The best self-propelled gun in tanks. Which branch of tank destroyers is the best in World of Tanks? American artillery branch

I’ll say right away that the game doesn’t have the most best tanks, pumping branches, positions on the map, win-win tactics. But I know how to help you. Having great experience games in World of Tanks, I guess that a similar question could be asked by a beginner who has not been in the game for very long and is trying to choose which vehicle to start with. Therefore, I will recommend a branch in which it is comfortable to play, there is no strong bias in some parameters to the detriment of others, there are no cars that you try to pass faster and forget about them (the so-called “cacti”). And since you have decided to upgrade tank destroyers, you need these tanks to perform purely the role of tank destroyers in battle - primarily an ambush tank with a gun with high armor penetration and high one-time damage (the so-called “alpha strike”).

1) The French branch of tank destroyers is not for beginners.

In general, the first 4 tanks of the branch cope quite well with the role of tank tanks; one of the shortcomings is poor mobility. But cars of levels 6 and 7 are passable. The ARL V39 has an inaccurate gun, the AMX AC 46 has more disadvantages than advantages.

Level 8–10 vehicles have good mobility and accurate weapons. However, when playing them it is very important to feel the battle - French tanks have an extremely weak side armor, so if you allow the enemy to flank you, you will quickly be "finished". Also, all tanks in this branch, except for the Foch 155, have low one-time damage as for a tank destroyer, and the latter, in addition, also has an automatic loader (“drum”), which will complicate the life of a beginner.

2) Turret branch of US tank destroyer - is this really a tank destroyer?
The peculiarity of these tanks is that they are not all similar to tanks, they have a turret and good armor. Often redundant. Most of these tank destroyers need to be played as either a medium tank or a heavy tank, depending on the model. The branch is eccentric; for a player who wants to try how it is - “PT sew” the branch is of little interest.

3) Crazy US tank destroyer branch - sleep right in battle!
The branch is special in that almost all tanks have excellent armor, enormous mass and monstrously low mobility. Exotic that few will appreciate.

4) British tank destroyers are good, but not for us.
In general, an interesting branch, replete with comfortable cars, which, due to good armor and high armor penetration, easily forgive mistakes for beginners. Nice thread for bending. But this branch has little in common with tank destroyers, up to level 10 - playing on British tank destroyers requires aggressive contact play, preferably in city maps. It is better not to overuse ambush tactics with this technique.

5) The German branch of tank destroyers without a turret is an excellent choice.
One of the first PT branches introduced into the game. Interesting, painfully stinging armored vehicles, characterized by high accuracy, armor penetration and damage per minute (DPM). All PTs in this branch are quite comfortable in battle and are capable of significantly influencing the course of the battle. The author of the article advises leveling up through Jpanther II rather than through Ferdinand, unless you are a big fan of World War II armored vehicles.

6) German branch of tank destroyer with a turret - better upgraded later.

More precisely, not with a tower, but with a rotating wheelhouse. Reference tank destroyers: good level camouflage, amazing damage, armor penetration, exactly. BUT - high dependence on the player's experience. Once discovered, the PT of this branch immediately turns into a pile of smoldering metal. And all because of the weak, almost bulletproof armor. When these armored vehicles were introduced into the game, one of the lead developers explained that Germany's turret-mounted anti-tank vehicles fit into the so-called "glass gun" concept - a unit that has heavy firepower, but high vulnerability. I advise experienced players to play.

7) The Soviet second branch of tank destroyers of the USSR is for players with developed willpower.
Abundant with “cacti”, it’s hard to download. But at level 10 there is a very dangerous Ob. 263 - a mobile and armored AT, ideal for contact combat in a narrow space.

8) The Soviet first branch of tank destroyers of the USSR is the crown of the tank destroyer structure.
It is this branch that is best downloaded by a beginner, or simply a player who wanted to try playing the tank destroyer class for the first time. Each vehicle in the branch is simply ideal for the role of a sniper, who, sitting in the bushes, is ready to rip off the floor of the cabin of an unlucky enemy.
The following machines are especially interesting:

SU-100- Level 5 tank tank with a 122 mm muzzle - a hit from a projectile of this caliber will upset even a heavy level 8 tank.

SU-152- has a high explosive ML-20, which (if you're lucky) deals damage up to 1138 units per shot - a monster.

Since the World of Tanks game is far from new, we will begin our article with a detailed analysis of artillery of levels VI, VII and VIII. If you want to know why constantly changing positions is so important, whether it would be advisable to fire at tracers, and what differences the art of different factions has.

