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== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.43]]. It is based on a SU-76M chassis with a special turret mounting the 37 mm 61-K mod. 1939 anti-aircraft cannon. Its fast-firing cannon will bring down any plane coming at range and thanks to its HVAP ammunition it also has the potential to destroy tanks with a little less than 90 mm penetration.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.43]]. It is based on a SU-76M chassis with a special turret mounting the 37 mm 61-K mod. 1939 anti-aircraft cannon. Its fast-firing cannon will bring down any plane coming at range and thanks to its HVAP ammunition it also has the potential to destroy tanks with around 100 mm penetration.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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=== Mobility ===
 
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== Armaments ==
 
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=== Main armament ===
 
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{{main|61-K (37 mm)}}
 
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| rowspan="2" | 290 (5) || rowspan="2" | 160 || rowspan="2" | -5°/+85° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 26.4 || 36.6 || 44.4 || 49.1 || 52.2 || rowspan="2" | 0.65 || rowspan="2" | 0.58 || rowspan="2" | 0.53 || rowspan="2" | 0.50
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| rowspan="2" | 290 (5) || rowspan="2" | 160 || rowspan="2" | -5°/+85° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 26.42 || 36.56 || 44.4 || 49.1 || 52.2 || rowspan="2" | 0.65 || rowspan="2" | 0.6 || rowspan="2" | 0.5 || rowspan="2" | 0.5
 
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==== Ammunition ====
 
==== Ammunition ====
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* '''Default:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}
 
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* '''UO-167:''' {{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}
 
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* '''BR-167:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}
 
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* '''BR-167P:''' {{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armour-piercing tracer}}
 
  
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* '''Default:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armor-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self destroying)}}
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* '''UO-167:''' {{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self destroying)}}
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* '''BR-167P:''' {{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armor-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self destroying)}}
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| Default || AP-T/HEFI-T* || 71 || 68 || 57 || 46 || 37 || 30
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The ZSU-37 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 gun is surprisingly potent, and will quickly dispatch most air targets after a few hits, even against heavy fighters and bombers. The 37 mm gun does have a somewhat slow fire rate, so it may be difficult to hit enemy aircraft. It is a good idea to learn the weak spots of enemy ground vehicles you will commonly face near the ZSU-37's BR, as knowing these will allow the ZSU-37 to penetrate enemy tanks with more ease.
 
The ZSU-37 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 gun is surprisingly potent, and will quickly dispatch most air targets after a few hits, even against heavy fighters and bombers. The 37 mm gun does have a somewhat slow fire rate, so it may be difficult to hit enemy aircraft. It is a good idea to learn the weak spots of enemy ground vehicles you will commonly face near the ZSU-37's BR, as knowing these will allow the ZSU-37 to penetrate enemy tanks with more ease.
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| UO-167
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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* Single 37 mm 61-K cannon is capable of completely destroying enemy aircraft with only one or two hits
 
* Single 37 mm 61-K cannon is capable of completely destroying enemy aircraft with only one or two hits
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* Great anti-armour performance with AP belts of ~60 mm and HVAP-T belts of ~90 mm penetration at close range, allowing the vehicle to engage lightly armoured vehicles easily from the front, and more heavily armoured ones through their sides or rear
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* Great anti-armor performance with AP belts of ~60 mm and HVAP-T belts of ~90 mm penetration at close range, allowing the vehicle to engage lightly armored vehicles easily from the front, and more heavily armored ones through their sides or rear
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* Very fast reload; able to fire almost constantly until the ammo storage is empty
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* Has better hull armor compared to previous SPAAs (but previous SPAAs have almost NO ARMOR protection!)
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* Very fast reload; Able to fire almost constantly until the ammo storage is completely empty
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* Slow, sluggish, and cumbersome
 
* Slow, sluggish, and cumbersome
 
* Turret rotation is very slow
 
* Turret rotation is very slow
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* Vulnerable to overpressure
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* Prone to hull-break
 
* Very weak protection
 
* Very weak protection
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* Low fire rate can make hitting aircraft very difficult
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* Low fire rate can make hitting aircraft VERY difficult
 
* Bad stock grind
 
* Bad stock grind
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* Is nothing more than a Tier 3 SPAA with "Rank 4" slapped on to it, so it suffers a LOT up to BR 7.3 (since the only decent Tier 4 SPAA for the USSR is a Chinese event one, that is now completely unavailable to anyone who did not get it back then)
  
 
== History ==
 
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=== In-game description ===
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Since tank divisions were facing greater losses from attacks by enemy assault aircraft, the decision was made to create a self-propelled anti-air mount based on light tanks. Work on the creation of a self-propelled installation based on the T-70 tank began in 1942. Two experimental models were released. Serious design flaws were uncovered during the testing phase.  
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Since tank divisions were facing greater losses from attacks by enemy assault aircraft, the decision was made to create a self-propelled anti-air mount based on light tanks. Work on the creation of a self-propelled installation based on the T-70 tank began in 1942. Two experimental models were released. Serious design flaws were uncovered during the testing phase.
 
