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Hey, welcome to my user page! This is mostly just a long wall of images. Enjoy!
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== Description ==
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The '''Flakpanzer IV "Kugelblitz"''' is the third variant of the [[Flakpanzer IV (Disambiguation)|Flakpanzer IV self-propelled anti-aircraft gun family]]. The Panzer IV medium tank chassis is combined with a newly designed oscillating turret to provide complete protection for the crews. This turret was completely enclosed, with overhead protection and full traverse. The disruption caused by Allied bombing efforts prevented mass production from taking place.
  
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Feel free to direct any comments, questions, and/or concerns towards my [https://wiki.warthunder.com/User_talk:U5724584 Discussion page].
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Introduced in [[Update 1.43]], the Flakpanzer IV "Kugelblitz" is an extremely competitive vehicle. Its twin-mounted 30 mm Maschinenkanone 103/38 provides high destructive power against enemy air and ground targets. The main armament is fast-firing and precise, requiring only one or two shells to bring down even a bomber. Players can also equip armour-piercing ammunition belts to target enemy ground units. This machine can quickly destroy a column of enemy targets with well-executed flanking manoeuvres.
  
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=Gaijin Please=
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== General info ==
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=== Survivability and armour ===
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{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
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[[File:Kugel-xray.png|thumb|The X-Ray view of the Kugelblitz in the hangar, the 5 crew members locations inside the vehicle are visible, giving a visual understanding of the vehicle's survivability.]]
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The Kugelblitz has high armour values compared to most SPAA, but the armour will not protect it against the main calibre guns of tanks at the battle rating. The survivability is quite good, the crew is well spaced and numerous, and the ammunition is unlikely to detonate. The Kugelblitz has excellent protection against strafing runs from enemy aircraft, although some aircraft cannons may penetrate the 10 mm hull armour and cause an engine fire.
  
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This is the section where I lay out the various vehicles I'd like to see in War Thunder some day. With any luck, this section will shrink in the future.
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Since the ball turret is enclosed and separated from the hull, the Kugelblitz can still operate its cannons after a successful penetration of the hull.  
  
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I may or may not come back at a later date and add more information about these vehicles.
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'''Armour type:'''
  
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==[[File:USA flag.png|50px]] United States==
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* Rolled homogeneous armour
  
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===Air Forces===
 
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====Seversky P-35A====
 
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|1937
 
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|Crew:
 
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|1 (Pilot)
 
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|Empty weight:<!--Which weight is most relevant here? Empty, loaded, or MTOW?--><!--Absolute fuel-dry empty -~~~~-->
 
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|4,575 lb (2,075 kg)
 
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|Powerplant:
 
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|1 × Pratt & Whitney R-1830-45 Twin Wasp radial engine, 1,050 hp
 
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|Maximum speed:
 
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|290 mph (467 km/h) at 12,000 ft (3,660 m)
 
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|Service ceiling:
 
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|31,400 ft (9,570 m)
 
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|Climb rate:
 
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|31.96 f/s (9.74 m/s)
 
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|Wing loading:
 
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|27.8 lb/ft²
 
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|Power-to-mass ratio:
 
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|0.172 hp/lb
 
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|Guns:
 
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|2 × 0.50 in Browning M2/AN machine guns;<br />2 × 0.30 in M1919 Browning machine guns
 
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|up to 350 lb (160 kg) of bombs
 
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* First single-seat USAAC fighter to feature all-metal construction, retractable landing gear, and an enclosed cockpit.
 
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====Curtiss A-18 Shrike====
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/47/Curtiss_A-18.jpg/640px-Curtiss_A-18.jpg
 
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====A2D-1 Skyshark <big><span style="color:darkgoldenrod">&#9830;</span></big>====
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9d/Douglas_A2D-1_in_flight_1954.jpeg/640px-Douglas_A2D-1_in_flight_1954.jpeg
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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|First flight:
 
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|1950
 
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|Crew:
 
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|1 (Pilot)
 
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|Empty weight:
 
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|12,900 lb (5,864 kg)
 
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|Powerplant:
 
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|1 × Allison XT40-A-2 turboprop, 5,100 shp
 
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|Maximum speed:
 
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|501 mph (813 km/h) at 25,000 ft (7620 m)
 
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|Service ceiling:
 
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|48,100 ft (14,660 m)
 
 
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|Initial climb rate:
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! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
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|121.5 f/s (37.03 m/s)
 
 
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|Wing loading:
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| Hull || 80 mm || 30 mm || 20 mm || 10 mm
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|47 lb/ft²
 
 
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|Power-to-mass ratio:
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| Turret || 30 mm ''Turret housing'' <br> 20 mm ''Turret ball'' || 30 mm ''Turret housing'' <br> 20 mm ''Turret ball'' || 30 mm ''Turret housing'' <br> 20 mm ''Turret ball'' || 20 mm
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|0.27 hp/lb
 
 
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'''Notes:''' <!-- Any additional notes which the user needs to be aware of -->
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|Guns:
 
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|4 × 20 mm T31 cannon
 
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|5,500 lb (2,500 kg) on 11 external hardpoints
 
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This plane is essentially the American [[Wyvern S4|Wyvern]]. A turboprop-powered, naval attack aircraft with contra-rotating propellers. The plane was a huge failure in real life, but I think it could see a second life as a premium aircraft in War Thunder.
 
  
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====AM-1 Mauler====
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=== Mobility ===
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/eb/Martin_AM-1_NATC_in_flight.jpg/611px-Martin_AM-1_NATC_in_flight.jpg
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{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}
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====F2H-3 Banshee====
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{{tankMobility|abMinHp=426|rbMinHp=265}}
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https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f9/0e/a6/f90ea61cc067d3732a15cae0dbb80273.jpg
 
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|First delivered:
 
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|1952
 
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|Crew:
 
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|1 (Pilot)
 
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|Empty weight:
 
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|13,183 lb (5,980 kg)
 
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|Powerplant:
 
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|2 × Westinghouse J34-WE-34 turbojets, 3,250 lbf (14.46 kN) each
 
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|Maximum speed:
 
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|580 mph (933 km/h) at sea level<br />M 0.762
 
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|Service ceiling:
 
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|46,600 ft (14,205 m)
 
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|Climb rate:
 
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|100 ft/s (30 m/s) from sea level
 
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|Guns:
 
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|4 × 20 mm (0.79 in) Colt Mk 16 cannon
 
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|Ammunition load:
 
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|940 total rounds<br />220 rounds/gun (upper pair)<br />250 rounds/gun (lower pair)
 
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|Payload:
 
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|8 × 60 lb High Explosive rockets; ''or''<br />2 × 60 lb HE rockets and 6 × 500 lb bombs
 
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|Missiles:
 
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|2 × AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles (only in RCN service)
 
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Differences from the [[F2H-2]] variant in game? Lengthened fuselage, enlarged nose, redesigned tail, increased fuel capacity, and eight underwing weapons pylons for a 3,000 lb bomb payload, as opposed to the 4 x 250 lb or 2 x 500 lb bombloads of the F2H-2. Armed with 4 x Colt Mk 16 cannons (similar to the cannons on the [[FJ-4B]]), as opposed to the AN/M3s of the F2H-2. This plane would be an amazing ground attacker. Would love to see it foldered with the F2H‑2.
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=== Modifications and economy ===
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{{Specs-Economy}}
  
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====F3H Demon====
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The Kugelblitz has a comparatively low gun traverse speed when not upgraded, so the Horizontal Drive and Elevation Mechanism modules are quite important. Another very useful modification is the M.Gr. ammo belt, which almost completely composed of high-explosive shells and helps to increase damage dealt to enemy aircraft. The two Pz.Gr. modules allow the vehicle to better engage enemy ground forces. These belts contain more high-penetration rounds than high-explosive ones, and increase the vehicle's effectiveness against armoured targets. Still, they will not be able to penetrate most tanks frontally at this tier, and are better suited for engaging lightly-armoured vehicles.
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/90/McDonnell_F3H-2N_Demon_in_flight_in_1956.jpg/640px-McDonnell_F3H-2N_Demon_in_flight_in_1956.jpg
 
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|Introduction year:
 
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|1956
 
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|Crew:
 
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|1 (Pilot)
 
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|Empty weight:
 
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|21,133 lb (10,040 kg)
 
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|Powerplant:
 
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|1 × Allison J71-A-2E turbojet<br />9,700 lbf, dry<br />14,750 lbf, afterburning
 
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|+Performance
 
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|Maximum speed:
 
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|716 mph (1,152 km/h) at sea level<br />M 0.94
 
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|Service ceiling:
 
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|35,050 ft (10,683 m)
 
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|-
 
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|Climb rate:
 
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|213.25 ft/s (65.0 m/s)
 
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|Wing loading:
 
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|
 
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|Power-to-mass ratio:
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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|+Armament
 
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|Guns:
 
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|4 × 20 mm (0.79 in) Colt Mk 12 cannons
 
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|-
 
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|Ammunition load:
 
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|600 total rounds<br />150 rounds/gun
 
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|-
 
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|Missiles:
 
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|4 × AIM-9 Sidewinders
 
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|-
 
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|Bombs:
 
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|Up to 6,000 lb (2,721 kg)
 
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* Built as a successor to the [[F2H-2|F2H Banshee]].
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== Armaments ==
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* Known for it's excellent cockpit visibility.
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{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
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=== Main armament ===
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{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}
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{{main|MK103/38 (30 mm)}}
  
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====F4D-1 Skyray====
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Douglas_F4D-1_Skyray_of_VMF-115_in_flight%2C_4_April_1957_%28NNAM.1996.253.7328.029%29.jpg/640px-Douglas_F4D-1_Skyray_of_VMF-115_in_flight%2C_4_April_1957_%28NNAM.1996.253.7328.029%29.jpg
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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|+Basic Stats
 
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|Introduction year:
 
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|1956
 
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|-
 
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|Crew:
 
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|1 (Pilot)
 
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|-
 
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|Empty weight:
 
