The largest artillery caliber in the USSR. The biggest guns
In one of the specialties I received, I am an artilleryman, platoon commander self-propelled guns-howitzers 2S3M “Acacia”, so the topic of artillery is close to me.
Surely many of you do not know the differences between a cannon, self-propelled gun, howitzer and mortar, so first I will tell you a little.
So,
A gun – artillery piece, firing along a flat trajectory. It is distinguished by a large barrel elongation against mortars and howitzers (40-80 calibers) and a smaller barrel elevation angle.
Howitzer– an artillery gun that fires along a hinged trajectory, i.e. from closed firing positions. The conditional boundary between a howitzer and a cannon barrel is considered to be its length of 40 calibers.
Mortar– an artillery gun with a short barrel (less than 15 calibers) for mounted shooting. Designed to destroy enemy equipment and manpower hidden behind walls and trenches by firing along an overhead trajectory.
self-propelled guns– self-propelled artillery installation, without reference to the type of weapon, can be equipped different types artillery system - cannon (SU-100), or howitzer (ISU-152).
Video to present the power of the 2S3M “Akatsiya”, of course, it is not the 2S19 “MSTA”, but is still capable of firing tactical nuclear charges.
1 Mortar Little David (Little David) 914 mm
Experimental American mortar from the end of World War II. Despite a much more modest appearance than, for example, the Schwerer Gustav or Karl, it still holds the record for the largest caliber (914 mm or 36 inches) among all modern artillery
2 Tsar Cannon 890 mm
Medieval artillery gun (bombard), cast in bronze in 1586 by Russian master Andrei Chokhov at the Cannon Yard. The length of the gun is 5.34 m, the outer diameter of the barrel is 120 cm, the diameter of the patterned belt at the muzzle is 134 cm, the caliber is 890 mm, the weight is 39.31 tons (2400 pounds).
3 Dora gun 800 mm
Super-heavy railway artillery gun. Developed by Krupp (Germany) in the late 1930s. It was intended to destroy the fortifications of the Maginot Line and fortifications on the border of Germany and Belgium. The gun is named after the wife of the chief designer.
4 Mortar Karl 600 mm
German heavy self-propelled mortar from the Second World War. One of the most powerful self-propelled guns of its period. They were used to storm fortresses and heavily fortified enemy positions.
The world's largest cast iron cannon, which is also a military weapon, the 20-inch Perm Tsar Cannon was manufactured in 1868 by order of the Naval Ministry at the Motovilikha Cast Iron Cannon Factory. It is not clear why the largest one is inferior in caliber to the Moscow 508 versus 890, and the barrel length is also 4.9 versus 5.34.
6 Mortar Big Bertha 420 mm
German 420 mm mortar. The mortar was intended to destroy particularly strong fortifications. The Bertha's rate of fire was 1 shot per 8 minutes, and the flight range of the 900-kg projectile was 14 km. All three types of shells used had enormous destructive power for that time.
7 Mortar launcher 2B2 Oka 420 mm
Soviet self-propelled 420 mm mortar launcher. Rate of fire - 1 shot per 5 minutes. Firing range - 25 km, active-reactive mine - 50 km. Mine weight - 670 kg. Designed for firing nuclear charges. During testing, it was established that the monstrous recoil does not allow long-term operation of such a weapon. After which from serial production refused. There is only one “Oka” left in the metal out of four released.
8 Railway GunSaint-Chamond 400 mm
In October 1914, the French government formed a special commission responsible for the creation of railway weapons, which, in turn, turned to the largest arms concerns with a proposal to develop large-caliber guns on railway transporters. Design and construction works It took very little time, and already in May 1915, eight railway guns from the Schneider-Creuzot company appeared at the front, and a few months later the especially powerful 400-mm howitzers from the Saint-Chamon company received their baptism of fire.
9 Rodman Columbiad 381mm
Manufactured in 1863, it had a barrel with a caliber of 381 mm, and its weight reached 22.6 tons. The American Civil War contributed to the emergence of new types of weapons - armored ships and armored trains, and the creation of means of combating them - smooth-bore Columbiad guns, named after one of the first guns of this type.
