KwK43 (88 mm) - Revision history

U22067555: Added Kungstiger

2024-05-31T21:10:38Z

Added Kungstiger

U38088265: /* Available ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

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‎Available ammunition: Converted to transclusion

U38088265: /* Vehicles equipped with this weapon */

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‎Vehicles equipped with this weapon

U38088265: Merged PaK43 (88 mm)

2023-02-01T18:44:46Z

Merged PaK43 (88 mm)

U44629479: Edits

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U38088265: /* Available ammunition */ Updated

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‎Available ammunition: Updated

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U44629479: /* Available shells */ Corrected shell name + explosive mass

2020-07-31T19:32:57Z

‎Available shells: Corrected shell name + explosive mass

U32990832: /* Available shells */

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 * {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_VI_ausf_b_tiger_IIh}}
 * {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_VI_ausf_b_tiger_IIh_sla}}
 '''PaK43'''
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 {{Germany tank cannons}}
 [[Category:Tank cannons]]

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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).'' -->
 * The Pzgr. 39/43 one of the two standard rounds of the 88 mm KwK43. This round can be used against nearly all kinds of medium or heavy tanks and is thank to its huge high- explosive filler capable of destroying most of its targets with only one shot.
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 * The Sprgr.43 is a basic HE round that is used by late German 88 mm guns. It is recommended to carry 2 - 5 of these into battle for various reasons. For example, you can use it to destroy vehicles with no or very thin armour or for removing obstacles out of your line of fire. Very skilled gunners can try to use it for shooting down aircraft.
 === Comparison with analogues ===

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 <!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' -->
-; KwK43
+'''KwK43'''
 * {{Specs-Link|germ_panther_II}}
 * {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_VI_ausf_b_tiger_IIp}}
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 * {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_VI_ausf_b_tiger_IIh_sla}}
-; PaK43
+'''PaK43'''
 * {{Specs-Link|germ_panzerjager_panther}}
 * {{Specs-Link|germ_panzerbefelhswagen_jagdpanther}}

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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 '''88 mm KwK43''' or '''Kampfwagenkanone 43 88 mm''' was the improved, longer version of the German [[KwK36 (88 mm)|88 mm KwK36]]. The gun had different names depending on its purpose: tank destroyers, for example, were equipped with the [[PaK43 (88 mm)]]. It was produced from 1942 to 1945 and was used in the Tiger II and under the name PaK43 in various tank destroyers. It was one of Germany's most famous guns during WWII
+The '''88 mm KwK43''' or '''Kampfwagenkanone 43 88 mm''' was the improved, longer version of the German [[KwK36 (88 mm)|88 mm KwK36]]. It was produced from 1942 to 1945 and was used in the Tiger II, as well as under the name '''PaK43''' (''Panzerabwehrkanone'': "anti-tank cannon") in various tank destroyers. It was one of Germany's most famous guns during WWII.
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
 <!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' -->
 * {{Specs-Link|germ_panther_II}}
 * {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_VI_ausf_b_tiger_IIp}}
 * {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_VI_ausf_b_tiger_IIh}}
 * {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_VI_ausf_b_tiger_IIh_sla}}
 == General info ==
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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 ===
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 <!-- ''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>.'' -->
-The 88 mm KwK43's initial pitch in the German armoured forces started as far back in the Tiger I tank. Hitler had desired the KwK43 gun to be in the Tiger I, but the tank design and dimensions prevented easy installment of the long KwK43 gun, and so this was delayed as a tank mount until the Tiger II design.
+The 88 mm KwK43's initial pitch in the German armoured forces started as far back in the Tiger I tank. Hitler had desired the KwK43 gun to be in the Tiger I, but the tank design and dimensions prevented easy instalment of the long KwK43 gun, and so this was delayed as a tank mount until the Tiger II design.
 == Media ==

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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 '''88mm KwK43''' pr '''Kampfwagenkanone 43 88 mm''' was the improved, longer version of the [[KwK36 (88 mm)]]. The gun had different names depending on its purpose: tank destroyers, for example, were equipped with the [[PaK43 (88 mm)]]. It was produced from 1942 to 1945 and was used in the Tiger II and under the name PaK 43 in various tank destroyers. It was one of Germany's most famous guns during WWII
+The '''88 mm KwK43''' or '''Kampfwagenkanone 43 88 mm''' was the improved, longer version of the German [[KwK36 (88 mm)|88 mm KwK36]]. The gun had different names depending on its purpose: tank destroyers, for example, were equipped with the [[PaK43 (88 mm)]]. It was produced from 1942 to 1945 and was used in the Tiger II and under the name PaK43 in various tank destroyers. It was one of Germany's most famous guns during WWII
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 === Comparison with analogues ===
 ''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.''
 == Usage in battles ==
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Flatter trajectory than the preceding [[KwK36 (88 mm)]]
 * High penetration
 '''Cons:'''
-* Reload is a bit longer
 == History ==

