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8,8 cm Flak 37 Sfl.
III
Rank
AB
4.7
RB
4.0
SB
3.7
Battle rating
Germany
Game nation
Tank destroyer
Main role
13,000
RP
Research
76,000
SL
Purchase
General information

The 8,8 cm Flak 37 Sfl. (nicknamed the Famo) was the largest half-track fielded by Germany during World War II. The half-track itself was capable of towing an incredible 28 tonnes. It was produced between 1938 and 1944 with a total of 2500 units built. A few models of this half-track were adapted to mount the infamous 88 mm FlaK 18 cannon in 1940. The vehicle was supposed to be used as a tank destroyer, picking enemies from the distance, behind the cover of allied units. Still, for a half-track, the crew were decently protected against small-arms fire.

It was introduced in Update 1.63 "Desert Hunters". It features the famous 8.8 cm FlaK 37 cannon on a half-track mount, presenting heavy firepower at the cost of armour and even mobility due to its heavy weight. It is the best definition of a crystal cannon, as its 88mm gun can penetrate most if not all tanks around its BR. But this comes at the cost of survivability, artillery and all kinds of HE or HEAT shells will one-shot this vehicle. It is even more susceptible to strafing runs or even machinegun fire. With this in mind, it is recommended to stay away from combat, behind cover and camouflage (like bushes and surrounding foliage). Using this vehicle as a sniper is a good way to succeed, but this playstyle requires patience and good aim.



Survivability and armour
Armour front / side / back
Hull 14 / 14 / 14 mm
Turret 15 / 0 / 0 mm
Visibility 181 %
Crew 6 persons
Mobility
Max speed
Forward 4043 km/h
Backward 910 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio 9.58.416.513.5 hp/t
Engine power 230203402327 hp
Weight 24.3 t
Optics
Gunner
Commander
Driver
Optics zoom
4.0x
Armaments
88 mm Flak.37 cannon
Ammunition 40 rounds
Reload basic crew → aces
6.5 → 5 s
Vertical guidance -3 / 85°
Turret Rotation Speed basic crew → aces
Horizontal 7.76.513.49.7119.419.213.8 °/s
Vertical 4.23.412.88.264.818.311.7 °/s

AmmunitionTypeArmor penetration (mm) at a distance:
10 m100 m500 m1000 m1500 m2000 m
APCBC153151140128116106
HE-TF181817151412
Economy
Repair cost Basic → Reference
AB 1,234 → 1,557 SL
RB 1,389 → 1,753 SL
SB 1,672 → 2,110 SL
Crew training 22,000 SL
Experts 320,000 SL
Aces 400 GE
Research Aces 76,000 RP
Reward multiplier AB / RB / SB
80 / 120 / 150 % SL
142 % RP
Total cost of modifications 25,100 RP
45,400 SL
Talisman cost 1,100 GE

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8,8 cm Flak 37 Sfl.

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