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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The ZSU-57 is a rank III anti aircraft vehicle with a battle rating of 4.0 in all modes. It was introduced in update 1.43 in October 2014.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.43]]. It is based on a SU-76M chassis with a special turret mounting the 37 mm 61-K mod. 1939 anti-aircraft cannon. Its fast-firing cannon will bring down any plane coming at range and thanks to its HVAP ammunition it also has the potential to destroy tanks with a little less than 90 mm penetration.
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It is based on a SU-76M chassis with a special turret mounting the 37 mm 61-K mod. 1939 anti-aircraft cannon.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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'''Armour type:'''
 
'''Armour type:'''
  
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* Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, turret)
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*Rolled homogeneous armour (Gun shield)
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* Structural steel (gun breech, storage boxes, mudguards)
 
  
 
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| Hull || 35 mm (60°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 45 mm (30°) ''Lower glacis'' <br> 60 mm (34-84°) ''Driver's port'' || 15 mm || 10 mm ''Top'' <br /> 15 mm (32°) ''Bottom'' || 6 mm
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|Hull||35 mm (60°) Upper glacis
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45 mm (31°) Lower glacis
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| Turret || 15 mm (16°) ''Turret front'' <br> 15 mm (0-12°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 15 mm (1-2°) || 8 mm || N/A
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|15 mm||10 mm||6 mm
 
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|Turret||15 mm (16°)||15 mm||8 mm||N/A
 
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* Suspension wheels are 10 mm thick while tracks are 15 mm thick.
 
 
* The turret has an armoured basket which is 10 mm thick
 
* The turret has an armoured basket which is 10 mm thick
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* Belly armour is 10 mm thick.
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* There is a gun shield which is 15 mm thick
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* Storage boxes and mudguards are 4 mm thick.
 
  
 
=== Mobility ===
 
=== Mobility ===
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!Weight (tons)
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| rowspan="2" |12.2|| colspan="1" rowspan="2" |N/A|| colspan="1" |46 (AB)
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!Stock
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|Arcade
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|209
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|140
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! colspan="3" |Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
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|Arcade
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|17.1
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|20.1
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|Realistic/Simulator
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|10.5
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|11,5
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== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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=== Main armament ===
 
=== Main armament ===
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{{main|61-K (37 mm)}}
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guidance
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guidance
 
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| colspan="3" |318 (5)||160||-5°/+85°||±180°
 
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! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
 
 
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| rowspan="2" | 290 (5) || rowspan="2" | 160 || rowspan="2" | -5°/+85° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 26.4 || 36.6 || 44.4 || 49.1 || 52.2 || rowspan="2" | 0.65 || rowspan="2" | 0.58 || rowspan="2" | 0.53 || rowspan="2" | 0.50
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|''Arcade''||30.7||43||__.__||__.__||__.__
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* '''Default:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}
 
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* '''BR-167P:''' {{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armour-piercing tracer}}
 
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{{:61-K (37 mm)/Ammunition|HEFI-T*, AP-T, HVAP-T}}
 
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== Usage in battles ==
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=== Machine guns ===
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'''Overview:'''
 
  
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The ZSU-37 is a dedicated AA, however the gun can also threaten enemy ground vehicles. Air targets should be the ZSU-37's main priority. The ZSU-37 has thin armour and low survivability, but it should stay near friendly tanks, as it may prove useful in supporting them with its cannon. Staying near the front can also help with shooting down enemy aircraft, as the ZSU-37 will be close to them when they make attack runs on friendly vehicles.
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'''Tips:'''
 
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The ZSU-37 is best used as a second or third spawn, because aircraft will not spawn at the beginning of the match. Do not engage aircraft too early, as you will only expose yourself. Begin firing at no more than 1-1.5 km range for the best effect. Always watch out for multiple aircraft, as one may hit you with bombs or rockets while you are distracted. The gun is surprisingly potent, and will quickly dispatch most air targets after a few hits, even against heavy fighters and bombers. The 37 mm gun does have a somewhat slow fire rate, so it may be difficult to hit enemy aircraft. It is a good idea to learn the weak spots of enemy ground vehicles you will commonly face near the ZSU-37's BR, as knowing these will allow the ZSU-37 to penetrate enemy tanks with more ease.
 
