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{{Specs-Card|code=germ_panzerwerfer_42}} | {{Specs-Card|code=germ_panzerwerfer_42}} | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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− | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. | + | [[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] |
+ | {{Break}} | ||
+ | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} German tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]]. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
− | <!--''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? | + | <!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' --> |
− | + | ||
− | Armour used on this vehicle is fairly typical of other armoured half-tracks, enough to block rifle calibre machine guns from most angles, but practically non-existent against any | + | '''Armour type:''' |
+ | * Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, rocket launcher mount) | ||
+ | * Structural steel (rocket launcher tubes, undercarriage) | ||
+ | * Wheel (front tires) | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Hull || 8 mm (6°) ''Engine compartment'' <br> 8 mm (32°) ''Driver cabin''|| 8 mm (31-35°) ''Top'' <br> 8 mm (37°) ''Bottom'' <br> 8 mm (52°) ''Engine vents'' <br> 8 mm + 8 mm (37°) ''Storage bins'' || 8 mm (35°) || 8 mm (7°) ''Engine compartment'' <br> 8 mm | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Rocket launcher || N/A || 10 mm ''Launcher mount'' <br> 8 mm ''Tubes'' || 10 mm ''Launcher mount'' || 8 mm ''Tubes'' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes:''' | ||
+ | * Suspension wheels are 6 mm thick while tracks are 8 mm thick and torsion bars are 5 mm thick. | ||
+ | * Wheels are 10 mm thick and mudguards are 4 mm thick. | ||
+ | * The belly armour is 8 mm thick. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Armour used on this vehicle is fairly typical of other armoured half-tracks, enough to block rifle calibre machine guns from most angles, but practically non-existent against any anti-tank weapon. That said, it can be surprisingly durable thanks to the large radiator and engine that can soak up shrapnel from high explosive shells which are too small to cause hull break. | ||
=== Mobility === | === Mobility === | ||
<!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' --> | <!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' --> | ||
− | {{tankMobility|abMinHp= | + | {{tankMobility|abMinHp= 97|rbMinHp= 60}} |
The {{PAGENAME}} has decent mobility for a half-track: it is quick enough to get where you want to or behind cover when in trouble. The top reverse speed is -8 km/h (RB). | The {{PAGENAME}} has decent mobility for a half-track: it is quick enough to get where you want to or behind cover when in trouble. The top reverse speed is -8 km/h (RB). | ||
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== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
=== Main armament === | === Main armament === | ||
− | ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' | + | <!-- ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' --> |
+ | {{main|Wgr.41 Spr}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="5" | [[Wgr.41 Spr|150 mm Wgr.41 Spr rocket]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer | ||
+ | ! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced | ||
+ | ! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! ''Arcade'' | ||
+ | | rowspan="2" | 20 || rowspan="2" | -7°/+51° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | _.__ || rowspan="2" | _.__ || rowspan="2" | _.__ || rowspan="2" | _.__ | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! ''Realistic'' | ||
+ | | __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Ammunition ==== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%" | ||
+ | ! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead | ||
+ | ! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Wgr.41 Spr || Rocket || 42 || 42 || 42 || 42 || 42 || 42 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%" | ||
+ | ! colspan="10" | Shell details | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>Mass (kg) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g) | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Ricochet | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! 0% !! 50% !! 100% | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Wgr.41 Spr || Rocket || 340 || 39.06 || 0.0 || 0.1 || N/A || 79° || 80° || 81° | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
− | + | ==== [[Ammo racks]] ==== | |
+ | [[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
+ | <!-- '''Last updated: 1.101.1.16''' --> | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Full<br>ammo | ||
+ | ! Visual<br>discrepancy | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | '''20''' || No | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | Notes | ||
− | + | * Rockets deplete from left to right, top row first and then bottom row. | |
− | + | * It is not possible to select how many rockets to bring into battle. | |
=== Machine guns === | === Machine guns === | ||
− | ''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.'' | + | <!-- ''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.'' --> |
+ | {{main|MG42 (7.92 mm)}} | ||
− | A single | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%" |
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="5" | [[MG42 (7.92 mm)|7.92 mm MG42]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Pintle || 2500 (150) || 1200 || -5°/+35° || ±45° | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | A single MG42 is mounted over the driver compartment. It has a limited traverse but is fast firing. Its low calibre makes it useful only for spotting, knocking out unarmored vehicles or getting the occasional assist against low flying planes. | ||
== 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).'' --> |
− | The | + | ;Combat tactics |
+ | The {{PAGENAME}} is a lightly armoured vehicle and should be played as a long distance tank destroyer. Take advantage of your devastating firepower to disable the strongest opponents while staying at a distance guaranteeing your survivability. Your armour isn't strong enough to resist even machine gun fire beyond 500 m. But your weapon layout allows you to show only a small part of your vehicle. Refrain from rushing towards the frontline: your armour is weak and your mobility is limited so avoid close combat. | ||
