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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| − | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (lit. Double-barreled casemate test vehicle) is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/6409-special-operation-shipyard-en|2019 Operation "Shipyard"]] event. | |
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| − | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]] as a reward for the Operation Shipyard event. | + | The VT1-2 was the outcome of a project envisioned to create a successor for the Leopard 1. Its main focus was on the importance of firepower and speed, hence the dual [[Rheinmetall L44 (120 mm)]] cannons and non-existent armour. However the VT1-2 is still a very effective tank at its battle rating, with the left cannon possessing an auto-loader the VT1-2 can shoot 3 shells in 5 seconds. Not to mention the type of shells the VT1-2 possess, in this case the DM12 HEAT-FS which has 480 mm of penetration. The VT1-2 has a very fast hull traverse rate and can reach the speeds of 70 km/h in a matter of seconds. |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
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| + | The VT1-2 has essentially no armour. With only 50 mm at the front, most incoming fire at its battle rating will result in the tank being potentially rendered useless or destroyed. Also the survivability of the crew is non-existent as all 3 crewmen are neatly lined up in a row, 1 nicely lined up shell would be enough to knock the crew out. | ||
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| + | '''Notes''': | ||
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| + | * Suspension wheels are 15 mm thick and tracks are 20 mm thick. | ||
| + | * 10 mm structural steel located behind ammunition racks. | ||
| + | * 10 mm structural steel located on the right side of the auto-loader rack. | ||
| + | * 12.7 mm machine guns can penetrate the the side armour at a specific point and possible kill the driver and gunner. | ||
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| + | === Mobility === | ||
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| + | === Modifications and economy === | ||
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| + | Recommended research path: | ||
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| + | # Parts | ||
| + | # FPE | ||
| + | # Adjustment of Fire (absolutely necessary for sniping) | ||
| + | # Brake System (in order to be able to react and aim) | ||
| + | # Filters | ||
| + | # Elevation Mechanism | ||
| + | # DM23 | ||
| + | # Laser rangefinder | ||
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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=== Main armament === | === Main armament === | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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| − | The | + | The VT1-2 excels when it comes to acceleration, high speed and low profile. This provides the opportunity to move into sniping positions early in the game or even capture midpoints. The tank is easily destroyed and should be played as if it was a glass cannon, i.e. you stay behind cover/concealment and scan the area using binoculars and/or the third-person view and then only moving into firing position when the coast is clear. |
| − | + | '''Engaging the enemy''' | |
| − | + | Since the left barrel reloads at a constant 5 second rate and the right barrel in around 7 seconds, you can fire 3 shots within 5 seconds (left, right, left again) in the first engagement which lets you easily correct any error in distance estimation and/or finish off immobilized tanks. Using a custom sight from live.warthunder.com (such as [https://live.warthunder.com/post/861278/en/ this sight] by ''shangxiang'') is recommended in order to be able to quickly fire the second barrel without having to switch between armaments. | |
| − | + | '''Things to be aware of''' | |
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| − | + | Be aware of guided missiles from helicopters on open maps. If you see helicopters, you might need to change plans and hide. Furthermore, if you have sniped 2+ enemies, the revenge plane is a common sight and you are an easy target for them unless you change position and move into a forest or populated area. In addition, the VT1-2 is often described as a "glass cannon", meaning that you must be wary of your surroundings as anything from an anti-air autocannon to any tank round poses a real threat to you, not to mention that your crew is seated in between your guns. This area is very lightly armoured just like the sides, so close range engagements with your sides exposed is not recommended. | |
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
* Incredibly good mobility on and off road, courtesy of its extremely powerful engine | * Incredibly good mobility on and off road, courtesy of its extremely powerful engine | ||
| − | * Twin | + | * Twin 120 mm cannons are unrivalled at its rank: |
| − | * One cannon is equipped with an autoloader | + | ** HEAT-FS and APFSDS can penetrate almost any tank it encounters |
| + | ** Able to shoot 3 times within 5 seconds | ||
| + | ** One cannon is equipped with an autoloader | ||
* Very quick hull traverse | * Very quick hull traverse | ||
| − | * Due to the gun layout, the {{PAGENAME}} can position itself to fire one cannon while the other is behind cover | + | * Due to the gun layout, the {{PAGENAME}} can position itself to fire one cannon while the other is behind cover |
