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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (94-KM gun mount on a ZIS-12 truck) is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.57 "Battle March"]].
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The '''{{specs|name}}''' (94-KM gun mount on a ZIS-12 truck), or as the '''94-KM ZIS-12''', is a Rank {{specs|rank}} Soviet self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle {{Battle-rating|5}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.57 "Battle March"]].  
 
  
 
The 94-KM is an improvement over the [[GAZ-MM (72-K)]] with its dual-mounted 25 mm cannons, increasing its rate of fire and area of saturation for anti-aircraft duties.
 
The 94-KM is an improvement over the [[GAZ-MM (72-K)]] with its dual-mounted 25 mm cannons, increasing its rate of fire and area of saturation for anti-aircraft duties.
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This SPAA is commonly referred to as the "Milk Truck" by the community.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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The armour of the ZiS-12 (as seen in prior models) is inexistent even for shrapnel. Thus, the commander should always avoid or shoot to kill whatever enemy he sees. Not only for the fact the main gun is able to destroy the SPAA in a single shot but also because even low calibre machine gun fire is able to destroy the vehicle, specially on the vehicle turret as it is open. All aircraft will be able to get easy kills with this if the commander is unaware of aircraft existence. Being an open vehicle with milimetrical thickness armour invites all enemy players to use machine guns to kill it.
  
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'''Armour type:'''
 
'''Armour type:'''
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* Structural steel
 
* Structural steel
 
* Wood (Truck bed)
 
* Wood (Truck bed)
 
* Rolled homogeneous armour (Gun mount)
 
* Rolled homogeneous armour (Gun mount)
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'''Notes:'''
 
'''Notes:'''
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* The wheels are 2 mm thick.
 
* The wheels are 2 mm thick.
 
* The truck bed is 15 mm of wood, which will probably not offer as much protection as the truck cab.
 
* The truck bed is 15 mm of wood, which will probably not offer as much protection as the truck cab.
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=== Mobility ===
 
=== Mobility ===
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!colspan="3" | Mobility characteristic
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{{tankMobility|abMinHp=99|rbMinHp=62}}
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! Weight (tons)
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The mobility of the ZiS-12 is not exactly the fastest but is not mediocre either. When used on roads, top speeds are really high and is able to reach speeds of 80km/h. When off-road, the ZiS-12 will struggle, not much but speed will be drastically reduced compared to roads. Mud, water, sand and snow are the worst enemies of tires, mainly for the treaction for said environments. When in maps in which sand or snow are inevitable (Sands of Sinai for example) always stay on or close to a road.
!colspan="1" | Add-on Armor<br>weight (tons)
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!colspan="1" | Max speed (km/h)
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=== Modifications and economy ===
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{{Specs-Economy}}
|rowspan="2" | 3.0 || colspan="1" rowspan="2" | N/A || colspan="1" | 55 (AB)
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The most important module for this anti-air vehicle is arguably the OZR-132 full-HE ammo belt, which greatly improves the cannon's anti-air abilities. Since the vehicle has practically no armour, it usually finds little success in an anti-tank role, so the BR-132 modification is not as useful, even though it gives the vehicle high-penetrating rounds. Similarly, mobility upgrades are not a top priority when it comes to modules for the ZiS-12.
|51 (RB/SB)
 
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!colspan="3" | Engine power (horsepower)
 
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!colspan="1" | Mode
 
!Stock
 
!Upgraded
 
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|''Arcade''
 
|99
 
|___
 
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|''Realistic/Simulator''
 
|62
 
|70
 
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!colspan="3" | Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
 
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!colspan="1" | Mode
 
!Stock
 
!Upgraded
 
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|''Arcade''
 
|33.00
 
|__.__
 
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|''Realistic/Simulator''
 
|20.67
 
|23.33
 
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== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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=== Main armament ===
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{{main|72-K (25 mm)}}
 
