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| + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian self-propelled anti-aircraft gun {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.87 "Locked On"]]. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
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| − | The ZPRK 2S6 armor consists of 9 mm rolled homogeneous plates for the hull and turret. Although mostly flat surfaces, it's armor can be angled to provide an average of 30mm of effective thickness which can protect against .50 cal machine guns in most places of the hull. The turret is extremely vulnerable to all types of fire at any angle. | + | The ZPRK 2S6 armor consists of 9 mm rolled homogeneous plates for the hull and turret. Although mostly flat surfaces, it's armor can be angled to provide an average of 30mm of effective thickness which can protect against .50 cal machine guns in most places of the hull. The turret is extremely vulnerable to all types of fire at any angle. |
The crew consists a commander, gunner, loader, and driver. Three out of the four crew members are situated in the turret sitting right next to each other. This makes the ZPRK 2S6 extremely prone to destroyed by "crew knocked out" if hit in the turret. | The crew consists a commander, gunner, loader, and driver. Three out of the four crew members are situated in the turret sitting right next to each other. This makes the ZPRK 2S6 extremely prone to destroyed by "crew knocked out" if hit in the turret. | ||
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=== Main armament === | === Main armament === | ||
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* 30mm 2A38 automatic cannons (2000 rpm) x 1936 | * 30mm 2A38 automatic cannons (2000 rpm) x 1936 | ||
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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* Excellent armaments | * Excellent armaments | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6070-development-2s6-tunguska-better-together-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> 2S6 Tunguska: Better Together] | * [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6070-development-2s6-tunguska-better-together-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> 2S6 Tunguska: Better Together] | ||
{{USSR anti-aircraft vehicles}} | {{USSR anti-aircraft vehicles}} | ||
Revision as of 23:33, 20 March 2019
Contents
Description
The SPAA 2S6 "Tunguska" is a rank VII Russian self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
with a battle rating of 10.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.87 "Locked On".
General info
Survivability and armour
The ZPRK 2S6 armor consists of 9 mm rolled homogeneous plates for the hull and turret. Although mostly flat surfaces, it's armor can be angled to provide an average of 30mm of effective thickness which can protect against .50 cal machine guns in most places of the hull. The turret is extremely vulnerable to all types of fire at any angle.
The crew consists a commander, gunner, loader, and driver. Three out of the four crew members are situated in the turret sitting right next to each other. This makes the ZPRK 2S6 extremely prone to destroyed by "crew knocked out" if hit in the turret.
Mobility
The ZPRK 2S6 provides good mobility with it's 628 horsepower ChtZ V-46-2s1 engine allowing for a max speed of 65km/h in ideal conditions. Under realistic testing conditions it tops around 37 km/h in flat grassy areas. This is the same with its reverse speed.
Armaments
Main armament
- 30mm 2A38 automatic cannons (2000 rpm) x 1936
- Belts (SD = Self Destroying)
- Default - HEF-I(SD)/AP-T/HEF-I(SD)/AP-T
- 30mm HE - HEF-I(SD)/HEF-T(SD)/HEF-I(SD)/AP-T
- 30mm APT - AP-T/AP-T/AP-T/ HEF-I(SD)
- Belts (SD = Self Destroying)
Additional armament
- 9M311 "Anti-Aircraft Missile" x 8
- 76mm
- 910 m/s (2985 ft/s)
- 42kg (3kg Explosive mass/ TNT eq: 5.1kg)
- 41mm armor penetration
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).
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Excellent armaments
- Fantastic Radar coverage
- Defensible against light tanks, possibly against heavier ones with it's missiles.
- Fantastic reverse speed.
Cons:
- Virtually no armor
- High profile
- Poor crew placement
History
Although the ZSU-23-4 Shilka had successfully proven its capabilities in the numerous conflicts it took part in, its shortcomings were ever increasingly coming to light as well. While faster and more capable aircraft and helicopters were being developed, the Shilka was quickly becoming obsolete, with its very short engagement range and radar detection limiting its AA capabilities greatly.
Thus, in 1970, Soviet engineers began developing a replacement for the venerable Shilka. The new vehicle, codenamed “Tunguska”, was designed with a pair of 30mm autocannons coupled to advanced tracking and targeting systems. In addition, the decision was made to also install surface-to-air guided missiles, as the targeting systems for both cannons and missiles turned out to be conveniently very similar, and was expected to greatly bolster the capabilities of the Tunguska.
By 1973, the Tunguska was considered ready. In the mid ‘70s, however, with the introduction of a Soviet mobile missile-only AA unit, which performed a similar role as the Tunguska, further development and production of the Tunguska was put in question. In the end, realizing the greater flexibility and potential of the Tunguska design, further development and production was approved.
A pre-production batch left the factory floor in 1976 for army trials. After a long series of tests, the Tunguska was officially commissioned into service with the Soviet Army in September 1982. The vehicle was continuously being improved upon, with subsequent newer variants being developed during the 1990s and 2000s.
The Tunguska served initially with the Soviet armed forces, although it was passed on to the militaries of the Soviet Union’s successor states after its collapse in the late 1980s. Thus, modernized versions of the Tunguska continue to serve with the Russian armed forces today as well as the armies of Belarus and Ukraine. The Tunguska also sees service with other nations around the world, such as Yemen, India, Morocco and some others.
- From Devblog
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the vehicles;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
| USSR anti-aircraft vehicles | |
|---|---|
| GAZ-AAA | GAZ-AAA (4M) · GAZ-AAA (DShK) |
| BTR-152 | BTR-152A · BTR-152D |
| Wheeled/Half-tracked | GAZ-MM (72-K) · ZiS-12 (94-KM) · ZiS-43 |
| Radar SPAAG | ZSU-23-4 · ZSU-37-2 |
| SAM | ZSU-23-4M4 · Strela-10M2 · 2S6 · Pantsir-S1 |
| Other | ZSU-23-4M2 · ZUT-37 · ZSU-37 · BTR-ZD · ZSU-57-2 |
| Czechoslovakia | M53/59 |
| North Vietnam | ▂Phòng không T-34 |