Arta in World of Tanks: basic tactics

But first let's figure it out how to play art in World of Tanks.

First you need to understand what a tracer is. This is the flight path of an artillery shell, which you will see for several seconds after a particular shot is fired. The most noticeable trajectory will be for vehicles with large-caliber guns. Thanks to this, the gamer controlling the art will be able to easily calculate the location of such a combat vehicle.

If you want to survive, it is advisable to change your position after almost every shot. You can drive forward and backward, or drive diagonally. But there are also certain troubles here. If the artillery is located in the forest or near destructible objects, if the howitzer mode is activated, then movement will be difficult.

We suggest you read the guide, which tells in detail how to kill using tracers:

If you want to become an ideal tanker, and especially love to control artillery, then be sure to remember every little detail on the ground - broken trees, insurmountable fences, buildings. Before you make a shot, pay attention to all this, and immediately plan an escape route so as not to hit anything. To perform such a maneuver, depending on the specific artillery vehicle, it will take approximately 10-20 seconds.

NOTE. It is interesting that artillery, which takes more than 20 seconds to reload, does not move at the expense of its rate of fire. Thus, the minimum recharge time is far from what you should strive for.

Is it still relevant to shoot at a tracer with World of Tanks art?

In the next part of the article, we will try to figure out with you whether it is still relevant today to shoot at tracers left by shells from enemy guns.

If you want to shoot an artilleryman, then, of course, it is best to fire at tracers. But the fact is that in this case you will only destroy the laziest opponents. But more experienced fighters will change positions every time. Because of this, when shooting like this, you will lose a lot of precious things - from time to shells. Moreover, such actions will begin to harm your team!

The reason for this lies in the following. So, let's assume that you notice the trajectory of a projectile fired from an enemy artillery piece. Most likely, in this case, the artillery vehicle hit an ally and caused him serious damage. If you fail to kill the enemy vehicle, then the fired projectile, as well as the time spent aiming, will be wasted. Imagine repeating your attempts, aiming at the tracers. The artillery continues to attack your allies, changing its location after each shot. Thus, you do not cause her any inconvenience, but allow you to destroy your own allies.

Summarizing the above, we can safely say: it is beneficial to fire at tracers only in cases where there are no other enemy targets in direct visibility.

Every fight will give you certain moments, when you should transfer shooting from square A to square B as soon as possible. To do this, you will need to fix the guns. Hold RMB, then rotate the body of the artillery itself using the keyboard. At the same time, you need to move the camera along the sight. Once the body is turned in the desired direction, return the cursor to the aiming point. At first, this method may seem difficult and ineffective to you, but with gaming experience you will come to understand that this is one of the most practical methods of emergency mixing.

Arta in World of Tanks sixth level

The most powerful guns are equipped with two sixth-level self-propelled guns - SU14 and SAU 51. These guns are capable of inflicting 1850 units of average damage. At the same time, the spread of fragments from shells is quite wide, amounting to 6.5 meters.

But you have to pay a lot for such advantages - the cars have reduced dynamics and a very long recharge time. The supply of shells is far from ideal. In protracted battles, 12 shells for the SU 14 and self-propelled gun 51 are nothing. For this reason, these machines are suitable for experienced players who are not used to rushing and make decisions with a cool head.

The last artillery of the German self-propelled gun branch is fighting machine GW Panther. It has decent aiming angles in the horizontal plane, thanks to which its guns control a huge sector of the location. On the other hand, the damage from guns is significantly lower compared to the same vehicles Soviet army. Again, compared to them, the German “tank” has a higher rate of fire and accuracy.

M12 - an American artillery vehicle at the sixth level is characterized by a high rate of fire and low damage compared to Soviet vehicles, which makes it a twin brother of the German "Panther" (GW Panther).

Lorraine 155 50

The fastest self-propelled gun at the sixth level is the Lorraine 155 50. The maximum speed is 60 km/h with the fastest acceleration. In some cases, this vehicle is capable of overtaking not only medium, but even light tanks (what can we say about heavy tanks?). It is better to use this combat vehicle in order to constantly change your position on the map, remain hidden from enemies, and instantly choose a different direction of fire. But there are also some disadvantages here - the lowest damage for artillery of the sixth level, amounting to only 960 units. To destroy armored targets, you will have to hit several times.

Level seven art in WoT

At the seventh level, let's pay attention to “Object 212”. This combat vehicle received a 203 mm gun from its predecessors with increased accuracy and rate of fire. Another advantage is that during a battle you are unlikely to have time to use up the entire combat kit of self-propelled guns. For this reason, the owner of this device will be able to carry other shells with him without harming normal shooting.