{{main|72-K (25 mm)}}
  
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The ZiS-12 (94-KM) is armed with dual 25 mm autocannons, devastating for all armoured vehicles seen at the battle rating. The calibre and penetration is not the most fearful characteristic of this weapons, the fire rate and RPM is. Due to being dual mount, the RPM is elevated to 480. At first sight this may not be seen as a threat but depending on the ammunition used, the ZiS-12 is able to either play anti-tank or anti-air role. The RPM helps not only in scaring enemy planes but also to redirect fire upon missed shots. A single hit to an aircraft with this weapons will be fatal, even with the AP belt.
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! colspan="6" | [[72-K (25 mm)|25 mm 72-K]] (x2)
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! colspan="6" | [[72-K (25 mm)|25 mm 72-K]] (x2) || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
 
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! colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="width:5em" |Capacity (Belt capacity each)
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! Mode !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
! rowspan="1" | Fire rate <br> (shots/minute)
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! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! rowspan="1" | Vertical <br> guidance
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! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
! rowspan="1" | Horizontal <br> guidance
 
! rowspan="1" | Stabilizer
 
 
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| colspan="2" | 530 (7) || 240 || -10°/+85° || ±180° || N/A
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! ''Arcade''
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| rowspan="2" | 530 (7) || rowspan="2" | 240 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+85° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 30.8 || 42.7 || 51.8 || 57.3 || 60.9 || rowspan="2" | 0.26 || rowspan="2" | 0.23 || rowspan="2" | 0.21 || rowspan="2" | 0.20
 
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! colspan="6" | Turret rotation speed (°/s)
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! ''Realistic''
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| 20.8 || 24.5 || 29.8 || 32.9 || 35.0
! style="width:4em" |Mode
 
! style="width:4em" |Stock
 
! style="width:4em" |Upgraded
 
! style="width:4em" |Prior + Full crew
 
! style="width:4em" |Prior + Expert qualif.
 
! style="width:4em" |Prior + Ace qualif.
 
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| ''Arcade'' || 20.8 || 28.8 || __.__ || __.__ || __.__
 
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| ''Realistic'' || 20.8 || 24.5 || __.__ || __.__ || __.__
 
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! colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
 
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! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Stock
 
! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Prior + Full crew
 
! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Prior + Expert qualif.
 
! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Prior + Ace qualif.
 
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| 0.3 || __.__ || __.__ || __.__
 
 
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=== Ammunition ===
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==== Ammunition ====
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* '''Default:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|FI-T*|Fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}} - These belts can fulfill both roles until the others are researched but with a lesser effectiveness.
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* '''OZR-132:''' {{Annotation|FI-T*|Fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}} - These are suited to the AA role but useless against ground vehicles.
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* '''BR-132:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}} - These are best against lightly armoured tanks at close range and still do good damage to planes.
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
 
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
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! colspan="7" | Penetration statistics
 
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! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
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! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" | Type of <br /> warhead
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! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
! colspan="6" | '''Penetration''' '''''in mm''''' '''@ 90°'''
 
 
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! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
! 100m
 
! 500m
 
! 1000m
 
! 1500m
 
! 2000m
 
 
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| OZR-132 || FI-T* || 3 || 3 || 2 || 2 || 2 || 2 ||  
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| Default || 55 || 52 || 42 || 32 || 25 || 19
 
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| BR-132 || AP-T || 46 || 43 || 33 || 27 || 23 || 15
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| OZR-132 || 2 || 2 || 2 || 2 || 2 || 2
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| BR-132 || 55 || 52 || 42 || 32 || 25 || 19
 
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
 
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="11" | Shell details
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! colspan="10" | Belt details
 
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! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
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! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Belt
! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" | Type of <br /> warhead
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! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
! rowspan="2" |Velocity <br /> in m/s
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! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
! rowspan="2" |Projectile<br />Mass in kg
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! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
! rowspan="2" | ''Fuse delay''
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! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m)
''in m:''
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! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
! rowspan="2" | ''Fuse sensitivity''
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! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
''in mm:''
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! colspan="3" | Ricochet
! rowspan="2" | ''Explosive Mass in g<br /> (TNT equivalent):''
 