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|16,024 lb (7,268 kg)
 
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|-
 
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|Powerplant:
 
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|1 × Pratt & Whitney J57-P-8, −8A, or −8B turbojet<br />10,200 lbf, dry<br />16,000 lbf, afterburning
 
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|}
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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|+Performance
 
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|Maximum speed:
 
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|722 mph (1,162 km/h) at sea level<br />M 0.948
 
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|-
 
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|Service ceiling:
 
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|55,000 ft (17,000 m)
 
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|-
 
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|Climb rate:
 
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|305 ft/s (93.3 m/s)
 
 
|-
 
|-
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|Wing loading:
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! colspan="6" | [[MK103/38 (30 mm)|30 mm MK103/38]] (x2) || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
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|41 lb/ft²
 
 
|-
 
|-
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|Thrust/weight:
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! Mode !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
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|0.71
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! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
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|}
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! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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|+Armament
 
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|Guns:
 
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|4 × 20 mm (0.79 in) Colt Mk 12 cannons
 
 
|-
 
|-
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|Ammunition load:
+
! ''Arcade''
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|260 total rounds<br />65 rounds/gun
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| rowspan="2" | 1,200 (100) || rowspan="2" | 450 || rowspan="2" | -7°/+80° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 52.8 || 73.1 || 88.8 || 98.2 || 104.5 || rowspan="2" | 13.00 || rowspan="2" | 11.50 || rowspan="2" | 10.60 || rowspan="2" | 10.00
 
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|Rockets:
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! ''Realistic''
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|6 pods of 7 (42 total) 2.75 in (70 mm) unguided rockets; ''or''<br />4 pods of 19 (76 total) 2.75 in (70 mm) unguided rockets
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| 35.7 || 42.0 || 51.0 || 56.4 || 60.0
 
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|-
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|Missiles:
 
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|4 × AIM-9 Sidewinders
 
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|-
 
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|Bombs:
 
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|2 × 2,000 lb (907 kg) bombs
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
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* Never entered combat.
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==== Ammunition ====
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* Originally planned to use the Westinghouse J40, the same engine found on the [https://wiki.warthunder.com/User:U5724584#F3H_Demon F3H Demon].
 
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* 422 built between 1950–1958.
 
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====F7U-3 Cutlass====
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e4/Vought_F7U-3_Cutlass_in_flight_c1955_%28cropped%29.jpg/640px-Vought_F7U-3_Cutlass_in_flight_c1955_%28cropped%29.jpg
 
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====F-86D Sabre====
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f0/North_American_F-86D_%28722%29.jpg
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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|First flight:
 
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|1949
 
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|}
 
  
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====FJ-2 Fury====
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* '''Default:''' {{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI-T|High-explosive incendiary tracer (minengeschoß)}}
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/FJ-2_Fury_VMF-451_parked_in_1954.jpeg/613px-FJ-2_Fury_VMF-451_parked_in_1954.jpeg
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* '''M.Gr.:''' {{Annotation|HEI-T|High-explosive incendiary tracer (minengeschoß)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI-T|High-explosive incendiary tracer (minengeschoß)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI-T|High-explosive incendiary tracer (minengeschoß)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}}
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* '''Pz.Gr.:''' {{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI-T|High-explosive incendiary tracer (minengeschoß)}}
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* '''Pz.Gr. H:''' {{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI-T|High-explosive incendiary tracer (minengeschoß)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI-T|High-explosive incendiary tracer (minengeschoß)}}
  
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====Vought F-8 Crusader====
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{{:MK103/38 (30 mm)/Ammunition|HEI-T, AP-I, HVAP-T}}
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bf/F-8E_VMF-212_CVA-34_1965_%28cropped%29.jpg
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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|Introduction year:
 
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|1957
 
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====LTV A-7 Corsair II====
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==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6b/A-7E_Corsair_II_of_VA-146_in_flight_on_16_November_1974_%28NNAM.1996.253.7100.039%29.jpg/640px-A-7E_Corsair_II_of_VA-146_in_flight_on_16_November_1974_%28NNAM.1996.253.7100.039%29.jpg
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[[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]
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{| class="wikitable"
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|Introduction year:
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|1967
 
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|}
 
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====Grumman A-6 Intruder====
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c3/Grumman_KA-6D_Intruder_of_VA-34_in_flight%2C_in_1988.jpg/640px-Grumman_KA-6D_Intruder_of_VA-34_in_flight%2C_in_1988.jpg
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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|Introduction year:
 
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|1963
 
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|}
 
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====Grumman F-11 Tiger====
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ea/F11f_grumman_tiger.jpg
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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|Introduction year:
 
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|1956
 
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|}
 
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====Lockheed F-104 Starfighter====
 
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https://www.flying-tigers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/sta1-Lockheed-F-104-Starfighter.jpg
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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|Introduction year:
 
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|1958
 
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|}
 
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===Helicopters===
 
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====MH-6 Little Bird====
 
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http://www.geocities.ws/rex_snow_wolf/ah-67.jpg
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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|+Basic Stats
 
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|Introduction year:
 
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|1980
 
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|-
 
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|Crew:
 
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|2 (Pilot, Co-Pilot)
 
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|-
 
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|Empty weight:
 
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|1,591 lb (722 kg)
 
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|-
 
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|Rotor systems:
 
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|5 blades on main rotor<br />2 blades on tail rotor
 
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|-
 
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|Rotor diameter:
 
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|27.4 ft (8.30 m)
 
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|-
 
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|Powerplant:
 
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|1 × Allison T63-A-5A or T63-A-700 turboshaft<br />425 shp (317 kW) takeoff power (derated)<br />375 shp (280 kW) continuous power
 
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|-
 
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|Maximum speed:
 
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|175 mph (282 km/h)
 
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|-
 
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|Service ceiling:
 
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|18,700 ft (5,700 m)
 
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|-
 
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|Rate of climb:
 
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|34.35 ft/s (10.5 m/s)
 
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|}
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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|+Armament
 
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|Guns:
 
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|2 × 12.7×99mm (.50 BMG) GAU-19; ''or''<br />2 × 7.62×51mm NATO M134 Minigun
 
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|Rockets:
 
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|2 × LAU-68D/A 7-tube rocket pods firing 2.75 in (70 mm) Hydra 70 rockets
 
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|-
 
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|Missiles:
 
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|2 × AGM-114 Hellfire ATGMs<br />2 × FIM-92 Stinger AAMs
 
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* Used by the U.S. Army primarily for special operations.
 
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* Painted black for nighttime operations.
 
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====UH-60L Black Hawk====
 
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https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/images/ah-60_battlehawk.jpg
 
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====UH-1Y Venom (Super Huey)====
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/UH-1Y_Huey.jpg/624px-UH-1Y_Huey.jpg
 
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===Ground Forces===
 
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====M7 Priest====
 
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=====M7=====
 
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https://brooklynwargaming.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/m7priest.jpg
 
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* Based on the chassis of the [[M3 Lee]].
 
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=====M7B1=====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/25/M7_Priest_at_APG.jpg/640px-M7_Priest_at_APG.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
* Based on the chassis of the [[M4A3 (105)|M4A3]].
 
−
 
 
−
====LAV-25====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/HMLA-467_rolls_out_big_guns_for_family_day_121019-M-AF823-148.jpg/600px-HMLA-467_rolls_out_big_guns_for_family_day_121019-M-AF823-148.jpg
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|Introduction year:
 
−
|1983
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
====LAV-AD====
 
−
https://www.army-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/09/blazer5.jpg
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|First delivered:
 
−
|1997
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
====M6 Linebacker====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1f/CSA-2005-10-03-101023.jpg/626px-CSA-2005-10-03-101023.jpg
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Basic Stats
 
−
|In service:
 
−
|1997
 
−
|-
 
−
|Crew:
 
−
|4
 
−
|-
 
−
|Weight:
 
−
|63,934 lb (29,000 kg)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Engine:
 
−
|Cummins VTA-903T diesel, 600 hp
 
−
|-
 
−
|Power-to-weight ratio:
 
−
|20.07 hp/t
 
−
|-
 
−
|Max road speed:
 
−
|38 mph (61 km/h)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Amphibious:
 
−
|No (Needs a swim barrier)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Suspension:
 
−
|Torsion bar
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armament
 
−
|'''Main Armament:'''
 
−
|Stinger missiles
 
−
|-
 
−
|Can fire on the move:
 
−
|Yes
 
−
|-
 
−
|Max speed:
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|Max range:
 
−
|2.8 mi (4.5 km)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Ammunition load:
 
−
|12 missiles (4 in launcher, 8 in hull)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Elevation range:
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|Traverse range:
 
−
|360 degrees
 
−
|-
 
−
|'''Secondary Armament:'''
 
−
|[https://wiki.warthunder.com/M3_Bradley 25 mm M242 cannon]<br />7.62 mm (.30 cal) M240 machine gun
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armour
 
−
|Protection:
 
−
|Steel, 5083 aluminum, and 7039 aluminum armor
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
====M1128 Mobile Gun System====
 
−
http://www.warwheels.net/images/M1128MGSchun%20(2).JPG
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Basic Stats
 
−
|Introduction year:
 
−
|2007
 
−
|-
 
−
|Crew:
 
−
|3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Weight:
 
−
|18.77 t
 
−
|-
 
−
|Engine:
 
−
|Caterpillar 3126 turbo diesel, 350 hp
 
−
|-
 
−
|Power-to-weight ratio:
 
−
|18.65 hp/t
 
−
|-
 
−
|Max road speed:
 
−
|96-100 km/h (60-62 mph)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Amphibious:
 
−
|No
 
−
|-
 
−
|Suspension:
 
−
|Hydropneumatic
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armament
 
−
|'''Main Armament:'''
 
−
|105 mm M68A2 rifled cannon
 
−
|-
 
−
|Stabilized:
 
−
|Yes
 
−
|-
 
−
|Autoloader:
 
−
|Yes
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rate of fire:
 
−
|6 RPM (10 seconds)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Muzzle velocity:
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|Ammunition load:
 
−
|18 (8 in the autoloader's carousel, 10 in the back of the tank)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Elevation range:
 
−
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>10 to +18 degrees
 
−
|-
 
−
|Traverse range:
 
−
|360 degrees
 
−
|-
 
−
|Traverse rate:
 
−
|45°/s
 
−
|-
 
−
|'''Secondary Armament:'''
 
−
|12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun<br />7.62 mm M240C coaxial machine gun
 
−
|-
 
−
|Ammunition load:
 
−
|400 × 12.7 mm<br />3,400 × 7.62 mm
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armour
 
−
|Protection:
 
−
|Against 14.5 mm projectiles
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
* Not actually designed to engage in combat with tanks.
 