10 Self-propelled gun 2A3 Capacitor 406 mm
Soviet self-propelled 406-mm gun SM-54 (2A3) for firing “Kondensator” nuclear ammunition. In 1957, the 2AZ self-propelled gun was paraded on Red Square and created a sensation among domestic citizens and foreign journalists. Some foreign experts have suggested that the cars shown at the parade are simply props, designed for a frightening effect. However, this was a real artillery system, fired at the training ground.
It is not for nothing that artillery is called the main participant in the war. From the very beginning of its history, it has become an important and integral part of any ground troops. Even despite high-tech developments in the field missile weapons And air aviation, the artillerymen have enough work to do, and this state of affairs will not change in the foreseeable future.
In the army, size mattered and always matters, regardless of the type of troops. Large bombers or massive tanks are not the most maneuverable, and sometimes not the most effective tools of attack or defense, but do not forget about the psychological effect they have on their enemies.
So, we present to your attention a list of the largest guns in the entire history of mankind, which includes artillery pieces different eras and times. All of them have survived to this day in one form or another, and instill fear in museum visitors, and not in enemies on the battlefield.
- Ottoman "Basilica".
- German "Dora".
- Russian Tsar Cannon.
- American gun "Little David".
- Soviet mortar "Oka".
- German "Big Bertha"
Let's look at each participant in more detail.
"Basilica"
Taking pride of place on our list is the Ottoman Basilica cannon. They began casting it at the beginning of the 15th century at the request of the ruler Mehmed II. The work fell on the shoulders of the famous Hungarian master Urban, and a few years later the most big gun peace in the history of war.
The bronze gun turned out to be colossal in size: the length of the warhead was 12 meters, the barrel diameter was 90 cm, and the weight exceeded the 30-ton mark. For that time, it was a heavy machine, and at least 30 tall bulls were required to move it.
Distinctive features of the gun
The crew of the gun was also impressive: 50 carpenters to make a platform at the shooting site and 200 people to aim at the target. The firing range of the world's largest cannon was about 2 kilometers, which at that time was an unthinkable distance for any weapon.
“Basilica” did not please its commanders for long, because literally after a few days of a difficult siege, the cannon cracked, and after a couple of days it stopped firing altogether. Nevertheless, the weapon served the Ottoman Empire and brought a lot of fear to the enemies, from which they could not recover for a long time.
"Dora"
It's very hard German gun considered the most big gun in the world of World War II. It all started in the 30s of the last century, when Krupp engineers began designing this colossus.
A gun with a caliber of 807 mm had to be mounted on a special platform that traveled by rail. The maximum range for hitting targets fluctuated around 50 kilometers. German designers managed to produce only two guns, and one of them took part in the siege of Sevastopol.
The total weight of "Dora" fluctuated around 1.3 tons. With about a half-hour delay, the cannon fired one shot. Despite the fact that many military analysts and specialists had a lot of doubts about the combat effectiveness and practicality of such a monster, the gun really instilled panic and disoriented enemy troops.
Tsar Cannon
Bronze in the list of the largest artillery guns was given to our national pride - the Tsar Cannon. The weapon saw the light of day in 1586 thanks to the efforts of the weapons designer of those years, Andrei Chokhov.
The dimensions of the gun make an unforgettable impression on tourists: the length is 5.4 meters, the caliber of the combat weapon is 890 mm and the weight of more than 40 tons will frighten any enemy. The largest cannon in the world rightfully received the respectful treatment of the Tsar.
Above appearance the guns also tried. The cannon is decorated with complex and interesting patterns, and several inscriptions can be read along the perimeter. Military experts are confident that the Tsar Cannon opened fire on the enemy only once, despite the fact that historical documents this has not been confirmed. Our gun was included in the famous Guinness Book of Records and became the most visited attraction in the capital, along with the Lenin Mausoleum.
"Little David"
This gun from the United States is a legacy of World War II and is considered the world's largest cannon in terms of caliber diameter. “Little David” was developed as a tool for eliminating particularly powerful enemy structures on the Pacific coast.
But the gun was not destined to leave the training ground where it was successfully tested, so the gun inspired fear and respect only in photographs of the foreign press.
