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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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* {{Specs-Link|bf-109f-2}} | * {{Specs-Link|bf-109f-2}} | ||
* {{Specs-Link|bf-109f-4}} (Suspended) | * {{Specs-Link|bf-109f-4}} (Suspended) | ||
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* {{Specs-Link|bf-109f-4_trop}} (Suspended) | * {{Specs-Link|bf-109f-4_trop}} (Suspended) | ||
* {{Specs-Link|do_335a_0}} (Suspended) | * {{Specs-Link|do_335a_0}} (Suspended) | ||
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* {{Specs-Link|germ_vs8_hydrofoil}} | * {{Specs-Link|germ_vs8_hydrofoil}} | ||
* {{Specs-Link|germ_vs10_hydrofoil}} | * {{Specs-Link|germ_vs10_hydrofoil}} | ||
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== General info == | == General info == | ||
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'''Aircraft''' | '''Aircraft''' | ||
| − | * '''Default:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|IT|Incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|IT|Incendiary | + | * '''Default:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|IT|Incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|IT|Incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}} |
| − | * '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|AP-T| | + | * '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}} |
| − | * '''Air targets:''' {{Annotation|API-T| | + | * '''Air targets:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}} |
| − | * ''' | + | * '''Armoured targets:''' {{Annotation|AP-I(c)|Armour-piercing incendiary (cermet core)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-I(c)|Armour-piercing incendiary (cermet core)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-I(c)|Armour-piercing incendiary (cermet core)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}} |
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'''Tanks''' | '''Tanks''' | ||
| − | * '''Default (AMX-50 Foch):''' {{Annotation| | + | * '''Default (AMX-50 Foch):''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}} |
| − | * '''Pzgr. L'spur | + | * '''Pzgr. L'spur:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF-T|High-explosive fragmentation tracer}} |
| − | * ''' | + | * '''Brsprgr. L'spur:''' {{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}} |
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| − | * '''H-Pzgr.:''' {{Annotation|HVAP | + | * '''H-Pzgr.:''' {{Annotation|HVAP|High-velocity armour-piercing}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}} |
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* '''15 mm HEIT belts:''' {{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}} | * '''15 mm HEIT belts:''' {{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}} | ||
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=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
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* All ammunition types have a different muzzle velocity | * All ammunition types have a different muzzle velocity | ||
* Often come with small amount of ammo | * Often come with small amount of ammo | ||
| − | * It acts more like a heavy machine | + | * It acts more like a heavy machine gun rather than a cannon |
* Even though AP-I shell can go through an armoured target, however, overall damage is limited due to low calibre | * Even though AP-I shell can go through an armoured target, however, overall damage is limited due to low calibre | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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| + | The Germans during the interwar period shared some elements of their air doctrine with France. The concept of the Motorkanone emerged in the Luftwaffe (German Air Force) which had an autocannon mounted between the cylinder banks of a V-engine and fired through the propeller hub. The [[Oerlikon FF (20 mm)|Oerlikon FF]] was preferred by France, but was too heavy for German fighters so they adopted it as the [[MG FF (20 mm)|MG FF]] only as a stopgap measure. In 1940, the 15 mm MG 151 was developed by Mauser and used to arm the Messerschmidt [[Bf 109 F-2]], however, by 1941, the design was further improved into the [[MG 151 (20 mm)|20 mm MG 151]] for a more powerful explosive shell. The MG 151 in its 15 mm calibre was also used on the [[Do 335 (Family)|Dornier Do 335]] in underwing pods. The Leicht-S-Boot of the Kriegsmarine (German Navy) also uses the 15 mm MG 151 as did the [[Sd.Kfz.251/21]] an attempt to provide an expedient anti-aircraft vehicle. This vehicle was quickly upgraded to the 20 mm version. After World War II, the MG 151 saw some action in French service. This service was primarily the 20 mm version, but the 15 mm variant was planned for the [[AMX-50 Foch]]. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
{{Germany aircraft cannons}} | {{Germany aircraft cannons}} | ||
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{{France tank cannons}} | {{France tank cannons}} | ||
{{Germany anti-aircraft guns}} | {{Germany anti-aircraft guns}} | ||
Revision as of 17:42, 25 March 2023
| This page is about the German autocannon MG 151 (15 mm). For the 20 mm version, see MG 151 (20 mm). |
Contents
Description
Note: Gunpods containing MG 151 (15 mm) have reduced accuracy compared to those mounted conventionally
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
Aircraft
- Bf 109 F-2
- Bf 109 F-4 (Suspended)
- ◐Bf 109 F-4 (Suspended)
- Bf 109 F-4/trop (Suspended)
- Do 335 A-0 (Suspended)
- Do 335 A-1
Tanks
Ships
General info
Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.
