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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| + | The '''128 mm KwK 44''' is a German tank cannon that is a variant of the heavy anti-tank gun [[PaK 44 (128 mm)|PaK 44]]. Firing a 128 mm 28 kilogram projectile at 880 m/s, the KwK 44 is able to produce heavy kinetic energy for above par penetration capabilities with armour-piercing shells. | ||
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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* {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_Maus}} | * {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_Maus}} | ||
* {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_e_100}} | * {{Specs-Link|germ_pzkpfw_e_100}} | ||
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=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
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| + | * [[PaK 44 (128 mm)]] - The anti-tank gun that the KwK 44 is based off of. | ||
| + | * [[D-25T (122 mm)]] - The Soviet counterpart where the KwK/PaK 44 was inspired from. | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * High muzzle velocity |
| + | * High penetration values | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Slow reload |
| + | * Sluggish gun movement | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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| + | Historically, the 128 mm was in use by the German navy (''Kreigsmarine'') as a medium-calibre gun for destroyer in the form of the [[SKC/34 (127 mm)|SKC/34]], and in use by the air force (''Luftwaffe'') for the Flak corps as a static defensive weapon to protect the German skies. The German army (''Heer'') began looking into a 128 mm gun after being inspired by the Russian heavy artillery gun in the [[D-25T (122 mm)|122 mm]] calibre, especially after the introduction of heavy Soviet tanks like the IS-2. In the eyes of high command, a heavy anti-tank gun was needed to fight against these new generation of Soviet tanks rather than the original dual purpose howitzer gun. Thus the PaK 44 and the tank version KwK 44 were developed. The gun could double as an artillery piece by the use of fewer charges giving the shells curvature. At the end of the war, a total of 51 units were produced. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;'' | * ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;'' | ||
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
* ''encyclopedia page on weapon;'' | * ''encyclopedia page on weapon;'' | ||
Revision as of 13:38, 6 November 2019
Contents
Description
The 128 mm KwK 44 is a German tank cannon that is a variant of the heavy anti-tank gun PaK 44. Firing a 128 mm 28 kilogram projectile at 880 m/s, the KwK 44 is able to produce heavy kinetic energy for above par penetration capabilities with armour-piercing shells.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.
Available shells
Describe the shells that are available for the cannon 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).
Comparison with analogues
- PaK 44 (128 mm) - The anti-tank gun that the KwK 44 is based off of.
- D-25T (122 mm) - The Soviet counterpart where the KwK/PaK 44 was inspired from.
Usage in battles
Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against the main opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- High muzzle velocity
- High penetration values
Cons:
- Slow reload
- Sluggish gun movement
History
Historically, the 128 mm was in use by the German navy (Kreigsmarine) as a medium-calibre gun for destroyer in the form of the SKC/34, and in use by the air force (Luftwaffe) for the Flak corps as a static defensive weapon to protect the German skies. The German army (Heer) began looking into a 128 mm gun after being inspired by the Russian heavy artillery gun in the 122 mm calibre, especially after the introduction of heavy Soviet tanks like the IS-2. In the eyes of high command, a heavy anti-tank gun was needed to fight against these new generation of Soviet tanks rather than the original dual purpose howitzer gun. Thus the PaK 44 and the tank version KwK 44 were developed. The gun could double as an artillery piece by the use of fewer charges giving the shells curvature. At the end of the war, a total of 51 units were produced.
Media
An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as 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;
- encyclopedia page on weapon;
- 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 · 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 | 2A46M (USSR) |
| 152 mm | M-10T (USSR) · XM150E5 (USA) |
| 155 mm | M126 (USA) |