Before firing, the barrel was mounted on a special metal frame, which was buried a quarter into the ground. The cannon fired non-standard cone-shaped projectiles, the weight of which could reach one and a half tons. At the site of the explosion of such ammunition there remained deep depression 4 meters deep and 10-15 meters in circumference.
Mortar "Oka"
In fifth position on the list of the world's largest guns is another domestic development of the Soviet era - the Oka mortar. In the middle of the last century, the USSR already had nuclear weapons, but experienced some problems with delivering it to the target location. Therefore, Soviet designers were given the task of creating a mortar that could fire nuclear warheads.
As a result, they got a kind of monster with a caliber of 420 mm and a weight of almost 60 tons. The mortar's firing range varied within 50 kilometers, which, in principle, was sufficient for mobile tank equipment of those times.
Despite the theoretical success of the enterprise, from mass production The Okies refused. The reason for this was the monstrous recoil of the gun, which negated all mobility: for a normal shot it was necessary to properly dig in the mortar and build supports, and this required too much time.
"Big Bertha"
Another weapon of German designers, but from the beginning of the last century, when the First World War was raging. The gun was developed at the already mentioned Krupp plant in 1914. The gun received a main combat caliber of 420 mm, and each individual projectile weighed almost one ton. Having a firing range of 14 kilometers, such indicators were quite acceptable.
"Big Bertha" was designed to destroy particularly strong enemy fortifications. Initially, the gun was stationary, but after some time it was modified and made possible to use on a mobile platform. The first option weighed about 50 tons, and the second about 40. To transport the guns, steam tractors were used, which with great difficulty, but coped with their task.
At the landing site of the projectile, a deep depression with a diameter of up to 15 meters was formed, depending on the ammunition chosen. The gun's rate of fire was surprisingly high - one shot in eight minutes. The cannon was a real disaster and a headache for the allies. The machine not only inspired fear, but also demolished even the strongest walls and fortifications.
But despite its destructive power, "Big Bertha" was vulnerable to enemy artillery. The latter was more mobile and quicker of fire. During the assault on the Osowiec fortress, in eastern Poland, the Germans, although they pretty much battered the fort, lost two of their guns. While the Russian soldiers repelled the onslaught with great success, damaging only one standard artillery unit (the naval "Kane").
Every military personnel knows that the use powerful weapons significantly influences the positive outcome of the battle. That is why engineers in many countries are working hard to create huge weapons that would allow as soon as possible complete any battle. The largest cannon in the world impresses not only with its size, but also with its amazing firepower.
"Little David" - the largest cannon of the Second World War
In 1944, a new weapon entered service with the US Army - a mortar, which, despite its enormous size, was called “Little David”. The gun had a caliber that was a record at that time - 914 mm. Before today no gun with such a large caliber was built. The creators of the mortar believed that with the help of such powerful weapons It will be possible to easily cope with even perfectly fortified enemy positions.
The Little David gun was not widely used. Its use would significantly enhance firepower American army, which was fighting the Germans and Japanese at the time. But after testing it was found that the weapon could not be called the most accurate. In addition, transportation and installation of such a giant required a lot of time, which is always in short supply in real battles:
- transporting the mortar required the use of two artillery tractors;
- to arrange firing position, it was necessary to use a lot of different special equipment;
- installation and configuration of the gun took at least 12 hours.
- loading the weapon was problematic, since the weight of one shell exceeded 1.6 tons.
After several tests, the project to manufacture the world's largest cannon was closed. The weapon remained at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, where it was first tested. Now it is a museum exhibit.
The Tsar Cannon - the largest weapon of the Middle Ages
Today in the capital of Russia you can admire the second largest gun in the world - the Tsar Cannon, whose caliber is 890 mm. It was created in 1586. The cannon was cast from bronze and became not only a monument to artillery, but also an exhibit of unique foundry art. It was designed and created by master Andrei Chokhov.
Current researchers who have had the opportunity to restore the cannon claim that it was created solely for decorative purposes. In order for a gun to fire a shot, it must have a pilot hole. The Tsar Cannon does not have it, which indicates that it was never fired.
