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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| + | The '''75 mm KwK37''' is a German tank cannon from the early stages of WW2. The KwK37 was a mounted infantry support cannon until it was replaced by the [[KwK40 L43 (75 mm)|KwK40 L43]] later in the war as Soviet armour became much tougher to fight. This gun is quite useful, being able to penetrate almost any enemy's armour at its battle rating and features a great combo with a short reload time. | ||
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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| + | '''KwK37''' | ||
* {{Specs-Link|germ_nbfz_VI}} | * {{Specs-Link|germ_nbfz_VI}} | ||
* {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_III_ausf_N}} | * {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_III_ausf_N}} | ||
| + | * {{Specs-Link|it_pzkpfw_III_ausf_N}} | ||
* {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_IV_ausf_C}} | * {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_IV_ausf_C}} | ||
* {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_IV_ausf_E}} | * {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_IV_ausf_E}} | ||
* {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_IV_ausf_F}} | * {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_IV_ausf_F}} | ||
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| + | '''StuK37''' | ||
| + | * {{Specs-Link|germ_stug_III_ausf_A}} | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.'' | ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.'' | ||
| − | === Available | + | === Available ammunition === |
| − | ''Describe the shells that are available for the | + | <!-- ''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).'' --> |
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| + | {{:{{PAGENAME}}/Ammunition|K.Gr.rot Pz., Hl.Gr 38B, Sprgr. 34, Hl.Gr 38C, K.Gr.Rot Nb.}} | ||
=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
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| + | * The [[Howitzer M2 (75 mm)|75 mm M2 howitzer]] would be the closest comparison to the 75 mm KwK37, despite that it is much weaker, receiving much weaker shells and having a shorter velocity. | ||
| + | * The [[K51 L/24 (75 mm)|75 mm K51 L/24]] and the [[KwK44 L/36.5 (75 mm)|75 mm KwK44 L/36.5]] have the same performance. | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
| − | ''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against | + | <!-- ''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.'' --> |
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| + | The {{PAGENAME}} is a low-velocity HEAT launcher, which forces it to only be effective at close range but is compensated with having quick reload and the HEAT having good penetration. The 75 mm KwK37 is made even more effective with the ability to hull break some notable tanks around the BR, some examples are all BTs, all LVTs, most AA (mainly trucks) and more. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
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| + | * Fast reload | ||
| + | * HEAT has great penetration | ||
| + | * Has the ability to hull break some notable tanks around the BR of the tank that has it equipped | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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| + | * AP round has low penetration | ||
| + | * Gun velocity is quite low | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of | + | ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
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* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
{{Germany tank cannons}} | {{Germany tank cannons}} | ||
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[[Category:Tank cannons]] | [[Category:Tank cannons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:15, 20 August 2023
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Contents
Description
The 75 mm KwK37 is a German tank cannon from the early stages of WW2. The KwK37 was a mounted infantry support cannon until it was replaced by the KwK40 L43 later in the war as Soviet armour became much tougher to fight. This gun is quite useful, being able to penetrate almost any enemy's armour at its battle rating and features a great combo with a short reload time.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
KwK37
StuK37
General info
Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.
Available 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 | ||
| K.Gr.rot Pz. | APCBC | 52 | 51 | 45 | 39 | 34 | 30 |
| Hl.Gr 38B | HEAT | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Sprgr. 34 | HE | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Hl.Gr 38C | HEAT | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 |
| 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% | ||||||||||
| K.Gr.rot Pz. | APCBC | 385 | 6.8 | 1.2 | 14 | 102.4 | 48° | 63° | 71° | |||
| Hl.Gr 38B | HEAT | 450 | 4.57 | 0.05 | 0.1 | 872.1 | 62° | 69° | 73° | |||
| Sprgr. 34 | HE | 420 | 5.74 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 686 | 79° | 80° | 81° | |||
| Hl.Gr 38C | HEAT | 450 | 4.8 | 0.05 | 0.1 | 875.5 | 62° | 69° | 73° | |||
| Smoke shell characteristics | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Velocity (m/s) |
Projectile mass (kg) |
Screen radius (m) |
Screen deploy time (s) |
Screen hold time (s) |
Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g) |
| K.Gr.Rot Nb. | 423 | 6.2 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 50 |
Comparison with analogues
- The 75 mm M2 howitzer would be the closest comparison to the 75 mm KwK37, despite that it is much weaker, receiving much weaker shells and having a shorter velocity.
- The 75 mm K51 L/24 and the 75 mm KwK44 L/36.5 have the same performance.
Usage in battles
The KwK37 (75 mm) is a low-velocity HEAT launcher, which forces it to only be effective at close range but is compensated with having quick reload and the HEAT having good penetration. The 75 mm KwK37 is made even more effective with the ability to hull break some notable tanks around the BR, some examples are all BTs, all LVTs, most AA (mainly trucks) and more.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Fast reload
- HEAT has great penetration
- Has the ability to hull break some notable tanks around the BR of the tank that has it equipped
Cons:
- AP round has low penetration
- Gun velocity is quite low
History
Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />.
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 article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;
- references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
| Germany tank cannons | |
|---|---|
| 20 mm | KwK30 · KwK38 · Rh202 |
| 28/20 mm | s.Pz.B.41 |
| 30 mm | MK 30-2/ABM |
| 37 mm | KwK34(t) · KwK36 · KwK38(t) · PaK L/45 |
| 47 mm | Pak.(t)(Sf.) |
| 50 mm | KwK39 · KwK L/42 · PaK38 |
| 57 mm | Bofors L/70 Mk.1 |
| 75 mm | K51 L/24 · KwK37 · KwK40 L43 · KwK40 L48 · KwK42 · KwK44 · KwK44 L/36.5 · PaK39 L48 · PaK40/3 L46 · PaK42 · StuK37 · StuK40 L43 · StuK40 L48 |
| 76 mm | PaK36 (r) |
| 88 mm | Flak.37 · Flak 41 · KwK36 · KwK43 · PaK43 |
| 90 mm | BK90 |
| 105 mm | CN105-57 · Cockerill HP · FMK.4 Modelo 1L · K.18 · KwK L/68 · L7A3 · PzK M57 · StuH42 |
| 120 mm | Rh120 L/44 · Rh120 L/55 · Rh120 L/55 A1 |
| 128 mm | K.40 · KwK44 · PaK44 |
| 150 mm | s.I.G.33 · Stu.H 43 L/12 |
| 380 mm | RW61 |
| Foreign: | |
| 30 mm | Bushmaster 2 Mk.44 (USA) · HSS 831L (Britain) |
| 57 mm | 6pdr OQF Mk.V (Britain) |
| 73 mm | 2A28 (USSR) |
| 75 mm | M3 (USA) |
| 76 mm | F-32 (USSR) · F-34 (USSR) · M32 (USA) |
| 90 mm | M36 (USA) · M41 (USA) |
| 105 mm | GT-3 (South Africa) |
| 125 mm | 2A46 (USSR) |
| 152 mm | M-10T (USSR) · XM150E5 (USA) |
| 155 mm | M126 (USA) |