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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. Make an air or ground vehicles list on which this weapon is installed in our game.''-->
+<!-- ''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 '''88mm KwK43''' pr '''Kampfwagenkanone 43 88 mm''' was the improved, longer version of the [[KwK36 (88 mm)]]. The gun had different names depending on its purpose: tank destroyers, for example, were equipped with the [[PaK43 (88 mm)]]. It was produced from 1942 to 1945 and was used in the Tiger II and under the name PaK 43 in various tank destroyers. It was one of Germany's most famous guns during WWII
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 == General info ==
-<!--''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''-->
+''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''
 === Available ammunition ===
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 ! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
 ! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
-! 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
 |-
-| PzGr 39/43 || APCBC || 237 || 234 || 222 || 207 || 194 || 181
+| PzGr 39/43 || APCBC || 237 || 234 || 222 || 207 || 193 || 180
 |-
 | PzGr 40/43 || APCR || 279 || 273 || 252 || 227 || 205 || 185
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 ! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
 ! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
-! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
+! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>mass (kg)
 ! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m)
 ! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
-! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
+! rowspan="2" | Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 ! colspan="3" | Ricochet
 |-

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 |}
-[[File:Icon HE Shell.jpg|left]]'''Sprgr. L/4,5'''
+[[File:Icon HE Shell.jpg|left]]'''Sprgr.43''' (Sprenggranate 43)
 {{break}}
 ;HE round ''(High-explosive fragmentation shell)''
-*A basic HE round that is used by all German 88 mm guns. It is recommended to carry 2 - 5 of these into battle for various reasons. For example, you can use it to destroy vehicles with no or very thin armour or for removing obstacles out of your line of fire. Very skilled gunners can try to use it for shooting down aircraft.
+*A basic HE round that is used by late German 88 mm guns. It is recommended to carry 2 - 5 of these into battle for various reasons. For example, you can use it to destroy vehicles with no or very thin armour or for removing obstacles out of your line of fire. Very skilled gunners can try to use it for shooting down aircraft.
 {| class="wikitable"
-!Sprgr. L/4,5
+!Sprgr.43
+!
 |-
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 |-
 |Projectile Mass
-|9 kg
+|9.4 kg
 |-
 |Muzzle Velocity
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 |-
 |Explosive Type
-|698 g
+|1,000 g
 |-
 |TNT equivalent
-|698 g
+|1,000 g
 |-
 |Fuse Delay

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 ;HEAT round ''(High explosive anti-tank shell)''
-*The Hl.Gr 39 is one of the researchable shells for the KwK 43 (88 mm). The composition of a metal core in a high explosive surrounding makes it effective against both vehicles with light or no armour (light tanks/trucks) and armoured vehicles like medium tanks. Its HEAT characteristics (not losing power over long ranges) make it very useful for sniping over extreme distances). Due to the fact that the Pzgr. 39/43 is free and penetrates more armour, it is wise to carry only a few Hl.Gr 39s' into battle since you won't use it very often.
+*The Hl.Gr 39 is one of the researchable shells for the KwK 43 (88 mm). The composition of a metal core in a high explosive surrounding makes it effective against both vehicles with light or no armour (light tanks/trucks) and armoured vehicles like medium tanks. Its HEAT characteristics (not losing power over long ranges) make it very useful for sniping over extreme distances. Due to the fact that the Pzgr. 39/43 is free and penetrates more armour, it is wise to carry only a few Hl.Gr 39s' into battle since you won't use it very often.
 *1 x Hl.Gr 39 costs 60 SL.

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 ;APCR round ''(Armor-piercing composite rigid shell)''
-*The Pzgr. 40/43 is one of the researchable shells for the KwK 43 (88 mm). Like other APCR shells, it is a round made out of a dense core sitting in a soft metal shell, making it useful against heavy tanks. Since it creates only a small bit of shrapnel where it is important to aim at the enemy's modules and crew members.
+*The Pzgr. 40/43 is one of the researchable shells for the KwK 43 (88 mm). Like other APCR shells, it is a round made out of a dense core sitting in a soft metal shell, making it useful against heavy tanks. Since it creates only a small bit of shrapnel it is important to aim at the enemy's modules and crew members.
 *1 x Pzgr. 40/43 costs 60 SL.