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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was the second production model of the [[Sd.Kfz.234 (Family)|Sd.Kfz.234]], following the [[Sd.Kfz.234/2]]. It was a heavily armoured reconnaissance vehicle with a simple open-top turret housing a 20 mm autocannon alongside an MG42 machine gun, designed to combat infantry and light combat vehicles. From mid-1944 to early 1945, about 230 vehicles of this modification were produced, which went into service with reconnaissance battalions.
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Introduced during [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/6669-special-space-race-en|"Space Race" event]], the Sd.Kfz.234/1 combines the familiar chassis of the [[Sd.Kfz.234/2]] with the turret of the [[Sd.Kfz. 140/1]]. While not as heavily armoured as the latter, the mobility offered by the former's chassis grants the Sd.Kfz.234/1 excellent map manoeuvrability, allowing it to utilise its 20 mm autocannon against unsuspecting opponents.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/6669-special-space-race-en|"Space Race" event]].
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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'''Armour type:'''
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=== Mobility ===
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* Rolled homogeneous armour
 
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* Cast homogeneous armour (Gun mantlet, Vision ports)
 
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* Structural steel (Side skirts)
 
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| Hull || 30 mm (40°) ''Front plate'' <br> 15 mm (70°), 30 mm (55°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 30 mm (35°) ''Lower glacis'' || 8 mm (34-35°) ''Top'' <br> 8 (19-35°) + 4 mm || 10 mm (21-46°) || 5 mm
 
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| Turret || 30 mm (33-37°) ''Turret front'' <br> 8 mm (0-8°) ''Gun shield'' || 8 mm (26-27°) || 8 mm (34-37°) || N/A
 
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* Wheels provide 10 mm thick protection.
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The Sdkfz.234/1 has the same manoeuvrability as the rest of the Puma brethern. It has a maxiumum speed of 100km/h, both forward and reverse in Arcade and 90km/h forward and reverse in Realistic.
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* Vision ports on car body are 10 mm thick.
 
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* Belly armour is 12.7 mm thick.
 
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=== Mobility ===
 
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The Sd.Kfz.234/1 has the same manoeuvrability as the rest of its Puma brethren. It has a maximum speed of 100 km/h, both forward and reverse in Arcade and 90 km/h forward and reverse in Realistic.
 
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=== Modifications and economy ===
 
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== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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=== Main armament ===
 
=== Main armament ===
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{{main|KwK38 (20 mm)}}
 
{{main|KwK38 (20 mm)}}
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! colspan="5" | [[KwK38 (20 mm)|20 mm KwK38]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
 
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! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
 
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
 
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
 
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
 
! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
 
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| rowspan="2" | 250 || rowspan="2" | -4°/+70° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 14.3 || __.__ || __.__ || __.__ || __.__ || rowspan="2" | 7.8 || rowspan="2" | _.__ || rowspan="2" | _.__ || rowspan="2" | _.__
 
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| 23.8 || 28 || 34 || 37.6 || 40
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| 8.9 || __.__ || __.__ || __.__ || __.__
 
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==== Ammunition ====
 
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| PzGr || 36 || 34 || 26 || 19 || 14 || 10
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| PzGr 40 || 64 || 63 || 26 || 8 || 3 || 1
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! 2nd<br>rack empty
 
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{{main|MG42 (7.92 mm)}}
 
{{main|MG42 (7.92 mm)}}
  
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! colspan="5" | [[MG42 (7.92 mm)|7.92 mm MG42]]
 
! colspan="5" | [[MG42 (7.92 mm)|7.92 mm MG42]]
 
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! Capacity<br>(Belt capacity)
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! Vertical<br>guidance
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! Horizontal<br>guidance
 
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| Coaxial || 1,800 (150) || 1,200 || N/A || N/A
 
