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''If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.--> | ''If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.--> | ||
| − | The Nashorn's armour is paper-thin; it will not protect | + | The Nashorn's armour is paper-thin; it will not protect the crew or internal modules even from heavy-calibre machine gun fire. And, the vehicle can be hull-broken by high-calibre HE rounds. |
| − | The Nashorn also lacks | + | The Nashorn also lacks roof protection, making it a very desirable target for enemy fighters and attackers. Stay behind cover to avoid strafing runs or rocket attacks. |
| − | One interesting (and somewhat comical) note | + | One interesting (and somewhat comical) note on the Nashorn's armour is that being so thin, high-penetration shells may pass through it without detonating at all. |
=== Mobility === | === Mobility === | ||
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{{main|PaK 43 (88 mm)}} | {{main|PaK 43 (88 mm)}} | ||
| − | The 88 mm PaK 43 gun | + | The 88 mm PaK 43 gun has great penetration statistics at all ranges and angles with an average reload time. Due to the vehicle's design, the gun should be used to snipe enemy targets from long ranges. Most enemy tanks will be crippled or destroyed if a shot connects. |
=== Machine guns === | === Machine guns === | ||
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{{main|MG 34 (7.92 mm)}} | {{main|MG 34 (7.92 mm)}} | ||
| − | The Nashorn has two [[MG 34 (7.92 mm)]] aimed towards the vehicle's sides. Since they are | + | The Nashorn has two [[MG 34 (7.92 mm)]] machine guns aimed towards the vehicle's sides. Since they are secondary weapons, there are no ammunition belt options. Furthermore, they have various blind spots (e.g. the space behind or in front of the tank and the area above the vehicle). The machine guns have an elevation of only around +20°, making the tank very vulnerable against diving fighters or bombers. |
== Usage in battles == | == 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).'' | ''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).'' | ||
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| + | The Nashorn should be used as a long-range sniper in realistic battles. It is recommended to sit behind a ridge or behind cover, emerging to take shots at unaware enemies. At close range, the Nashorn suffers due to its lack of a turret and poor survivability. | ||
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| + | In arcade battles, spotting markers make any sniping positions automatically unviable. Enemy players will have no trouble locating and destroying the Nashorn. The best thing to do is to constantly be on the move, searching for new firing positions, and to keep an eye on flanking enemies. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * The powerful 88 mm PaK 43 cannon can destroy most, if not all, opponents in one shot |
| − | * | + | * The thin armour may cause some shells to overpenetrate (pass through the tank without detonating) |
| − | * | + | * Two machine guns to deal with lightly armoured targets |
| − | * | + | * Reload times are faster than those of the [[Tiger (Germany)]] tanks. |
| − | * | + | * The mobility of a [[Panzer IV]] |
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
* Has next to no armour and can be penetrated by .50 cal machine guns | * Has next to no armour and can be penetrated by .50 cal machine guns | ||
| − | * Crew | + | * Crew are vulnerable to artillery and strafing aircraft |
| − | * Ammo racks are | + | * Ammo racks are exposed on the sides of the crew compartment |
* Can be hull-broken | * Can be hull-broken | ||
* Horrible gun depression | * Horrible gun depression | ||
* Very tall silhouette | * Very tall silhouette | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 03:29, 15 April 2020
Contents
Description
The 8,8 Pak 43/1 Sf."Nashorn" (Rhinoceros) is a rank III German tank destroyer with a battle rating of 5.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.57 "Battle March".
General info
Survivability and armour
The Nashorn's armour is paper-thin; it will not protect the crew or internal modules even from heavy-calibre machine gun fire. And, the vehicle can be hull-broken by high-calibre HE rounds.
The Nashorn also lacks roof protection, making it a very desirable target for enemy fighters and attackers. Stay behind cover to avoid strafing runs or rocket attacks.
One interesting (and somewhat comical) note on the Nashorn's armour is that being so thin, high-penetration shells may pass through it without detonating at all.
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 | 44 | 9 | 24.3 | 426 | 572 | 17.53 | 23.54 |
| Realistic | 40 | 8 | 525 | 300 | 21.6 | 12.35 | |
Armaments
Main armament
The 88 mm PaK 43 gun has great penetration statistics at all ranges and angles with an average reload time. Due to the vehicle's design, the gun should be used to snipe enemy targets from long ranges. Most enemy tanks will be crippled or destroyed if a shot connects.
Machine guns
The Nashorn has two MG 34 (7.92 mm) machine guns aimed towards the vehicle's sides. Since they are secondary weapons, there are no ammunition belt options. Furthermore, they have various blind spots (e.g. the space behind or in front of the tank and the area above the vehicle). The machine guns have an elevation of only around +20°, making the tank very vulnerable against diving fighters or bombers.
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).
The Nashorn should be used as a long-range sniper in realistic battles. It is recommended to sit behind a ridge or behind cover, emerging to take shots at unaware enemies. At close range, the Nashorn suffers due to its lack of a turret and poor survivability.
In arcade battles, spotting markers make any sniping positions automatically unviable. Enemy players will have no trouble locating and destroying the Nashorn. The best thing to do is to constantly be on the move, searching for new firing positions, and to keep an eye on flanking enemies.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- The powerful 88 mm PaK 43 cannon can destroy most, if not all, opponents in one shot
- The thin armour may cause some shells to overpenetrate (pass through the tank without detonating)
- Two machine guns to deal with lightly armoured targets
- Reload times are faster than those of the Tiger (Germany) tanks.
- The mobility of a Panzer IV
Cons:
- Has next to no armour and can be penetrated by .50 cal machine guns
- Crew are vulnerable to artillery and strafing aircraft
- Ammo racks are exposed on the sides of the crew compartment
- Can be hull-broken
- Horrible gun depression
- Very tall silhouette
History
Also known as the Hornisse (Hornet), the Nashorn comprised a composite Pz III/IV chassis and an 8.8 cm PaK 43 gun. 494 were built and it was used on all fronts in the heavy tank destroyer units from mid-1943 on. The first user was the 655th Schwere Panzerjaegerabteilung in Russia.
Media
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See also
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| Germany tank destroyers | |
|---|---|
| Pz. I Derivatives | Panzerjäger I |
| Pz. II Derivatives | 15cm sIG 33 B Sfl |
| Pz. 38(t) Derivatives | Marder III · Marder III H · Jagdpanzer 38(t) |
| Pz. III Derivatives | StuG III A · StuG III F · StuG III G · StuH 42 G |
| Pz. IV Derivatives | Jagdpanzer IV · Panzer IV/70(A) · Panzer IV/70(V) · Dicker Max · Nashorn · Brummbär · VFW |
| Pz. V Derivatives | Jagdpanther G1 · Bfw. Jagdpanther G1 |
| Pz. VI Derivatives | Sturer Emil · Elefant · Ferdinand · 38 cm Sturmmörser · Jagdtiger |
| Wheeled/Half-track | 8,8 cm Flak 37 Sfl. · Sd.Kfz.251/9 · Sd.Kfz.251/10 · Sd.Kfz.251/22 · Sd.Kfz.234/3 · Sd.Kfz.234/4 · 15 cm Pz.W.42 |
| ATGM Carrier | RakJPz 2 · RakJPz 2 (HOT) · Wiesel 1A2 |
| Other | Waffenträger · M109G · JPz 4-5 · Raketenautomat · VT1-2 |