! rowspan="2" | ''Normalization At 30° <br> from horizontal:''
 
! colspan="3" | ''Ricochet:''
 
 
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! 0%
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! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
! 50%
 
! 100%
 
 
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| OZR-132 || FI-T* || 910 || 0.29 || 0.2 || 0.1 || 13 || +0° || 62° || 69° || 73°
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| OZR-132 || FI-T* || 910 || 0.29 || 0 || 0.1 || 13 || 47° || 56° || 65°
 
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| BR-132 || AP-T || 900 || 0.28 || N/A || N/A || N/A || -1° || 47° || 60° || 65°
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| BR-132 || AP-T || 900 || 0.28 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 47° || 60° || 65°
 
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===Belt types===
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|align="left"|'''''Default ''''' ||align="left"| AP-T, FI-T* <br>(Armour Piercing tracer – Fragmentation Incendiary tracer) shell ||align="left"| 50% of this belt are useless against tanks or planes. However against other SPAA this belt can reliably take out crew, armament, ammo and engine. Having one belt in reserve does not hurt.
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! Full<br>ammo
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! 1st<br>rack empty
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! 2nd<br>rack empty
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! Visual<br>discrepancy
 
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|align="left"|'''''OZR-132''''' ||align="left"| FI-T* <br> (Fragmentation Incendiary tracer) shell ||align="left"| The "explosive" rounds for the gun. This is the best ammo to use against aircraft, but useless against ground vehicles.
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| '''76''' || 38&nbsp;''(+38)'' || 2&nbsp;''(+74)'' || No
 
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|align="left"|'''''BR-132''''' ||align="left"| AP-T <br> (Armour Piercing tracer) shell ||align="left"| As an armour-piercing round, it is too small to be a significant threat against ground targets but the lightest armoured ones, and has little effect on planes unless a good shot hits a critical area. Not really a recommended belt to use, but in an emergency it may save the vehicle.
 
 
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=== [[Ammo racks|Ammo racks]] ===
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* The ammunition is modeled as 2 racks, each containing half the clips.
[[File:Ammoracks_ZiS-12 (94-KM).png|right|thumbnail|x250px|Ammo racks of the 94-KM.]]
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* The ammunition is composed of 74 clips of 7 rounds and 2 clips of 6 rounds.
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! class="wikitable unsortable" |Full<br /> ammo
 
! class="wikitable unsortable" |1st<br />  rack empty
 
! class="wikitable unsortable" |Visual<br /> discrepancy
 
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| '''72''' || 0&nbsp;''(+72)'' || style="text-align:center" | Yes
 
