Waffentrager - Revision history

U44629479: Undo revision 183770 by U116381122 (talk)

2024-03-22T19:51:55Z

Undo revision 183770 by U116381122 (talk)

U116381122: added a small amount of tet to the survivability section

2024-03-22T10:40:18Z

added a small amount of tet to the survivability section

U44629479: Edits

2024-01-05T21:20:58Z

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U44629479: /* Media */ Added video

2024-01-05T21:18:24Z

‎Media: Added video

U44629479: Edits

2023-03-29T16:19:29Z

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U74396666: Adding description, survivability and armour, and mobility

2023-03-29T08:53:46Z

Adding description, survivability and armour, and mobility

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

2023-02-02T22:58:47Z

‎Ammunition: Converted to transclusion

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Updated

2022-09-18T16:25:27Z

‎Ammunition: Updated

U9202753: New Specs-card image

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U38088265: /* Main armament */

2021-12-05T22:10:18Z

‎Main armament

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 {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
 <!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->
-The Waffenträger is extremely vulnerable in a combat zone due to its extremely weak armour and open-topped design. Even if the thin armour may not set off the fuse of enemy shells, the extensive placement of ammunition around the tank frequently results in explosions if the crew compartment at the back of the tank is penetrated. Furthermore, any planes that spot the Waffenträger will not hesitate to strafe it (especially if they have been a victim of its long 88), resulting in the vehicle's destruction. Remember that Waffenträger can be easily damaged by nearby explosions from bombs or artillery; always move or change position whenever you notice planes heading your way or an enemy artillery alert is displayed.
+The Waffenträger is extremely vulnerable in a combat zone due to its extremely weak armour and open-topped design. Even if the thin armour may not set off the fuse of enemy shells, the extensive placement of ammunition around the tank frequently results in explosions if the crew compartment at the back of the tank is penetrated. Furthermore, any plane that spot the Waffenträger will not hesitate to strafe it, resulting in the vehicle's destruction. Remember that Waffenträger can be easily damaged by nearby explosions from bombs or artillery; always move or change position whenever you notice planes heading your way or an enemy artillery alert is displayed.
 '''Armour type:'''

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 {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
 <!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->
-The Waffenträger is extremely vulnerable in a combat zone due to its extremely weak armour and open-topped design. Even if the thin armour may not set off the fuse of enemy shells, the extensive placement of ammunition around the tank frequently results in explosions if the crew compartment at the back of the tank is penetrated. Furthermore, any plane that spot the Waffenträger will not hesitate to strafe it, resulting in the vehicle's destruction. Remember that Waffenträger can be easily damaged by nearby explosions from bombs or artillery; always move or change position whenever you notice planes heading your way or an enemy artillery alert is displayed.
+The Waffenträger is extremely vulnerable in a combat zone due to its extremely weak armour and open-topped design. Even if the thin armour may not set off the fuse of enemy shells, the extensive placement of ammunition around the tank frequently results in explosions if the crew compartment at the back of the tank is penetrated. Furthermore, any planes that spot the Waffenträger will not hesitate to strafe it (especially if they have been a victim of its long 88), resulting in the vehicle's destruction. Remember that Waffenträger can be easily damaged by nearby explosions from bombs or artillery; always move or change position whenever you notice planes heading your way or an enemy artillery alert is displayed.
 '''Armour type:'''

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 * Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.
 * Right side empty: 21&nbsp;''(+9)'' shells.
+{{Clear}}
 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-Despite its fully-traversable turret, the Waffenträger is a classic tank destroyer. It has a potent gun, which can defeat almost any heavy tank at this tier, even at long ranges. The shells have great penetration, great explosive filler, and above-average velocity for the tier. The vehicle even has a better-than-average reload speed.  (Note: keep in mind that the Waffenträger is not equipped with any machine guns.)
+Despite its fully-traversable turret, the Waffenträger is a classic tank destroyer. It has a potent gun, which can defeat almost any heavy tank at this tier, even at long ranges. The shells have great penetration, great explosive filler, and above-average velocity for the tier. The vehicle even has a better-than-average reload speed. (Note: keep in mind that the Waffenträger is not equipped with any machine guns.)
 However, this vehicle also has poor mobility. It's just slow (both forwards and reverse), especially when stock and acceleration are poor. The tank struggles on slopes and is completely unsuited for close-up brawling. Another downside to this vehicle is its poor armour setup. Although the armour protection can defend against machine-gun fire, any cannon shell will penetrate with ease. High explosive shells may also overpressure the vehicle. And finally, the open-top turret compartment is vulnerable to aircraft and artillery fire. Therefore, it may be necessary to work with SPAA teammates and find cover under trees or behind buildings.
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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|qAwKjDka6xY|'''Waffenträger: Feisty Weapons Carrier''' - ''War Thunder Official Channel''}}|e1e7dEJigJQ|'''The Shooting Range #74''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:36 discusses the Waffenträger.}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|qAwKjDka6xY|'''Waffenträger: Feisty Weapons Carrier''' - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|e1e7dEJigJQ|'''The Shooting Range #74''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:36 discusses the Waffenträger.}}
 == See also ==

