Flakpanzer I - Revision history

U38088265: /* Description */

2023-11-21T10:12:52Z

‎Description

U74396666: Minor updates

2023-11-20T16:03:14Z

Minor updates

U74396666: New Description Project - Germany Priority: 2 cm Flak 38 auf Panzer I Ausführung A (Flakpanzer I)

2023-11-20T11:31:13Z

New Description Project - Germany Priority: 2 cm Flak 38 auf Panzer I Ausführung A (Flakpanzer I)

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

2023-02-04T16:32:32Z

‎Ammunition: Converted to transclusion

U44629479: /* Media */ Removed dead video

2023-01-10T21:13:40Z

‎Media: Removed dead video

U38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted

2022-11-20T15:20:57Z

‎In-game description: Reformatted

U28580205: Extended description, touched up formatting, and added missing shell details (displayed in Protection Analysis).

2022-04-10T20:27:16Z

Extended description, touched up formatting, and added missing shell details (displayed in Protection Analysis).

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2022-04-07T21:40:09Z

‎Main armament

U38088265: /* Ammunition */

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‎Ammunition

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''2 cm Flak 38 auf Panzer I Ausführung A (Flakpanzer I)''' is a rare self-propelled anti-aircraft gun built by Germany during World War II on existing Panzer I light tank chassis. During the Battle of France, it was recognized that motorized anti-air units were insufficiently armoured. The German Heereswaffenamt decided to combine light anti-aircraft cannons with a light tank chassis. Since the Panzer I light tank chassis was readily available, it was used for these conversions. Stoewer was in charge of the conversions. There was a total of 24 of these vehicles built.
+The '''2 cm Flak 38 auf Panzer I Ausführung A (Flakpanzer I)''' is a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun built by Germany during World War II on existing Panzer I light tank chassis. During the Battle of France, it was recognized that motorized anti-air units were insufficiently armoured. The German Heereswaffenamt decided to combine light anti-aircraft cannons with a light tank chassis. Since the Panzer I light tank chassis was readily available, it was used for these conversions. Stoewer was in charge of the conversions. There was a total of 24 of these vehicles built.
 Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Flakpanzer I is a highly flexible and powerful vehicle. It works best when used to assist teammates in engaging enemy ground units and against unaware enemy aircraft. Despite its primary mission of engaging enemy aircraft, the Flakpanzer I also excels in anti-ground roles. Turret traverse is extremely fast, allowing it to respond almost instantly to new threats.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''2 cm Flak 38 auf Panzer I Ausführung A (Flakpanzer I)''' is a rare self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle built by Germany during World War II on existing Panzer I chassis. During the Battle of France, it was recognized that motorized anti-air units were insufficiently armoured. The German Heereswaffenamt decided to combine light anti-aircraft cannons with a light tank chassis. Since the Panzer I chassis was readily available, it was used for these conversions. Stoewer was in charge of the conversions. There was a total of 24 of these vehicles built.
+The '''2 cm Flak 38 auf Panzer I Ausführung A (Flakpanzer I)''' is a rare self-propelled anti-aircraft gun built by Germany during World War II on existing Panzer I light tank chassis. During the Battle of France, it was recognized that motorized anti-air units were insufficiently armoured. The German Heereswaffenamt decided to combine light anti-aircraft cannons with a light tank chassis. Since the Panzer I light tank chassis was readily available, it was used for these conversions. Stoewer was in charge of the conversions. There was a total of 24 of these vehicles built.
 Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Flakpanzer I is a highly flexible and powerful vehicle. It works best when used to assist teammates in engaging enemy ground units and against unaware enemy aircraft. Despite its primary mission of engaging enemy aircraft, the Flakpanzer I also excels in anti-ground roles. Turret traverse is extremely fast, allowing it to respond almost instantly to new threats.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before [[Update 1.41]].
+The '''2 cm Flak 38 auf Panzer I Ausführung A (Flakpanzer I)''' is a rare self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle built by Germany during World War II on existing Panzer I chassis. During the Battle of France, it was recognized that motorized anti-air units were insufficiently armoured. The German Heereswaffenamt decided to combine light anti-aircraft cannons with a light tank chassis. Since the Panzer I chassis was readily available, it was used for these conversions. Stoewer was in charge of the conversions. There was a total of 24 of these vehicles built.
-The {{PAGENAME}} is the first SPAA available to the Germans. It is equipped with a rapid-firing 20 mm autocannon on a Panzer I chassis. While the armament is adequate against the expected enemy planes, the vehicle's armour is very poor and can be knocked out by an enemy machine-gunning the gunner.
+Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Flakpanzer I is a highly flexible and powerful vehicle. It works best when used to assist teammates in engaging enemy ground units and against unaware enemy aircraft. Despite its primary mission of engaging enemy aircraft, the Flakpanzer I also excels in anti-ground roles. Turret traverse is extremely fast, allowing it to respond almost instantly to new threats.
 == General info ==
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 ==== Ammunition ====
 * '''Default:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}
 * '''Sprgr.:''' {{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_flakpanzer_I_ausf_A Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Vehicles of comparable role, configuration and era
 * [[Flakpanzer 38]]
 * [[Ta-Se]]