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== Usage in the battles ==
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== Usage in battles ==
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This anti-aircraft gun is used in a similar way as the 72-K GAZ MM and is armed with not one, but two 25 mm cannons that dish out twice the damage. Get to a good vantage point using the vehicle's speed, and then use the cannons to shoot down aircraft that threaten the team. Beware of any tanks or aircraft, as even machine guns can destroy the vehicle. If faced with light tanks, try to run away with the high speed of the vehicle, or try to destroy it using the cannons. The 25 mm's will offer enough penetration to go through most of a light tank's armour. For  medium tanks, shoot into the rear or sides of the vehicle rather than chancing the weak spots in the frontal armour. Heavy tanks should be avoided, unless the ZiS-12 is serving as a distraction for the team.
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This anti-aircraft gun is used similarly as the 72-K GAZ MM and is armed with not one, but two 25 mm cannons that dish out twice the damage. Get to a good vantage point using the vehicle's speed, and then use the cannons to shoot down aircraft that threaten the team. Beware of any tanks or aircraft, as even machine guns can destroy the vehicle. If faced with light tanks, try to run away with the high speed of the vehicle, or try to destroy it using the cannons. The 25 mm's will offer enough penetration to go through most of a light tank's armour. A good strategy might be to flank the enemy team or an individual and attack it from the side. Caution should be paid to what tank you are shooting at, although the AP clip is effective against the side armour of most tanks this vehicle will be up against. Heavy tanks should be avoided, unless the ZiS-12 is serving as a distraction for the team or you are sure that you can pen their armour. Again, being shot by anything will often result in your vehicle being destroyed or put out of action. Although this vehicle is speedy, speed alone will not be enough to avoid enemy shots and machine-gun fire. One way to help mitigate the damage your vehicle might take in an engagement is by reversing up a hill, depressing your barrels over the ridge, only exposing two of your four crew members. Even if you do get shot, the driver and commander will usually survive, allowing you to escape.
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
* Similar play style to its predecessor [[GAZ-MM (72-K)]].
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* 25 mm Armour Piercing offers decent penetration.
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* Similar play style to its predecessor [[GAZ-MM (72-K)]]
* Dual mounted cannons offers twice the rate of fire compared to the GAZ-MM (72-K).
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* 25 mm Armour Piercing offers decent penetration
* Extremely low reload time allows the guns to fire nearly continuously.
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* Dual mounted cannons offers twice the rate of fire compared to the GAZ-MM (72-K)
* Good engine and transmission allows it accelerate and drive at high speeds, and stop in a reasonable distance.
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* Extremely low reload time allows the guns to fire nearly continuously
* Light armored enemies are easy to penetrate with AP rounds.
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* Good engine and transmission will enable it to accelerate and drive at high speeds and stop in a reasonable distance
* Air targets belt offers almost a shot down plane on a direct hit.
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* Lightly armoured enemies are easy to penetrate with AP rounds
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* Air targets belt almost guarantees shooting down a plane on a direct hit
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'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
* Highly vulnerable to artillery.
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* Vulnerable to flipping at high speeds.
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* Highly vulnerable to artillery
* High Explosive rounds can easily destroy the vehicle .
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* Vulnerable to flipping at high speeds
* Cannot shoot straight ahead due to driving compartment.
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* High Explosive rounds can quickly destroy the vehicle
* No armour or protection whatsoever.
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* Cannot shoot straight ahead due to driving compartment
* Only a marginal ammo count increase from the GAZ-MM (72-K), meaning that ammo runs out quite fast if used recklessly.
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* No armour or protection whatsoever
* Any aircraft can easily destroy the ZiS-12 with machine guns and/or cannons rounds.
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* Only a marginal ammo count increase from the GAZ-MM (72-K), meaning that ammo runs out quite fast if used recklessly
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* Any aircraft can quickly destroy the ZiS-12 with machine guns and cannons rounds
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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Soviet mobile anti-aircraft defenses in World War II was quite lacking in comparison to other nation's. Their self-propelled anti-aircraft guns are mainly improvised truck beds mounting a light anti-aircraft gun, such as Maxim machine guns on the [[GAZ-AAA (4M)]] and a single 25 mm auto cannon in the [[GAZ-MM (72-K)]]. By the end of 1943, the design bureau at Plant no.88 wanted to mount two 25 mm 72-K guns onto a truck bed. The guidance system on the new design was derived from the 37 mm 61-K gun. The gun system was mounted onto the back of a ZIS-12 truck bed, which was derived from the ZIS-5 truck. In 1944, the weapon system was accepted for testing and later approved as the '''94-KM ZIS-12'''. Plant no.88 produced the 94-KM in 1944 to 1945 before stopping at either production number 225 or 237, possible due to the introduction of the better [[ZSU-37]] anti-aircraft system.
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Soviet mobile anti-aircraft defences in World War II was quite lacking in comparison to other nation's. Their self-propelled anti-aircraft guns are mainly improvised truck beds mounting a light anti-aircraft gun, such as Maxim machine guns on the [[GAZ-AAA (4M)]] and a single 25 mm autocannon in the [[GAZ-MM (72-K)]]. By the end of 1943, the design bureau at Plant no.88 wanted to mount two 25 mm 72-K guns onto a truck bed. The guidance system on the new design was derived from the 37 mm 61-K gun. The gun system was mounted onto the back of a ZIS-12 truck bed, which was derived from the ZIS-5 truck. In 1944, the weapon system was accepted for testing and later approved as the '''94-KM ZIS-12'''. Plant no.88 produced the 94-KM from 1944 to 1945 before stopping at either production number 225 or 237, possibly due to the introduction of the better [[ZSU-37]] anti-aircraft system.
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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== See also ==
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* [[GAZ-MM (72-K)]]
  