"Dora" - Hitler's biggest gun
Before the start of World War II, Adolf Hitler wanted to arm his army with the most powerful and destructive weapons. In 1936, he instructed the engineers of the metallurgical plant to build a huge cannon, the design of which was provided to the German leader back in 1930. After 4 years, the railway artillery gun was ready for battle.
The creation of the gun, whose caliber was 807 mm, was kept a big secret. The weapon was used only 2 times, after which it was destroyed. The Dora was first used in the battle of Sevastopol. But the weapon did not give the expected result. The shots, whose range was 35 km, were not the most accurate. After a shell explodes impact force went underground, and huge underground voids formed under the surface.
After the first use of the huge cannon, it became clear that it was an extremely costly project that did not justify itself. To install and maintain Dora, it was necessary to use a huge number of special equipment and up to 3 thousand people.
The army of Nazi Germany was armed with another huge artillery weapon- mortar "Karl". 7 such self-propelled guns with a caliber of 600 mm were built. They were used to defeat well-fortified enemy locations.
The Karl mortar fired shots at a range of 4.5 to 6.7 km. The gun could move along the highway with maximum speed 10 km per hour. The gun's combat set consisted of only 4 shells, each of which weighed 2 tons. A staff of 16 people was required to operate the gun.
In the city of Perm you can see a huge cannon, which in 1868 was made by casting iron. This huge weapon with a caliber of 508 mm ranks fifth in the list of the largest guns on the planet. It was planned to be used as the main weapon on ships and in the defense of cities. But the invention of steel made it possible to make lighter guns, and the cast iron cannon became a historical relic.
The German troops were armed with many types of huge artillery pieces. In 1914, the list was replenished with another cannon - the largest mortar in the world with a caliber of 420 mm. This weapon proved its worth in the First World War, allowing the Germans to conquer superbly defended enemy fortresses. A total of 9 such artillery pieces were used in combat operations.
In the post-war period, the Soviet Union actively developed new weapons. In 1957, a huge mortar station was built self-propelled gun"Oka" with a caliber of 420 mm. It was assumed that the weapon would fire shells with nuclear charges. After testing, a significant defect was revealed: the recoil of the gun is simply enormous and it significantly reduces its performance. 4 such mortars were manufactured, after which their production ceased.
One of the largest cannons was created in France in 1884. The gun was built on a railway platform, which made its use a little more difficult, since battles were often fought far from railways. In 1917, the gun was redesigned and could already be used as a field version. A 240 mm caliber cannon fired shots at a distance of 17 km. All Saint-Chamond guns were destroyed by German aircraft in 1940.
In 1957, the world military community was impressed by a new Soviet invention - a 406 mm self-propelled artillery gun. The 2A3 self-propelled gun was demonstrated for the first time at a parade in Moscow. Rumors spread among foreign weapons experts that the gun was created only for a frightening visual effect. But the weapon was real and performed well during training tests.
During the American Civil War in 1863 it was made huge cannon caliber 381 mm, which is in tenth position on the list of the largest guns. The weight of the Columbiads exceeded 22.5 tons, which made their use difficult. But thanks to such tools in civil war a turning point has arrived.
When the muzzle of these monsters looks at your tank, you can feel the goosebumps running through the steel armor, the tracks begin to give way, and the ammunition rack gradually gets wet. Few survived after being targeted by the heroes of this article.
Today we will look at the most powerful weapons in the game, and, of course, the equipment on which they are installed. We will not pay attention to rate of fire, accuracy and armor penetration. Identifying tanks with the maximum one-time damage is our goal today. At each level, from the first to the tenth, we will select the most lethal tank. We will also separately make a rating of the most powerful self-propelled guns.
Level 1
Vickers Medium Mk. I (maximum damage 71-119 units)
The only one medium tank at the first level it is radically different from its counterparts. The Briton is the most massive and almost the slowest among his classmates. He also has almost no armor... but what can we say that he has armor Vickers Medium Mk. I not at all. Shoot wherever you want, it’s hard not to hit such a big carcass, let alone penetrate it or ricochet it even harder.