Available ammunition
The cannon is mounted on planes, tanks, and ships which all have a different belt content.
Aircraft
- Default: AP-T · IT · IT · HEF-T
- Universal: AP-T · HEF-T · AP-T · HEF-T
- Air targets: API-T · HEF-T · HEF-T · HEF-T
- Armoured targets: AP-I(c) · AP-I(c) · AP-I(c) · HEF-T
| Penetration statistics | |||||||
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| Ammunition | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm) | ||||||
| 10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1,000 m | 1,500 m | 2,000 m | ||
| AP-T | 33 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 5 | |
| HEF-T | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| IT | 13 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| API-T | 26 | 25 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 2 | |
| AP-I(c) | 51 | 47 | 31 | 19 | 11 | 7 | |
| Shell details | ||||||||||||
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| Ammunition | Velocity (m/s) |
Projectile mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g) |
Ricochet | ||||||
| 0% | 50% | 100% | ||||||||||
| AP-T | 850 | 0.07 | - | - | - | 47° | 56° | 65° | ||||
| HEF-T | 960 | 0.06 | 0.3 | 0 | 3.23 | 47° | 56° | 65° | ||||
| IT | 960 | 0.06 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0 | 47° | 56° | 65° | ||||
| API-T | 960 | 0.06 | - | - | - | 47° | 56° | 65° | ||||
| AP-I(c) | 1,030 | 0.05 | - | - | - | 47° | 56° | 65° | ||||
Tanks
- Default (AMX-50 Foch): AP-T · HEF-T · HEFI-T
- Pzgr. L'spur: AP-T · HEF-T
- Brsprgr. L'spur: HEFI-T · HEFI-T · HEFI-T · AP-I
- Pzbrgr.: AP-I · AP-I · AP-I · HEFI-T
- H-Pzgr.: HVAP · AP-I · AP-I · AP-T
| Penetration statistics | |||||||
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| Ammunition | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm) | ||||||
| 10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1,000 m | 1,500 m | 2,000 m | ||
| AP-T | 33 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 5 | |
| HEF-T | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| HEFI-T | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| AP-I | 34 | 30 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 2 | |
| HVAP | 51 | 46 | 30 | 18 | 11 | 6 | |
| Shell details | ||||||||||||
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| Ammunition | Velocity (m/s) |
Projectile mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g) |
Ricochet | ||||||
| 0% | 50% | 100% | ||||||||||
| AP-T | 850 | 0.07 | - | - | - | 47° | 56° | 65° | ||||
| HEF-T | 960 | 0.06 | 0 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 47° | 56° | 65° | ||||
| HEFI-T | 960 | 0.06 | 0 | 0.1 | 3.23 | 79° | 80° | 81° | ||||
| AP-I | 960 | 0.06 | - | - | - | 47° | 56° | 65° | ||||
| HVAP | 1,030 | 0.05 | - | - | - | 66° | 70° | 72° | ||||
Ships
- Universal: API-T · HEF
- 15 mm APIT belts: API-T · API-T · API-T · HEF
- 15 mm HEIT belts: HEF · HEFI-T* · HEF · API-T
| Penetration statistics | |||||||
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| Ammunition | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm) | ||||||
| 10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1,000 m | 1,500 m | 2,000 m | ||
| HEF | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
| API-T | 33 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 11 | 7 | |
| HEFI-T* | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
| Shell details | ||||||||||||
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| Ammunition | Velocity (m/s) |
Projectile mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g) |
Ricochet | ||||||
| 0% | 50% | 100% | ||||||||||
| HEF | 960 | 0.06 | 0 | 0.1 | 7.65 | 79° | 80° | 81° | ||||
| API-T | 850 | 0.07 | - | - | - | 47° | 60° | 65° | ||||
| HEFI-T* | 960 | 0.06 | 0 | 0.1 | 3.32 | 79° | 80° | 81° | ||||
Comparison with analogues
Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.
