Mechanics of Assault SPGs in World of Tanks
The first prototype vehicle with a new “subclass” of self-propelled guns was released for the General Test 1.22.1. Assault self-propelled guns have some differences from conventional self-propelled guns, and also adopt the features of tank destroyers. The thread, of course, will appear in the future, no matter what they say now.
At the moment, there are 2 variants of one tank on the test: Object 261 Option 4 and Option 5. Both differ only in guns, namely shells.
• High-explosive has a scattering of fragments, like that of conventional artillery. Long reload time.
• Cumulative does not have fragmentation, but has greater penetration and slightly better reloading.
Comparison of Object 261 Option 4 and Object 261 Option 5
Firepower:
• Gun loading: 30.68 – 21.09
• Gun rate of fire: 1.96 – 2.84
• Aiming time: 4.03 – 3.26
• Dispersion by 100 m: 2.88 – 0.72
• Motion spread (max): 0.11 (4.95) – 0.21 (9.45)
• Chassis rotation spread (max): 0.11 ( 1.95) – 0.21 (3.72)
• Armor penetration of 1 projectile: 52 – 300
• Initial flight speed of 1 projectile: 110 – 152
• Damage with 1 projectile: 800 – 650
• Average damage per minute with 1 projectile: 1,565 – 1,849
• Modular damage with 1 projectile: 50 – 180
• Damage radius of 1 projectile: 17 m – absent
At the same time, both guns have a very slow projectile flight and projectile flight path. This is felt when playing at short distances, because… tank implies this. And the reason for this is the projectile’s flight range, only a few hundred meters, which will not allow you to shoot from the other side of the map.
More differences await in Field Customization
They are at levels 7 and 8 upgrades.
For assault self-propelled guns it is:
7) Lightweight ramming mechanism or Reinforced welded joints
8) Shock absorbers of reduced rigidity or Chassis balancing.
For example, for conventional self-propelled guns this is:
7) Setting the loading mechanism or Setting the aiming mechanism.
8) Increased survivability or lightweight design.
We also noticed that players who test this machine have a special advantage. If you drive a tank onto any slope with the gun raised up, the projectile will fly along a very sharp trajectory and will be able to fly around difficult obstacles.
Previously, this type of shooting for self-propelled guns was a bug, which was later corrected, but assault self-propelled guns have such an opportunity and later it can show its results in battle.
Assault self-propelled guns can significantly replace classic artillery units in teams. And maybe they will even be less toxic.
source – wotexpress