+ | Your rockets have good penetration power allowing you to stay at a distance but the inaccurate nature of rocket launchers is detrimental to your performance as you'll need two to three rockets to secure a hit on an enemy vehicle. You have no gun sight allowing to set an elevation for a preset distance so you'll have to take ranging shots. The delay between rockets is short but you have only 10 rockets. The drop over distance is very consequent with rockets so targeting enemies beyond 1 km is neigh impossible as you won't be able to keep your eyes on the target to make necessary aim corrections. | ||
+ | Your mobility is rather poor, with a rigid suspension, narrow tracks and front tires. Terrain irregularities will make you slow down and hinder your progress. Position your vehicle carefully when sitting at a shooting spot to be able to hide it as soon as you reload. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Notable enemies | ||
+ | With its thin armour, any enemy can knock out the {{PAGENAME}}. But some stand out by their dangerosity: | ||
+ | * Tanks and tank destroyers firing HEAT shells that can cause hullbreak: M4A3 (105), StuH 42 G, Pz.III N, M4A3 (105) (France) and Sav m/43 (1946), | ||
+ | * Fast-firing SPAA vehicles who can shower you continuously with bullets and even detonate your rockets in flight: M15A1 CGMC, Sd.Kfz. 6/2, ZUT-37, BTR-152A, AC Mk II AA, So-Ki, CCKW 353 AA and Lvtdgb m/40. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;How to defeat a {{PAGENAME}} | ||
+ | * Do not attack the {{PAGENAME}} frontally as long as it has rockets available. Engage it once all rockets were shot and before the {{PAGENAME}} gets back behind cover. | ||
+ | * Take a shot as quickly as you can, before it can shoot and target the gunner position (under the rocket launcher). | ||
+ | * If the Panzerwerfer is lurking at a good distance, progress under cover and be aware that rockets have a curved trajectory so pick your cover accordingly. | ||
+ | * If you have no other option than to attack it frontally, blind it with smoke before closing the gap or plan a pincer move with a teammate. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Modules === | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | ! Tier | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Mobility | ||
+ | ! Protection | ||
+ | ! Firepower | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | I | ||
+ | | Tracks | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Parts | ||
+ | | Horizontal Drive | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | II | ||
+ | | Suspension | ||
+ | | Brake System | ||
+ | | FPE | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | III | ||
+ | | Filters | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Crew Replenishment | ||
+ | | Elevation Mechanism | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | IV | ||
+ | | Transmission | ||
+ | | Engine | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Artillery Support | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="5" | This is a premium vehicle: all modifications are unlocked on purchase | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
− | '' | + | <!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' The text within these arrows are not to be deleted --> |
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
+ | |||
* Decent mobility | * Decent mobility | ||
* Fast reload for ten rockets | * Fast reload for ten rockets | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
+ | |||
* Poor penetration (~40 mm) | * Poor penetration (~40 mm) | ||
* Paper thin armour, even the smallest calibre machine guns can destroy it | * Paper thin armour, even the smallest calibre machine guns can destroy it | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
− | ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the | + | <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle 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 vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-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>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' --> |
+ | |||
+ | === Development === | ||
+ | Production started in 1942 by the Opel company based on a Maultier half track. It was produced in series from April 1943 to March 1944 together with the accompanying ammunition vehicle, the Sd.Kfz. 4. In total Opel 296 Panzerwerfer 42 and 251 produced ammunition vehicles Sd.Kfz. 4. | ||
=== In-game description === | === In-game description === | ||
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== 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.'' --> |
− | + | ||
+ | ;Skins | ||
+ | * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=germany&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=tank_destroyer&vehicle=germ_panzerwerfer_42 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Images | ||
+ | <div><ul> | ||
+ | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:PZ-4 F2 alongside 15 cm Pz.W.42.jpg|thumb|none|300px|[[Pz.IV F2]] alongside a {{PAGENAME}}.]] </li> | ||
+ | </ul></div> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Videos | ||
+ | {{Youtube-gallery|MszMm5Kd6bI|'''Something you don't expect to see when looking at vehicles ammo: {{PAGENAME}}''' - ''HowToPlay1337''|QnXSX0BzSO8|'''Panzerwerfer 42 Tank Review''' - ''NUSensei''}} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
− | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | + | <!-- ''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.'' --> | ||
− | * | + | ;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role |
− | * | + | * [[Calliope]] |
+ | * [[BM-8-24]] | ||
+ | * [[BM-13N]] | ||
== 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;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
− | * '' | + | * ''other literature.'' --> |
− | * | + | |
+ | * [[wt:en/devblog/current/814|[Devblog] T25 Medium Tank and Panzerwerfer 42 Auf.Sf]] | ||
+ | * [[wikipedia:Panzerwerfer|[Wikipedia] Panzerwerfer]] | ||
+ | * [https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/nazi_germany/SdKfz-4_Panzerwerfer.php <nowiki>[Tanks Encyclopedia]</nowiki> Sd.Kfz.4 Panzerwerfer] | ||
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{{Germany tank destroyers}} | {{Germany tank destroyers}} | ||
{{Germany premium ground vehicles}} | {{Germany premium ground vehicles}} |
Revision as of 22:44, 26 November 2020
Contents
Description
The 15 cm Pz.W.42 (15 cm Nb.W.41) auf Sf. is a premium rank II German tank destroyer
with a battle rating of 2.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.53 "Firestorm".
