Sd.Kfz.234/4 - Revision history

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 ! ''Arcade''
-| rowspan="2" | 36 || rowspan="2" | -5°/+22° || rowspan="2" | ±20° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 12.3 || 17.1 || 20.7 || 22.9 ||24.4|| rowspan="2" | 7.6 || rowspan="2" | 6.8 || rowspan="2" | 6.2 || rowspan="2" | 5.9
+| rowspan="2" | 36 || rowspan="2" | -5°/+22° || rowspan="2" | ±20° || rowspan="2" | - || 12.3 || 17.1 || 20.7 || 22.9 || 24.4 || rowspan="2" | 7.67 || rowspan="2" | 6.78 || rowspan="2" | 6.25 || rowspan="2" | 5.90
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 ! ''Realistic''
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 {{main|MG42 (7.92 mm)}}
-{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
 |-
 ! colspan="5" | [[MG42 (7.92 mm)|7.92 mm MG42]]
 |-
-! Mount
+! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| Pintle || 2,000 (150) || 1,200 || ±20° || ±45°
+| Pintle || 2,100 (150) || 1,200 || ±20° || ±45°
 |-
 |}

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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}}''' (full name: ''Schwerer Panzerspähwagen 7.5 cm Sonderkraftfahrzeug 234/4 Panzerabwehrkanonenwagen''), a relatively improvised variant on the [[Sd.Kfz.234 (Family)|Sd.Kfz. 234 chassis]], was created in late 1944 to prevent PaK40s from falling behind during the constant retreat of the Germans on all fronts. By removing the superstructure of the Sd.Kfz 234 and installing a PaK 40 mount with a small cut in the bottom half of the shield, the gun could roll into position, take shots, and drive at full speed in reverse.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (full name: ''Schwerer Panzerspähwagen 7.5 cm Sonderkraftfahrzeug 234/4 Panzerabwehrkanonenwagen'') was a relatively improvised variant on the [[Sd.Kfz.234 (Family)|Sd.Kfz.234 chassis]], created in late 1944 to prevent PaK40s from falling behind during the constant retreat of the Germans on all fronts. By removing the superstructure of the Sd.Kfz.234 and installing a PaK 40 mount with a small cut in the bottom half of the shield, the gun could roll into position, take shots, and drive at full speed in reverse.
-It was introduced during [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]] in the [[Operation_S.U.M.M.E.R.|"Operation S.U.M.M.E.R."]] event of 2017 that lasted from 28 July to 28 August, unlocked after obtaining 7 tanker Marks of Distinction. The [[PaK40/3 L46 (75 mm)]] is powerful enough to destroy most tanks with a single hit. Meanwhile, the Sd.Kfz 234/4 has a top speed of 30-40 km/h in both forward and reverse, allowing for quick relocation. It is possible, though not necessarily required, to use the 75 mm gun and return fire while moving. Terrain features such as bushes and shadows can provide excellent concealment, so make use of them to stay hidden. As a last line of defense, the Sd.Kfz 234/4 is also equipped with a pintle-mounted MG42 machine gun, which provides a high rate of fire for dealing with soft targets and low-flying aircraft.
+It was introduced during [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]] in the [[Operation_S.U.M.M.E.R.|"Operation S.U.M.M.E.R."]] event of 2017 that lasted from 28 July to 28 August, unlocked after obtaining 7 tanker Marks of Distinction. The [[PaK40/3 L46 (75 mm)]] is powerful enough to destroy most tanks with a single hit. Meanwhile, the Sd.Kfz.234/4 has a top speed of 30-40 km/h in both forward and reverse, allowing for quick relocation. It is possible, though not necessarily required, to use the 75 mm gun and return fire while moving. Terrain features such as bushes and shadows can provide excellent concealment, so make use of them to stay hidden. As a last line of defense, the Sd.Kfz.234/4 is also equipped with a pintle-mounted MG42 machine gun, which provides a high rate of fire for dealing with soft targets and low-flying aircraft.
 == General info ==