== Read also ==
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;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role
* [http://warthunder.com/en/devblog/current/888/ [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> 94-KM SPAAG]
 
  
== Sources ==
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* [[Sd.Kfz. 6/2]]
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* [[CCKW 353 AA]]
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* [[wt:en/devblog/current/888|[Devblog] 94-KM SPAAG]]
  
 
{{USSR anti-aircraft vehicles}}
 
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ZiS-12 (94-KM)
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ZiS-12 (94-KM)
AB RB SB
3.7 3.0 3.0
Class:
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Description

The ZiS-12 (94-KM) (94-KM gun mount on a ZIS-12 truck) is a rank II Soviet self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB) and 3.0 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.57 "Battle March".

The 94-KM is an improvement over the GAZ-MM (72-K) with its dual-mounted 25 mm cannons, increasing its rate of fire and area of saturation for anti-aircraft duties.

This SPAA is commonly referred to as the "Milk Truck" by the community.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back
Hull0 / 0 / 0
Turret0 / 0 / 0
Crew4 people
Visibility79 %

The armour of the ZiS-12 (as seen in prior models) is inexistent even for shrapnel. Thus, the commander should always avoid or shoot to kill whatever enemy he sees. Not only for the fact the main gun is able to destroy the SPAA in a single shot but also because even low calibre machine gun fire is able to destroy the vehicle, specially on the vehicle turret as it is open. All aircraft will be able to get easy kills with this if the commander is unaware of aircraft existence. Being an open vehicle with milimetrical thickness armour invites all enemy players to use machine guns to kill it.

Armour type:

  • Structural steel
  • Wood (Truck bed)
  • Rolled homogeneous armour (Gun mount)
Armour Front Sides Rear Roof
Driver's cabin 1 mm 1 mm 1 mm 1 mm
Cargo bed 15 mm 15 mm 15 mm 15 mm

Notes:

  • The wheels are 2 mm thick.
  • The truck bed is 15 mm of wood, which will probably not offer as much protection as the truck cab.
  • The radiator housing is unarmoured.

Mobility

Speedforward / back
AB56 / 8 km/h
RB and SB51 / 7 km/h
Number of gears4 forward
1 back
Weight3.0 t
Engine power
AB134 hp
RB and SB70 hp
Power-to-weight ratio
AB44.7 hp/t
RB and SB23.3 hp/t
Game Mode Max Speed (km/h) Weight (tons) Engine power (horsepower) Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Forward Reverse Stock Upgraded Stock Upgraded
Arcade 56 8 3 99 134 33 44.67
Realistic 51 7 62 70 20.67 23.33