General info
Survivability and armour
Armour type:
- Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, rocket launcher mount)
- Structural steel (rocket launcher tubes, undercarriage)
- Wheel (front tires)
Armour | Front (Slope angle) | Sides | Rear | Roof |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hull | 8 mm (6°) Engine compartment 8 mm (32°) Driver cabin |
8 mm (31-35°) Top 8 mm (37°) Bottom 8 mm (52°) Engine vents 8 mm + 8 mm (37°) Storage bins |
8 mm (35°) | 8 mm (7°) Engine compartment 8 mm |
Rocket launcher | N/A | 10 mm Launcher mount 8 mm Tubes |
10 mm Launcher mount | 8 mm Tubes |
Notes:
- Suspension wheels are 6 mm thick while tracks are 8 mm thick and torsion bars are 5 mm thick.
- Wheels are 10 mm thick and mudguards are 4 mm thick.
- The belly armour is 8 mm thick.
Armour used on this vehicle is fairly typical of other armoured half-tracks, enough to block rifle calibre machine guns from most angles, but practically non-existent against any anti-tank weapon. That said, it can be surprisingly durable thanks to the large radiator and engine that can soak up shrapnel from high explosive shells which are too small to cause hull break.
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 | 51 | 9 | 7.1 | 97 | 130 | 13.66 | 18.31 |
Realistic | 47 | 9 | 60 | 68 | 8.45 | 9.58 |
The 15 cm Pz.W.42 has decent mobility for a half-track: it is quick enough to get where you want to or behind cover when in trouble. The top reverse speed is -8 km/h (RB).
Armaments
Main armament
150 mm Wgr.41 Spr rocket | Turret rotation speed (°/s) | Reloading rate (seconds) | |||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mode | Capacity | Vertical | Horizontal | Stabilizer | Stock | Upgraded | Full | Expert | Aced | Stock | Full | Expert | Aced |
Arcade | 20 | -7°/+51° | ±180° | N/A | __._ | __._ | __._ | __._ | __._ | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ |
Realistic | __._ | __._ | __._ | __._ | __._ |
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 | ||
Wgr.41 Spr | Rocket | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
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% | |||||||
Wgr.41 Spr | Rocket | 340 | 39.06 | 0.0 | 0.1 | N/A | 79° | 80° | 81° |
Ammo racks
Full ammo |
Visual discrepancy |
---|---|
20 | No |
Notes
- Rockets deplete from left to right, top row first and then bottom row.
- It is not possible to select how many rockets to bring into battle.
Machine guns
7.92 mm MG42 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Mount | Capacity (Belt) | Fire rate | Vertical | Horizontal |
Pintle | 2500 (150) | 1200 | -5°/+35° | ±45° |
A single MG42 is mounted over the driver compartment. It has a limited traverse but is fast firing. Its low calibre makes it useful only for spotting, knocking out unarmored vehicles or getting the occasional assist against low flying planes.
Usage in battles
- Combat tactics
The 15 cm Pz.W.42 is a lightly armoured vehicle and should be played as a long distance tank destroyer. Take advantage of your devastating firepower to disable the strongest opponents while staying at a distance guaranteeing your survivability. Your armour isn't strong enough to resist even machine gun fire beyond 500 m. But your weapon layout allows you to show only a small part of your vehicle. Refrain from rushing towards the frontline: your armour is weak and your mobility is limited so avoid close combat. Your rockets have good penetration power allowing you to stay at a distance but the inaccurate nature of rocket launchers is detrimental to your performance as you'll need two to three rockets to secure a hit on an enemy vehicle. You have no gun sight allowing to set an elevation for a preset distance so you'll have to take ranging shots. The delay between rockets is short but you have only 10 rockets. The drop over distance is very consequent with rockets so targeting enemies beyond 1 km is neigh impossible as you won't be able to keep your eyes on the target to make necessary aim corrections. Your mobility is rather poor, with a rigid suspension, narrow tracks and front tires. Terrain irregularities will make you slow down and hinder your progress. Position your vehicle carefully when sitting at a shooting spot to be able to hide it as soon as you reload.
