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==== Ammunition ====
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* '''Default:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armor-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self destroying)}}
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* '''UO-167:''' {{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self destroying)}}
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* '''BR-167:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armor-piercing tracer}}
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* '''BR-167P:''' {{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armor-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary (self destroying)}}
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! colspan="7" |Penetration statistics
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! rowspan="2" |Ammunition
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! colspan="6" |'''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
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!10 m
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!100 m
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!500 m
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!1,000 m
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!1,500 m
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!2,000 m
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|Default
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|71
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|68
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|57
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|46
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|37
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|30
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|UO-167
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|3
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|3
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|3
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|3
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|3
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|3
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|BR-167
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|71
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|68
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|57
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|46
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|37
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|30
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|BR-167P
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|102
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|95
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|80
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|59
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|35
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|28
 
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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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.
  
 
=== Modules ===
 
=== Modules ===
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| Transmission
 
| Transmission
 
| Engine
 
| Engine
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| Artillery Support
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
* Single 37 mm 61-K cannon is capable of completely destroying enemy aircraft with only one or two hits  
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* Single 37 mm 61-K cannon is capable of completely destroying enemy aircraft with only one or two hits
* Has reasonably better hull armour compared to other SPAA's with a similar battle rating
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* Great anti-armour performance with AP and HVAP-T belts of ~60 mm and ~90 mm penetration respectively at close range, allowing the vehicle to engage lightly armoured vehicles easily from the front, and more heavily armoured ones through the side armour
* Reloading is extremely fast; can fire almost constantly until the ammo storage is completely empty  
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* Has reasonably better hull armour compared to previous SPAAs
* Armor-piercing belt's with 70 mm of penetration can be used to destroy light armoured ground vehicles if necessary and can even be used to destroy Shermans if fired at lower side armour
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* Reloading is extremely fast; can fire almost constantly until the ammo storage is completely empty
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
* Crewmembers are very vulnerable to aircraft shooting from high angle due to opened top  
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* Crew members are very vulnerable to aerial strafing and tank machine gun fire due to open-top construction
 
* Struggles in rough terrain and steering is very stiff due to low engine power
 
* Struggles in rough terrain and steering is very stiff due to low engine power
* Turret has hardly any protection and barely manages to resist small-calibre machineguns
 
* When aiming vertically, the turret has to turn to the direction first, then aim vertically; taking quite long before aiming at the final position
 
 
* Turret rotation is somewhat sluggish
 
* Turret rotation is somewhat sluggish
* Prone to hull break
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* Prone to hull-break
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* Low fire rate can make landing shots on aircraft difficult, while complicating lead estimation.
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==

Revision as of 09:53, 27 June 2020

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ZSU-37
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Description

GarageImage ZSU-37.jpg


The ZSU-37 is a rank III Soviet self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle with a battle rating of 4.0 (AB) and 3.7 (RB/SB). 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.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armour type:

  • Rolled homogeneous armour
Armour Front Sides Rear Roof
Hull 35 mm (60°) Front glacis
45 mm (30°) Lower glacis
60 mm (34-84°) Driver's port
15 mm 10 mm Top
15 mm (32°) Bottom
6 mm
Turret 15 mm (16°) Turret front
15 mm (0-12°) Gun mantlet
15 mm (1-2°) 8 mm N/A

Notes:

  • Suspension wheels are 10 mm thick while tracks are 15 mm thick.
  • Belly armour is 10 mm thick.
  • The turret has an armoured basket which is 10 mm thick

Mobility

Game Mode Max Speed (km/h) Weight (tons) Engine power (horsepower) Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Forward Reverse Stock Upgraded Stock Upgraded
Arcade 46 6 12.2 199 267 16.31 21.89
Realistic 43 6 124 140 10.16 11.48

Armaments

Main armament

Main article: 61-K (37 mm)
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 __.__ __.__ 1.0

Ammunition

  • Default: AP-T · HEFI-T*
  • UO-167: HEFI-T*
  • BR-167: AP-T
  • BR-167P: HVAP-T · HEFI-T* · HEFI-T*
Penetration statistics
Ammunition Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
Default 71 68 57 46 37 30
UO-167 3 3 3 3 3 3
BR-167 71 68 57 46 37 30
BR-167P 102 95 80 59 35 28

Usage in battles

Overview:

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.

Tips:

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.

Modules

Tier Mobility Protection Firepower
I Tracks Parts UO-167 Horizontal Drive
II Suspension Brake System FPE BR-167 Adjustment of Fire
III Filters Crew Replenishment BR-167P Elevation Mechanism
IV Transmission Engine Artillery Support

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Single 37 mm 61-K cannon is capable of completely destroying enemy aircraft with only one or two hits
  • Great anti-armour performance with AP and HVAP-T belts of ~60 mm and ~90 mm penetration respectively at close range, allowing the vehicle to engage lightly armoured vehicles easily from the front, and more heavily armoured ones through the side armour
  • Has reasonably better hull armour compared to previous SPAAs
  • Reloading is extremely fast; can fire almost constantly until the ammo storage is completely empty

Cons:

  • Crew members are very vulnerable to aerial strafing and tank machine gun fire due to open-top construction
  • Struggles in rough terrain and steering is very stiff due to low engine power
  • Turret rotation is somewhat sluggish
  • Prone to hull-break
  • Low fire rate can make landing shots on aircraft difficult, while complicating lead estimation.

History

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In-game description

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.

In December, 1943 the ZSU-37 SPG was built at Factory #38 under the management of M.N. Shukin. It was armed with a 37mm 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.

The vehicle’s design was enhanced at the new factory, and, after undergoing testing in October-November 1944, the vehicle began to be released serially. The vehicle was released in a small series of 75 units from 1945-1946. It was never used in combat.

Media

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See also

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External links

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USSR anti-aircraft vehicles
GAZ-AAA  GAZ-AAA (4M) · GAZ-AAA (DShK)
BTR-152  BTR-152A · BTR-152D
Wheeled/Half-tracked  GAZ-MM (72-K) · ZiS-12 (94-KM) · ZiS-43
Radar SPAAG  ZSU-23-4 · ZSU-23-4M4 · ZSU-37-2
SAM  Strela-10M2 · 2S6 · Pantsir-S1
Other  ZUT-37 · ZSU-37 · BTR-ZD · ZSU-57-2
Czechoslovakia  M53/59
North Vietnam  ▂Phòng không T-34