For example, you can easily take gold high-explosive fragmentation shells with an increased dispersion radius. With their help, you can easily destroy an enemy hiding behind cover. Due to armor-piercing shells, which you can also take with you into battle, you can save your self-propelled gun with one precise shot if you accidentally find yourself close to the enemy.

The German artillery GW Tiger took the laurels of being the slowest self-propelled gun at the seventh level. The minimum speed of turns has led to the fact that, when you get close, any enemy will twist and twirl you around his finger, and you won’t even be able to do anything. No matter how experienced the player controlling the Tiger is. But there is also a significant advantage here - the art deals 2000 units of damage per shot, which is the best indicator within its level. The price for this was not only low maneuverability, but also prolonged aiming, poor accuracy compared to other self-propelled guns of the seventh level, as well as minimal angles during horizontal aiming.

GW Tiger

American self-propelled gun M40 43 - one might say, the most universal art. The guns are similar to those located on the Soviet “Object 212” and deal the same 1850 units of damage. The main advantage compared to other self-propelled guns at the level is the largest aiming angles in the horizontal plane. Art covers the largest sector! The dynamics are also higher compared to Soviet and German counterparts.

The French artillery Lorraine 155 51 is practically no different from the self-propelled guns of this nation at other levels. This is still the same dynamic and fast car, developing maximum speed 60 km/h, equipped with an 850 horsepower engine with a relatively low weight of 32 tons. An important advantage is that if the enemies approach you, then with this self-propelled gun you can easily hide from them, away from danger. She has the best accuracy at level seven. The best and reduction, but there is a minus - weak damage equal to 1250 units.

Artwork in World of Tanks, level eight

The eighth level is a real crown for the entire branch of artillery vehicles. In this case, there will be a huge difference between each self-propelled gun.

Let's start with the Soviet art “Object 261”. This combat vehicle stands out significantly from its predecessors. If they were slow and clumsy, then “Object 261” became one of the most best art World of Tanks in terms of dynamics and accuracy in the game within the eighth level. On the other hand, the damage has decreased - the average is 1700 points. And this is the lowest parameter in the game! But due to the increased accuracy and unsurpassed rate of fire, you can even use armor-piercing shells. This artillery can easily hide from opponents and also cover the rear of its ally.

The German artillery GW TIGR is equipped with exactly the same gun as the GW Tiger P, but with minor changes. Firstly, its rate of fire has been increased, and secondly, its accuracy and aiming speed have been increased. On the other hand, it is the most stationary option at the eighth level, so it is rational to use this self-propelled gun in battles on global maps or companies, where she will remain under constant protection.

T92 is characterized by the most powerful damage, amounting to 2250 units. The dispersion of fragments for high-explosive shells is also maximum - 9 meters for conventional shells and 13 for gold ones. Thanks to this, you will be able to destroy opponents hidden behind any obstacles. The artillery piece paid for such high firepower with a long reload time - 40 seconds, as well as long aiming, which makes it impossible to instantly switch from flank to flank.

T92

The French artillery vehicle Bat Chatillon 155 is unique in its kind. It has a drum, the reload time of which exceeds a minute. But for one such reload you get 4 projectiles, each causing 1250 units of damage. The firing time between these projectiles is 5 seconds. This allows you to unleash massive amounts of focused fire on enemy targets.

Its turret rotates 360 degrees - the second self-propelled gun in the game after the SU 26. This ensures quick convergence and control of all flanks. As with other French self-propelled guns, the Bat Chatillon 155 has high maneuverability, which allows it to change positions as quickly as possible throughout the battle.

The best World of Tanks art at every level

Now let’s try to single out one of the most best art in World of Tanks within each level. But here we need to make a reservation: for an individual gamer, another self-propelled gun may be better, since for him, for example, the dynamics of the aiming will be more important than increased damage. We tried to combine everything strengths each art and highlight for you those self-propelled guns that had the highest number of advantages.

At the second level we give preference to T57

The advantages include a large supply of shells for one battle (40 pieces), high maneuverability, which allows you to change your location after one shot (also preventing your enemy if he is about to circle the T57), huge dimensions, allowing you to ram enemies, aiming angle of 320 m, powerful frontal armor, high accuracy.

Of course, there are disadvantages, but they are fewer - low alpha damage, as well as the presence of an open control room, which is why your enemies can easily incapacitate crew members. But if you consider that we are talking about the second level, then this artillery will most likely be destroyed faster than the crew will dismantle it.