| Coaxial || 1,800 (150) || 1,200 || N/A || N/A
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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Even though the armour of the Sd.Kfz.234/1 is lacking, it can still bounce a hit or two from low-calibre guns from the front if lucky and when played to its advantages it can become a vital part of achieving victory over the other team. This armoured car has two main things going for it: excellent mobility (with max speeds of 90 km/h RB, 100 km/h AB) and a very effective, fast-firing autocannon with Pzgr 40 rounds that have exceptional armour penetration, where it can decimate enemies at both close and medium ranges.
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With these advantages in mind, there are several playstyles for this vehicle. The first of these is to play a harasser role. Using the excellent mobility, the Sd.Kfz.234/1 can get to the best positions on the map early and lie in ambush for enemy vehicles. Once you have struck and eliminated an enemy, use the vehicle's mobility to get yourself to a new position and repeat the process.
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A second option is to play it so as to get to cap zones before the other teams do, and afterwards use your vehicle as a support tank along with your teammates' tanks taking up a position behind them.
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The third option, if playing in a squad (two or more) you can also use this vehicle for flanking operations.
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'''Notable opponents''':
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| Tires
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* [[T-70]] / [[T-80]] - Strong frontal armour that will be hard to penetrate (but thinner side and rear armour), if you find yourself fighting one of these try to flank its position and catch it off guard.
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| Horizontal Drive
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* [[:Category:USA ground vehicles|USA]] - Most tanks of this tier can be penetrated easily by your autocannon, but be careful as some of these tanks especially BR 3.0 and up will carry .50 cal machine guns which can penetrate your armour so be careful when engaging them. Other nations tanks are relatively similar in their potency, so the same rules should be applied when engaging them.
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* HVAP belts has a full composition of HVAP, able to penetrate most light tanks (e.g. [[T-26]], [[M3A1 Stuart|M3A1]], [[BT-5|BT-5,]] [[A13 (Family)|A13]]) and side armour of heavier targets (e.g. [[B1 bis|B1]]) easily
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* HVAP Belts are full HVAP rounds unlike the Flak 38 HVAP belts.
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* The KwK38 is coupled with an MG42 with a blistering fire rate which allows quite effective suppressive fire capability on light-skinned vehicles
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* The HVAP belts can penetrate a Sherman's side armour and so will have no difficulties at its Battle Rating.
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* The 20 mm cannon can shoot down aircraft due to a very high elevation angle which means it can, in a pinch, act as a pseudo-SPAA
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* Relatively fast reload at around 7 seconds.
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* The quick speed (100 km/h in AB, 90 km/h in RB) allows the Sd.Kfz.234/1 to be one of, if not the first vehicle, to both, make contact with the enemy team and capture zones
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* It has the ability to scout, which is unique for a vehicle at such a low Battle Rating.
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* Very fast acceleration both forward and reverse, getting out of a sticky situation is very easily if your driver is alive
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* The quick speed, (100km/h in AB, 90km/h in RB) allows the Puma to be one of, if not the first vehicles to both make contact with the enemy team and capture zones.
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* It can average around 40 km/h off-road, which is quite fast for a wheeled vehicle
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* The scouting feature allows it to repair allies, making the Sdkfz.234/1 an even more useful asset to the team.
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* The front hull and turret have 30 mm of armour which is sloped to increase the thickness
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* The KwK 38 is coupled with an MG42 with a blistering fire rate which allows quite effective suppressive fire capability.
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* The thin armour on the sides and rear mean that most solid shot rounds will go right through without causing much damage, which is useful against tanks with only solid shells, like all the [[M3 Stuart (Family)|M3]]/[[M5 Stuart (Family)|M5]] Stuarts
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* The 20mm cannon can shoot down aircraft due to a very high elevation angle. This means it can, in a pinch, act as a pseudo SPAA.
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* It, despite having wheels, can average around 40km/h off road which, for a wheeled vehicle, is quite fast.
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* The thin armour on the sides and rear mean that most solid shot rounds will go right through without causing much damage.
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* Very fast acceleration both forward and reverse, getting out of a sticky situation is very easily if your driver is alive.
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* The front hull and turret have 30mm of armour which is sloped to increase the thickness.
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'''Cons:'''
 