But English tank can set the heat on all opponents in the sandbox with the help of a cannon QF 6- pdr 8 cwt Mk. II.
There are three types of shells to choose from: two armor-piercing and one high-explosive fragmentation.
It is land mines that have a record damage of 71-119 units, having only 29 mm of armor penetration, but at the first level this is not a problem. The most armored classmate (MS-1) has only 18 mm on the forehead.
Level 2
T18 (maximum damage 131-219 units)
Low level American tank destroyer T18 does not have a large supply of health points, but it has the thickest frontal armor at the second level and good mobility.
Add to this a powerful gun 75 mm Howitzer M1 A1 - and you will receive a PT, which can brazenly attack the enemy, inflict huge damage on him, and only receive scratches.
High-explosive shells, as usual, have a record damage of 131-219 units. With such power, you can kill an enemy one level above you with one shot, but only if the projectile hits an unprotected part of the body. If the enemy is facing you with his forehead, then feel free to charge the “golden” cumulative ammunition, their damage is a little less, but their armor penetration is much better.
ArtillerySturmpanzer I Bison (maximum damage 225-375 units)
This self-propelled gun rightfully takes the place of the “sand” queen. If the enemy team has such artillery, watch out for your heads. At first glance, this flimsy machine does not pose a danger, but if a shell comes from it, it will not seem like much.
The Bison has only one gun, so there is no choice. HEAT shells for it are very expensive, they can be purchased for 12 gold or 4800 silver coins per piece, but they are worth it. Thanks to the huge (for its level) damage of 225-375 units and excellent armor penetration of 171-285 mm, even heavy tanks of the fifth level can be seriously damaged by one small artillery shell.
Level 3
Cruiser Mk. II (maximum damage 278-463 units)
And again British. This one is lightweight british tank boasts maximum damage, which is enough to “one-shot” an enemy a level, or even two, higher than itself. In principle, that’s all, he has nothing more to boast about. The speed is disgusting, the armor is weak, reloading is so-so, and I’m generally silent about accuracy. The projectile flies very slowly, and go figure out when it will overtake the target, and whether it will overtake it at all. It happens that you come across a standing enemy, fire a volley with anticipation, and watch how your projectile flies over the enemy in a mocking arc.
But despite all this, I personally kept the Cruiser Mk. II in his hangar. Do you know why? This is a very fun tank! He may be slow, clumsy and oblique, but when you remove all the health points of a high-level enemy with one shot, you become imbued with genuine love for Cruiser Mk. II.
To achieve maximum lethality, you need to install a weapon 3.7- inch Howitzer. This gun is supplied with only two types of ammunition - “golden” cumulative and conventional high-explosive fragmentation. Premium HEAT shells have excellent armor penetration, but land mines deal enormous damage (if fired at weak points), as many as 278-463 units.
ArtilleryLorraine39 L A.M.
Miniature, dynamic and long-range artillery with a long reload time, but enormous damage for its level. Thanks to the projectile's hinged flight path, the small French self-propelled gun is able to reach enemies hiding behind low covers.
He has two weapons in his arsenal: levels four and five. Despite the same damage, the “stock” gun takes longer to reload, and the shells from it fly somehow slowly.
High-explosive fragmentation ammunition has the highest damage (308-513 units), but against heavy tanks of the fifth and sixth levels it is better to use “golden” cumulative shells.
They have the same damageM 37 AndWespe .
Level 4
Hetzer (maximum damage 308-513 units)
The German tank destroyer in the “top” configuration instills fear and terror in its opponents. Not only that Hetzer has a low body, ricocheting armor angles and good mobility, it also has remarkable damage.
One of his "top" guns 10,5 cm StuH 42 L/28 can fire armor-piercing, cumulative and high-explosive fragmentation shells. Land mines deal 308-513 units of damage, but are only suitable for weakly armored enemies. It is best to use “golden” cumulative ammunition against heavy tanks and tank destroyers.
Has the same damageSomua SAu -40 And T40 .