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * Thin, mild steel armour cannot resist anything resembling anti-tank fire | + | * Thin, mild steel armour cannot resist anything resembling anti-tank fire as low as 12.7 mm machine guns |
* 3 crew members are grouped together in the front of the tank, poor survivability | * 3 crew members are grouped together in the front of the tank, poor survivability | ||
* Cannons cannot traverse horizontally, hull aiming mechanic must be used for precise fire | * Cannons cannot traverse horizontally, hull aiming mechanic must be used for precise fire | ||
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* No machine guns for fending off aircraft, highly vulnerable to air attack | * No machine guns for fending off aircraft, highly vulnerable to air attack | ||
* No access to smoke grenades/shells/systems | * No access to smoke grenades/shells/systems | ||
| − | * Due to hull aiming, the hull tends to roll back or forward depending on terrain | + | * Due to hull aiming, the hull tends to roll back or forward depending on terrain |
| − | * When loading ammo on a capture point, the left ammo rack is fully loaded first, then the right ammo rack. | + | * When loading ammo on a capture point, the left ammo rack is fully loaded first, then the right ammo rack. |
== History == | == History == | ||
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| + | The project for an experimental turretless tank was started for development in Germany in the early 70's as part of the replacement program for the Leopard 1. The unusual layout of the "casemate" tank type had several advantages: the possibility of installing two cannons at once, increased protection due to low silhouette and enhanced protection in the hull front profile and also increased mobility due to a reduced weight compared to traditional tanks. As part of this innovative project, two vehicles were built under the general name of Versuchsträger (German: experimental platform). The first VT1-1 prototype was placed on a shortened chassis and was equipped with two 105mm rifled cannons with manual loading. | ||
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| + | On the second VT1-2, two 120 mm calibre smoothbore cannons were used - the left cannon mounted with an automatic loader mechanism. Both of these prototypes used a number of parts and assemblies from the European "long-term production" experimental [[KPz-70]]. Since both vehicles were intended exclusively for the testing and development of new battle tactics, they were made from structural non-armour steel. Tests carried out by several NATO block countries, but they all left the project one by one and in 1985, Germany itself refused further development in favour of developing the Leopard 2 which was created according to a classic tank scheme. | ||
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| + | - ''From [[wt:en/news/6400-operation-shipyard-vt1-2-doppelrohr-kasemattpanzer-en|Devblog]]'' | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
| − | ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' | + | <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' --> |
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| + | ;Skins | ||
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| + | * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_vt_1_2 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.] | ||
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| + | ;Sights | ||
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| + | * [https://live.warthunder.com/post/861278/en/ shangxiang's gunsight for the {{PAGENAME}}] | ||
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| + | ;Videos | ||
| + | {{Youtube-gallery|o_425jH2a48|'''Double Trouble - VT1-2 Review''' - ''TheEuropeanCanadian''}} | ||
== See also == | == 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;'' | * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;'' | ||
| − | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | + | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' |
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
| − | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | + | <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' |
| + | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
| + | * ''other literature.'' --> | ||
| − | * | + | * [[wt:en/news/6400-operation-shipyard-vt1-2-doppelrohr-kasemattpanzer-en|Operation "Shipyard": VT1-2 - Doppelrohr-Kasemattpanzer]] |
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Latest revision as of 15:26, 28 January 2024
Contents
Description
The Doppelrohr-Kasemattpanzer Versuchsträger VT1-2 (lit. Double-barreled casemate test vehicle) is a gift rank VI German tank destroyer with a battle rating of 8.3 (AB) and 8.7 (RB/SB). It was introduced during Update 1.91 "Night Vision" as a reward for the 2019 Operation "Shipyard" event.
The VT1-2 was the outcome of a project envisioned to create a successor for the Leopard 1. Its main focus was on the importance of firepower and speed, hence the dual Rheinmetall L44 (120 mm) cannons and non-existent armour. However the VT1-2 is still a very effective tank at its battle rating, with the left cannon possessing an auto-loader the VT1-2 can shoot 3 shells in 5 seconds. Not to mention the type of shells the VT1-2 possess, in this case the DM12 HEAT-FS which has 480 mm of penetration. The VT1-2 has a very fast hull traverse rate and can reach the speeds of 70 km/h in a matter of seconds.
