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[[File:Weapon AN-52 (Nuclear bomb).jpg|thumb|right|x250px|The AN-52 (Nuclear bomb) launched from a ☢Jaguar A bomber.]]
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''AN-52''' is a French nuclear bomb for use in ground battles.
  
 
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
 
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== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
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The AN-52 is a pre-strategic nuclear warhead capable of ending the match and destroying the whole map.
  
 
=== Effective damage ===
 
=== Effective damage ===
 
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This pre-strategic nuclear warhead is as stated above capable of ending a match and destroying the map, tough it does not destroy any enemy.
  
 
=== Comparison with analogues ===
 
=== Comparison with analogues ===
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* [[Mark_6_(Nuclear_bomb)|☢Mark 7]]
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All nuclear bombs have the same characteristics and are capable of destroying the map and ending the match.
* [[Mark_7_(Nuclear_bomb)|☢Mark 7]]
 
* [[RDS-4_(Nuclear_bomb)|☢RDS-4]]
 
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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The AN-52 is used to end a match and guarantee a win for your team. It must be unlocked first.
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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== History ==
 
== History ==
 
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The AN-52 was first tested on 28 August 1972, and entered service in October of the same year.  
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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* [[Mark_6_(Nuclear_bomb)|☢Mark 6]]
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* [[Mark_7_(Nuclear_bomb)|☢Mark 7]]
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* [[RDS-4_(Nuclear_bomb)|☢RDS-4]]
  
 
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{{Nuclear bombs}}
 
{{Nuclear bombs}}

Latest revision as of 15:20, 26 March 2023

The AN-52 (Nuclear bomb) launched from a ☢Jaguar A bomber.

Description

The AN-52 is a French nuclear bomb for use in ground battles.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.

General info

The AN-52 is a pre-strategic nuclear warhead capable of ending the match and destroying the whole map.

Effective damage

This pre-strategic nuclear warhead is as stated above capable of ending a match and destroying the map, tough it does not destroy any enemy.

Comparison with analogues

All nuclear bombs have the same characteristics and are capable of destroying the map and ending the match.

Usage in battles

The AN-52 is used to end a match and guarantee a win for your team. It must be unlocked first.

Pros and cons

Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.

Pros:

Cons:

History

The AN-52 was first tested on 28 August 1972, and entered service in October of the same year.

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • other literature.


Nuclear bombs
Mark 6 · Mark 7 · AN-52 · RDS-4