ArtilleryGrille (maximum damage 510-850 units)
The most popular self-propelled gun in medium companies and, perhaps, best artillery at your own level. But don’t think that by purchasing “Grill” you will immediately start killing enemies in batches. This machine requires a special approach and getting used to. Firstly, it has very poor windage angles, which means that as soon as you move the scope slightly to the right or left, you will have to wait for full alignment again. Fortunately, with a maximally pumped-up crew and “reinforced aiming drives” Grille It comes down to the target quite quickly, so don’t shoot offhand, be a little patient.
One more positive feature"Grill" is a good projectile range. Unlike its Soviet counterpart, small German artillery in almost any location it can send a projectile from one end of the map to the other.
And, of course, the most big damage at the fourth level (510-850 units), which more than pays for the long recharge. There are two types of shells in the arsenal: high-explosive fragmentation and cumulative. Both types of ammunition have the same damage, but HEATs penetrate thicker armor, sacrificing fragmentation damage. Considering the poor accuracy of this artillery, choosing the type of shells is not an easy task.
Level 5
KV-1(maximum damage 338-563 units)
After the division of the legendary HF for two tanks ( KV-1 And KV-2) both new vehicles took first place at levels 5 and 6 of the ranking of the most lethal vehicles in World of Tanks.
KV-1 in the “top” configuration it has a well-armored compact turret, which allows it to fire with impunity from behind cover and folds of terrain.
This tank has a wide selection of weapons of the fifth and sixth levels, but only the high explosive has the maximum damage (338-563 units) 122 mm U-11. Such a gun can be loaded with land mines or cumulative “golden” shells.
High-explosive fragmentation ammunition, despite the high stated damage, will bring little benefit if you shoot at the strong forehead of tank destroyers and heavy tanks of your level, but light tanks and artillery literally explode almost from the first hit.
Has the same damage SU-85.
ArtilleryM41
The American fifth-tier self-propelled gun is famous for the fact that, in addition to excellent damage, it has excellent horizontal aiming angles and a good rate of fire.
Also M41 can accelerate to 56 km/h, but due to the weak engine it takes a lot of time.
"Top" gun 155 mm Gun M1918 M1 can shoot two types high-explosive fragmentation shells- regular and premium. Both types of ammunition have the same damage (713-1188 units), but “golden” shells penetrate armor a little better and scatter their fragments further when they explode.
They have the same damageHummel AndAMX 13 F 3 A.M. .
Level 6
KV-2
Very dangerous tank in battles on the sixth and seventh levels. Thanks to the gun 152 mm M-10, which was popularly nicknamed “Shaitan-pipe”, KV-2 can inflict 683-1138 units of damage, but only if the landmine penetrates the armor. If you are up against a thick-skinned tank, then it makes sense to try armor-piercing or cumulative shells.
Unlike its predecessor, KV-2 has an impressive hull and a massive turret, which means that it is quite difficult to hide on it. Try to avoid open areas and stay close to city buildings, where you can catch enemies in narrow streets. The reason is obvious: this tank is in trouble with accuracy; shooting at distant targets is just a waste of shells. City buildings are also useful for retreating to reload, which lasts about a quarter of a minute.
Artillery S-51(maximum damage 1388-2313 units)
S-51 or “Pinocchio” is almost always welcome artillery in champion companies. Although the rate of fire of this self-propelled gun is the lowest at the sixth level, but with a “top” gun 203 mm B-4 it deals 1388-2313 units of damage with landmines upon a successful hit.
Compared to your colleague SU-14, this artillery is much more mobile, which allows it to change position in time if there is a threat of detection.
Has the same damage SU-14.
Level 7
SU-152(maximum damage 683-1138 units)
On the seventh level soviet cars retain leadership in damage. The most powerful weapon SU-152 practically no different from a high explosive on a heavy tank KV-2. A gun 152 mm ML-20 also fires armor-piercing, cumulative and high-explosive fragmentation shells, which cause the most damage to weakly armored targets - 683-1138 units.
Don't forget that with a high-explosive cannon you sacrifice accuracy and rate of fire. It will not allow you to sit in the bushes and accurately shoot enemies at long distances, best option- get behind the enemy’s rear and, seizing the moment when he has no time for you, implement an impressive alpha strike.