General info
Survivability and armour
Armourfront / side / back
Hull20 / 25 / 15
Turret20 / 25 / 15
Crew3 people
Visibility73 %
The VT1-2 has essentially no armour. With only 50 mm at the front, most incoming fire at its battle rating will result in the tank being potentially rendered useless or destroyed. Also the survivability of the crew is non-existent as all 3 crewmen are neatly lined up in a row, 1 nicely lined up shell would be enough to knock the crew out.
| Armour | Front (Slope angle) | Sides | Rear | Roof |
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| Hull | 80 mm Front glacis 110 mm Lower glacis |
50 mm Front 30 mm Rear |
30 mm | 30 mm Front 20 mm Rear |
Notes:
- Suspension wheels are 15 mm thick and tracks are 20 mm thick.
- 10 mm structural steel located behind ammunition racks.
- 10 mm structural steel located on the right side of the auto-loader rack.
- 12.7 mm machine guns can penetrate the the side armour at a specific point and possible kill the driver and gunner.
Mobility
Speedforward / back
AB77 / 44 km/h
RB and SB71 / 41 km/h
Number of gears8 forward
7 back
Weight43.5 t
Engine power
AB4 197 hp
RB and SB2 200 hp
Power-to-weight ratio
AB96.5 hp/t
RB and SB50.6 hp/t
| Game Mode | Max Speed (km/h) | Weight (tons) | Engine power (horsepower) | Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton) | |||
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| Forward | Reverse | Stock | Upgraded | Stock | Upgraded | ||
| Arcade | 77 | 44 | 43.5 | 2782 | 4,197 | 63.95 | 96.48 |
| Realistic | 71 | 41 | 1946 | 2,200 | 44.74 | 50.57 | |
The VT1-2 has the ability to climb to speeds of 70 km/h in a matter of seconds, with the help of 8 reverse gears, the reversing top speed is also 70 km/h. One of its features is the ability to adjust its suspension to allow it to change only its pitch (i.e lower the front and raise the back or vice versa), the height and roll cannot be adjusted. If the VT1-2 pitches up or down too much its top speed and manoeuvrability is significantly reduced, so it is recommended that the be lowered up to a point where speed and manoeuvrability is not negatively reduced to maximise gun depression and mobility.
Modifications and economy
Repair costBasic → Reference
AB4 930 → 6 142 
RB5 401 → 6 729
SB5 721 → 7 128
Total cost of modifications154 700 
265 000
Talisman cost2 600 
Crew training150 000
Experts520 000
Aces2 100
Research Aces950 000
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
160 / 210 / 250 %
220 / 220 / 220 %
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Recommended research path:
- Parts
- FPE
- Adjustment of Fire (absolutely necessary for sniping)
- Brake System (in order to be able to react and aim)
- Filters
- Elevation Mechanism
- DM23
- Laser rangefinder
Armaments
Laser rangefinder
Reduces the error and increases the maximum measurable distance of the rangefinder
Main armament
Vertical stabilizer
Reduces the swing of the gun in one plane while moving
Autoloader
Automatically feeds projectiles into the breech. The speed does not depend on the skills of the loader
Ammunition18 rounds
First-order6 rounds
Reload5.0 s
Vertical guidance-10° / 15°
Vertical stabilizer
Reduces the swing of the gun in one plane while moving
Ammunition12 rounds
Reload7.5 s
| Dual 120 mm Rh120 L/44 | Reloading rate (seconds) | |||||||
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| Capacity | Vertical | Horizontal | Stabilizer | Stock | Full | Expert | Aced | |
| Left | 18 | -10°/+15° | 0° | Vertical | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Right | 12 | 9.75 | 8.63 | 7.95 | 7.5 | |||
Ammunition
| Penetration statistics | |||||||
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| Ammunition | Type of warhead |
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| 10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1,000 m | 1,500 m | 2,000 m | ||
| DM13 | APFSDS | 393 | 390 | 384 | 376 | 367 | 359 |
| DM12 | HEATFS | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 |
| DM23 | APFSDS | 410 | 408 | 401 | 393 | 384 | 376 |
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Projectile mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg) |
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| 0% | 50% | 100% | ||||||||||
| DM13 | APFSDS | 1,650 | 4.44 | - | - | - | 78° | 80° | 81° | |||
| DM12 | HEATFS | 1,140 | 13.5 | 0.05 | 0.1 | 2.15 | 65° | 72° | 77° | |||
| DM23 | APFSDS | 1,640 | 4.3 | - | - | - | 78° | 80° | 81° | |||
Ammo racks
Ammo racks of the VT1-2
| Full ammo |
1st rack empty |
2nd rack empty |
3rd rack empty |
Visual discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 6 (+12) | 12 | 12 | No |
Notes:
- The first ammo rack is for the auto-loader
- The first rack will replenished with the 2nd ammo rack's ammunition
Usage in battles
The VT1-2 excels when it comes to acceleration, high speed and low profile. This provides the opportunity to move into sniping positions early in the game or even capture midpoints. The tank is easily destroyed and should be played as if it was a glass cannon, i.e. you stay behind cover/concealment and scan the area using binoculars and/or the third-person view and then only moving into firing position when the coast is clear.
