KwK44 (128 mm) - Revision history

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U38088265 moved page KwK 44 (128 mm) to KwK44 (128 mm): Renamed to match in-game name

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 '''KwK44'''
 * {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_Maus}}
 * {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_e_100}}
 '''PaK44'''
 * {{Specs-Link|germ_panzerjager_tiger}}
 == General info ==
 <!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.'' -->
-The KwK44 is a variant of the heavy anti-tank gun [[PaK44 (128 mm)|PaK44]]. Firing a 28 kg projectile at 880 m/s, the KwK44 is able to produce heavy kinetic energy for above par penetration capabilities with armour-piercing shells.
+The KwK44 is a variant of the heavy anti-tank gun [[PaK44 (128 mm)|PaK44]]. Firing a 28 kg projectile at 940 m/s, the KwK44 is able to produce heavy kinetic energy for above par penetration capabilities with armour-piercing shells.
 === Available ammunition ===
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 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''

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-Historically, the 128 mm was in use by the German navy (Kriegsmarine) as a medium-calibre gun for destroyer in the form of the [[SKC/34 (127 mm)|SKC/34]], and in use by the air force (Luftwaffe) for the Flak corps as a static defensive weapon to protect the German skies. The German army (Heer) began looking into a 128 mm gun after being inspired by the [[D-25T (122 mm)|Soviet 122 mm heavy artillery gun]], especially after the introduction of heavy Soviet tanks like the IS-2. In the eyes of high command, a heavy anti-tank gun was needed to fight against these new generation of Soviet tanks rather than the original dual purpose howitzer gun. Thus the PaK44 and the tank version KwK44 were developed. The gun could double as an artillery piece by the use of fewer charges giving the shells curvature. At the end of the war, a total of 51 units were produced.
+Historically, the 128 mm was in use by the German navy (Kriegsmarine) as a medium-calibre gun for destroyer in the form of the [[12.8 cm/45 SK C/34 (128 mm)|SKC/34]], and in use by the air force (Luftwaffe) for the Flak corps as a static defensive weapon to protect the German skies. The German army (Heer) began looking into a 128 mm gun after being inspired by the [[D-25T (122 mm)|Soviet 122 mm heavy artillery gun]], especially after the introduction of heavy Soviet tanks like the IS-2. In the eyes of high command, a heavy anti-tank gun was needed to fight against these new generation of Soviet tanks rather than the original dual purpose howitzer gun. Thus the PaK44 and the tank version KwK44 were developed. The gun could double as an artillery piece by the use of fewer charges giving the shells curvature. At the end of the war, a total of 51 units were produced.
 == Media ==

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	== Description ==		== 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.'' -->		<!-- ''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 '''128 mm KwK44''' is a German tank cannon.
+The '''128 mm KwK44''' is a German tank cannon. It was designated '''PaK44''' when mounted in tank destroyers.
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
 <!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' -->
 * {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_Maus}}
 * {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_e_100}}
 == General info ==
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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).'' -->
 === Comparison with analogues ===
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 == Usage in battles ==
-''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against the main 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 ===
-<!-- ''Summarize 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:'''
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 == History ==
-<!--Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of this weapon. 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/(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></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.-->
+<!-- ''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>.'' -->
 Historically, the 128 mm was in use by the German navy (Kriegsmarine) as a medium-calibre gun for destroyer in the form of the [[SKC/34 (127 mm)|SKC/34]], and in use by the air force (Luftwaffe) for the Flak corps as a static defensive weapon to protect the German skies. The German army (Heer) began looking into a 128 mm gun after being inspired by the [[D-25T (122 mm)|Soviet 122 mm heavy artillery gun]], especially after the introduction of heavy Soviet tanks like the IS-2. In the eyes of high command, a heavy anti-tank gun was needed to fight against these new generation of Soviet tanks rather than the original dual purpose howitzer gun. Thus the PaK44 and the tank version KwK44 were developed. The gun could double as an artillery piece by the use of fewer charges giving the shells curvature. At the end of the war, a total of 51 units were produced.

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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 '''128 mm KwK44''' is a German tank cannon.
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 The KwK44 is a variant of the heavy anti-tank gun [[PaK44 (128 mm)|PaK44]]. Firing a 28 kg projectile at 880 m/s, the KwK44 is able to produce heavy kinetic energy for above par penetration capabilities with armour-piercing shells.
-=== Available shells ===
+=== Available ammunition ===
-''Describe the shells that are available for the cannon 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).''
 === Comparison with analogues ===
-''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns, that have firepower equal to these type of weapons.''
+''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.''
 == Usage in battles ==

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 === Comparison with analogues ===
-<!--''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns, that have firepower equal to these type of weapons.''-->
+''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns, that have firepower equal to these type of weapons.''
 == Usage in battles ==
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 === Pros and cons ===
-<!--''Summarize and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''-->
+<!-- ''Summarize and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' -->
 '''Pros:'''
 * High muzzle velocity
 * High penetration values
-* Outstanding post-pen damage
+* Outstanding post-penetration damage
 '''Cons:'''
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 == Media ==
-''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''
+''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
 == 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;''
+* [[PaK44 (128 mm)]] - The anti-tank gun that the KwK44 is based off of.
-* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
+* [[D-25T (122 mm)]] - The Soviet counterpart where the KwK/PaK44 was inspired from.
 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''

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