ArtilleryG.W. Tiger (maximum damage 1500-2500 units)
Massive and slow artillery with a long reload time, but with lethal high-explosive fragmentation shells that deal 1500-2500 damage. Even if the landmine does not penetrate armor, any enemy will still feel uneasy. Who knows, maybe next time it will come armor-piercing projectile, which, with the favor of the VBR, can one-shot almost any car in the game?
G.W. Tiger great for team game in the platoon. With such huge damage, there is no need to chase “frags”. Leave the small change and the “leftovers” to your allies; your primary goal is high-level heavy tanks and tank destroyers.
Level 8
ISU-152(maximum damage 713-1188 units)
And again the USSR is in the lead. An improved model of the previous tank destroyer, ISU-152, has a level ten weapon 152 mm BL-10, which can deal 713-1188 damage with high-explosive shells. However, it is much more effective to shoot armor-piercing ones: their damage is slightly lower, but their armor penetration makes it easy to penetrate even the toughest level ten opponents. It doesn't make much sense to use "golden" shells with this gun. And without them you can easily break through any enemy.
The ISU-152 with a “top” gun has tolerable accuracy, which allows you not to rush into the thick of the battle, but to cover your allies from a safe distance.
Artillery T92(maximum damage 1688-2813 units)
The most lethal and most useless artillery of the eighth level. Premium high-explosive fragmentation shells cause 1688-2813 damage and have a huge radius of scattering fragments - more than 11 meters.
In all other respects T92 total cons.
Firstly, this is terribly oblique artillery. It would seem that with the huge radius of scattering of fragments, special accuracy is not required. Well, the shell landed not on the enemy’s head, but next to him, and the enemy would still be caught in shrapnel. What to do if enemy and allied tanks are locked in a battle in the same clearing? In this situation, you can kill both of them, and it remains to be seen who will be more attracted, and whether the team will be grateful to you after that.
Besides, T92 takes a very long time to recharge. While reloading is in progress, the enemy will have time not only to repair the broken tracks, but also to easily disappear from sight.
And finally, another big disadvantage of this artillery. It completely lacks a negative vertical aiming angle. Imagine that someone is breaking into your base light tank, comes close to your forehead, and you can't do anything about it. A gun T92 it simply does not fall below the zero line, which means that tanks with a low silhouette can calmly shoot you at point-blank range.
Level 9
T30(maximum damage 713-1188 units)
Main advantages T30- a strong freely rotating turret and maximum damage of 713-1188 units.
The disadvantages include weak hull armor, for a long time reload times and unpredictable accuracy.
High-explosive fragmentation shells cause the greatest damage, but it is most comfortable to play, of course, with armor-piercing or sub-caliber shells.
In Game T30 can behave like heavy tank(initially he was such). If you're tired of sitting in the bushes, feel free to go to the battlefield. The main thing is not to get into trouble, cover your weak corps and show the enemies only your strong tower.
They have the same damage Object 704 And T95.
Level 10
F.V.215 b (183) (maximum damage 1313-2188 units)
There's nothing scarier than coming face to face with a charged F.V.215 b (183) . At the mention of this tank destroyer, even “Mouses” hide in their holes, because with one successful salvo the British monster is able to halve his health. Can you imagine what will happen to the rest of the tanks if they are hit by a shell from F.V.215 b (183) ?
“Premium” shells give out crazy damage (1313-2188 units), but if usually landmines have very low armor penetration, then special British HESH landmines penetrate from 206 to 344 mm of armor. You have to pay for this with disgusting accuracy and enormous reload time.
Generally, FV215b (183) is very different from its classmates not only in damage, but also in appearance. This tank destroyer has a “slipper” shape, that is, the turret is located at the rear of the hull, and in order to carefully look around the corner, you will have to show the enemy your entire huge bulk. The so-called “Reverse Diamond” will not help much here, on the sides FV215b (183) only 50 mm of armor.
You need to get used to this PT and learn not only to competently drive around the corner, but also roll back in time for a long reload. Try not to ride alone; it is best to take a thick-skinned and rebounding partner into your platoon, who can distract opponents while you reload.