  
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In December, 1943 the ZSU-37 SPG was built at Factory #38 under the management of M.N. Shukin. It was armed with a 37 mm KB M.N. Loginov 61-K AA cannon. The vehicle was based on the SU-76M SPG, but instead of a combat cockpit they installed an open, rotating turret. An experimental model of the vehicle successfully underwent state-run testing and was recommended for serial production. However, due to production difficulties, serial production was moved to Factory #40 in Mytishchi.
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In December, 1943 the ZSU-37 SPG was built at Factory #38 under the management of M.N. Shukin. It was armed with a 37mm KB M.N. Loginov 61-K AA cannon. The vehicle was based on the SU-76M SPG, but instead of a combat cockpit they installed an open, rotating turret. An experimental model of the vehicle successfully underwent state-run testing and was recommended for serial production. However, due to production difficulties, serial production was moved to Factory #40 in Mytishchi.  
  
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The vehicle's design was enhanced at the new factory, and, after undergoing testing in October-November 1944, the vehicle began to be released serially. The vehicle was released in a small series of 75 units from 1945-1946. It was never used in combat.
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The vehicle’s design was enhanced at the new factory, and, after undergoing testing in October-November 1944, the vehicle began to be released serially. The vehicle was released in a small series of 75 units from 1945-1946. It was never used in combat.
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== Media ==
 
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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;Vehicles equipped with the same chassis
 
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* [[SU-76M]] / [[SU-76M (5th Gv.Kav.Corps)]] / [[SU-76M (China)]]
 
* [[SU-76M]] / [[SU-76M (5th Gv.Kav.Corps)]] / [[SU-76M (China)]]
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Revision as of 00:08, 17 December 2020

Rank IV USSR | Premium | Golden Eagles
Tu-1 Pack
ZSU-37
ussr_zsu_37.png
ZSU-37
USSR flag.png USSR
II Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
4.0 3.3 3.3
Class:
Research:9 200 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:47 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

GarageImage ZSU-37.jpg


The ZSU-37 is a rank II Soviet self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle with a battle rating of 4.0 (AB) and 3.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.43. It is based on a SU-76M chassis with a special turret mounting the 37 mm 61-K mod. 1939 anti-aircraft cannon. Its fast-firing cannon will bring down any plane coming at range and thanks to its HVAP ammunition it also has the potential to destroy tanks with around 100 mm penetration.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armour type:

  • Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, turret)
  • Structural steel (gun breech, storage boxes, mudguards)
Armour Front Sides Rear Roof
Hull 35 mm (60°) Front glacis
45 mm (30°) Lower glacis
60 mm (34-84°) Driver's port 		15 mm 10 mm Top
15 mm (32°) Bottom 		6 mm
Turret 15 mm (16°) Turret front
15 mm (0-12°) Gun mantlet 		15 mm (1-2°) 8 mm N/A

Notes:

  • Suspension wheels are 10 mm thick while tracks are 15 mm thick.
  • The turret has an armoured basket which is 10 mm thick
  • Belly armour is 10 mm thick.
  • Storage boxes and mudguards are 4 mm thick.

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 46 6 12.2 199 267 16.31 21.89
Realistic 43 6 124 140 10.16 11.48

Armaments

Main armament

Main article: 61-K (37 mm)
37 mm 61-K 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 290 (5) 160 -5°/+85° ±180° N/A 26.42 36.56 44.4 49.1 52.2 0.65 0.6 0.5 0.5
Realistic 17.85 21.0 25.5 28.2 30.0