Usage in battles
Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable 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:
- Good AP-I round which can penetrate roof armour of low tier tanks, and does a decent amount of damage to aircraft
- All ammunition belts do a good amount of damage against aircraft for its calibre
- Good rate of fire
- Good muzzle velocity
Cons:
- All ammunition types have a different muzzle velocity
- Often come with small amount of ammo
- It acts more like a heavy machine gun rather than a cannon
- Even though AP-I shell can go through an armoured target, however, overall damage is limited due to low calibre
History
The Germans during the interwar period shared some elements of their air doctrine with France. The concept of the Motorkanone emerged in the Luftwaffe (German Air Force) which had an autocannon mounted between the cylinder banks of a V-engine and fired through the propeller hub. The Oerlikon FF was preferred by France, but was too heavy for German fighters so they adopted it as the MG FF only as a stopgap measure. In 1940, the 15 mm MG 151 was developed by Mauser and used to arm the Messerschmidt Bf 109 F-2, however, by 1941, the design was further improved into the 20 mm MG 151 for a more powerful explosive shell. The MG 151 in its 15 mm calibre was also used on the Dornier Do 335 in underwing pods. The Leicht-S-Boot of the Kriegsmarine (German Navy) also uses the 15 mm MG 151 as did the Sd.Kfz.251/21 an attempt to provide an expedient anti-aircraft vehicle. This vehicle was quickly upgraded to the 20 mm version. After World War II, the MG 151 saw some action in French service. This service was primarily the 20 mm version, but the 15 mm variant was planned for the AMX-50 Foch.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
- MG 151 (20 mm) - Upgunned 20 mm variant
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
| Germany aircraft cannons | |
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| 15 mm | MG 151 |
| 20 mm | MG 151 · MG C/30L · MG FF · MG FF/M |
| 27 mm | Mauser BK27 |
| 30 mm | MK 101 · MK 103 · MK 108 |
| 37 mm | BK 3.7 |
| 50 mm | BK 5 · Mk.214a |
| 75 mm | BK 7.5 |
| Foreign: | |
| 20 mm | Hispano Mk.V (Britain) · M24A1 (USA) · M61A1 (USA) · ShVAK (USSR) |
| 23 mm | GSh-23L (USSR) · NR-23 (USSR) · VYa-23 (USSR) |
| 30 mm | DEFA 552 (France) · GSh-30-1 (USSR) · GSh-30-2K (USSR) · NR-30 (USSR) |
| 37 mm | N-37D (USSR) |
| Italy aircraft cannons | |
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| 20 mm | TM197B |
| 30 mm | Hispano HS 825 |
| 37 mm | Breda Model 39 37/54 |
| 102 mm | 102/35 mod 14 |
| Foreign: | |