Military history has a huge number of memorable facts, which include the creation of weapons, which to this day amaze with the scope of engineering thought and its size. Over the entire existence of artillery, several artillery pieces of impressive dimensions were created. Of these, the most outstanding in size can be noted:
- Little David;
- Tsar Cannon;
- Dora;
- Charles;
- Big Bertha;
- 2B2 Oka;
- Saint-Chamond;
- Rodman;
- Capacitor.
Little David
"Little David", made by the Americans at the end of World War II, is an experimental model of a 914 mm mortar. Even in our time, it is the largest cannon in the world, a record holder among large-caliber ones.
Tsar Cannon
The Tsar Cannon, created by master Andrei Chokhov in 1586, is cast in bronze and has a large caliber of 890 mm.
In fact, the cannon never fired, even despite the legends that say it was shot with the ashes of False Dmitry. As shown detailed study gun, it was not completed, and the pilot hole was never drilled. The cannonballs from which the pedestal for the Tsar Cannon is made today were not actually intended to be fired from it. The cannon was supposed to fire a “shot”, which was stone cannonballs, total weight of which up to 800 kilograms. That is why its early name sounds like “Russian Shotgun”.
Dora
The brainchild of the German plant "Krupp" in the late thirties of the last century, named after the wife of the chief designer, it is called "Dora" and is a super-heavy railway artillery gun from the Second World War. This is the largest cannon of the German army.
Its caliber is 800 mm, and its large-caliber charge was impressive in the destruction after the shot. However, it did not differ in shooting accuracy, and it was not possible to fire many shots, because the costs of its use were not justified.
Charles
In the Second world war The German heavy self-propelled mortar "Karl" was destined to distinguish itself with its outstanding power, the large caliber of which was its main value, and was 600 mm.
Tsar Cannon (Perm)
The Perm Tsar Cannon, made of cast iron, has a caliber of 508 mm and, unlike its namesake, is still a military weapon.
The manufacture of the cannon dates back to 1868, and the order for it was issued to the Motovilikha Iron Cannon Plant by the Ministry of the Navy.
Big Bertha
The Big Bertha mortar, with a caliber of 420 mm and a firing range of 14 kilometers, is remembered as the largest artillery piece of the First World War.
It is famous for breaking through even two-meter concrete floors, and fifteen thousand fragments from its fragmentation shells could fly up to two kilometers. In total, no more than nine examples were built of the “fort killers,” as the “Big Bertha” was also called. Having a fairly large caliber, the gun was capable of firing with a frequency of one shot every eight minutes, and to soften the recoil, an anchor attached to the frame, which was buried in the ground, was used.
Oka
The Soviet-developed 2B2 “Oka”, with a 420mm caliber, could fire one shot with a range of twenty-five kilometers in five minutes. The active-reactive mine flew twice as far and weighed 670 kg. The shooting was carried out using nuclear charges.
However, as practice has shown, the possibility of long-term operation was complicated by too strong recoil. This was the reason for the refusal to place the gun on mass production, and in metal version there was only one “Oka” left. This is despite the fact that only four copies were produced.
Saint-Chamond
In May 1915, the front saw eight French railway guns from the Schneider-Creusot company.
Their creation was the responsibility of a special commission formed by the French government in 1914, from which large arms concerns received an offer to develop large-caliber guns for railway transporters. Particularly powerful 400 mm cannons, produced by the Saint-Chamon company, took part in hostilities a little later than their predecessors from Schneider-Creusot.
Rodman
In the nineteenth century, new types of weapons began to appear in the form of armored trains and armored ships. To combat them, in 1863, the Rodman Columbiad gun was manufactured, weighing 22.6 tons. The barrel caliber was 381 mm. The name of the gun was taken in honor of an early example of a similar type.
Capacitor
The parade, which took place on Red Square in 1957, is notable for the fact that the Condenser self-propelled artillery unit (SAU 2A3) marched in the column of troops.
Its considerable caliber (406 mm) and impressive dimensions made a splash at the parade. Experts from other countries began to suspect that in fact the equipment shown at the parade was purely of a sham nature and was intended to intimidate, but in reality it was real combat installation, which was also shot at the training ground.