#tank_destroyers
During Operation Barbarossa, Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union, the Third Reich ran into Russia’s secret weapons: the T-34 and KV-1. While German engineers came up with move advanced tanks to combat Soviet armor, a quick solution was put together to face the Russians on somewhat equal terms. This stopgap would be known as the Marder.
The SU-5-1 is an experimental Soviet tank destroyer. Even though it doesn’t have the best mobility, this tank has formidable firepower. Despite its limitations, the SU-5-1 offers a unique combat experience that every War Thunder player should try at least once.
The KV-7 was developed in response to the Red Army’s need for an artillery support vehicle with greater firepower than the T-34 or KV-1. In the game, this self-propelled gun is known for its unique triple-gun arrangement housed in a common mantlet. This setup, combined with its respectable armor, makes it a significant threat to any opponent. But how does one master this machine, considering its distinct characteristics and drawbacks? Let’s find out.
The Ho-Ni family of self-propelled artilleries/tank destroyers were developed in the latter half of the Pacific War to provide tank regiments with fire support and engage Allied designs such as the M4 Sherman, which featured armour that Japanese tanks struggled to pierce. In War Thunder, two versions of this SPG, the Ho-Ni I and the Ho-Ni III, are available in the Japanese tech tree, and can be very powerful if used right.
The Type 4 15 cm self-propelled gun Ho-Ro (日本語: 四式十五糎自走砲 ホロ, Imperial Japanese Army Type 4 15 cm self-propelled gun Ho-Ro) was a self-propelled gun (SPG) used by the Imperial Japanese Army during WW2. It was built on the existing chassis of the Chi-Ha medium tank. It was hurried into service, and arrived at the front lines too late to make any lasting impact on Japan’s war effort.
Few vehicles at a low battle rating have the mobility, the gun, and the armor of the Soviet Su-122. Built on a T-34 chassis and armed with a 122 mm gun, it combines armor and mobility with devastating firepower. At its rank, it stands out as a vehicle that can dominate the battlefield when played to its strengths.
Only the Chinese military could equip the same self-propelled artillery platform with both a powerful 152mm howitzer and an equally formidable 130mm gun. Both vehicles can be characterized as “glass cannons”: despite their formidable firepower, these self-propelled guns possess minimal armor protection. But how, then, can one unlock their full potential and become the most dangerous armored vehicle on the battlefield?
The Panzerwerfer 42, due to its unusual armament and unorthodox layout, is often found difficult to use by newer players. Thus, the purpose of this article is to provide gameplay advice on the best ways to utilize this vehicle in battles. This article will focus on Ground Realistic Battles, but most of the information contained within it should be useful in Ground Arcade Battles as well.
The SAV 20.12.48 is a Swedish tank destroyer at rank III, featuring a 120mm automatic cannon. This large-caliber cannon has an incredible reload speed of only 1.2 seconds, making this tank very unique. Not only does this cannon reload quickly, but the APCBC round holds 890g of explosive filler, (for reference the Jagdtiger’s best APCBC round holds 786g), making this APCBC act almost like a HE. The amazing firepower isn’t the only thing the SAV boasts though, it also features great maneuverability, and when paired with its firepower, this tank becomes the ultimate flanker.
The Jagdpanther G1 is a German tank destroyer based on the Panther chassis. It shares the gun of the Tiger II, allowing it to penetrate almost any tank that it will face, which makes it excel at attacking tanks. Moreover, its solid mobility allows it to serve as an effective flanker. Its frontal armor allows it to bounce the shells of most tanks. While the casemate design can be difficult to adapt to at first, it is an incredibly rewarding tank to master.
