Pz.Sp.Wg.P204(f) KwK

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Pz.Sp.Wg.P204(f) KwK

Pz.Sp.Wg.P204(f) KwK

Germany

I Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
2.0	2.0	2.0

Class:

PREMIUM

Light tank

Purchase:Bundle or Gift

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Description

The Pz.Sp.Wg.P204(f) KwK is a premium gift rank I German light tank with a battle rating of 2.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced during Update "La Royale" as a reward for the 2023 Summer Extreme event.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back

Hull26 / 15 / 15

Turret20 / 15 / 15

Crew4 people

Visibility77 %

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Armour type:

Armour	Front (Slope angle)	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	___ mm	___ mm Top ___ mm Bottom	___ mm	___ - ___ mm
Turret	___ - ___ mm Turret front ___ mm Gun mantlet	___ - ___ mm	___ - ___ mm	___ - ___ mm
Cupola	___ mm	___ mm	___ mm	___ mm

Notes:

Mobility

Reverse gearbox

Forward and backward movement is possible at the same maximum speed

Speedforward / back

AB80 / 47 km/h

RB and SB72 / 43 km/h

Number of gears4 forward

4 back

Weight8.2 t

Engine power

AB200 hp

RB and SB105 hp

Power-to-weight ratio

AB24.4 hp/t

RB and SB12.8 hp/t

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Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
	Forward	Reverse		Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	80	47	8.2	163	200	19.88	24.39
Realistic	72	43		93	105	11.34	12.8

Modifications and economy

Repair cost

AB121

RB130

SB146

Crew training450

Experts3 000

Aces45

Research Aces220 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

2 × 10 / 20 / 20 %

2 × 100 / 100 / 100 %

Modifications

Mobility	Protection	Firepower
Tires Suspension Brake System Filters Transmission Engine	Improved Parts Improved FPE Crew Replenishment	Horizontal Drive 50mm_kwk_38_39_APCR2_ammo_pack Adjustment of Fire Elevation Mechanism Artillery Support

Armaments

Main armament

50 mm KwK L/42 cannon

Ammunition26 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

5.2 → 4.0 s

Vertical guidance-12° / 14°

50 mm KwK L/42					Turret rotation speed (°/s)					Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode	Capacity	Vertical	Horizontal	Stabilizer	Stock	Upgraded	Full	Expert	Aced	Stock	Full	Expert	Aced
Arcade	26	-12°/+14°	±180°	-	15.0	20.7	25.1	27.8	29.6	5.20	4.60	4.24	4.00
Realistic					9.3	11.0	13.3	14.8	15.7

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
		10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
PzGr 39	APC	80	76	62	48	38	29
PzGr 40	APCR	116	107	74	47	30	19

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	Ricochet
							0%	50%	100%
PzGr 39	APC	685	2.05	1.2	9	28.9	48°	63°	71°
PzGr 40	APCR	1,050	0.9	-	-	-	66°	70°	72°

Ammo racks

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

Usage in battles

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With a lack of a coaxial machine gun and poor armor, players may find head on attacks against enemies difficult. Instead utilization of their speed and powerful cannon will be their main objective. Flank attacks and supporting fire for teammates are highly recommended. The high agility of the vehicle also allows for the capture of objectives quickly and efficiently while being able to avoid enemies. However a lack of ammunition does force the player to select their shots carefully as one too many missed or wasted shots can result in a quick return to the hanger. With the lack of a roof and armor in the rear it's highly recommended to always be facing the enemy. Despite being weak, the armor of the turret prevents mostly machine gun fire from harming the loader and gunner. The protection of these two members can be the factor between losing the vehicle or being able to limp back to a control point.

Pros and cons

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Pros:

• Wheeled vehicle - Faster than conventional tanks on roads
• Powerful 50mm Kwk L/42 cannon - Can penetrate most vehicles at it's BR
• Special transmission allows for top speed to be reached in both forward and reverse, making engine-first maneuvering viable and thus increasing survivability

Cons:

• Poor braking
• Lack of coaxial machine gun - Must aim shots against open top vehicles / Relies on player's ability to hit shots on key crew members (drivers and gunners)
• Open top - Prone to air attack and flanking machine gun attacks
• Weak armor - Stops only machine gun rounds
• Lack of rounds - Only 26 rounds present
• Poor maneuverability off roads - Confines the vehicle to surfaces like roads and gravel for utilization of speed advantage

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

• [Devblog] Pz.Sp.Wg.P204(f) KwK tank destroyer