The mobility of the ZiS-12 is not exactly the fastest but is not mediocre either. When used on roads, top speeds are really high and is able to reach speeds of 80km/h. When off-road, the ZiS-12 will struggle, not much but speed will be drastically reduced compared to roads. Mud, water, sand and snow are the worst enemies of tires, mainly for the treaction for said environments. When in maps in which sand or snow are inevitable (Sands of Sinai for example) always stay on or close to a road.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB852 → 1 105 Sl icon.png
RB687 → 891 Sl icon.png
SB1 061 → 1 376 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications10 340 Rp icon.png
13 960 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost750 Ge icon.png
Crew training6 300 Sl icon.png
Experts22 000 Sl icon.png
Aces210 Ge icon.png
Research Aces220 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
60 / 60 / 80 % Sl icon.png
124 / 124 / 124 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Mobility Protection Firepower
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Tires
Research:
520 Rp icon.png
Cost:
690 Sl icon.png
80 Ge icon.png
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Suspension
Research:
470 Rp icon.png
Cost:
620 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank break.png
Brake System
Research:
470 Rp icon.png
Cost:
620 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank filter.png
Filters
Research:
870 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 200 Sl icon.png
130 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank transmission.png
Transmission
Research:
1 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 500 Sl icon.png
165 Ge icon.png
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Engine
Research:
1 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 500 Sl icon.png
165 Ge icon.png
Mods tank tool kit.png
Improved Parts
Research:
520 Rp icon.png
Cost:
690 Sl icon.png
80 Ge icon.png
Mods extinguisher.png
Improved FPE
Research:
470 Rp icon.png
Cost:
620 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
Mods tank reinforcement ussr.png
Crew Replenishment
Research:
870 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 200 Sl icon.png
130 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
25mm_ussr_72K_HE_ammo_pack
Research:
520 Rp icon.png
Cost:
690 Sl icon.png
80 Ge icon.png
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Horizontal Drive
Research:
520 Rp icon.png
Cost:
690 Sl icon.png
80 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
25mm_ussr_72K_AP_ammo_pack
Research:
470 Rp icon.png
Cost:
620 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
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Adjustment of Fire
Research:
470 Rp icon.png
Cost:
620 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
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Elevation Mechanism
Research:
870 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 200 Sl icon.png
130 Ge icon.png
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Artillery Support
Research:
1 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 500 Sl icon.png
165 Ge icon.png

The most important module for this anti-air vehicle is arguably the OZR-132 full-HE ammo belt, which greatly improves the cannon's anti-air abilities. Since the vehicle has practically no armour, it usually finds little success in an anti-tank role, so the BR-132 modification is not as useful, even though it gives the vehicle high-penetrating rounds. Similarly, mobility upgrades are not a top priority when it comes to modules for the ZiS-12.

Armaments

Main armament

2 x 25 mm 72-K cannon
Ammunition560 rounds
Belt capacity7 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
0.3 → 0.2 s
Fire rate240 shots/min
Vertical guidance-10° / 85°
Main article: 72-K (25 mm)

The ZiS-12 (94-KM) is armed with dual 25 mm autocannons, devastating for all armoured vehicles seen at the battle rating. The calibre and penetration is not the most fearful characteristic of this weapons, the fire rate and RPM is. Due to being dual mount, the RPM is elevated to 480. At first sight this may not be seen as a threat but depending on the ammunition used, the ZiS-12 is able to either play anti-tank or anti-air role. The RPM helps not only in scaring enemy planes but also to redirect fire upon missed shots. A single hit to an aircraft with this weapons will be fatal, even with the AP belt.

25 mm 72-K (x2) Turret rotation speed (°/s) Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode Capacity (Belt) Fire rate Vertical Horizontal Stabilizer Stock Upgraded Full Expert Aced Stock Full Expert Aced
Arcade 530 (7) 240 -10°/+85° ±180° N/A 30.8 42.7 51.8 57.3 60.9 0.26 0.23 0.21 0.20
Realistic 20.8 24.5 29.8 32.9 35.0

Ammunition

  • Default: AP-T · FI-T* - These belts can fulfill both roles until the others are researched but with a lesser effectiveness.
  • OZR-132: FI-T* - These are suited to the AA role but useless against ground vehicles.
  • BR-132: AP-T - These are best against lightly armoured tanks at close range and still do good damage to planes.
Penetration statistics
Belt Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
Default 55 52 42 32 25 19
OZR-132 2 2 2 2 2 2
BR-132 55 52 42 32 25 19
Belt details
Belt Type of
warhead
Velocity
(m/s)
Projectile
Mass (kg)
Fuse delay
(m)
Fuse sensitivity
(mm)
Explosive Mass
(TNT equivalent) (g)
Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
OZR-132 FI-T* 910 0.29 0 0.1 13 47° 56° 65°
BR-132 AP-T 900 0.28 N/A N/A N/A 47° 60° 65°

