Semi armour-piercing}} shells, yet they lack the penetrating power of the latter. Conversely, the {{Annotation|APHEBC|Armor-piercing high explosive with ballistic cap}} shells, despite having the smallest explosive component of any comparable armor-penetrating munition, has only average penetration, making it an overall subpar performer.
+The primary distinguishing feature of the shells utilized by the OTO's 152/53 mm is their notably small explosive content. This attribute, in combination with an average rate of fire, results in a comparatively lowest potential damage output per minute when compared to similar munitions. {{Annotation|HE|High-explosive}} shells contain an explosive filler that is smaller in size than many {{Annotation|SAP|Semi-armour-piercing}} shells, yet they lack the penetrating power of the latter. Conversely, the {{Annotation|APHEBC|Armor-piercing high explosive with ballistic cap}} shells, despite having the smallest explosive component of any comparable armor-penetrating munition, has only average penetration, making it an overall subpar performer.
 The gun possesses two noteworthy advantages. First, its muzzle velocity is among the highest among peers, which, in combination with an above-average rate of fire, makes it relatively straightforward to engage enemy vessels at a distance.

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 ! colspan="2" | Elevator
 |-
-! Tickness (mm) !! type !! (mm) !! type !! (mm) !! type !! (mm) !! type
+! Thickness (mm) !! type !! (mm) !! type !! (mm) !! type !! (mm) !! type
 |-
 | [[RN Raimondo Montecuccoli]] || 70 || {{Annotation|RHA|Rolled homogeneous armour}} || 22 || RHA || 30 || RHA || 50-30 || RHA
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 | [[15 cm/50 Type 41 (152 mm)|15 cm/50 Type 41]]
 | [[IJN Agano]]
 || HE || 152 || 850 || 6.2 || 10 || 6 || 3.17 || 35 || 35
 |-
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 | [[15 cm/50 Type 41 (152 mm)|15 cm/50 Type 41]]
 | [[IJN Agano]]
 || SAP || 152 || 850 || 6.2 || 10 || 6 || 2.92 || 52 || 34
 |-
 |}

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 <!-- ''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).'' -->
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:{{PAGENAME}}/Ammunition|152 mm HE Dirompente, 152 mm HE-TF Contro-aerea, 152 mm APHEBC Palla}}
 === Comparison with analogues ===

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 === Comparison with analogues ===
-''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.''
+<!-- ''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' -->
 ==== HE ====
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 == Usage in battles ==
-''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''
+<!-- ''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.'' -->
 === Pros and cons ===
-''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''
+<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' -->
 '''Pros:'''
+* High muzzle velocity
 '''Cons:'''
+* Very small explosive filler of the HE shells
 == History ==
-''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon 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 weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-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>.''
+<!-- ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon 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 weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-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>.'' -->
 == Media ==
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 == See also ==
-''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
+<!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
-* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
+* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' -->
 == External links ==
-''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
+<!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
-* ''other literature.''
+* ''other literature.'' -->
 {{USSR naval cannons}}
 [[Category:Naval cannons]]

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 ! colspan="2" |Penetration<br>@ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
 |-
-!Horizontal!!Vertical!!1,000 m!!5,000 m
+!Horizontal!!Vertical!!5,000 m!!10,000 m
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 | [[File:Kingdom Italy flag.png|link=|25x25px]]
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 | [[IJN Agano]]
 || HE || 152 || 850 || 6.2 || 10 || 6 || 3.17 || 35 || 35
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 |}

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-[[File:152-53 mm O.T.O. Mod.1929.jpg|thumb|right|[[152/53 mm O.T.O. Mod.1929 (152 mm)|152/53 mm O.T.O. Mod.1929]] turrets number 1 and 2 on the [[RN Raimondo Montecuccoli]]]]
+[[File:152-53 mm O.T.O. Mod.1929.jpg|thumb|x250px|[[152/53 mm O.T.O. Mod.1929 (152 mm)|152/53 mm O.T.O. Mod.1929]] turrets number 1 and 2 on the [[RN Raimondo Montecuccoli]]]]
 == Description ==
 <!-- ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' -->

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' -->
 The '''152/53 mm O.T.O. Mod.1929''' is an Italian naval cannon.
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 == General info ==
 <!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.'' -->
-The gun comes in two distinct turret designs, both twin-mount, with the earlier design having enough protection to deflect shells from the 4-inch guns at 5000m, while the later design increases that protection up to 5-inch, or 127mm guns at 5000m, which is sufficient to deflect a direct hit into the turret face form nearly every destroyer and most of cruisers in a real combat situations.
+The gun comes in two distinct turret designs, both twin-mount, with the earlier design having enough protection to deflect shells from the 4-inch guns at 5,000 m, while the later design increases that protection up to 5-inch, or 127 mm guns at 5,000 m, which is sufficient to deflect a direct hit into the turret face form nearly every destroyer and most of cruisers in a real combat situations.
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 === Available ammunition ===
-''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).''
+<!-- ''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).'' -->
 {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"