At the third level, let's highlight the World of Tanks M7 Priest art

Advantages:

• High dynamics and maneuverability - you can quickly change your location while remaining safe from counter-shots.
• A powerful weapon with decent accuracy and a high rate of fire.
• Excellent NLD armor.
• The horizontal aiming angle ranges from “-12” to “+26”.
• The ammunition load includes 69 shells. Enough for any, even the most protracted battle. You can shoot mercilessly and without hesitation.

Flaws:

• Vulnerable to high-explosive shells, since the wheelhouse is open.
• Low probability of penetration with high-explosive fragmentation shells. On the other hand, this is offset by the lack of “fat” tanks at the first levels.

At the fourth level we highlight Sturmpanzer II

Advantages:

• Increased accuracy of the gun, good rate of fire, enormous power.
• Among all fourth-level self-propelled guns, it has the maximum penetration rate - this speeds up the destruction of thick tanks.
• The dynamics are above average.
• Decent camouflage due to the small profile.

Sturmpanzer II

Flaws:

• Low UGN.
• Weak range - no more than 500 meters.

On the fifth level we will highlight Grille

Advantages:

• If the enemy tank is not higher than 4-5 levels, then with the help of the guns of this self-propelled gun you will send any enemy to rest just for the first successful hit.
• In addition, the guns of this self-propelled gun inflict enormous damage on Tier 6 tanks. But if you manage to strike with a cumulative projectile, then you will probably send away the sixth level tank.
• Since the shells fly along a curved trajectory, you can hit enemy targets by hitting their roof. But that’s where the lowest armor is located!
• This self-propelled gun has an excellent radio station. This module for art is perhaps one of the most important!

Flaws:

• Due to the small aiming angles, you will not be able to hit fast targets located close to the artillery.
• Long recharge time.

At the sixth level we select FV304

As they say, this is a real IMBA on the sixth level!

Advantages:

• This self-propelled gun is more dynamic, maneuverable and faster than many light tanks in the game!
• The gun has a high rate of fire and fires along a hinged trajectory. Thus, enemies located in cover will not be able to escape from your shots.
• Due to its small dimensions, this art is easy to hide from opponents.
• There is enough ammunition for the longest battles.
• Large horizontal aiming angle.

Flaws:

• The projectiles fly relatively short distances.

At the seventh level, we highlight the World of Tanks G.W. Panther

Advantages:

• Excellent dynamics, allowing artillery to quickly hide from pursuers or even set up an ambush for medium tanks.
• High rate of fire, which is an advantage in battles with high-speed French vehicles.
• A tower that allows you to aim at any enemy.

G.W. Panther

Flaws:

• Weak damage.
• Low dispersion of fragments, which is why in most cases it is pointless to attack heavy tanks of the “slipper” type.

At the eighth level we will select M40/M43

Advantages:

• Small dimensions, lack of a muzzle brake, which is why the self-propelled gun is one of the most camouflaged tanks in the game.
• High dynamics, which the art inherited from the M4 tank.
• A high-powered weapon that can send level seven tanks into the hangar with one shot, as well as most French vehicles up to level 9.
• The aiming angle is 18 degrees. You can pursue a target without making dashes. Comfort when playing this self-propelled gun is guaranteed!

Flaws:

• The presence of an open cabin.
• Lower rate of fire and higher dispersion when moving the hull compared to other level 8 artefacts.

At the ninth level we will highlight M53/M55

Advantages:

• High dynamics, allowing you to hide not only from medium, but also from light tanks.
• Due to the presence of the turret, the aiming angle is 29 degrees.
• An excellent weapon with high damage, unsurpassed accuracy and a good rate of fire.

Flaws:

• The view is only 350 meters.
• Large sizes, which is why camouflage is minimal.

At the tenth level we will highlight G.W. E 100

Advantages:

• Thick armor along the entire perimeter even protects you from enemy artillery fire.
• The weapon is as balanced as possible. The flight path is hinged, thanks to which you throw shells behind cover.
• Smooth chassis that reduces dispersion when driving.
• Large supply of shells for one battle.
• High HP for all vehicles.

G.W. E 100

Flaws:

• Large overall dimensions, which makes it quite easy to illuminate the art.
• Low maneuverability, which also has its advantages - read about the smooth chassis above.

Currently in game World of Tanks there are five full-fledged artillery branches. They include vehicles from the second to the tenth level. The USSR, Germany, USA, France and Great Britain have branches of artillery. China and Japan do not have them, although the developers plan to correct this shortcoming in the distant future. However, a newcomer to World of Tanks is unlikely to be ready to upgrade all the currently existing five (and even more in the future) artillery branches just to find out which one is the best.