Ammo racks

Ammo racks of the ZiS-12 (94-KM)
Full
ammo
1st
rack empty
2nd
rack empty
Visual
discrepancy
76 38 (+38) (+74) No

Note:

  • The ammunition is modeled as 2 racks, each containing half the clips.
  • The ammunition is composed of 74 clips of 7 rounds and 2 clips of 6 rounds.

Usage in battles

This anti-aircraft gun is used similarly as the 72-K GAZ MM and is armed with not one, but two 25 mm cannons that dish out twice the damage. Get to a good vantage point using the vehicle's speed, and then use the cannons to shoot down aircraft that threaten the team. Beware of any tanks or aircraft, as even machine guns can destroy the vehicle. If faced with light tanks, try to run away with the high speed of the vehicle, or try to destroy it using the cannons. The 25 mm's will offer enough penetration to go through most of a light tank's armour. A good strategy might be to flank the enemy team or an individual and attack it from the side. Caution should be paid to what tank you are shooting at, although the AP clip is effective against the side armour of most tanks this vehicle will be up against. Heavy tanks should be avoided, unless the ZiS-12 is serving as a distraction for the team or you are sure that you can pen their armour. Again, being shot by anything will often result in your vehicle being destroyed or put out of action. Although this vehicle is speedy, speed alone will not be enough to avoid enemy shots and machine-gun fire. One way to help mitigate the damage your vehicle might take in an engagement is by reversing up a hill, depressing your barrels over the ridge, only exposing two of your four crew members. Even if you do get shot, the driver and commander will usually survive, allowing you to escape.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Similar play style to its predecessor GAZ-MM (72-K)
  • 25 mm Armour Piercing offers decent penetration
  • Dual mounted cannons offers twice the rate of fire compared to the GAZ-MM (72-K)
  • Extremely low reload time allows the guns to fire nearly continuously
  • Good engine and transmission will enable it to accelerate and drive at high speeds and stop in a reasonable distance
  • Lightly armoured enemies are easy to penetrate with AP rounds
  • Air targets belt almost guarantees shooting down a plane on a direct hit

Cons:

  • Highly vulnerable to artillery
  • Vulnerable to flipping at high speeds
  • High Explosive rounds can quickly destroy the vehicle
  • Cannot shoot straight ahead due to driving compartment
  • No armour or protection whatsoever
  • Only a marginal ammo count increase from the GAZ-MM (72-K), meaning that ammo runs out quite fast if used recklessly
  • Any aircraft can quickly destroy the ZiS-12 with machine guns and cannons rounds

History

Soviet mobile anti-aircraft defences in World War II was quite lacking in comparison to other nation's. Their self-propelled anti-aircraft guns are mainly improvised truck beds mounting a light anti-aircraft gun, such as Maxim machine guns on the GAZ-AAA (4M) and a single 25 mm autocannon in the GAZ-MM (72-K). By the end of 1943, the design bureau at Plant no.88 wanted to mount two 25 mm 72-K guns onto a truck bed. The guidance system on the new design was derived from the 37 mm 61-K gun. The gun system was mounted onto the back of a ZIS-12 truck bed, which was derived from the ZIS-5 truck. In 1944, the weapon system was accepted for testing and later approved as the 94-KM ZIS-12. Plant no.88 produced the 94-KM from 1944 to 1945 before stopping at either production number 225 or 237, possibly due to the introduction of the better ZSU-37 anti-aircraft system.

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See also

Vehicles equipped with the same gun
Other vehicles of similar configuration and role

External links


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