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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}}''' (full name: ''Schwerer Panzerspähwagen 7.5 cm Sonderkraftfahrzeug 234/4 Panzerabwehrkanonenwagen'') is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]] in the [[Operation_S.U.M.M.E.R.|"Operation S.U.M.M.E.R."]] event of 2017 that lasted from 28 July to 28 August, unlocked after obtaining 7 tanker Marks of Distinction.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (full name: ''Schwerer Panzerspähwagen 7.5 cm Sonderkraftfahrzeug 234/4 Panzerabwehrkanonenwagen''), a relatively improvised variant on the [[Sd.Kfz.234 (Family)|Sd.Kfz. 234 chassis]], was created in late 1944 to prevent PaK40s from falling behind during the constant retreat of the Germans on all fronts. By removing the superstructure of the Sd.Kfz 234 and installing a PaK 40 mount with a small cut in the bottom half of the shield, the gun could roll into position, take shots, and drive at full speed in reverse.
-The Sd.Kfz.234/4 is easily picked out by its long gun and gun shield. If recognized, the enemies will see the vehicle as an easy target (in high BR's), but also as a deadly priority target!
+It was introduced during [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]] in the [[Operation_S.U.M.M.E.R.|"Operation S.U.M.M.E.R."]] event of 2017 that lasted from 28 July to 28 August, unlocked after obtaining 7 tanker Marks of Distinction. The [[PaK40/3 L46 (75 mm)]] is powerful enough to destroy most tanks with a single hit. Meanwhile, the Sd.Kfz 234/4 has a top speed of 30-40 km/h in both forward and reverse, allowing for quick relocation. It is possible, though not necessarily required, to use the 75 mm gun and return fire while moving. Terrain features such as bushes and shadows can provide excellent concealment, so make use of them to stay hidden. As a last line of defense, the Sd.Kfz 234/4 is also equipped with a pintle-mounted MG42 machine gun, which provides a high rate of fire for dealing with soft targets and low-flying aircraft.
 == General info ==

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 ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.''
-{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 29899999|rbMinHp= 186999999999|AoAweight=}}
+{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 298|rbMinHp= 186}}
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 ! Horizontal<br>guidance
 |-
-| Pintle ||9000000000000000||900000000|| ±20° || ±45°
+| Pintle || 2,000 (150) || 1,200 || ±20° || ±45°
 |-
 |}
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_sdkfz_234_4 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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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:''
 * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