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* The 20 mm cannon belt consists of only 10 rounds and it gets exhausted very quickly, so reloads are very frequent
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* The 20mm cannon has a 7 second reload and in an urban environment, that could be the difference between life and death.
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* Weak armour from the sides and rear can be penetrated by lighter weapons like autocannons and machine guns (e.g. [[M13 MGMC]], [[GAZ-AAA (DShK)]])
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* The 20mm cannon's belt consists of only 10 rounds and it gets exhausted very quickly, this means that reloads are very frequent.
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* Can be destroyed with overpressure by HEAT projectiles like the [[M8 General Scott (Family)|M8 Scott]]
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* Weak armour from the sides and rear. Can be penetrated by machine guns. Autocannons, aircraft and machine guns will shred the Puma.
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* Poor damage of 20 mm shells means that it can be difficult effectively destroy spacious tanks like the [[LVT(A)(1)]]
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* Can be hull broken by the 57mm Chi-Ha. (And anything bigger.)
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* Tall wire mesh fencing on the turret sides can give it away if attempting to hide or play stealthily while providing no armour benefits
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* The wheeled suspension makes controlling the vehicle in turns very hard as it has a tendency to drift.
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* The wheeled suspension makes controlling the vehicle in turns very hard as it has a tendency to drift
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* It has a wire mesh 'skirt' above either side of the turret which gives away its position in Realistic. You need to hide all of it to be stealthy and there aren't many places other than buildings which are tall enough to do so. The wire mesh doesn't count as armour either.
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* It is a wheeled vehicle so, while being racecar-like on hard surfaces, mud, water, snow and sand really slow it down (to around 20-30 km/h)
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* It is a wheeled vehicle so, while being race car-like on hard surfaces, mud, water, snow and sand really slow it down. (To around 20-30km/h)
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* It is open-topped so artillery is deadly and aircraft ramming the vehicle can knock it out
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* It is open topped so artillery is deadly and aircraft ramming the vehicle can knock it out.
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* Turret traverse speed is average, this, coupled with its tendency to drift in turns makes taking out a target after turning quite the chore
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* Turret traverse speed is average, this, coupled with its tendency to drift in turns makes taking out a target after turning quite the chore.
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* Unlike the [[Sd.Kfz.234/2]], the Sd.Kfz.234/1 does not have access to smoke grenades, thus cannot safely retreat from danger
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* Unlike the Sdkfz.234/2, the Sdkfz.234/1 does not have access to smoke grenades.
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* Ammunition detonations are very frequent
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== History ==
 
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* [[Sd.Kfz.234/2]], equipped with a turreted [[KwK39 (50 mm)|50 mm KwK39]] gun.
 
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* [[Sd.Kfz.234/3]], tank destroyer version of the Sd.Kfz.234, with a [[K51 L/24 (75 mm)|75 mm K51]] howitzer.
 
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== External links ==
 
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* ''other literature.''
 
* ''other literature.''
  
 
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Sd.Kfz.234/1

Description

The s.Pz.Sp.Wg. (2 cm KwK 30 L/55) Sd.Kfz. 234/1 is a premium gift rank German light tank with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced during Update 1.97 "Viking Fury" as a reward for the "Space Race" event.

General info

Survivability and armour

Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.

Mobility

Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.

The Sdkfz.234/1 has the same manoeuvrability as the rest of the Puma brethern. It has a maxiumum speed of 100km/h, both forward and reverse in Arcade and 90km/h forward and reverse in Realistic.

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. 325 Expression error: Unexpected round operator. __.__
Realistic 186 Expression error: Unexpected round operator. __.__

Armaments

Main armament

Main article: KwK38 (20 mm)

Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: {{main|Name of the weapon}}. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.

20 mm KwK38 Turret rotation speed (°/s) Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode Capacity Vertical Horizontal Stabilizer Stock Upgraded Full Expert Aced Stock Full Expert Aced
Arcade 250 -4°/+70° ±180° N/A 14.3 __.__ __.__ __.__ __.__ 7.8 _.__ _.__ _.__
Realistic 8.9 __.__ __.__ __.__ __.__

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
Default 36 34 26 19 14 10
Sprgr. 2 2 2 2 2 2
PzGr 36 34 26 19 14 10
PzGr 40 64 63 26 8 3 1

Ammo racks

Full
ammo 		1st
rack empty 		2nd
rack empty 		3rd
rack empty 		4th
rack empty 		5th
rack empty 		6th
rack empty 		Visual
discrepancy
250 __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __

Optics

Sd.Kfz.234/1 Optics
Default magnification Maximum magnification
Main Gun optics x1.8 x3.5
Comparable optics ___

Machine guns

Main article: MG42 (7.92 mm)

Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.

7.92 mm MG42
Mount Capacity
(Belt capacity) 		Rate of fire
(shots/minute) 		Vertical
guidance 		Horizontal
guidance
Coaxial 1,800 (150) 1,200 N/A N/A

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).

Modules

Tier Mobility Protection Firepower
I Tires Parts Horizontal Drive Sprgr.
II Suspension Brake System FPE Adjustment of Fire PzGr
III Filters Crew Replenishment Elevation Mechanism
IV Transmission Engine Artillery Support PzGr 40

Pros and cons

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".