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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|e1e7dEJigJQ|'''The Shooting Range #74''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:36 discusses the Waffenträger.}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|qAwKjDka6xY|'''Waffenträger: Feisty Weapons Carrier''' - ''War Thunder Official Channel''}}|e1e7dEJigJQ|'''The Shooting Range #74''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:36 discusses the Waffenträger.}}
 == See also ==

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]]. Waffenträger translates to "weapon carrier" in English.
-Waffentrager was the first and only German tank destroyer with a turret during WWII in War Thunder. With its default yellow camouflage, low profile, and 88 mm cannon, it is a versatile tank destroyer that can play many roles and offer new play styles that are not possible with other German tank destroyers. Waffenträger 88mm PaK 43/3 is a German prototype tank destroyer from World War II. The vehicle had a single 88mm PaK43 / 3 gun and no secondary armament. It was assumed from the start that the new tank destroyer would be as simple in construction and design as possible, that the crew compartment would only be marginally protected, and that the vehicle would enter production as soon as possible.
+The Waffenträger 88 mm PaK 43/3 is a German prototype tank destroyer from World War II. With its default yellow camouflage, low profile, and 88 mm cannon, the Waffenträger is a versatile tank destroyer that can play many roles and offer new playstyles that are not possible with conventional turretless German tank destroyers. The vehicle had a single 88 mm PaK43/3 gun and no secondary armament. It was assumed from the start that the new tank destroyer would be as simple in construction and design as possible, that the crew compartment would only be marginally protected, and that the vehicle would enter production as soon as possible.
 == General info ==
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 {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
 <!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->
-The Waffentrager is extremely vulnerable in a combat zone due to its extremely weak armour and open-top design. Even if the thin armour does not set off the fuse of enemy shells, the extensive placement of ammunition around the tank frequently results in explosions if the crew compartment at the back of the tank is penetrated. Furthermore, any planes that spot the Waffentrager will not hesitate to strafe it, resulting in the vehicle's destruction. Remember that Waffentrager can be easily damaged by nearby explosions from bombs or artillery; always move or change position whenever you notice planes heading your way or an enemy artillery alert is displayed.
+The Waffenträger is extremely vulnerable in a combat zone due to its extremely weak armour and open-topped design. Even if the thin armour may not set off the fuse of enemy shells, the extensive placement of ammunition around the tank frequently results in explosions if the crew compartment at the back of the tank is penetrated. Furthermore, any plane that spot the Waffenträger will not hesitate to strafe it, resulting in the vehicle's destruction. Remember that Waffenträger can be easily damaged by nearby explosions from bombs or artillery; always move or change position whenever you notice planes heading your way or an enemy artillery alert is displayed.
 '''Armour type:'''
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 {{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}
 <!-- ''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=199|rbMinHp=124}}The Waffentrager's mobility is suboptimal, and it frequently fails to react quickly enough to the sudden appearance of enemy tanks in close combat. Due to its slow turret traverse speed and slow top speed, it can be difficult to reach advantageous positions ahead of time against enemy light tanks at the start of the match. This, combined with the fact that the engine is located in front of the tank, makes it easy for enemy gunfire to disable the vehicle. To maximise reaction time, always plan your route ahead of time and keep some distance between yourself and the main combat zone.
+{{tankMobility|abMinHp=199|rbMinHp=124}}
 === Modifications and economy ===

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:PaK43 (88 mm)/Ammunition|PzGr 39/43, PzGr 40/43, Hl.Gr 39, Sprgr.43}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 ! 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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 {{Specs-Card
 |code=germ_waffentrager_krupp_steyr
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.png }}
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 |-
 ! ''Arcade''
-| rowspan="2" | 30 || rowspan="2" | -8°/+45° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 11.33 || 15.68 || 19.04 || 21.06 || 22.40 || rowspan="2" | 11.05 || rowspan="2" | 9.78 || rowspan="2" | 9.01 || rowspan="2" | 8.50
+| rowspan="2" | 30 || rowspan="2" | -8°/+45° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 12.3 || 17.1 || 20.7 || 22.9 || 24.4 || rowspan="2" | 11.05 || rowspan="2" | 9.78 || rowspan="2" | 9.01 || rowspan="2" | 8.50
 |-
 ! ''Realistic''
-| 8.33 || 9.80 || 11.90 || 13.16 || 14.00
+| 8.3 || 9.8 || 11.9 || 13.2 || 14.0
 |-
 |}