Which branch of artillery or which nation from those available in World of Tanks is right for you, what are the criteria for choosing vehicles for upgrade, and finally, which branch of artillery should you prefer? These questions are answered in this guide.

Artillery in World of Tanks - which branch to choose?

In the Soviet branch of vehicles, it is first worth mentioning the SU-26 (third level), which has a 360-degree rotating wheelhouse. It was once an extremely popular car, but after a series of nerfs it turned into a solid middling one. Next comes the SU-5, which does not have a wheelhouse or any acceptable firing range, but has a very steep trajectory, which allows it to throw shells over obstacles.

At the fifth and sixth levels there are fairly ordinary cars without noticeable pros and cons. But the situation changes dramatically at the seventh level, at which the USSR has two self-propelled guns (one opens with the KV-2). They are equipped with an extremely powerful weapon for their level, with a 102 mm high-explosive shell penetration and a one-time damage of 1850 units. A direct hit on the roof can send a heavy tank even at a higher level straight into the hangar.

Soviet vehicles rarely shoot, often miss, but when they hit, they cause enormous damage.

Soviet artillery in World of Tanks causes enormous damage, but takes a long time to reload. Source: wikimedia

But the price you pay for this is terrible accuracy and a reload time that lasts about 50 seconds. At the eighth and ninth levels, the weapon remains the same, only the characteristics are slightly improved. But the top branch (Vol. 261) represents a serious change in concept. Damage of 1700 units with a penetration of 102 mm is already difficult to surprise anyone, these are weak indicators for the tenth level, but we are pleased with the good aiming speed (6.5 seconds), and the accuracy is one of the best. And good mobility allows you to quickly change position, which cannot be said about the previous machines in the branch.

In general, the Soviet branch cannot be called monotonous. But most of the time you will have to play on slow cars that shoot extremely rarely, often miss, but with a direct hit they cause enormous damage. At the same time, mediocre horizontal aiming angles with long aiming forces you to spend a lot of time on aiming, and a long reload greatly increases the cost of each miss.

German artillery branch

The German artillery branch cannot be called monotonous either. For example, the horizontal aiming angles are constantly changing, they are best at the seventh level, this machine is generally distinguished by good accuracy and an acceptable rate of fire. But this is compensated by the average damage (1200 units) and penetration (88 mm) of a high-explosive projectile. But good mobility allows you to keep up with your allies and stay at the optimal distance from the enemy.

German vehicles are characterized by a good balance between accuracy and rate of fire, but are distinguished by their enormous size and terrible dynamics.

In general, up to the seventh level inclusive, German vehicles are comfortable to play and have a good balance between accuracy, damage and rate of fire. At the eighth level, the damage increases significantly (up to 2000 units for a high-explosive projectile), and penetration is 105 mm. A similar weapon is installed on vehicles of the ninth and tenth levels. But you have to pay for this simply with its huge size and terrible dynamics. Moving from flank to flank can take several minutes, often during this time the battle simply ends without your participation. However, for passive play when you are standing somewhere near a base, high-level German artillery is ideal.

American artillery branch

As for the American branch of vehicles, the top of the branch (T92) immediately catches your eye, which has a maximum damage of 2250 units (!) for a high-explosive projectile with a penetration of 120 mm. But the accuracy is also one of the worst in the game, the spread is 0.92. However, even a splash can remove 500 or more HP from weakly armored targets. But the rest of the machines in the branch are seriously different in concept.

American cars high level almost identical to representatives of the Soviet branch

Only vehicles of the eighth and ninth levels have significant one-time damage; here they are almost identical to the representatives of the Soviet branch. The vehicles that preceded them are solid averages, they are fairly balanced in terms of damage, reload speed and aiming, but, on the other hand, they are devoid of bright advantages, so you are unlikely to remember playing them. But, for example, the American level eight self-propelled gun is considered one of the best precisely because of the comfort of playing on it.

French artillery branch

The branch of French self-propelled guns is distinguished by the fact that almost all the vehicles in it are made within the framework of a single concept. There are no sudden transitions, so it’s unlikely that you’ll have to completely relearn when you level up. But it is important to note that the top branch has a loading drum for 4 shells, this is a unique case in World of Tanks; there is no other artillery with a loading drum.