−
* Mainly used in infantry support roles.
 
−
 
 
−
====[[File:Canada flag.png|50px]] Tank AA, 20 mm Quad, Skink====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/76/Skink_SPAAG.png
 
−
<!--All hail, Lord and Savior, Skink!-->
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|Developed:
 
−
|1943-1944
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
===Naval Forces===
 
−
 
 
−
====Dealey-class destroyer escort====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1e/USS_Dealey_%28DE-1006%29_underway_in_the_Atlantic_Ocean_on_28_May_1954.jpg/588px-USS_Dealey_%28DE-1006%29_underway_in_the_Atlantic_Ocean_on_28_May_1954.jpg
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+USS ''Dealey'' (DE-1006)
 
−
|+Basic Stats
 
−
|Commissioned:
 
−
|1954
 
−
|-
 
−
|Displacement:
 
−
|1,290 t
 
−
|-
 
−
|Length:
 
−
|314.5 ft (95.86 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Beam:
 
−
|36.74 ft (11.20 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Draft:
 
−
|18 ft (5.5 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Propulsion:
 
−
|2 × Foster-Wheeler boilers, 1 × De Laval geared turbine, 20,000 shp (15 MW), 1 shaft
 
−
|-
 
−
|Speed:
 
−
|25 knots (29 mph; 46 km/h)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Crew:
 
−
|170
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armament
 
−
|Main caliber:
 
−
|4 × 3"/50 caliber guns
 
−
|-
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
====Gearing-class destroyer====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/USS_Gearing_%28DD-710%29_in_the_Mediterranean_Sea_in_1960.jpg/639px-USS_Gearing_%28DD-710%29_in_the_Mediterranean_Sea_in_1960.jpg
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+USS ''Gearing'' (DD-710)
 
−
|+Basic Stats
 
−
|Commissioned:
 
−
|1945
 
−
|-
 
−
|Displacement:
 
−
|2,616 t standard<br />3,460 t full
 
−
|-
 
−
|Length:
 
−
|390.6 ft (119.1 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Beam:
 
−
|40.10 ft (8.08 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Draft:
 
−
|14.4 ft (4.4 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Propulsion:
 
−
|4 boilers, General Electric steam turbines, 60,000 shp (45 MW), 2 shafts
 
−
|-
 
−
|Speed:
 
−
|36.8 knots (42.3 mph; 68.2 km/h)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Crew:
 
−
|336
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armament
 
−
|Main caliber:
 
−
|6 × 5 in (130 mm) dual purpose guns (2×2), (1×1)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Anti-air:
 
−
|12 × 40 mm<br />11 x 20 mm
 
−
|-
 
−
|Torpedoes:
 
−
|10 × 21 inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes (2×5)
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
* A modification of the [[Sumner (DD-692)|''Allen M. Sumner'' class]], with the hull being lengthened by 14 ft (4.3 m).
 
−
 
 
−
====St. Louis-class cruiser====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c9/USS_St._Louis_%28CL-49%29_off_San_Pedro%2C_California_%28USA%29%2C_on_5_October_1944_%2819-N-72219%29.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
* A modification of the [[USS Brooklyn (CL-40)|''Brooklyn'' class]], with considerably better anti-aircraft armament.
 
−
 
 
−
==[[File:Germany flag.png|50px]] Germany==
 
−
 
 
−
===Air Forces===
 
−
 
 
−
====F-86K Sabre====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/43/German_F-86K_JG_74_on_runway_1965.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
===Helicopters===
 
−
 
 
−
====Eurocopter Tiger UHT====
 
−
http://www.military-today.com/helicopters/eurocopter_tiger.jpg
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Basic Stats
 
−
|First Delivered:
 
−
|2005
 
−
|-
 
−
|Crew:
 
−
|2 (Pilot, Weapon System Officer)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Empty weight:
 
−
|6,750 lb (3,060 kg)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rotor systems:
 
−
|4 blades on main rotor<br />3 blades on tail rotor
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rotor diameter:
 
−
|42 ft 8 in (13 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Powerplant:
 
−
|2 × MTU Turbomeca Rolls-Royce MTR390 turboshafts<br />1,303 shp
 
−
|-
 
−
|Maximum speed:
 
−
|196 mph (315 km/h)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Service ceiling:
 
−
|13,000 ft (4,000 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rate of climb:
 
−
|35.08 ft/s (10.7 m/s)
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armament
 
−
|Guns:
 
−
|20 mm (0.787 in) autocannon pod
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rockets:
 
−
|Pods for 19 × 70 mm (2.75 in) Hydra 70 unguided rockets
 
−
|-
 
−
|Missiles:
 
−
|4 × [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PARS_3_LR PARS 3 LR] missiles<br />4 × HOT 3 missiles
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
===Ground Forces===
 
−
 
 
−
====Sd.Kfz.251/22 Ausf. D====
 
−
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/91/56/02/915602502a4066df32386649163a4b4b.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====Schützenpanzer Lang HS.30====
 
−
 
 
−
=====Gruppe (Schützenpanzer 12-3)=====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0b/Sch%C3%BCtzenpanzer_%28lang%29_Hispano-Suiza_HS_30.jpg/640px-Sch%C3%BCtzenpanzer_%28lang%29_Hispano-Suiza_HS_30.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
=====LGS M40A1=====
 
−
https://forum.warthunder.com/uploads/monthly_2017_01/a75586e5a857t.jpg.6dc7f0393055ce8dd4190e0dcd33097d.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====Spähpanzer Luchs====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/SpPz2_Luchs.JPG/640px-SpPz2_Luchs.JPG
 
−
 
 
−
====Marder 1A3====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Marder1A3.6.jpg/640px-Marder1A3.6.jpg
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Basic Stats
 
−
|In service:
 
−
|1988
 
−
|-
 
−
|Crew:
 
−
|3 (Commander, Driver, Gunner)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Weight:
 
−
|67,000 lb (30,391 kg)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Engine:
 
−
|MTU MB 833 Ea-500 diesel engine, 591 hp
 
−
|-
 
−
|Power-to-weight ratio:
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|Max road speed:
 
−
|40 mph (65 km/h)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Amphibious:
 
−
|No
 
−
|-
 
−
|Suspension:
 
−
|Torsion bar
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armament
 
−
|'''Main Armament:'''
 
−
|20 mm Rheinmetall MK 20 Rh 202 autocannon<br />MILAN ATGM launcher, firing MILAN 1, 2, or 3 missiles
 
−
|-
 
−
|Stabilized:
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rate of fire:
 
−
|880-1,030 RPM
 
−
|-
 
−
|Muzzle velocity:
 
−
|1,100 m/s with AP<br />1,044 m/s with HEI
 
−
|-
 
−
|Ammunition load:
 
−
|1,250 rounds<br />6 missiles
 
−
|-
 
−
|Elevation range:
 
−
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>17 to +65 degrees
 
−
|-
 
−
|Traverse range:
 
−
|360 degrees
 
−
|-
 
−
|Traverse rate:
 
−
|60°/s
 
−
|-
 
−
|'''Secondary Armament:'''
 
−
|7.62 mm (7.62x51) MG 3 machine gun
 
−
|-
 
−
|Ammunition load:
 
−
|5,000 rounds
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armour
 
−
|Protection:
 
−
|All-around: Against 20 mm projectiles<br />Turret face: Against 30 mm projectiles
 
−
|-
 
−
|Explosive reactive armour:
 
−
|BRENUS ERA available
 
−
|}
 
−
<!--Note to self: Come back and edit this section, this information is likely wrong, or could be expanded on-->
 
−
 
 
−
====Marder Roland====
 
−
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_GBooBn8nmc/VDsV1oqidDI/AAAAAAAAEBg/xdQm2QI88I8/s640/blogger-image-77554975.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
===Naval Forces===
 
−
 
 
−
====Type 39 torpedo boat (Elbing class)====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/T_35_as_DD_935_in_US_seas_August_1945.jpg/640px-T_35_as_DD_935_in_US_seas_August_1945.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
==[[File:USSR flag.png|50px]] Russia==
 
−
 
 
−
===Air Forces===
 
−
 
 
−
====Yak-25====
 
−
http://www.airwar.ru/image/idop/fighter/yak25/yak25-1.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
===Helicopters===
 
−
 
 
−
====Ka-29TB 'Helix-B'====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/Kamov_Ka-29_in_fight.jpg/640px-Kamov_Ka-29_in_fight.jpg
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Basic Stats
 
−
|Introduction year:
 
−
|1985
 
−
|-
 
−
|Crew:
 
−
|3 (Pilot, Navigator, Gunner)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Empty weight:
 
−
|34,216 lb (15,520 kg)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rotor systems:
 
−
|2 × contra-rotating rotors<br /> 3 blades on each main rotor (6 total)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rotor diameter:
 
−
|52 ft 2 in (15.9 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Powerplant:
 
−
|2 × Klimov TV3-117V turboshaft engines<br />2,000-2,200 hp (1,491-1,840.5 kW), takeoff<br />1,500 hp (1,118.5 kW), cruising
 
−
|-
 
−
|Maximum speed:
 
−
|165 mph (265 km/h)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Service ceiling:
 
−
|16,404 ft (5,000 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rate of climb:
 
−
|
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armament
 
−
|Guns:
 