Pros:

  • HVAP Belts are full HVAP rounds unlike the Flak 38 HVAP belts.
  • The HVAP belts can penetrate a Sherman's side armour and so will have no difficulties at its Battle Rating.
  • Relatively fast reload at around 7 seconds.
  • It has the ability to scout, which is unique for a vehicle at such a low Battle Rating.
  • The quick speed, (100km/h in AB, 90km/h in RB) allows the Puma to be one of, if not the first vehicles to both make contact with the enemy team and capture zones.
  • The scouting feature allows it to repair allies, making the Sdkfz.234/1 an even more useful asset to the team.
  • The KwK 38 is coupled with an MG42 with a blistering fire rate which allows quite effective suppressive fire capability.
  • The 20mm cannon can shoot down aircraft due to a very high elevation angle. This means it can, in a pinch, act as a pseudo SPAA.
  • It, despite having wheels, can average around 40km/h off road which, for a wheeled vehicle, is quite fast.
  • The thin armour on the sides and rear mean that most solid shot rounds will go right through without causing much damage.
  • Very fast acceleration both forward and reverse, getting out of a sticky situation is very easily if your driver is alive.
  • The front hull and turret have 30mm of armour which is sloped to increase the thickness.

Cons:

  • The 20mm cannon has a 7 second reload and in an urban environment, that could be the difference between life and death.
  • The 20mm cannon's belt consists of only 10 rounds and it gets exhausted very quickly, this means that reloads are very frequent.
  • Weak armour from the sides and rear. Can be penetrated by machine guns. Autocannons, aircraft and machine guns will shred the Puma.
  • Can be hull broken by the 57mm Chi-Ha. (And anything bigger.)
  • The wheeled suspension makes controlling the vehicle in turns very hard as it has a tendency to drift.
  • It has a wire mesh 'skirt' above either side of the turret which gives away its position in Realistic. You need to hide all of it to be stealthy and there aren't many places other than buildings which are tall enough to do so. The wire mesh doesn't count as armour either.
  • It is a wheeled vehicle so, while being race car-like on hard surfaces, mud, water, snow and sand really slow it down. (To around 20-30km/h)
  • It is open topped so artillery is deadly and aircraft ramming the vehicle can knock it out.
  • Turret traverse speed is average, this, coupled with its tendency to drift in turns makes taking out a target after turning quite the chore.
  • Unlike the Sdkfz.234/2, the Sdkfz.234/1 does not have access to smoke grenades.
  • While basically having the exact same cannon as the Flakpanzer I, 38 and Wirbelwind, unlike them, ammunition dentonations are very frequent.

History

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Media

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See also

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  • reference to the series of the vehicles;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

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  • encyclopedia page on the tank;
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Germany light tanks
Pz.II  Pz.II C · Pz.II C (DAK) · Pz.II C TD · Pz.II F · Pz.Sfl.Ic
Sd.Kfz.234  Sd.Kfz.234/1 · Sd.Kfz.234/2 · Sd.Kfz.234/2 TD
Marder  Marder A1- · Marder 1A3 · Begleitpanzer 57 · DF105
SPz PUMA  PUMA · PUMA VJTF
Wheeled  Sd.Kfz.221 (s.Pz.B.41) · Class 3 (P) · Radkampfwagen 90 · Boxer MGS
Other  Ru 251 · SPz 12-3 LGS
Argentina  TAM · TAM 2C · TAM 2IP · JaPz.K A2
Czechoslovakia  Pz.35(t) · Pz.38(t) A · Pz.38(t) F · Pz.38(t) n.A. · Sd.Kfz. 140/1
France  Pz.Sp.Wg.P204(f) KwK
Lithuania  Vilkas
USA  leKPz M41
USSR  SPz BMP-1

Germany premium ground vehicles
Light tanks  Pz.II C (DAK) · Pz.Sfl.Ic · Pz.Sp.Wg.P204(f) KwK · Sd.Kfz. 140/1 · Sd.Kfz.234/1 · Ru 251 · SPz 12-3 LGS · TAM 2IP
Medium tanks  Nb.Fz. · Pz.III N · Pz.Bef.Wg.IV J · ▀M4 748 (a) · ▀T 34 747 (r) · Ersatz M10
  mKPz M47 G · Turm III · Leopard A1A1 (L/44) · Leopard 2 (PzBtl 123) · Leopard 2A4M
Heavy tanks  ▀Pz.Kpfw. Churchill · ▀KV-IB · ▀KW I C 756 (r) · ▀KW II 754 (r)
  VK 45.01 (P) · ␠Tiger · Pz.Bef.Wg.VI P · Tiger II (H) Sla.16
Tank destroyers  Sd.Kfz.234/3 · Sd.Kfz.234/4 · Sd.Kfz.251/10 · Sd.Kfz.251/22 · 15 cm Pz.W.42
  Brummbär · Panzer IV/70(A) · VFW · Bfw. Jagdpanther G1 · Elefant · 38 cm Sturmmörser

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