Ammunition

  • Default: AP-T · HEFI-T*
  • UO-167: HEFI-T*
  • BR-167: AP-T
  • BR-167P: HVAP-T · HEFI-T* · HEFI-T*
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
Default AP-T/HEFI-T* 71 68 57 46 37 30
UO-167 HEFI-T* 3 3 3 3 3 3
BR-167 AP-T 71 68 57 46 37 30
BR-167P HVAP/HEFI-T* 102 95 80 59 35 28
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%
UO-167 HEFI-T* 866 0.74 0.0 0.1 34 79° 80° 81°
BR-167 AP-T 880 0.76 N/A N/A N/A 47° 60° 65°

Ammo racks

Ammo racks of the ZSU-37
Full
ammo 		1st
rack empty 		2nd
rack empty 		3rd
rack empty 		4th
rack empty 		5th
rack empty 		6th
rack empty 		Visual
discrepancy
58 49 (+9) 39 (+19) 29 (+29) 20 (+38) 10 (+48) 1 (+57) Yes

Usage in battles

Overview:

The ZSU-37 is a dedicated AA, however the gun can also threaten enemy ground vehicles. Air targets should be the ZSU-37's main priority. The ZSU-37 has thin armour and low survivability, but it should stay near friendly tanks, as it may prove useful in supporting them with its cannon. Staying near the front can also help with shooting down enemy aircraft, as the ZSU-37 will be close to them when they make attack runs on friendly vehicles.

Tips:

The ZSU-37 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 gun is surprisingly potent, and will quickly dispatch most air targets after a few hits, even against heavy fighters and bombers. The 37 mm gun does have a somewhat slow fire rate, so it may be difficult to hit enemy aircraft. It is a good idea to learn the weak spots of enemy ground vehicles you will commonly face near the ZSU-37's BR, as knowing these will allow the ZSU-37 to penetrate enemy tanks with more ease.

Modules

Tier Mobility Protection Firepower
I Tracks Parts UO-167 Horizontal Drive
II Suspension Brake System FPE BR-167 Adjustment of Fire
III Filters Crew Replenishment BR-167P Elevation Mechanism
IV Transmission Engine Artillery Support

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Single 37 mm 61-K cannon is capable of completely destroying enemy aircraft with only one or two hits
  • Great anti-armor performance with AP belts of ~60 mm and HVAP-T belts of ~90 mm penetration at close range, allowing the vehicle to engage lightly armored vehicles easily from the front, and more heavily armored ones through their sides or rear
  • Has better hull armor compared to previous SPAAs (but previous SPAAs have almost NO ARMOR protection!)
  • Very fast reload; Able to fire almost constantly until the ammo storage is completely empty

Cons:

  • Crew members are very vulnerable to aerial strafing and tank machine gun fire due to open-top construction
  • Struggles in rough terrain and steering is very stiff due to low engine power
  • Slow, sluggish, and cumbersome
  • Turret rotation is very slow
  • Prone to hull-break
  • Very weak protection
  • MASSIVE ammo storages
  • Low fire rate can make hitting aircraft VERY difficult
  • Bad stock grind
  • Is nothing more than a Tier 3 SPAA with "Rank 4" slapped on to it, so it suffers a LOT up to BR 7.3 (since the only decent Tier 4 SPAA for the USSR is a Chinese event one, that is now completely unavailable to anyone who did not get it back then)

History

In-game description

Since tank divisions were facing greater losses from attacks by enemy assault aircraft, the decision was made to create a self-propelled anti-air mount based on light tanks. Work on the creation of a self-propelled installation based on the T-70 tank began in 1942. Two experimental models were released. Serious design flaws were uncovered during the testing phase.

In December, 1943 the ZSU-37 SPG was built at Factory #38 under the management of M.N. Shukin. It was armed with a 37mm KB M.N. Loginov 61-K AA cannon. The vehicle was based on the SU-76M SPG, but instead of a combat cockpit they installed an open, rotating turret. An experimental model of the vehicle successfully underwent state-run testing and was recommended for serial production. However, due to production difficulties, serial production was moved to Factory #40 in Mytishchi.

The vehicle’s design was enhanced at the new factory, and, after undergoing testing in October-November 1944, the vehicle began to be released serially. The vehicle was released in a small series of 75 units from 1945-1946. It was never used in combat.

Media

Skins
Videos
Spade Review: ZSU-37. An average SPAA with a "Special" appearance - Joseph 2000
ZSU-37 Tank Review - NUSensei

See also

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

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  ZUT-37 · ZSU-37 · BTR-ZD · ZSU-57-2
Czechoslovakia  M53/59
North Vietnam  ▂Phòng không T-34

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