- Notable enemies
With its thin armour, any enemy can knock out the 15 cm Pz.W.42. But some stand out by their dangerosity:
- Tanks and tank destroyers firing HEAT shells that can cause hullbreak: M4A3 (105), StuH 42 G, Pz.III N, M4A3 (105) (France) and Sav m/43 (1946),
- Fast-firing SPAA vehicles who can shower you continuously with bullets and even detonate your rockets in flight: M15A1 CGMC, Sd.Kfz. 6/2, ZUT-37, BTR-152A, AC Mk II AA, So-Ki, CCKW 353 AA and Lvtdgb m/40.
- How to defeat a 15 cm Pz.W.42
- Do not attack the 15 cm Pz.W.42 frontally as long as it has rockets available. Engage it once all rockets were shot and before the 15 cm Pz.W.42 gets back behind cover.
- Take a shot as quickly as you can, before it can shoot and target the gunner position (under the rocket launcher).
- If the Panzerwerfer is lurking at a good distance, progress under cover and be aware that rockets have a curved trajectory so pick your cover accordingly.
- If you have no other option than to attack it frontally, blind it with smoke before closing the gap or plan a pincer move with a teammate.
Modules
Tier | Mobility | Protection | Firepower | |
---|---|---|---|---|
I | Tracks | Parts | Horizontal Drive | |
II | Suspension | Brake System | FPE | |
III | Filters | Crew Replenishment | Elevation Mechanism | |
IV | Transmission | Engine | Artillery Support | |
This is a premium vehicle: all modifications are unlocked on purchase |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Decent mobility
- Fast reload for ten rockets
- Will do huge amounts of damage to SPAA and light tanks due to rockets large blast radius
Cons:
- Poor penetration (~40 mm)
- Paper thin armour, even the smallest calibre machine guns can destroy it
History
Development
Production started in 1942 by the Opel company based on a Maultier half track. It was produced in series from April 1943 to March 1944 together with the accompanying ammunition vehicle, the Sd.Kfz. 4. In total Opel 296 Panzerwerfer 42 and 251 produced ammunition vehicles Sd.Kfz. 4.
In-game description
A modified Nb.Wf.41 ten-barreled rocket-propelled mine-thrower was installed on the adapted chassis of an Opel Maultier tractor trailer enclosed in armor. It was developed in 1942. During its production from 1943 to 1944 about 300 mounts were released. They were widely used by the Wehrmacht. Due to the use of a mine-stabilization system based on rotation, a higher degree of accuracy and lower spread was achieved than that of rocket-propelled projectiles with tailfin stabilization systems.
Media
- Skins
- Images
- Videos
See also
- Other vehicles of similar configuration and role
External links
- [Devblog] T25 Medium Tank and Panzerwerfer 42 Auf.Sf
- [Wikipedia] Panzerwerfer
- [Tanks Encyclopedia] Sd.Kfz.4 Panzerwerfer
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 |
Germany premium ground vehicles | |
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Light tanks | Pz.II C (DAK) · Pz.Sfl.Ic · Pz.Sp.Wg.P204(f) KwK · Sd.Kfz. 140/1 · Sd.Kfz.234/1 · Ru 251 · SPz 12-3 LGS · TAM 2IP |
Medium tanks | Nb.Fz. · Pz.III N · Pz.Bef.Wg.IV J · ▀M4 748 (a) · ▀T 34 747 (r) · Ersatz M10 |
mKPz M47 G · Turm III · Leopard A1A1 (L/44) · Leopard 2 (PzBtl 123) | |
Heavy tanks | ▀Pz.Kpfw. Churchill · ▀KV-IB · ▀KW I C 756 (r) · ▀KW II 754 (r) |
VK 45.01 (P) · ␠Tiger · Pz.Bef.Wg.VI P · Tiger II (H) Sla.16 | |
Tank destroyers | Sd.Kfz.234/3 · Sd.Kfz.234/4 · Sd.Kfz.251/10 · Sd.Kfz.251/22 · 15 cm Pz.W.42 |
Brummbär · Panzer IV/70(A) · VFW · Bfw. Jagdpanther G1 · Elefant · 38 cm Sturmmörser |