French technology is distinguished by good accuracy and fast convergence, as well as excellent dynamics, allowing you to quickly change position

But the drum takes a long 80 (!) seconds to recharge, during which your team can easily lose. Or win, nothing depends on you during these 80 seconds. Also saddening is the lowest one-time damage among the tenth level self-propelled guns (1250 units) with mediocre penetration (95 mm), but you can shoot four times in 18 seconds. All other vehicles in the loading drum branch do not have a loading drum, but low one-time damage compared to other same-level self-propelled guns is characteristic of almost all French artillery.

This is compensated by both good accuracy and fast mixing. Add here also excellent dynamics, for example, the top line is capable of reaching a speed of 62 km/h, this allows you to change position extremely quickly. In general, French artillery involves active gameplay, as much as possible with self-propelled guns. You need to change your position more often in order to shoot your opponents on the side or even the stern. This will have to be done, because low penetration and one-time damage do not allow you to seriously damage most opponents when hit head-on.

British artillery

Finally, the British artillery branch is characterized by the steepest trajectory in World of Tanks, which allows you to throw landmines even over relatively high obstacles. But this is where the similarity between the cars of the entire line ends. At low levels there are self-propelled guns, which do not stand out in anything remarkable; they are strong middle peasants. But on the sixth level is the famous FV304, perhaps the most unusual self-propelled gun in the game.

British vehicles are miniature and quick-firing, but single-shot damage and penetration are low. As the level increases, the damage increases, but the hit accuracy remains relatively low.

It has good dynamics, miniature dimensions (like a light tank) and an extremely weak but fast-firing gun. It fires approximately every 13 seconds, but the one-time damage (450) and penetration (57 mm) of a high-explosive shell are extremely small. Moreover, the shooting range is so limited that you have to constantly move behind allied tanks to deal damage. But the trajectory of the projectile is such that it allows you to “smoke out” opponents from positions beyond which other artillery cannot reach them.

The seventh level car is a strong average car, its only striking feature is its greater speed backwards than forwards, but you get used to this after a couple of battles. And vehicles from the eighth to the tenth level are distinguished by high one-time damage with mediocre accuracy. The top branch in terms of one-time damage (2200 units) and penetration (117 mm) of a high-explosive projectile is slightly behind the T92, and its accuracy is even worse (the spread is as much as 1.1). Probably, such terrible accuracy also compensates for the steep trajectory, which allows you to throw shells even behind houses.

Your choice?..

So, which branch of artillery should you upgrade? It’s difficult to answer; a lot depends on personal preferences. If you are just starting to play World of Tanks, then, perhaps, the German and Soviet branches are most suitable, they are the most “classic”, you can also recommend the American branch, although the top is quite specific due to its terrible accuracy.

Start with the “classics” - the German or Soviet branches of tanks and artillery. But later, switch to the French artillery branch.

If you have been playing World of Tanks for a long time and understand the mechanics of the game well, then you can recommend the French, they are the least dependent on FBR, and excellent dynamics allow you to quickly change position, which, with a good knowledge of the maps, allows you to take comfortable positions. The British, in general, are quite specific, the steep trajectory, of course, allows you to throw projectiles behind high cover, but the downside is that the projectile has a longer flight time, and it is not easy to shoot with anticipation.

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At the beginning of the battle, you need to choose a suitable place so as to help the players of your team if necessary, covering them. The firing sector should contain as much of the map as possible (so that natural obstacles do not interfere: houses, hills, etc.). In this case, it is necessary to take into account that the allies may allow the enemy “firefly” to break through, which can detect the self-propelled guns and give away the position. It is necessary to prepare either an escape option to safe place, or immediately position yourself so that you cannot be exposed or destroyed. You should also take into account the location of other tanks, in particular, other “arts”. If you stand close to each other, the enemy tracking the shell tracers can fire and hit a cluster of allied armored vehicles.

Scouts are the eyes of artillery

Without highlighting allies artillery installation she is blind and sees nothing. Therefore, when taking a position, you need to immediately pay attention to the minimap and determine where your allies are. Having seen that light tanks or tanks have moved towards enemy positions, you urgently need to move the sight in their direction. They will probably discover the enemy. And then it will be possible to fire.

There are many goals. Who to choose?

Perhaps they will notice several tanks at once. You need to be prepared for such a development of events. But who should we focus our fire on? The different classes of playing techniques are not equivalent to each other. A “heaviness” on the battlefield is a serious thing, but a “peteshka” hidden in the bushes can cause much more damage. In addition to significant damage, it has increased visibility and is capable of revealing the location of a mass of allies. Therefore, it is better to destroy it. And its armor is weak, unless it is a British branch of tank destroyer development. An ally who breaks through the front line will gain operational space and will be able to enter the enemy’s rear.