| 20 mm | B-20E (USSR) · B-20M (USSR) · B-20S (USSR) · Hispano 404 (France) · Hispano Mk.II (Britain) · Hispano Mk.V (Britain) · M24A1 (USA) · M61A1 (USA) · MG 151 (Germany) · MG FF (Germany) · MG FF/M (Germany) · ShVAK (USSR) |
| 23 mm | GSh-23L (USSR) · NR-23 (USSR) · NS-23 (USSR) |
| 27 mm | Akan m/85 (Sweden) · Mauser BK27 (Germany) |
| 30 mm | DEFA 552 (France) · GSh-30-1 (USSR) · GSh-30-2K (USSR) · MK 103 (Germany) · MK 108 (Germany) · NR-30 (USSR) |
| 37 mm | BK 3.7 (Germany) · N-37 (USSR) · N-37D (USSR) |
| France tank cannons | |
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| 20 mm | 20F2 |
| 25 mm | SA35 L/72 |
| 37 mm | SA18 L/21 · SA38 L/33 |
| 47 mm | SA34 L/30 · SA35 L/32 · SA37 |
| 75 mm | APX · APX Canon de 75 mm modèle 1897 · SA35 L/17 · SA44 · SA49 · SA50 L/57 |
| 90 mm | D.911 APX · CN90 F2 · CN90 F3 · CN90 F4 · D915 · DEFA F1 · SA45 · SA47 |
| 100 mm | SA47 L/58 |
| 105 mm | CN-105-F1 · Modele F2 · PzK M57 |
| 120 mm | GIAT CN120-25 G1 · GIAT CN120-26 F1 · SA46 |
| 142 mm | ACRA |
| 155 mm | GCT F1 · Schneider 155 C · L'Obusier de 155 Modèle 1950 |
| Foreign: | |
| 15 mm | MG 151 (Germany) |
| 20 mm | MG 151 (Germany) |
| 30 mm | Bushmaster 2 Mk.44 (USA) |
| 37 mm | M6 (USA) |
| 40 mm | Bofors L/60 · QF 2-pounder (Britain) |
| 75 mm | KwK42 (Germany) · M3 (USA) · M6 (USA) |
| 76 mm | M7 (USA) |
| 90 mm | M3 (USA) |
| 105 mm | M4 (USA) |
| Germany anti-aircraft guns | |
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| 15 mm | MG 151 |
| 20 mm | FlaK38 · Rh202 |
| 30 mm | MK103/38 |
| 37 mm | FlaK36 · FlaK43 · FlaK44 |
| Foreign: | |
| 35 mm | Oerlikon KDA (Swiss) |
| Germany naval cannons | |
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| 15 mm | MG 151 |
| 20 mm | 2 cm/65 C/30 · 2 cm/65 C/38 · 2 cm/65 Flakzwilling 38 · 2 cm/65 Flakvierling 38 · MG 151/20 |
| 30 mm | MK103/38 |
| 37 mm | FlaK-Lafette C/36 · 3.7 cm FlaK-Lafette LM/42 · SK C/30 · FlaK.36 · FlaK43 |
| 40 mm | 40 mm/70 MEL58 · Bofors Flak 28 · Bofors L/70 model 1948 |
| 52 mm | 52 mm/55 SK L/55 |
| 88 mm | 8.8 cm/76 SK C/32 · S.K.C/35 · FlaK.18 · Flak.36 · 88 mm/45 AA SK L/45 · 88 mm/45 casemate SK L/45 |
| 100 mm | 100 mm/55 MLE model 53 |
| 105 mm | SK C/32 · SK C/33 AA |
| 120 mm | L45 |
| 128 mm | 12.8 cm/45 SK C/34 |
| 150 mm | 150 mm/45 SK L/45 · 15 cm/48 KC/36 · 15 cm/55 SK C/28 · 15 cm/60 SK C/25 |
| 203 mm | 20.3 cm/60 SK C/34 |
| 283 mm | 283 mm/45 SK L/45 · 283 mm/52 SK C/28 · 283 mm/54,5 SK C/34 |
| 305 mm | 305 mm/50 SK L/50 |
| 380 mm | 38 cm SK L/45 |
| Foreign: | |
| 23 mm | ZU-23 (USSR) |
| 30 mm | AK-230 (USSR) |
| 37 mm | V-11 (USSR) |
| 76 mm | 76 mm/62 OTO-Melara Compact (Italy) |
| 100 mm | 100 mm/56 B-34 (USSR) |
