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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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+ | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.87 "Locked On"]] as a reward for the [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6145-special-battlefield-engineer-en "Battlefield Engineer"] event. | ||
− | Also known as the [[wikipedia:Grille_10|Grille 10]], the | + | Also known as the [[wikipedia:Grille_10|Grille 10]], the Flak 37 auf '''S'''onder'''f'''ahrgeste'''l'''l (German: special purpose-built vehicle), or the abbreviated technical name Sfl.IVc, was originally developed as a mobile gun platform using 8.8 cm flak guns. |
− | Designed by the Krupp corporation originally as an anti-tank vehicle in 1941, it was realized that by using 8.8 cm | + | Designed by the Krupp corporation originally as an anti-tank vehicle in 1941, it was realized that by using 8.8 cm flak cannons, it could achieve not only an anti-tank role but also an anti-aircraft one as well. Because of this, this vehicle was given the 8.8 cm Flak 41 as its main and only armament. |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
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− | + | The {{Specs|pseudonym}} has decently high survivability in battle, utilizing its little to no armour setup, depending on which mode is selected, to allow for the term "''No armour is the best armour''" to be effective by having the side skirts up or down out of the way. | |
− | + | When the side skirts are enabled in the up position, it will cover the sides of the exposed crew and gun, offering 5 mm of armour which can protect both from oncoming machine gun fire. However, they will most likely not hold up to a round fired from the main gun of a tank. | |
− | + | With the skirts down, the tank destroyer can easily be disabled due to the exposure of the four crew members to the elements, or the gun being taken out of commission. On the other hand, if the tank, gun, or both are still in action, the front panels of the Flak 41 can be used to block machine gun fire, effectively protecting any crew still remaining to operate the gun. | |
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=== Mobility === | === Mobility === | ||
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== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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=== Main armament === | === Main armament === | ||
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+ | The VFW is armed with the Flak 41 cannon allowing it to disable or destroy a majority of its intended targets within its battle rating range. The reload speed of the gun is around 5 seconds which allows for quick and consistent firing upon targets. | ||
− | + | == Usage in battles == | |
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− | + | === Pros and cons === | |
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− | + | -A very fast reload on a ''very'' powerful gun. | |
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− | + | -'No armor is best armor' is in full effect: it is very difficult to one-shot, and the large crew, fast reloading, and reasonable transverse speed mean that you'll often be returning fire before your would-be killer has finished reloading. | |
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− | + | -Side-skirts can be raised for added protection from machineguns or lowered for greater range of turret movement, depending on player preference. | |
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− | + | '''Cons:''' | |
− | + | -Virtually nonexistent gun depression. | |
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− | + | -Very thin armor, a very exposed crew, and a very wide profile (particularly with the side-skirts down) make it extremely vulnerable to virtually any form of enemy aircraft. Raised side-skirts offers only slightly more protection, and still leaves the top exposed. | |
− | + | -Raised side-skirts offer some more protection from machinegun fire for the crew, but any advantage this brings against tanks is effectively nullified by the restriction of the turret. An immobilized VFW with its side-skirts raised cannot threaten anything that isn't directly in front of it. | |
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− | + | -Side-skirts can only be raised or lowered before the start of the game. | |
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== History == | == History == | ||
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− | The VFW was the first of several projects of the Krupp company to mount a heavy anti-air gun on a mobile | + | The VFW was the first of several projects of the Krupp company to mount a heavy anti-air gun on a mobile armored chassis. This initially developed version, which mounts the 8.8cm FlaK 41 cannon onto a heavily modified Panzer IV chassis, was created in 1944. |
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− | + | ''- From [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6144-development-vfw-german-ballista-en Devblog]'' | |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== 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:'' | ||
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* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;'' | * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;'' | ||
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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− | * [ | + | * [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6144-development-vfw-german-ballista-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> VFW: German Ballista] |
− | * [[Wikipedia:Grille_10|[Wikipedia] Grille 10, AKA {{PAGENAME}}]] | + | * [[Wikipedia:Grille_10|[Wikipedia<nowiki>]</nowiki> Grille 10, AKA {{PAGENAME}}]] |
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{{Germany premium ground vehicles}} | {{Germany premium ground vehicles}} |
Revision as of 15:36, 1 May 2019
Contents
Description
The Versuchsflakwagen is a rank III German tank destroyer
with a battle rating of 5.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.87 "Locked On" as a reward for the "Battlefield Engineer" event.
Also known as the Grille 10, the Flak 37 auf Sonderfahrgestell (German: special purpose-built vehicle), or the abbreviated technical name Sfl.IVc, was originally developed as a mobile gun platform using 8.8 cm flak guns.
Designed by the Krupp corporation originally as an anti-tank vehicle in 1941, it was realized that by using 8.8 cm flak cannons, it could achieve not only an anti-tank role but also an anti-aircraft one as well. Because of this, this vehicle was given the 8.8 cm Flak 41 as its main and only armament.
General info
Survivability and armour
The VFW has decently high survivability in battle, utilizing its little to no armour setup, depending on which mode is selected, to allow for the term "No armour is the best armour" to be effective by having the side skirts up or down out of the way.
When the side skirts are enabled in the up position, it will cover the sides of the exposed crew and gun, offering 5 mm of armour which can protect both from oncoming machine gun fire. However, they will most likely not hold up to a round fired from the main gun of a tank.
With the skirts down, the tank destroyer can easily be disabled due to the exposure of the four crew members to the elements, or the gun being taken out of commission. On the other hand, if the tank, gun, or both are still in action, the front panels of the Flak 41 can be used to block machine gun fire, effectively protecting any crew still remaining to operate the gun.
Mobility
Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forward and backwards.
Armaments
Main armament
The VFW is armed with the Flak 41 cannon allowing it to disable or destroy a majority of its intended targets within its battle rating range. The reload speed of the gun is around 5 seconds which allows for quick and consistent firing upon targets.
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).
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 certain definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".
Pros:
-A very fast reload on a very powerful gun.
-'No armor is best armor' is in full effect: it is very difficult to one-shot, and the large crew, fast reloading, and reasonable transverse speed mean that you'll often be returning fire before your would-be killer has finished reloading.
-Side-skirts can be raised for added protection from machineguns or lowered for greater range of turret movement, depending on player preference.
Cons:
-Virtually nonexistent gun depression.
-Very thin armor, a very exposed crew, and a very wide profile (particularly with the side-skirts down) make it extremely vulnerable to virtually any form of enemy aircraft. Raised side-skirts offers only slightly more protection, and still leaves the top exposed.
-Raised side-skirts offer some more protection from machinegun fire for the crew, but any advantage this brings against tanks is effectively nullified by the restriction of the turret. An immobilized VFW with its side-skirts raised cannot threaten anything that isn't directly in front of it.
-Side-skirts can only be raised or lowered before the start of the game.
History
The VFW was the first of several projects of the Krupp company to mount a heavy anti-air gun on a mobile armored chassis. This initially developed version, which mounts the 8.8cm FlaK 41 cannon onto a heavily modified Panzer IV chassis, was created in 1944.
Initial tests of the vehicle were performed throughout 1944. However, apart from tests producing mixed results, it was lacking interest that eventually led to the project’s ultimate cancellation later that year. As a result, the VFW never left prototype stage and only a single experimental vehicle was ever produced.
- From Devblog
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, 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 series of the vehicles;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
Germany tank destroyers | |
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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 |