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 ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.''
-{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 298|rbMinHp= 186}}
+{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 29899999|rbMinHp= 186999999999|AoAweight=}}
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 ! Horizontal<br>guidance
 |-
-| Pintle || 2,000 (150) || 1,200 || ±20° || ±45°
+| Pintle ||9000000000000000||900000000|| ±20° || ±45°
 |-
 |}
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_sdkfz_234_4 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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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:''
 * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:PaK40/3 L46 (75 mm)/Ammunition|PzGr 39, Hl.Gr 38B, PzGr 40, K.Gr.Rot Nb., Sprgr. 34}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 ! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 |-
-| Hull || 30 mm (40°) ''Front plate'' <br> 15 mm (70°), 30 mm (55°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 30 mm (35°) ''Lower glacis'' || 8 mm (34-35°) ''Top'' <br> 8 (19-35°) + 4 mm  || 10 mm (21-46°) || 5 mm
+| Hull || 30 mm (40°) ''Front plate'' <br> 15 mm (70°), 30 mm (55°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 30 mm (35°) ''Lower glacis'' || 8 mm (34-35°) ''Top'' <br> 8 (19-35°) + 4 mm || 10 mm (21-46°) || 5 mm
 |-
 | Gun shield || 4 + 4 mm (18-29°) || N/A || N/A || N/A
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 |}
-'''Note''':
+'''Notes''':
 * Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.
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 The blitzkrieg tactics in Poland and France gave the Germans a new appreciation of mobile and lethal reconnaissance vehicles. The Germans especially valued the armoured cars due to their speed, firepower, and their pre-war build-up as they were not restricted by the Versailles Treaty. The Germans started with armoured cars like the Sd.Kfz.231 family, each with different armaments. However, these vehicles had its flaws and in August 1940, Germany sought a replacement following the conclusion of the Battle of France.
-The new vehicle was built off an improved Sd.Kfz.232 chassis made in monocoque construction by Büssing-NAG, its armoured body was made by Deutsche Edelstahlwerke, the turret by Daimler-Benz and Schichau, and air-cooled diesel engines by Ringhoffer-Tatra-Werke AG. The monocoque chassis design was built with an eight-wheel steering system, six forward and reverse gears, as well as having an additional driver seat in the rear for quick reversal get-aways. This construction led to '''Sd.Kfz.234''' family. Vehicle construction first started in 1943 as the [[Sd.Kfz.234/2|Sd.Kfz.234/2]], which had a turret originally intended for the VK 1602 Leopard mounting a [[KwK 39 (50 mm)|5 cm L/60]] gun, construction continued on this vehicle until mid-1944. The Sd.Kfz.234/2 earned the nickname "Puma" from the soldiers using it.
+The new vehicle was built off an improved Sd.Kfz.232 chassis made in monocoque construction by Büssing-NAG, its armoured body was made by Deutsche Edelstahlwerke, the turret by Daimler-Benz and Schichau, and air-cooled diesel engines by Ringhoffer-Tatra-Werke AG. The monocoque chassis design was built with an eight-wheel steering system, six forward and reverse gears, as well as having an additional driver seat in the rear for quick reversal get-aways. This construction led to '''Sd.Kfz.234''' family. Vehicle construction first started in 1943 as the [[Sd.Kfz.234/2]], which had a turret originally intended for the VK 1602 Leopard mounting a [[KwK39 (50 mm)|5 cm L/60]] gun, construction continued on this vehicle until mid-1944. The Sd.Kfz.234/2 earned the nickname "Puma" from the soldiers using it.
-Production for Sd.Kfz.234/2 shifted towards other armaments in 1944 that replaced the original. This produced variants such as the Sd.Kfz.234/1 which replaced the turret with an open-top one carrying a [[KwK 30 (20 mm)|2 cm KwK 38]], this was produced between mid-1944 to early 1945. Right besides that, the Sd.Kfz.234/3 was produced with an open-top structure to mount a [[KwK 37 (75 mm)|75 mm howitzer]], this was produced from mid-1944 until the end of 1944. At the Sd.Kfz.234/3's production end, it was replaced by the [[Sd.Kfz.234/4|Sd.Kfz.234/4]], also known as the "Pakwagen", that had the armament replaced by a [[PaK40/3 L46 (75 mm)|7.5 cm PaK 40 L/46]] anti-tank gun. This last variant was produced from the end of 1944 to the capitulation of Germany in World War II. A total of 478 Sd.Kfz.234 armoured cars were produced, 200 of the 234/1, 101 of the 234/2, 88 of the 234/3, and 89 of the 234/4.
+Production for Sd.Kfz.234/2 shifted towards other armaments in 1944 that replaced the original. This produced variants such as the Sd.Kfz.234/1 which replaced the turret with an open-top one carrying a [[KwK38 (20 mm)|2 cm KwK38]], this was produced between mid-1944 to early 1945. Right besides that, the Sd.Kfz.234/3 was produced with an open-top structure to mount a [[KwK37 (75 mm)|75 mm howitzer]], this was produced from mid-1944 until the end of 1944. At the Sd.Kfz.234/3's production end, it was replaced by the [[Sd.Kfz.234/4]], also known as the "Pakwagen", that had the armament replaced by a [[PaK40/3 L46 (75 mm)|7.5 cm PaK40 L/46]] anti-tank gun. This last variant was produced from the end of 1944 to the capitulation of Germany in World War II. A total of 478 Sd.Kfz.234 armoured cars were produced, 200 of the 234/1, 101 of the 234/2, 88 of the 234/3, and 89 of the 234/4.
 ===Combat usage===
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 * ''other literature.'' -->
-* [[wt:en/news/4862/current|[Devblog] Sd.Kfz.234/4 Schwerer Panzerspähwagen]]
+* [[wt:en/news/4862-marathon-sd-kfz-234-4-schwerer-panzerspähwagen-en|[Devblog] Sd.Kfz.234/4 Schwerer Panzerspähwagen]]
 {{Germany tank destroyers}}
 {{Germany premium ground vehicles}}
 [[Category:Wheeled ground vehicles]]

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 {{Specs-Card
 |code=germ_sdkfz_234_4
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_Sd.Kfz.2344.jpg}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_Sd.Kfz.2344.jpg|ArtImage_Sd.Kfz.234-4.png}}
 |market=Sd.Kfz.234/4
 }}

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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
 |-
 | Hl.Gr 38B || HEAT || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80
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 | PzGr 40 || APCR || 182 || 177 || 159 || 140 || 122 || 107
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 ! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
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-| Hl.Gr 38B || HEAT || 450 || 4.4 || N/A || 0.1 || 872.1 || 62° || 69° || 73°
+| PzGr 39 || APCBC || 792 || 6.8 || 1.2 || 14 || 28.9 || 48° || 63° || 71°
 |-
-| PzGr 39 || APCBC || 792 || 6.8 || 1.2 || 14.0 || 28.9 || 48° || 63° || 71°
+| Hl.Gr 38B || HEAT || 450 || 4.4 || 0.05 || 0.1 || 872.1 || 62° || 69° || 73°
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 | PzGr 40 || APCR || 990 || 4.1 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 66° || 70° || 72°
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-| Sprgr. 34 || HE || 550 || 5.74 || 0.1 || 0.1 || 686 || 79° || 80° || 81°
+| Sprgr. 34 || HE || 550 || 5.74 || 0 || 0.1 || 686 || 79° || 80° || 81°
 |-
 |}
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 ! colspan="7" | Smoke shell characteristics
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