Shoot ahead

When aiming at the enemy's equipment, many artillery commanders forget the obvious fact. The projectile takes time to reach the target! During this time, the enemy tank can drive away from the point where the shot was fired. The player should always imagine where the enemy might go and shoot at the expected location. A successful case when the Allies placed the enemy tank “on the harp”. You can shoot directly at it. But no one knows how soon his crew will repair the damage and begin moving.

Mark goals? For what?

Don't forget that this is a team game. But it is not often possible to destroy the enemy on your own. Therefore, it is necessary to draw the attention of your allies to the highlighted enemy tank. They will transfer fire to him and he will be destroyed.

Constant control of the game situation

The peculiarity of the “art” is that the player sees from above all the changes on the battlefield and can inform his allies about this. In addition, having noticed that the situation in a certain area of ​​the battle requires immediate intervention, he can support his allies with his fire and turn the tide of the fight.

It doesn't hurt to be careful when shooting.

When firing, you should always remember that by shooting at the enemy, you can accidentally hit a player from your team. He doesn’t know that a “suitcase” is flying at the enemy’s tank, and decides to ram it, and suddenly a powerful blow falls from above, sparing neither his own nor others. Therefore, before you shoot, you should always make sure that your allies are far enough away from your target. And with the utmost caution you need to shoot at a target with which an allied tank is in a clinch.

Tracking the enemy using tracers

After a shot from any weapon, there is a trail of burnt gases - a tracer. And if you observe from above the battlefield, you can notice it without seeing the tank itself. And having guessed where he might be, strike at the expected place. With the favor of the FBR, it will be possible to destroy the enemy or cause damage to him. Most often, this method of firing can destroy enemy artillery. But this is not always justified. On some maps this simply won’t work. Size playing field small

Hello dear tanker, today we will look at the best Self-Propelled Artillery Mounts

As everyone knows, artillery is a rather dangerous class in the game and in the right hands can inflict huge losses on the enemy’s team. The list was compiled by comparing the main characteristics for self-propelled guns, necessary for competent support of allies and causing considerable damage to the enemy team - this is the ability of self-propelled guns to survive (camouflage, dynamics) and to support the team with fire (damage, splash, shooting accuracy and rate of fire). So let's get started with the review...

Level II - T57. Good armor and a good rate of fire make it easy to destroy small and nimble light vehicles. And coupled with its small dimensions, the self-propelled gun has excellent camouflage performance.

Among the advantages:
● large ammunition capacity for 40 shots;
● high speed, you can take cover and roll after each shot, as well as excellent maneuverability (not so easy to spin);
● the heaviest tank of the second level, which, combined with good dynamics, allows you to successfully ram the enemy;
● good review at 320 meters;
● excellent frontal armor, excellent accuracy.

Among the disadvantages:
● low alpha damage;
● open control room, crew members are easily disabled, although, given our LVL, they would rather destroy us than injure the crew.

M7 Priest. Level III we have the M7, which has a significantly increased DPM and projectile range compared to the previous self-propelled gun. It also has good armor, which is unusual for artillery. A noteworthy fact is that most players shoot at the NLD, and the NLD of this vehicle has armor, taking into account the slope, in the region of 120-130 mm.

Among the advantages:
● good dynamics, allowing you to quickly change positions;
● a lethal weapon with good accuracy and rate of fire;
● surprisingly good NLD armor;
● good horizontal aiming angles (from -12 to +26);
● ammunition consisting of 69 shells, which we will not be able to spend until the end of the battle even if we start firing left and right until the end of the battle;

Among the disadvantages:
● thanks to the open cabin we are very vulnerable to high-explosive shells;
● not the best penetration by land mines, but at levels 3-5 there are not many “fat” tanks, so there are no special problems.

Sturmpanzer II. German Tier IV self-propelled guns famous for its comfort of play and excellent visibility. It is also important to note the low profile of the vehicle, which increases its camouflage and makes it difficult for enemies to hit it, however, it also has disadvantages, including a small number of shells in the ammunition load, which is compensated by the good accuracy of the gun, thanks to which literally every shell is properly aimed will reach his goal.

Among the advantages:
● an excellent weapon with excellent accuracy, rate of fire and high power;
● the best penetration at the level among self-propelled guns, which makes it easier for us to destroy enemy heavy forces;
● good camouflage rate due to low profile;
● good dynamics;

Among the disadvantages:
● small UGN;
● low range of the gun (the projectile flies approximately 500 meters).