−
|7.62 mm (0.30 cal) machine gun; ''provisions for''<br />23 mm cannons<br />30 mm cannons
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rockets:
 
−
|Pods for 57 mm or 80 mm unguided rockets
 
−
|-
 
−
|Missiles:
 
−
|8 × [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9K114_Shturm 9K114 Shturm] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9M120_Ataka 9M120 Ataka] ATGMs
 
−
|-
 
−
|Other:
 
−
|Unguided bombs
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
====Ka-52 'Hokum B'====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a3/Ka-52_at_MAKS-2009.jpg/640px-Ka-52_at_MAKS-2009.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====Mi-28 'Havoc'====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/VVS_100th_IMG_0063_%287727429476%29.jpg/800px-VVS_100th_IMG_0063_%287727429476%29.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
===Ground Forces===
 
−
 
 
−
====2S23 Nona-SVK====
 
−
http://www.military-today.com/artillery/2s23_nona_svk.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====BMP-3====
 
−
https://www.army-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/09/bmp-3_9.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====BMD-1====
 
−
http://www.military-today.com/apc/bmd1.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====BMD-2====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ab/106th_Guards_Airborne_Division_%28394-1%29.jpg/640px-106th_Guards_Airborne_Division_%28394-1%29.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====BMD-3====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d1/BMD-3_1.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
==[[File:Britain flag.png|50px]] Great Britain==
 
−
 
 
−
===Air Forces===
 
−
 
 
−
====De Havilland Sea Vampire F.20====
 
−
http://www.navy.gov.au/sites/default/files/aircraft/Seavampire1.jpg
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|Introduction year:
 
−
|1945
 
−
|-
 
−
|Crew:
 
−
|2 (Pilot, Co-Pilot)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Empty weight:
 
−
|4,575 lb (3,348 kg)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Powerplant:
 
−
|1 × De Havilland Goblin 35 centrifugal turbojet, 3,500 lbf
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Performance
 
−
|Maximum speed:
 
−
|538 mph (866 km/h)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Service ceiling:
 
−
|43,000 ft (13,106 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Initial climb rate:
 
−
|75 f/s (22.86 m/s)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Wing loading:
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|Power-to-mass ratio:
 
−
|
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armament
 
−
|Guns:
 
−
|2 × 20 mm (0.79 in) Hispano Mk.V cannons
 
−
|-
 
−
|Ammunition load:
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rockets:
 
−
|8 × RP-3 rockets
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
* Naval conversion of the [[Vampire FB 5]], with an arrestor hook, strengthened wing and undercarriage and increased flap and air brake areas.
 
−
 
 
−
====Hunter F.6====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/95/Hawker_Hunter_F.6_XG131_41.229_OCU_CHIV_23.08.69.jpg/640px-Hawker_Hunter_F.6_XG131_41.229_OCU_CHIV_23.08.69.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====Hawker Siddeley Harrier====
 
−
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2945/15480384162_dd07822e0a_b.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
''Harrier GR.1 pictured''
 
−
 
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Harrier GR.3
 
−
|+Basic Stats
 
−
|Introduction year:
 
−
|1969
 
−
|-
 
−
|Crew:
 
−
|1 (Pilot)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Empty weight:
 
−
|13,535 lb (6,140 kg)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Powerplant:
 
−
|1 × Rolls-Royce Pegasus 103 turbofan<br />21,500 lbf
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Performance
 
−
|Maximum speed:
 
−
|730 mph (1,176 km/h) at sea level<br />M 0.95
 
−
|-
 
−
|Service ceiling:
 
−
|51,200 ft (15,600 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Climb rate:
 
−
|~279.71 f/s (~85.26 m/s)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Wing loading:
 
−
|___ lb/ft²
 
−
|-
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armament
 
−
|Guns:
 
−
|2 × 30 mm (1.18 in) ADEN cannons
 
−
|-
 
−
|Ammunition load:
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|Hardpoints:
 
−
|One centerline, four underwing
 
−
|-
 
−
|Max ordinance load:
 
−
|Up to 5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rockets:
 
−
|4 × Matra rocket pods with 18 × SNEB 68 mm rockets each (72 total)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Missiles:
 
−
|2 × AIM-9 Sidewinders
 
−
|-
 
−
|Bombs:
 
−
|Conventional drop bombs
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
===Helicopters===
 
−
 
 
−
====Westland Lynx AH.1 (TOW)====
 
−
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh240/andyrix/British/24%20Airmobile%20Brigade/Lynx/file_zpsd91fe9a1.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
===Ground Forces===
 
−
 
 
−
====A13 Mk III Covenanter====
 
−
https://www.wwiivehicles.com/great-britain/vehicle/cruiser/cruiser-mk-v-a13-mk-iii-covenanter/cruiser-mk-v-a13-mk-iii-covenanter-05.jpg
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|Introduction year:
 
−
|1940
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
====Bishop SPH 25pdr====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/IWM-E-17430-Bishop-SP-gun-19420925.jpg/487px-IWM-E-17430-Bishop-SP-gun-19420925.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====AEC Mk I Gun Carrier "Deacon"====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/29/AEC_Deacon.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====25pdr SP, Tracked, Sexton II====
 
−
http://tank-photographs.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Sexton-SPG-on-hill.JPG
 
−
 
 
−
====Humber Armoured Car Mk IV====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Humber_Mk_4_Armoured_Car.jpg/603px-Humber_Mk_4_Armoured_Car.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====Staghound Mk I====
 
−
http://www.warwheels.net/images/staghound1saumurTROW3.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====Staghound Mk III====
 
−
http://www.gaso-line.eu/produits/gas50000/gas50202.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====Alvis Saladin====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/Saladin_RAF_Museum_Cosford.jpg/630px-Saladin_RAF_Museum_Cosford.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====FV101 Scorpion====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/Scorpion_CRVT_%284119399295%29.jpg/640px-Scorpion_CRVT_%284119399295%29.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====FV107 Scimitar====
 
−
https://c1.iggcdn.com/indiegogo-media-prod-cld/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,h_413,w_620/v1406817426/kdk9ulcvnzuunb2nzmru.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====FV721 Fox====
 
−
https://rifleman.info/uploads/artilleries/2018/03/41769a26d976d805924c2dcdbac35e1399782250.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====Stormer HVM====
 
−
http://www.military-today.com/missiles/stormer_hvm.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
==[[File:Japan flag.png|50px]] Japan==
 
−
 
 
−
===Air Forces===
 
−
 
 
−
====Mitsubishi F-1====
 
−
https://cache.desktopnexus.com/thumbseg/1191/1191592-bigthumbnail.jpg
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Basic Stats
 
−
|Introduction year:
 
−
|1978
 
−
|-
 
−
|Crew:
 
−
|1 (Pilot)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Empty weight:
 
−
|14,017 lb (13,674 kg)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Powerplant:
 
−
|2 × Ishikawa-Harima TF40-801A turbofan<br />5,115 lbf each, dry<br />7,305 lbf each, afterburning
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Performance
 
−
|Maximum speed:
 
−
|1,056 mph (1,700 km/h) at 11,000 m (36,100 ft)<br />M 1.6
 
−
|-
 
−
|Service ceiling:
 
−
|50,000 ft (15,240 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Climb rate:
 
−
|583.33 f/s (118 m/s)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Wing loading:
 
−
|132 lb/ft²
 
−
|-
 
−
|Power-to-mass ratio:
 
−
|
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armament
 
−
|Guns:
 
−
|1 × 20 mm (0.787 in) JM61A1 Vulcan 6-barreled Gatling cannon
 
−
|-
 
−
|Ammunition load:
 
−
|750 rounds
 
−
|-
 
−
|Hardpoints:
 
−
|One centerline, four underwing, and two wingtip missile rails
 
−
|-
 
−
|Max ordinance load:
 
−
|Up to 6,000 lb (2,721 kg)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Munitions:
 
−
|AIM-9 Sidewinder<br />Mitsubishi [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AAM-1_(Japanese_missile) AAM-1]<br />JLAU-3A 70 mm rocket pods<br />RL-7 70 mm rockets<br />RL-4 125 mm rockets<br />Mk-82 500 lb bombs<br />M117 750 lb bombs
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
* Japan's first domestically developed and built supersonic military jet.
 
−
* Primarily used for ground attack and anti-ship attack.
 
−
* Developed from the [[Mitsubishi T-2]].
 
−
 
 
−
===Helicopters===
 
−
 
 
−
====AH-1S Cobra====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/AH-1S_Cobra.jpg/640px-AH-1S_Cobra.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====Kawasaki OH-1 'Ninja'====
 
−
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/44/a7/77/44a777764aad0cb14e7f992277b31f77--military-police-military-aircraft.jpg
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Basic Stats
 
−
|Introduction year:
 
−
|2000
 
−
|-
 
−
|Crew:
 
−
|2 (Pilot, Observer)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Empty weight:
 
−
|5,401 lb (2,450 kg)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rotor systems:
 
−
|4 blades on main rotor<br />8 blades on tail rotor
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rotor diameter:
 
−
|38 ft 1 in ft (11.6 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Powerplant:
 
−
|2 × Mitsubishi TS1-M-10 turboshaft engines<br />890 hp (660 kW) each
 
−
|-
 
−
|Maximum speed:
 
−
|173 mph (278 km/h)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Service ceiling:
 
−
|16,010 ft (4,880 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rate of climb:
 
−
|23.63 ft/s (7.2 m/s)
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armament
 
−
|colspan="2"|Variable; can equip gun pods, cannon pods, rocket pods, or missiles
 
−
|-
 
−
|Hardpoints:
 
−
|4 total, but inner 2 are only used for drop tanks
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
===Ground Forces===
 
−
 
 
−
====Type 87 Chi-I <big><span style="color:goldenrod">&#9824;</span></big>====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/IJA_Experimental_tank_No1_01.jpg/640px-IJA_Experimental_tank_No1_01.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====Type 74 105 mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)====
 
