Krupp-Steyr Waffenträger
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Krupp-Steyr Waffenträger
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[Client Values; Actual values in
5,300 Cost |
800160 HP Hit Points |
14/168.51/16 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Radio Operator)
- Gunner
- Driver
- Loader
220220 hp Engine Power |
35/15 km/h Speed Limit |
4040 deg/s Traverse |
15.7125.85 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
YesYes Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
252/4400/252
252/4400/252 Shell Cost |
240/240/295240/240/295 HP Damage |
203/237/44203/237/44 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
8.33 r/m Standard Gun ▲
8.33 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1999.2 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1999.2 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.33 m With 50% Crew: 0.409 m ▲
0.33 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.409 m |
s 1.9 s 1.9 Aim time |
2727 deg/s Gun Traverse Speed |
360° Gun Arc |
-8°/+45°-8°/+45° Elevation Arc |
5050 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 360 m 360 View Range |
m 710 m 710 Signal Range |
VII
5300
The Krupp-Steyr Waffenträger is a German tier 7 premium tank destroyer.
A vehicle project by Steyr as a special artillery transporter that would be able not only to transport the gun but also to fire it from the chassis. To keep costs down and reduce complexity, the design used many components of the Raupenschlepper Ost, a tracked artillery mover. The turret and gun were supplied by Krupp. One wooden model and one prototype were manufactured by September 2, 1944.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Gun | Penetration (mm) |
Damage (HP) |
Rate of fire (rounds/minute) |
Dispersion (m/100m) |
Aiming time (s) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
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VIII | 8,8 cm Pak 43 L/71 | 203/237/44 | 240/240/295 | 8.33 | 0.33 | 1.9 | 2562 | 112180 |
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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V | 12 cylinder Boxer-Motor | 220 | 20 | 600 | 12000 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
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VII | Krupp-Steyr Waffenträger | 16 | 40 | 0 | 3000 | 20000 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Its turret can fully traverse and does it quite fast for a Tank Destroyer.
- Good accuracy and gun handling
- High camouflage rating. Even while moving, it gets ~20%+ (with paint and crew skills).
- Decent penetration.
- Exceptional gun elevation angle at 45 degrees. Gun depression is also useful at -8 degrees.
Cons:
- Thin paper armor and very low HP (800), Can be ripped to pieces by HE
- Acceleration might be acceptable but the poor top speed (35/-15 KM/H) means that if it's spotted, it cannot retreat to safety.
- Limited view range.
- Low alpha damage and overall bad DPM.
- Very weak engine (only 220HP). As it is mounted on the front, shots might do engine damage along with a broken track.
Performance
Something of a cross between the M56 Scorpion and the Rheinmetall Skorpion G, the Krupp-Steyr relies on stealth to snipe from a distance. Binoculars are an absolute necessity, because the viewrange is rather short. Avoid closing with the enemy at all costs.
The turret allows you to make the most effective use of a combination of cammo net and binoculars, and offsets the fact that the Krupp-Steyr is not as stealthy as the M56 Scorpion.
Unfortunately, the poor engine power and low top speed make it difficult to maintain a suitable distance. When retreating the enemy will overtake you, when avancing you may well fall behind the battle and become useless. The key to success is stealth. This vehicle can be very effective on maps with good concealment, but will struggle badly on city maps.
The two small viewports at the front block the gun depression, causing the gun to point upwards. This can become a fatal vulnerability should you find yourself forced into a turning fight at close range.
Hence, like you should do with any Waffenträger, when you reached the TD spot, point the REAR of the vehicle to the enemy. This will protect your rather fragile engine and free the gun depression from any obstructions, allowing you to snipe from otherwise difficult positions.
This will make leaving the area faster, and if you get tracked, the repair kit will come in handy. But as mentioned before, with 35km/h, you're may not be going too far.
The crew layout is compatible with: Rhm-B.WT, E25, Jagdpanzer IV and Hetzer.
Early Research
None required. This is a premium vehicle.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
History for this tank not found
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