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* Single 37 mm 61-K cannon is capable of completely destroying enemy aircraft with only one or two hits
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* Great anti-armour performance with AP belts of ~60 mm and HVAP-T belts of ~90 mm penetration at close range, allowing the vehicle to engage lightly armoured vehicles easily from the front, and more heavily armoured ones through their sides or rear
 
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* Very fast reload; able to fire almost constantly until the ammo storage is empty
 
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
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* Crew members are very vulnerable to aerial strafing and tank machine gun fire due to open-top construction
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* Struggles in rough terrain and steering is very stiff due to low engine power
 
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* Turret rotation is very slow
 
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* Vulnerable to overpressure
 
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* Very weak protection
 
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* Large ammo racks
 
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* Bad stock grind
 
  
 
== History ==
 
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Since tank divisions were facing greater losses from attacks by enemy assault aircraft, the decision was made to create a self-propelled anti-air mount based on light tanks. Work on the creation of a self-propelled installation based on the T-70 tank began in 1942. Two experimental models were released. Serious design flaws were uncovered during the testing phase.
 
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In December, 1943 the ZSU-37 SPG was built at Factory #38 under the management of M.N. Shukin. It was armed with a 37 mm KB M.N. Loginov 61-K AA cannon. The vehicle was based on the SU-76M SPG, but instead of a combat cockpit they installed an open, rotating turret. An experimental model of the vehicle successfully underwent state-run testing and was recommended for serial production. However, due to production difficulties, serial production was moved to Factory #40 in Mytishchi.
 
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{{Youtube-gallery|yHDVziBYo5g|'''Spade Review: ZSU-37. An average SPAA with a "Special" appearance''' - ''Joseph 2000''}}
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Revision as of 11:48, 6 May 2019

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ZSU-37
ussr_zsu_37.png
ZSU-37
USSR flag.png USSR
III Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
4.0 3.7 3.7
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Description

The ZSU-57 is a rank III anti aircraft vehicle with a battle rating of 4.0 in all modes. It was introduced in update 1.43 in October 2014.

It is based on a SU-76M chassis with a special turret mounting the 37 mm 61-K mod. 1939 anti-aircraft cannon.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armour type:

  • Rolled homogeneous armour (Gun shield)
Armour Front Sides Rear Roof
Hull 35 mm (60°) Upper glacis

45 mm (31°) Lower glacis

15 mm 10 mm 6 mm
Turret 15 mm (16°) 15 mm 8 mm N/A

Notes:

  • The turret has an armoured basket which is 10 mm thick
  • There is a gun shield which is 15 mm thick

Mobility

Mobility characteristic
Weight (tons) Add-on Armor

weight (tons)

Max speed (km/h)
12.2 N/A 46 (AB)
42 (RB/SB)
Engine power (horsepower)
Mode Stock Upgraded
Arcade 209 245
Realistic/Simulator 128 140
Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Mode Stock Upgraded
Arcade 17.1 20.1
Realistic/Simulator 10.5 11,5

Armaments

Main armament

61-K (37 mm)
Capacity (Belt capacity each) Fire rate

(shots/minute)

Vertical

guidance

Horizontal

guidance

318 (5) 160 -5°/+85° ±180°
Turret rotation speed (°/s)
Mode Stock Upgraded Prior + Full crew Prior + Expert qualif. Prior + Ace qualif.
Arcade 30.7 43 __.__ __.__ __.__
Realistic 20.8 24.5 __.__ __.__ __.__
Reloading rate (seconds)
Stock Prior + Full crew Prior + Expert qualif. Prior + Ace qualif.
1.3 __.__ __.__ 1

Additional armament

Some tanks are armed with several guns in one or more turrets. Evaluate the additional weaponry and give advice on its use. Describe the ammunition available for additional weaponry. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage. If there is no additional weaponry remove this subsection.

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.

Usage in the 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 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

Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Do not use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective".

Pros:

Cons:

History

Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ground vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.

Media

An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.

Read 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.

ETC.

Sources

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

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