−
http://tanknutdave.com/images/japspg/1.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====Type 93 SAM====
 
−
http://military-vehicle-photos.com.s3.amazonaws.com/5758.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
===Naval Forces===
 
−
 
 
−
====Shimushu-class escort ship====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2e/Japanese_escort_ship_Shimushu_1940.jpg/640px-Japanese_escort_ship_Shimushu_1940.jpg
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|Commissioned:
 
−
|1940
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
==[[File:Italy flag.png|50px]] Italy==
 
−
 
 
−
===Helicopters===
 
−
 
 
−
====Agusta A129 Mangusta====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e5/20150506052017%21Agusta_A129A_Mangusta%2C_Italy_-_Army_%28cropped%29.jpg/640px-20150506052017%21Agusta_A129A_Mangusta%2C_Italy_-_Army_%28cropped%29.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
===Ground Forces===
 
−
 
 
−
====Dardo IFV====
 
−
http://www.military-today.com/apc/dardo_vcc_80.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Basic Stats
 
−
|In service:
 
−
|1998
 
−
|-
 
−
|Crew:
 
−
|3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Weight:
 
−
|49,000 lb (22,226 kg)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Engine:
 
−
|Iveco–Fiat 6V MTCA TD, 512 hp
 
−
|-
 
−
|Power-to-weight ratio:
 
−
|24.5 hp/t
 
−
|-
 
−
|Max road speed:
 
−
|43.5 mph (70 km/h)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Amphibious:
 
−
|No
 
−
|-
 
−
|Suspension:
 
−
|Hydropneumatic torsion bar
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armament
 
−
|'''Main Armament:'''
 
−
|25 mm Oerlikon KBA automatic cannon
 
−
|-
 
−
|Stabilized:
 
−
|Yes
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rate of fire:
 
−
|600 RPM
 
−
|-
 
−
|Muzzle velocity:
 
−
|1,335 m/s
 
−
|-
 
−
|Ammunition load:
 
−
|200 rounds in turret, more in hull
 
−
|-
 
−
|Elevation range:
 
−
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>10 to +30 degrees
 
−
|-
 
−
|Traverse range:
 
−
|360 degrees
 
−
|-
 
−
|Traverse rate:
 
−
|__._°/s
 
−
|-
 
−
|'''Secondary Armament:'''
 
−
|2 × Spike-LR Anti-Tank Missile launchers
 
−
|-
 
−
|Ammunition load:
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rate of fire:
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|Muzzle velocity:
 
−
|
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armour
 
−
|Protection:
 
−
|
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
====[[File:Romania flag.png|50px]] TR-85====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fb/631st_Tank_Battalion_%289%29.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
(Placing this with the Italians along with the other Romanian vehicles, the [[IAR-81C]] and [[Hs 129 B-2 (Romania) (Italy)|Hs 129 B-2]].)
 
−
 
 
−
===Naval Forces===
 
−
 
 
−
====Motoscafo armato silurante (MAS)====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3b/MAS_526%28528%29.jpg/640px-MAS_526%28528%29.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====Albatros-class corvette====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/98/Italian_corvette_Airone_%28F545%29_underway_c1962.jpg/800px-Italian_corvette_Airone_%28F545%29_underway_c1962.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====Impetuoso-class destroyer====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/Italian_destroyer_Impetuoso_%28D558%29_comes_alongside_USS_Kalamazoo_%28AOR-6%29_in_the_Mediterranean_Sea%2C_in_June_1977.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====Condottieri-class cruiser, ''Luigi Cadorna''====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Italian_light_cruiser_Luigi_Cadorna_surrendering_at_Malta_on_9_September_1943.jpg/640px-Italian_light_cruiser_Luigi_Cadorna_surrendering_at_Malta_on_9_September_1943.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
==[[File:France flag.png|50px]] France==
 
−
 
 
−
===Air Forces===
 
−
 
 
−
====F-86K Sabre====
 
−
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TeUPjVM0UnY/U2Y4Ch6HRRI/AAAAAAAA3-k/noWd1mLnKS4/s1600/777451798.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====Dassault Étendard IVM====
 
−
https://www.aviationsmilitaires.net/media/pictures/eten.jpg
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|Introduction year:
 
−
|1962
 
−
|-
 
−
|Crew:
 
−
|1 (Pilot)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Empty weight:
 
−
|13,000 lb (5,900 kg)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Powerplant:
 
−
|1 × SNECMA Atar 8B turbojet, ~9,700 lbf
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Performance
 
−
|Maximum speed:
 
−
|683 mph (1,099 km/h)<br />M 0.897
 
−
|-
 
−
|Service ceiling:
 
−
|50,900 ft (15,500 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Climb rate:
 
−
|328.33 f/s (100 m/s)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Wing loading:
 
−
|57 lb/ft²
 
−
|-
 
−
|Thrust/weight:
 
−
|0.54
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armament
 
−
|Guns:
 
−
|2 × 30 mm (1.18 in) DEFA 552 cannons with 150 rounds per gun
 
−
|-
 
−
|Ammunition load:
 
−
|300 total rounds<br />150 rounds/gun
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
|Rockets:
+
! Full<br>ammo
−
|2 × Matra rocket pods with 18 × SNEB 68 mm rockets each (36 total)
+
! 1st<br>rack empty
 +
! 2nd<br>rack empty
 +
! Visual<br>discrepancy
 
|-
 
|-
−
|Missiles:
+
| '''12''' || 6&nbsp;''(+6)'' || 0&nbsp;''(+12)'' || No
−
|AIM-9 Sidewinder<br />[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.550_Magic R.550 Magic]<br />[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AS-30 Nord AS.30]<br />[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AS-20 AS.20]
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
|Bombs:
 
−
|up to 3,000 lb (1,360 kg) of bombs
 
−
|}
 
−
 
−
===Helicopters===
 
−
 
−
====Eurocopter Tiger EC-655 HAP====
 
−
https://imgproc.airliners.net/photos/airliners/5/6/6/2296665-v40-15.jpg
 
−
 
−
===Ground Forces===
 
−
 
−
====Panhard ERC-90====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b8/ERC-90_Sagaie_008_FR.JPG/640px-ERC-90_Sagaie_008_FR.JPG
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|In service:
 
−
|1980
 
 
|}
 
|}
 +
'''Note''':
  
−
====Panhard 178====
+
* Ammunition is modeled as 12 magazines of 100 rounds.
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/78/AMD_Panhard_178_Saumur.jpg/640px-AMD_Panhard_178_Saumur.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====AMX-30R (Roland)====
 
−
http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/coldwar/France/photos/Roland_009.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
==[[File:Sweden flag.png|50px]] Sweden==
 
−
 
 
−
===Air Forces===
 
−
 
 
−
====J 11====
 
−
https://www.asisbiz.com/il2/CR-42/RSWAF/images/J11-Fiat-CR-42-Falco-RSWAF-F9.1Sqn-White-9-Sweden-1941-01.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
(Swedish designation of the [[CR.42|CR.42bis Falco]])
 
−
 
 
−
====J 8====
 
−
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/54/7c/98/547c98daa95433286db80c85c4d6b088.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
(Swedish designation of the [[Gladiator Mk II|Gloster Gladiator I & II]])
 
−
 
 
−
====J 20====
 
−
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/db/b5/7a/dbb57af7abd90e7f10335b771b23da1f.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
(Swedish designation of the [[Re.2000 serie 1]])
 
−
 
 
−
====J 9====
 
−
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/04/62/c7/0462c70ddad06653d6e4a0fecd84a6d5.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
(Swedish designation of the P-35A/EP-1)
 
−
 
 
−
====J 26====
 
−
http://www.mustang.gaetanmarie.com/articles/sweden/sweden2.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
(Swedish designation of the [[P-51D-5|P-51D]])
 
−
 
 
−
====Saab 21====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Saab_J_21A-3.jpg/640px-Saab_J_21A-3.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====Saab 21R====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6c/Saab_21R_%281%29.tif/lossy-page1-640px-Saab_21R_%281%29.tif.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====J 28B====
 
−
http://www.avrosys.nu/aircraft/Jakt/117j28/117-J28B-F18-juli1969LEL.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
(Swedish designation of the [[Vampire FB 5|Vampire FB.50]])
 
−
 
 
−
====Saab 29 Tunnan====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a3/Tunnan_at_Malmen_2010-06-13_1.jpg/640px-Tunnan_at_Malmen_2010-06-13_1.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====Saab 32 Lansen====
 
−
 
 
−
=====J 32A=====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/98/Saab_32_Lansen_l.jpg/640px-Saab_32_Lansen_l.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
=====J 32B=====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/98/J_32B_Lansen_p%C3%A5_Flygfest_2011%2C_%C3%96rebro.JPG/640px-J_32B_Lansen_p%C3%A5_Flygfest_2011%2C_%C3%96rebro.JPG
 
−
 
 
−
====J 34====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7a/J34_Hawker_Hunter.jpg/640px-J34_Hawker_Hunter.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
(Swedish designation of the Hunter F.4/Hunter Mk 50)
 
−
 
 
−
====Saab J 35B Draken====
 
−
https://imgproc.airliners.net/photos/airliners/1/4/8/0296841.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====<!--[[File:Finland flag.png|50px]]--> Blenheim Mk. IV====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/af/Bristol_Blenheim_Mk._IV_of_the_Finnish_Air_Force.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====B 3====
 
−
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0a/15/b6/0a15b654fef190c998ecdc2a0783e1f3.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
(Swedish designation of the Ju 86K)
 
−
 
 
−
====Saab B 17====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d1/Saab_B17A_Fv17239_1.jpg/640px-Saab_B17A_Fv17239_1.jpg
 
−
 
 
−
====Saab B 18====
 
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Saab_S_18.jpg/640px-Saab_S_18.jpg
 
  
−
===Helicopters===
+
== 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).'' -->
  
−
====HKP 9A====
+
'''Overview:'''
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ec/MBB_Bo105_%28Hkp-9A%29_09209_09_%288316474876%29.jpg/640px-MBB_Bo105_%28Hkp-9A%29_09209_09_%288316474876%29.jpg
 
  
−
(Swedish designation of the [[BO 105 CB-2|Bo 105CB-3]])
+
The Kugelblitz is a dedicated AA, however the guns do have decent penetration and the Kugelblitz has some armour and survivability, so targeting enemy ground vehicles is a possibility. However, air targets should still be the main focus of the Kugelblitz. Due to the survivability and firepower, the Kugelblitz is best placed near the frontlines in case it needs to support a teammate against an enemy ground vehicle, but it should not be directly in view of enemy tanks.
  