Engaging the enemy
Since the left barrel reloads at a constant 5 second rate and the right barrel in around 7 seconds, you can fire 3 shots within 5 seconds (left, right, left again) in the first engagement which lets you easily correct any error in distance estimation and/or finish off immobilized tanks. Using a custom sight from live.warthunder.com (such as this sight by shangxiang) is recommended in order to be able to quickly fire the second barrel without having to switch between armaments.
Things to be aware of
Be aware of guided missiles from helicopters on open maps. If you see helicopters, you might need to change plans and hide. Furthermore, if you have sniped 2+ enemies, the revenge plane is a common sight and you are an easy target for them unless you change position and move into a forest or populated area. In addition, the VT1-2 is often described as a "glass cannon", meaning that you must be wary of your surroundings as anything from an anti-air autocannon to any tank round poses a real threat to you, not to mention that your crew is seated in between your guns. This area is very lightly armoured just like the sides, so close range engagements with your sides exposed is not recommended.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Incredibly good mobility on and off road, courtesy of its extremely powerful engine
- Twin 120 mm cannons are unrivalled at its rank:
- HEAT-FS and APFSDS can penetrate almost any tank it encounters
- Able to shoot 3 times within 5 seconds
- One cannon is equipped with an autoloader
- Very quick hull traverse
- Due to the gun layout, the VT1-2 can position itself to fire one cannon while the other is behind cover
Cons:
- Thin, mild steel armour cannot resist anything resembling anti-tank fire as low as 12.7 mm machine guns
- 3 crew members are grouped together in the front of the tank, poor survivability
- Cannons cannot traverse horizontally, hull aiming mechanic must be used for precise fire
- Very difficult to fire on the move
- No machine guns for fending off aircraft, highly vulnerable to air attack
- No access to smoke grenades/shells/systems
- Due to hull aiming, the hull tends to roll back or forward depending on terrain
- When loading ammo on a capture point, the left ammo rack is fully loaded first, then the right ammo rack.
History
The project for an experimental turretless tank was started for development in Germany in the early 70's as part of the replacement program for the Leopard 1. The unusual layout of the "casemate" tank type had several advantages: the possibility of installing two cannons at once, increased protection due to low silhouette and enhanced protection in the hull front profile and also increased mobility due to a reduced weight compared to traditional tanks. As part of this innovative project, two vehicles were built under the general name of Versuchsträger (German: experimental platform). The first VT1-1 prototype was placed on a shortened chassis and was equipped with two 105mm rifled cannons with manual loading.
On the second VT1-2, two 120 mm calibre smoothbore cannons were used - the left cannon mounted with an automatic loader mechanism. Both of these prototypes used a number of parts and assemblies from the European "long-term production" experimental KPz-70. Since both vehicles were intended exclusively for the testing and development of new battle tactics, they were made from structural non-armour steel. Tests carried out by several NATO block countries, but they all left the project one by one and in 1985, Germany itself refused further development in favour of developing the Leopard 2 which was created according to a classic tank scheme.
- From Devblog
Media
- Skins
- Sights
- Videos
Double Trouble - VT1-2 Review - TheEuropeanCanadian
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
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