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 * '''PzGr 40:''' {{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:FlaK38 (20 mm)/Ammunition|HEFI-T*, API-T, HVAP-T}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|naeDoEwZ5Pg|'''German SPAAs''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 0:46 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|nsAex8CWvrw|'''{{PAGENAME}} Tank Review''' - ''NUSensei''|6R-kCaAm1i8|'''Most OP German vehicle!! {{PAGENAME}}''' - ''Pinhead_Plays''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|naeDoEwZ5Pg|'''German SPAAs''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 0:46 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''}}
 == See also ==

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-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 In early 1940, the ordnance logistics department directed the Alkett and Daimler-Benz companies to develop a weapon mount with a circular field of fire, to be mounted on the chassis of the Pz.Kpfw. I Ausf. A tank. The outdated chassis was used since the Germans were intensely seeking alternative ways to use chassis.
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 The vehicle's biggest advantage was that the 20 mm anti-aircraft guns could be dismantled and installed on a platform towed behind the vehicle. These dismantling and installation procedures took 4 and 6 minutes, respectively.
 == Media ==

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 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before [[Update 1.41]].
 == General info ==
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 {{Specs-Economy}}
-After researching FPE and Parts, one should prioritize reaching PzGr 40 as soon as possible. The path towards it should lead through PzGr (as it significantly increases anti-tank capability over the Default ammunition belt until the PzGr 40 is researched) and Crew Replenishment, otherwise leaving it largely up to personal preference, as the {{PAGENAME}} largely features good mobility and accuracy.
+After researching ''Parts'' and ''FPE'', one should prioritize reaching the ''PzGr 40'' modification as soon as possible. The path towards it should lead through ''PzGr'' (as it significantly increases anti-tank capability over the Default ammunition belt until the ''PzGr 40'' is researched) and ''Crew Replenishment'', otherwise leaving it largely up to personal preference, as the {{PAGENAME}} largely features good mobility and accuracy.
 == Armaments ==
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 | PzGr || API-T || 800 || 0.15 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 47° || 60° || 65°
 |-
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 {{main|FlaK38 (20 mm)}}
-The {{PAGENAME}} is armed with the 20 mm FlaK38 cannon, which turns out to be fantastic for a cannon of this rank. It boasts a high fire rate, 20-round magazines, useful HE rounds to shred low-flying planes, 46 mm penetration AP-I, and 64 mm pen APCR. The gun will destroy most enemies it can encounter with the APCR belt, and can easily be used even if uptiered. The gun offers excellent handling, being able to quickly guide on targets and has just enough ammunition to either cripple or outright destroy most hostile tanks. It's not as great against aircraft, but using shorter, controlled bursts one can achieve much better results than by spray-and-pray
+The {{PAGENAME}} is armed with the 20 mm FlaK38 cannon, which turns out to be fantastic for a cannon of this rank. It boasts a high fire rate, 20-round magazines, useful HE rounds to shred low-flying planes, 37 mm penetration AP-I, and 48 mm pen APCR. The gun will destroy most enemies it can encounter with the APCR belt, and can easily be used even if uptiered. The gun offers excellent handling, being able to quickly guide on targets and has just enough ammunition to either cripple or outright destroy most hostile tanks. It's not as great against aircraft, but using shorter, controlled bursts one can achieve much better results than by spray-and-pray
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"

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 {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-! colspan="6" | Penetration statistics
+! colspan="7" | Penetration statistics
 |-
 ! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt

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 {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
+! colspan="6" | Penetration statistics
 |-
 ! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
-! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
+! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
 |-
 ! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
 |-
-| Default || 36 || 34 || 26 || 19 || 14 || 10
+| Default || 37 || 34 || 23 || 14 || 9 || 6
 |-
 | Sprgr. || 2 || 2 || 2 || 2 || 2 || 2
 |-
-| PzGr || 36 || 34 || 26 || 19 || 14 || 10
+| PzGr || 37 || 34 || 23 || 14 || 9 || 6
 |-
-| PzGr 40 || 64 || 63 || 26 || 19 || 14 || 10
+| PzGr 40 || 48 || 45 || 31 || 20 || 13 || 8
 |-
 |}
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 | Sprgr. || HEFI-T* || 900 || 0.12 || 0 || 0.1 || 10.2 || 79° || 80° || 81°
 |-
-| PzGr || API-T || 780 || 0.15 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 47° || 60° || 65°
+| PzGr || API-T || 800 || 0.15 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 47° || 60° || 65°
 |-
 |}