−
===Ground Forces===
+
'''Tips:'''
  
−
====Pansarbil m/39 Lynx====
+
The Kugelblitz is best used as a second or third spawn, because aircraft will not spawn at the beginning of the match. Do not engage aircraft too early, as you will only expose yourself. Begin firing at no more than 1-1.5 km range for the best effect. Always watch out for multiple aircraft, as one may hit you with bombs or rockets while you are distracted. The fast firing 30 mm guns are extremely potent, and will quickly dispatch most air targets after a few hits, even against heavy fighters and bombers. It is a good idea to learn the weak spots of enemy ground vehicles you will commonly face near the Kugelblitz's BR, as knowing these will allow the Kugelblitz to deal maximum damage.
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/03/Lynx_m39.JPG
 
  
−
====Pansarbil m/41====
+
=== Pros and cons ===
−
http://weaponews.com/images/2017/06/27/3f28cdcbcadec6cc799e233106584a4a.jpg
+
<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->
  
−
====Stridsvagn m/31====
+
'''Pros:'''
−
http://ointres.se/strv_m31-1.JPG
 
  
−
====L-60 S/I (Stridsvagn m/38)====
+
* High rate of fire for a 30 mm cannon
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Stridsvagn_m38_Str%C3%A4ngn%C3%A4s_12.08.11_w.JPG/640px-Stridsvagn_m38_Str%C3%A4ngn%C3%A4s_12.08.11_w.JPG
+
* Fast turret rotation speed
 +
* Very good at taking out other SPAA or lightly-armoured vehicles
 +
* Average movement speed
 +
* Is closed-top unlike other open-top SPAAs, protecting it from lots of strafing that could otherwise be fatal
 +
* HVAP round can penetrate 77 mm, improving efficacy against other tanks
  
−
====L-60 S/II (Stridsvagn m/39)====
+
'''Cons:'''
−
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/96/Strv_m39.JPG
 
  
−
====L-60 S/III (Stridsvagn m/40L)====
+
* Although having thick armour for an SPAA, it's still only a Panzer IV hull and not enough to stop any kind of tank shell at its rank, or fire from .50 cal HMGs
−
http://tank-photographs.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/strv-m40-tank.jpg
+
* Long reload time
 +
* HVAP belt is 2/3 HE rounds, reducing effectiveness
  
−
====L-60 S/V (Stridsvagn m/40K)====
+
== History ==
−
https://photos.smugmug.com/History/Land/Pansarmuseum-Axvall-Running/i-Jx4LPX4/3/66c926fd/M/PEL-PansarMuseum%20Axvall%20Running%20vehicles_093-M.jpg
+
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====Stridsvagn m/41====
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===Design===
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Stridsvagn_M_41.jpg/640px-Stridsvagn_M_41.jpg
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The genesis of the Kugelblitz can be traced back to a precursor project involving a spherical Flak turret. Initially conceived to bolster the anti-aircraft defenses of German submarines, the turret boasted twin 30 mm cannons and was developed in early 1944 by Alkett, a firm renowned for its contributions to self-propelled anti-aircraft (SPAA) vehicle construction. Despite its promising design, the spherical Flak turret never found favor with the German Navy. Engineers at Alkett recognized the potential of the turret's oblate form and weapon configuration, opting to repurpose it for a new SPAA endeavor. The groundwork for the Kugelblitz was laid, with development commencing in late 1944. A Panzer IV chassis was selected as the platform for integrating the turret. However, a pivotal modification involved fitting a Tiger I turret ring onto the Panzer IV to accommodate the larger spherical turret. This adaptation underscored the approach of the engineers involved. Despite progress in development, including the construction of five prototypes, the Kugelblitz never underwent formal testing. Plans for mass production were also thwarted by the relentless Allied bombing campaigns targeting German factories during the latter stages of the war (1944-1945).
  
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====Stridsvagn m/42====
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===Development===
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/Stridsvagn_m42_Revinge_2012-2.jpg/640px-Stridsvagn_m42_Revinge_2012-2.jpg
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The development of the Kugelblitz relies on a previous project, a spherical Flak turret, designed to provide German submarines with adequate anti-aircraft defence capability. The oblate turret featured twin 30 mm cannons and was originally developed in early 1944 by the firm Alkett also responsible for the construction of SPAA vehicles. The turret was however never adopted by the German navy. This led the engineers of the firm to reuse the same type of design it for the needs of the new SPAA project.
 +
Development started of the Kugelblitz in late 1944. The chassis chosen to integrate the turret remained a Panzer IV. The main difference was that a Tiger I turret ring was fitted on the Pz.IV to accommodate the large turret. Five prototypes were built but never tested. Mass production was even planned but never happened due to the intense Allied bombings of German factories from 1944 to 1945.
  
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====Stormartillerivagn m/43====
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===Combat usage===
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5d/Stormartillerivagn_m43_Str%C3%A4ngn%C3%A4s_12.08.11.JPG/640px-Stormartillerivagn_m43_Str%C3%A4ngn%C3%A4s_12.08.11.JPG
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The Kugelblitz was never approved for service, as its development was not yet completed when the war ended in Europe. Several prototypes briefly saw combat during the Battle of Berlin or in engagements throughout Germany.
  
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====Pansarvärnskanonvagn m/43====
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http://www.gotlandsforsvarsmuseum.se/fordon/pvkv-9.jpg
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A continuation of the line of German AA vehicles based on the Pz.IV tank. It was the first AA vehicle to have a fully enclosed turret. Only two were ever built, and they may not have been used in combat. Both of the AA vehicles that were released ended up in the anti-air artillery training battalion stationed at the Ohrdruf training ground in Thuringia.
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====Pansarvärnskanonvagn II====
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== Media ==
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http://i.imgur.com/msE3oBx.jpg
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====Pansarvärnskanonvagn III====
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====Pansarvärnskanonvagn IV "Värjan"====
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====Infanterikanonvagn 102====
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http://www.ointres.se/ikv_72-1.jpg
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====Luftvärnsvärnskanonvagn m/43====
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== See also ==
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http://www.aviarmor.net/tww2/photo/sweden/lvkv_m43/lvkv43_1.jpg
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* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
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====[[File:Finland flag.png|50px]] Landsverk L-62 Anti II====
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;Vehicles equipped with the same chassis
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https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7oBb5K-Akw0/VCRG39IiVMI/AAAAAAAAJrs/Wu57LE-RO9E/s1600/lansverk%2Baa%2B1.jpg
 
  
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====Luftvärnskanonvagn 90====
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* [[Flakpanzer IV]]
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https://www.soldf.com/images/s_strf90lvkv2.jpg
 
  
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====Luftvärnsrobotvagn 701====
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;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role
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http://www.ointres.se/lvrbv701-2.jpg
 
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====Stridsvagn 74====
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Stridsvagn_74_01.jpg/640px-Stridsvagn_74_01.jpg
 
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====Pansarbandvagn 501====
 
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http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7449/9415797282_6a705e2fac.jpg
 
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(Swedish designation of the [[BMP-1]])
 
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====Infanterikanonvagn 91====
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e1/Ikv_91_a.jpg/640px-Ikv_91_a.jpg
 
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====Stridsvagn 103C====
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d5/Stridsvagn_103_Revinge_2015-1.jpg/640px-Stridsvagn_103_Revinge_2015-1.jpg
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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|+Basic Stats
 
−
|In service:
 
−
|1986
 
−
|-
 
−
|Crew:
 
−
|3 (Commander, Gunner/Driver, Rear Driver)
 
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|-
 
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|Weight:
 
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|93,600 lb (42,456 kg)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Engine:
 
−
|Detroit diesel 6V53T, 290 hp<br />''and''<br />Caterpillar 553 gas turbine, 490 hp
 
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|-
 
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|Power-to-weight ratio:
 
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|18.3 hp/t
 
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|-
 
−
|Max road speed (forward and reverse):
 
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|37 mph (60 km/h)
 
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|-
 
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|Amphibious:
 
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|No (Needs a flotation screen)
 
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|-
 
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|Suspension:
 
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|Gas-hydraulic hydropneumatic suspension
 
−
|}
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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|+Armament
 
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|'''Main Armament:'''
 
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|Bofors L74 10.5 cm L/62 rifled gun
 
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|-
 
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|Rate of fire:
 
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|10-15 RPM (6-4 seconds)
 
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|-
 
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|Ammunition load:
 
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|50 rounds
 
−
|-
 
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|Elevation range:
 
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|<nowiki>-</nowiki>11 to +16 degrees (using suspension)
 
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|-
 
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|Traverse range:
 
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|N/A, fixed gun
 
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|-
 
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|Traverse rate:
 
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|As fast as the hull can traverse
 
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|-
 
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|'''Secondary Armament:'''
 
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|3 × 7.62 mm KSP 58 machine guns<br />''(2 fixed, 1 anti-aircraft)''
 
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|-
 
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|Rate of fire:
 
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|650–1,000 RPM
 
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|-
 
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|Muzzle velocity:
 
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|840 m/s
 
−
|}
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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|+Armour
 
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|Protection:
 
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|40-70 mm (78°) ''Front glacis''<br />Fuel cans on sides used as applique armour
 
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|}
 
−
 
 
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* Never saw combat use.
 
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* First tank to use a turbine engine. Turbines would later be used in tanks like the [[T-80B|T-80]] and [[M1 Abrams]].
 