Level V - Grille. Second in power, but not in versatility level 5 car. It has excellent damage, good dynamics and is in demand in medium companies. It can destroy an enemy tank up to level 6 without any problems, but the main disadvantage for us is the small aiming angles, which are not conducive to fighting light tanks.

Among the advantages:
● a gun that with one hit sends any tank up to level 4-5 into the hangar and inflicts enormous damage on level 6 tanks; if you manage to hit it with direct fire from a cumulative projectile, then this shot, as expected, is often critical for a level 6 tank;
● the projectile’s flight path is hinged, therefore most of the hits will be on the roof of the tank, where it has the thinnest armor;
● excellent radio station (an important module for artillery);

Among the disadvantages:
● poor aiming angles do not allow you to effectively hit nimble enemies at close ranges;
● fairly long recharge time.

FV304. Imba VI level, sand bender and just good self-propelled gun. If she is not able to inflict enough damage on the enemy tank, then she will perform a psychological attack with a “Hurray!” By critiquing modules every 10 seconds and causing 60-100 damage to monsters such as the 8.8 cm Pak 43 Jagdtiger, you will certainly destroy it. Morally.

Among the advantages:
● speed, it’s just worth noting that he is faster than most LTs in the game;
● a rapid-fire cannon with a good projectile trajectory, even behind cover the enemy cannot escape from a hail of shells flying at him;
● small dimensions provide an excellent advantage for camouflage;
● large ammunition capacity;
● excellent horizontal aiming angles.

Among the disadvantages:
● low projectile range.

G.W. Panther - level VII. Having a Panther base, this vehicle has excellent dynamics, an anti-aircraft gun with huge aiming angles and a good rate of fire. When playing on this self-propelled gun, you should remember that our shells do not fly along a hinged trajectory, therefore we will not be able to freely throw shells over cover. However, a flat flight of the projectile will give it a faster arrival to the enemy tank.

Among the advantages:
● excellent dynamics, which at our level allows us to quickly escape at signs of danger or ambush an enemy ST encroaching on our base;
● good rate of fire of the gun, which is very useful against the fast French;
● the presence of a turret, thanks to which we can aim at the adversary’s tank without severe scatter;
● with proper skill it can bring a lot of trouble to the enemy team.

Among the minuses
● low damage and scattering of fragments, which will not allow you to hit without problems heavy tanks type "Slipper".

VIII level - M40/M43. A very vigorous self-propelled gun, distinguished by a fairly powerful weapon, good dynamics thanks to the Sherman base and small dimensions. The machine is also unique for its huge UGN. In close combat he doesn’t feel so bad compared to his classmates.

Among the advantages:
● a good camouflage coefficient is available to us due to its relatively small dimensions and the absence of a muzzle brake;
● good dynamics inherited from the M4 tank base;
● a powerful weapon capable of sending almost any level 7 tank and most French cardboard tanks up to level 9 into the hangar with one shot;
● aiming angles of 18 degrees in each direction will provide us with “pursuit” of the target without jerking, and will also ensure a comfortable game.

Among the disadvantages:
● an open cabin will not save you against an enemy landmine;
● slightly slower rate of fire and greater dispersion when moving the body than its classmates.

M53/M55. American Tier IX self-propelled guns, which has excellent aiming angles due to the presence of a turret, a fairly accurate weapon and good dynamics.

Among the advantages:
● excellent dynamics will allow you to quickly leave the position upon the arrival of an enemy ST or LT, or prevent us from being overwhelmed if we are caught by surprise;
● tower, thanks to it we have 29gr. horizontal aiming angles;
● a good weapon with sufficient good parameters damage, accuracy and rate of fire.

Among the disadvantages:
● poor visibility of 350 meters;
● shed-sized, thanks to which we have almost no camouflage.

G.W. E 100 - X level. It has an excellent weapon, screens, and good armor, but it pays for it with poor dynamics. Although, thanks to poor turning, we have a slight spread in movement, which is an additional coin in the piggy bank of this car.

Among the advantages:
● thick screens and good armor can save you even from a nearby enemy self-propelled gun exploding shell;
● a balanced weapon with a hinged projectile flight path will allow us to throw our projectile behind cover;
● smooth chassis, when turning which our sight is slightly misaligned;
● huge ammunition;
● the most large number HP among all artillery.

Among the disadvantages:
● huge dimensions, due to which it is very easy for us to be exposed;
● poor mobility (which has its own advantages described above).

This concludes our review and, based on the results, I would like to note that all of the above is the opinion of the author, Your opinion and the opinion of other players may differ significantly from this review. Thank you all for your attention and successful battles!