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====Stridsvagn 101====
 
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https://i.pinimg.com/originals/32/d9/c1/32d9c130ea55c3c37e32e45808557ae2.jpg
 
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====Stridsvagn 104====
 
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https://media.moddb.com/images/groups/1/3/2074/4580845193_4dfdb320eb.jpg
 
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===Naval Forces===
 
−
 
 
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====Stridsbåt 90 H(alv)====
 
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https://i.pinimg.com/originals/20/c3/da/20c3da16668ea81fbe4c11729fcaf02f.jpg
 
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====Spica-class torpedo boat, HSwMS ''Spica'' (T121)====
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/T121_Spica.jpeg/640px-T121_Spica.jpeg
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Basic Stats
 
−
|Launched:
 
−
|1966
 
−
|-
 
−
|Displacement:
 
−
|210 t
 
−
|-
 
−
|Length:
 
−
|139 ft (42.5 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Beam:
 
−
|23 ft (7.1 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Draught:
 
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|8 ft 6 in (2.6 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Propulsion:
 
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|3 Bristol Proteus gas-turbines, 4,250 HP, driving 3 hydraulically controllable pitch screws
 
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|-
 
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|Speed:
 
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|40+ knots (46+ mph; 74+ km/h)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Crew:
 
−
|30
 
−
|}
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armament
 
−
|Main caliber:
 
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|1 × Bofors 57 mm gun
 
−
|-
 
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|Rate of fire:
 
−
|200 RPM
 
−
|-
 
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|Effective range:
 
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|5.28 mi (8.5 km)
 
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|-
 
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|Secondaries:
 
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|2 × 7.62×51mm NATO machine guns
 
−
|-
 
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|Torpedoes:
 
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|6 × 533 mm (21.0 in) wire-guided torpedoes
 
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|-
 
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|Naval mines:
 
−
|Yes
 
−
|-
 
−
|Depth charges:
 
−
|Yes
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
* Ordered with the intention of defending Sweden's coastlines.
 
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* Hull was made of steel, as opposed to contemporaries' plywood hulls.
 
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* Was a stable firing platform, despite small size and displacement.
 
−
 
 
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====Perseus-class torpedo boat, HSwMS ''Perseus'' (T101)====
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2c/Perseus_1951.jpeg/640px-Perseus_1951.jpeg
 
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====[[File:Norway flag.png|50px]] Trygg-class torpedo boat====
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f0/The_Trygg_class_torpedo_boats.jpg
 
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====Gotland-class seaplane cruiser, HSwMS ''Gotland''====
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8d/HMS_Gotland_%28cruiser%29%2C_1936.jpg/640px-HMS_Gotland_%28cruiser%29%2C_1936.jpg
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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|+Basic Stats
 
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|Comissioned:
 
−
|1934
 
−
|-
 
−
|Displacement:
 
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|4,600-~5,500 t
 
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|-
 
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|Length:
 
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|442 ft 3 in (134.8 m)
 
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|-
 
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|Beam:
 
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|50 ft 6 in (15.4 m)
 
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|-
 
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|Draught:
 
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|14 ft 9 in (4.5 m)
 
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|-
 
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|Propulsion:
 
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|4 boilers, steam turbines, 2 shafts
 
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|-
 
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|Speed:
 
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|27.5 kt (31.6 mph; 50.9 km/h)
 
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|-
 
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|Crew:
 
−
|467
 
−
|}
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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|+Armament
 
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|Main caliber:
 
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|6 × 152 mm (6 in) guns (2×2), (2×1)
 
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|-
 
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|Secondaries:
 
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|4 × 75 mm (3.0 in)<br />4 × 25 mm (0.98 in)<br />8 × 40 mm (1.6 in) added in 1944
 
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|-
 
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|Torpedoes:
 
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|6 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
 
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|-
 
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|Mines:
 
−
|Yes
 
−
|}
 
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====Romulus-class destroyer====
 
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=====HSwMS ''Romulus'' (27)=====
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a7/HMS_Romulus.jpg
 
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=====HSwMS ''Remus'' (28)=====
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/HMS_Remus_%2828%29.jpg
 
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====Mode-class destroyer, HMS ''Mjölner'' (32)====
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/16/HMS_Mj%C3%B6lner.jpg
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Basic Stats
 
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|Commissioned:
 
−
|1943
 
−
|-
 
−
|Displacement:
 
−
|750 t standard<br />960 t full
 
−
|-
 
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|Length:
 
−
|256 ft (78 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Beam:
 
−
|26 ft 6 in (8.08 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Draught:
 
−
|9 ft (2.7 m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Propulsion:
 
−
|2 oil fired boilers, 2 de Laval steam turbines, 16,000 shp (12 MW), 2 screws
 
−
|-
 
−
|Speed:
 
−
|30 kt (35 mph; 56 km/h)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Crew:
 
−
|100
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armament
 
−
|Main caliber:
 
−
|3 × 105 mm Bofors K/50 M/42 DP guns (3×1)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Secondaries:
 
−
|2 × 40 mm Bofors guns K/60 M/36 (2×1)<br />2 × 20 mm Bofors K/66 M/40 (2×1)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Torpedoes:
 
−
|3 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes (1×3)
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
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====Tre Kronor-class cruiser====
 
−
 
 
−
=====HSwMS ''Tre Kronor''=====
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/Cruiser_HMS_Tre_Kronor.jpg
 
−
 
 
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=====HSwMS ''Göta Lejon''=====
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/Cruiser_HMS_G%C3%B6ta_Lejon_in_1958.jpg/640px-Cruiser_HMS_G%C3%B6ta_Lejon_in_1958.jpg
 
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=Other Stuff=
 
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==Blank Specification Tables==
 
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===Helicopters===
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Basic Stats
 
−
|Introduction year:
 
−
|____
 
−
|-
 
−
|Crew:
 
−
|_ (_____)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Empty weight:
 
−
|____ lb (____ kg)
 
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|-
 
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|Rotor systems:
 
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|_ blades on main rotor<br />_ blades on tail rotor
 
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|-
 
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|Rotor diameter:
 
−
|___ ft (___ m)
 
−
|-
 
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|Powerplant:
 
−
|_ × _ENGINE_<br />___ shp (___ kW)
 
−
|-
 
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|Maximum speed:
 
−
|___ mph (___ km/h)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Service ceiling:
 
−
|______ ft (____ m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rate of climb:
 
−
|____ ft/s (___ m/s)
 
−
|}
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armament
 
−
|Guns:
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
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|Rockets:
 
−
|
 
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|-
 
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|Missiles:
 
−
|
 
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|}
 
−
 
 
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===Ground Forces===
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Basic Stats
 
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|In service:
 
−
|____
 
−
|-
 
−
|Crew:
 
−
|_ (_________)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Weight:
 
−
|_____ lb (_____ kg)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Engine:
 
−
|_ENGINE_, ___ hp
 
−
|-
 
−
|Power-to-weight ratio:
 
−
|____ hp/t
 
−
|-
 
−
|Max road speed:
 
−
|__ mph (__ km/h)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Amphibious:
 
−
|Yes/No
 
−
|-
 
−
|Suspension:
 
−
|
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armament
 
−
|'''Main Armament:'''
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|Stabilized:
 
−
|Yes/No
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rate of fire:
 
−
|____
 
−
|-
 
−
|Muzzle velocity:
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|Ammunition load:
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|Elevation range:
 
−
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>__ to +__ degrees
 
−
|-
 
−
|Traverse range:
 
−
|___ degrees
 
−
|-
 
−
|Traverse rate:
 
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|__°/s
 
−
|-
 
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|'''Secondary Armament:'''
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|Ammunition load:
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rate of fire:
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|Muzzle velocity:
 
−
|
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armour
 
−
|Protection:
 
−
|
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
===Naval Forces===
 
−
 
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Basic Stats
 
−
|Commissioned:
 
−
|____
 
−
|-
 
−
|Displacement:
 
−
|____ t
 
−
|-
 
−
|Length:
 
−
|___ ft (___ m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Beam:
 
−
|____ ft (___ m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Draft:
 
−
|____ ft (__ m)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Propulsion:
 
−
|_ boilers, _ steam turbines, _____ shp (__ MW), _ shafts
 
−
|-
 
−
|Speed:
 
−
|___ knots (___ mph; ___ km/h)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Crew:
 
−
|___
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
|+Armament
 
−
|Main caliber:
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|Secondaries:
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|Torpedoes:
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|Mines:
 
−
|Yes/No
 
−
|-
 
−
|Depth charges:
 
−
|Yes/No
 
−
|-
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
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==Experimental==
 
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===Aircraft===
 
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<div class="ttx">
 
−
 
 
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<div class="ttx-title">F4D-1 Skyray</div>
 
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<div class="ttx-image">https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Douglas_F4D-1_Skyray_of_VMF-115_in_flight%2C_4_April_1957_%28NNAM.1996.253.7328.029%29.jpg/640px-Douglas_F4D-1_Skyray_of_VMF-115_in_flight%2C_4_April_1957_%28NNAM.1996.253.7328.029%29.jpg</div>
 
−
 
 
−
<div class="ttx-table">
 
−
 
 
−
<div class="ttx-table-line ttx-table-head">General characteristics</div>
 
−
<div class="ttx-table-line">
 
−
<span class="ttx-value">1956</span>
 
−
<span class="ttx-name">Introduction year</span>
 
−
</div>
 
−
<div class="ttx-table-line">
 
−
<span class="ttx-value">1 person</span>
 
−
<span class="ttx-name">Crew</span>
 
−
</div>
 
−
<div class="ttx-table-line">
 
−
<span class="ttx-value">7.2 t</span>
 
−
<span class="ttx-name">Empty weight</span>
 
−
</div>
 
−
<div class="ttx-table-line">
 
−
<span class="ttx-value">12.3 t</span>
 
−
<span class="ttx-name">Take-off weight</span>
 
−
</div>
 
−
</div>
 
−
<div class="ttx-table-line ttx-table-head">Flight characteristics</div>
 
−
<div class="ttx-table-line">
 
−
<span class="ttx-value">17 000 m</span>
 
−
<span class="ttx-name">Ceiling</span>
 
−
</div>
 
−
<div class="ttx-table-line">
 
−
<span class="ttx-value">1 × Pratt & Whitney J57-P-8, −8A, or −8B turbojet</span>
 
−
<span class="ttx-name">Engine</span>
 
−
</div>
 
−
<div class="ttx-table-line">
 
−
<span class="ttx-value">4627 kgf</span>
 
−
<span class="ttx-name-indent">Dry thrust</span>
 
−
</div>
 
−
<div class="ttx-table-line">
 
−
<span class="ttx-value">7257 kgf</span>
 
−
<span class="ttx-name-indent">Afterburning thrust</span>
 
−
</div>
 
−
<div class="ttx-table-line">
 
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Latest revision as of 01:25, 24 April 2024

Kugelblitz
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Kugelblitz

Description

The Flakpanzer IV "Kugelblitz" is the third variant of the Flakpanzer IV self-propelled anti-aircraft gun family. The Panzer IV medium tank chassis is combined with a newly designed oscillating turret to provide complete protection for the crews. This turret was completely enclosed, with overhead protection and full traverse. The disruption caused by Allied bombing efforts prevented mass production from taking place.

Introduced in Update 1.43, the Flakpanzer IV "Kugelblitz" is an extremely competitive vehicle. Its twin-mounted 30 mm Maschinenkanone 103/38 provides high destructive power against enemy air and ground targets. The main armament is fast-firing and precise, requiring only one or two shells to bring down even a bomber. Players can also equip armour-piercing ammunition belts to target enemy ground units. This machine can quickly destroy a column of enemy targets with well-executed flanking manoeuvres.

General info

Survivability and armour

The X-Ray view of the Kugelblitz in the hangar, the 5 crew members locations inside the vehicle are visible, giving a visual understanding of the vehicle's survivability.

The Kugelblitz has high armour values compared to most SPAA, but the armour will not protect it against the main calibre guns of tanks at the battle rating. The survivability is quite good, the crew is well spaced and numerous, and the ammunition is unlikely to detonate. The Kugelblitz has excellent protection against strafing runs from enemy aircraft, although some aircraft cannons may penetrate the 10 mm hull armour and cause an engine fire.

Since the ball turret is enclosed and separated from the hull, the Kugelblitz can still operate its cannons after a successful penetration of the hull.

Armour type:

  • Rolled homogeneous armour
Armour Front (Slope angle) Sides Rear Roof
Hull 80 mm 30 mm 20 mm 10 mm
Turret 30 mm Turret housing
20 mm Turret ball 		30 mm Turret housing
20 mm Turret ball 		30 mm Turret housing
20 mm Turret ball 		20 mm

Notes:

Mobility

Game Mode Max Speed (km/h) Weight (tons) Engine power (horsepower) Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Forward Reverse Stock Upgraded Stock Upgraded
Arcade Expression error: Unexpected * operator. 426 Expression error: Unexpected round operator. __.__
Realistic 265 Expression error: Unexpected round operator. __.__

Modifications and economy

The Kugelblitz has a comparatively low gun traverse speed when not upgraded, so the Horizontal Drive and Elevation Mechanism modules are quite important. Another very useful modification is the M.Gr. ammo belt, which almost completely composed of high-explosive shells and helps to increase damage dealt to enemy aircraft. The two Pz.Gr. modules allow the vehicle to better engage enemy ground forces. These belts contain more high-penetration rounds than high-explosive ones, and increase the vehicle's effectiveness against armoured targets. Still, they will not be able to penetrate most tanks frontally at this tier, and are better suited for engaging lightly-armoured vehicles.

Armaments

Main armament

Main article: MK103/38 (30 mm)
30 mm MK103/38 (x2) Turret rotation speed (°/s) Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode Capacity (Belt) Fire rate Vertical Horizontal Stabilizer Stock Upgraded Full Expert Aced Stock Full Expert Aced
Arcade 1,200 (100) 450 -7°/+80° ±180° N/A 52.8 73.1 88.8 98.2 104.5 13.00 11.50 10.60 10.00
Realistic 35.7 42.0 51.0 56.4 60.0

Ammunition

  • Default: AP-I · HEI-T
  • M.Gr.: HEI-T · HEI-T · HEI-T · AP-I
  • Pz.Gr.: AP-I · AP-I · AP-I · HEI-T
  • Pz.Gr. H: HVAP-T · HEI-T · HEI-T

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
HEI-T 7 6 4 4 4 4
AP-I 58 55 44 33 25 19
HVAP-T 77 74 61 47 37 29
Shell details
Ammunition Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
HEI-T 920 0.33 0.1 0.1 84 79° 80° 81°
AP-I 800 0.5 - - - 47° 56° 65°
HVAP-T 960 0.36 - - - 66° 70° 72°

Ammo racks

Ammo racks of the Kugelblitz
Full
ammo 		1st
rack empty 		2nd
rack empty 		Visual
discrepancy
12 6 (+6) 0 (+12) No

Note:

  • Ammunition is modeled as 12 magazines of 100 rounds.

Usage in battles

Overview:

The Kugelblitz is a dedicated AA, however the guns do have decent penetration and the Kugelblitz has some armour and survivability, so targeting enemy ground vehicles is a possibility. However, air targets should still be the main focus of the Kugelblitz. Due to the survivability and firepower, the Kugelblitz is best placed near the frontlines in case it needs to support a teammate against an enemy ground vehicle, but it should not be directly in view of enemy tanks.

Tips:

The Kugelblitz is best used as a second or third spawn, because aircraft will not spawn at the beginning of the match. Do not engage aircraft too early, as you will only expose yourself. Begin firing at no more than 1-1.5 km range for the best effect. Always watch out for multiple aircraft, as one may hit you with bombs or rockets while you are distracted. The fast firing 30 mm guns are extremely potent, and will quickly dispatch most air targets after a few hits, even against heavy fighters and bombers. It is a good idea to learn the weak spots of enemy ground vehicles you will commonly face near the Kugelblitz's BR, as knowing these will allow the Kugelblitz to deal maximum damage.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • High rate of fire for a 30 mm cannon
  • Fast turret rotation speed
  • Very good at taking out other SPAA or lightly-armoured vehicles
  • Average movement speed
  • Is closed-top unlike other open-top SPAAs, protecting it from lots of strafing that could otherwise be fatal
  • HVAP round can penetrate 77 mm, improving efficacy against other tanks

Cons:

  • Although having thick armour for an SPAA, it's still only a Panzer IV hull and not enough to stop any kind of tank shell at its rank, or fire from .50 cal HMGs
  • Long reload time
  • HVAP belt is 2/3 HE rounds, reducing effectiveness

History

Design

The genesis of the Kugelblitz can be traced back to a precursor project involving a spherical Flak turret. Initially conceived to bolster the anti-aircraft defenses of German submarines, the turret boasted twin 30 mm cannons and was developed in early 1944 by Alkett, a firm renowned for its contributions to self-propelled anti-aircraft (SPAA) vehicle construction. Despite its promising design, the spherical Flak turret never found favor with the German Navy. Engineers at Alkett recognized the potential of the turret's oblate form and weapon configuration, opting to repurpose it for a new SPAA endeavor. The groundwork for the Kugelblitz was laid, with development commencing in late 1944. A Panzer IV chassis was selected as the platform for integrating the turret. However, a pivotal modification involved fitting a Tiger I turret ring onto the Panzer IV to accommodate the larger spherical turret. This adaptation underscored the approach of the engineers involved. Despite progress in development, including the construction of five prototypes, the Kugelblitz never underwent formal testing. Plans for mass production were also thwarted by the relentless Allied bombing campaigns targeting German factories during the latter stages of the war (1944-1945).

Development

The development of the Kugelblitz relies on a previous project, a spherical Flak turret, designed to provide German submarines with adequate anti-aircraft defence capability. The oblate turret featured twin 30 mm cannons and was originally developed in early 1944 by the firm Alkett also responsible for the construction of SPAA vehicles. The turret was however never adopted by the German navy. This led the engineers of the firm to reuse the same type of design it for the needs of the new SPAA project. Development started of the Kugelblitz in late 1944. The chassis chosen to integrate the turret remained a Panzer IV. The main difference was that a Tiger I turret ring was fitted on the Pz.IV to accommodate the large turret. Five prototypes were built but never tested. Mass production was even planned but never happened due to the intense Allied bombings of German factories from 1944 to 1945.

Combat usage

The Kugelblitz was never approved for service, as its development was not yet completed when the war ended in Europe. Several prototypes briefly saw combat during the Battle of Berlin or in engagements throughout Germany.


Archive of the in-game description

A continuation of the line of German AA vehicles based on the Pz.IV tank. It was the first AA vehicle to have a fully enclosed turret. Only two were ever built, and they may not have been used in combat. Both of the AA vehicles that were released ended up in the anti-air artillery training battalion stationed at the Ohrdruf training ground in Thuringia.


Media

Skins
Videos
German SPAAs discusses the Kugelblitz at 4:32 - War Thunder Official Channel
Best experimental vehicles discusses the Kugelblitz at 7:28 - War Thunder Official Channel
A Successful Dead End? - Kugelblitz - Military History Visualized

See also

Vehicles equipped with the same chassis
Other vehicles of similar configuration and role

External links


Germany anti-aircraft vehicles
Wheeled  Sd.Kfz.222
Half-track  Sd.Kfz.251/21 · Sd.Kfz. 6/2
Flakpanzer IV  Wirbelwind · Ostwind · Ostwind II · Kugelblitz · Zerstörer 45
Other Flakpanzers  Flakpanzer I · Flakpanzer 38 · Flakpanzer 341
Wiesel AWC  Wiesel 1A4 · Ozelot
Radar SPAAG  Gepard · Gepard 1A2
Missile SPAA  FlaRakPz 1 · FlaRakRad

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