15-02-2017, 14:40

Hello, dear fans of bush gameplay, the site is here! Friends, now we will talk about one of the most interesting and unique cars in our favorite game, tank destroyer of the fifth level of Great Britain is Archer guide.

Of course, many have already guessed that the uniqueness of this device lies primarily in its design features. The car has a faster reverse gear, that is, it drives backwards, while the rotating wheelhouse has a barrel Archer World of Tanks look in the direction opposite to the movement. However, let's move on to analyzing the parameters of the British woman and get to know her better.

TTX Archer

First of all, I would like to say that this self-propelled gun has a small margin of safety at its disposal, but the basic viewing radius of 360 meters is almost the best indicator among all PT-5s.

If we talk about the survivability of this machine, then in this regard it has both frankly weak side, and very strong. First of all, Archer characteristics reservations are terribly weak. No matter how you stand, absolutely everything will penetrate you into any projection, and large landmines will leave only tracks in place of our self-propelled gun.

The bright side of the coin can rightfully be considered the camouflage coefficient. British Tank destroyer Archer WoT It has a rather low silhouette, due to which a decent level of invisibility is achieved. But you must understand that our body is quite long, especially if you want to hide from someone.

From the point of view of driving characteristics, everything is also not very good. Driving backwards is more a feature of the tank, but the point is that the maximum speed is Archer World of Tanks weak, the number of horsepower per ton of weight gives one of the worst dynamics indicators among classmates, but we spin in place briskly.

gun

As always, the tank’s armament should be given special attention, but I would like to say right away that in our case the gun practically does not have any pronounced pros or cons, however, overall its parameters are good.

So, to begin with, have Archer gun has a small, or rather even average alpha strike by the standards of its classmates, which is supported by a good rate of fire, which in total gives a good figure of 1915 units of damage per minute.

Breakout parameters Archer tank World of Tanks is not a record, but at the same time very high for its level. This suggests that we will feel confident even in battles at the bottom of the list and only for the thickest targets should we carry 10-15 sub-calibers with us. In addition, you must understand that our ammunition load is small, which means we need to manage it wisely.

The situation repeats with the accuracy characteristics. The dispersion of our gun is compact, but it could be better, however, the same can be said about the moderately fast aiming, but the stabilization of Tank destroyer Archer weak.

The last thing worth mentioning in terms of weapons is the vertical and horizontal aiming angles. The downward bend of our gun is average, only 7.5 degrees, but this is quite enough, especially considering the so-called rear location of the wheelhouse. But the horizontal aiming angles that Archer WoT a total of 45 degrees leaves no doubt about the comfort of firing.

Advantages and disadvantages

Against the background of analyzing the characteristics of the tank and its gun, we can draw up general impression about this device. But in order to properly equip it and understand combat tactics, it is better to highlight the most significant advantages and disadvantages Archer World of Tanks separately.
Pros:
Excellent basic overview;
Decent camouflage;
Good alpha strike and high DPM;
High penetration rates;
Excellent horizontal aiming angles.
Minuses:
Very bad booking;
Small margin of safety;
Mediocre mobility;
Average accuracy;
Small ammunition.

Equipment for Archer

In order to avoid mistakes in the matter of purchasing and installing additional modules, it is better to look at the list of pros and cons of the machine, and set priorities based on the information received. In our case tank Archer equipment It’s better to set it according to the following principle:
1. – will make the already existing good damage per minute even higher, which will undoubtedly have a good effect on your time in battle.
2. – another way to improve the accuracy of the gun by installing additional equipment no, but it needs to be improved, so the choice is obvious.
3. – during positional play, this module will immediately give us maximum visibility, which means in 99% of cases you will have the right to the first shot, which is also very important.

However, there is a good alternative to the above set, with the second item being replaced by. The point is that our accuracy is already quite good, besides, it can still be slightly improved with perks, and increasing camouflage will have a good effect on your survivability.

Crew training

By upgrading the skills of crew members, you can achieve even greater comfort in battle, because there are more opportunities here. The main thing is not to make mistakes, because correcting them will take a lot of time and effort, so for Tank destroyer Archer perks We will teach in this order:
Commander - , , , .
Gunner – , , , .
Driver mechanic - , , , .
Loader (radio operator) – , , , .

Equipment for Archer

You can be less pedantic in the selection and purchase of consumables, and if you have insufficient reserves of silver, a regular set of, , , will suffice. However, situations in battle can be very different, sometimes every little thing plays a huge role, so it’s better to carry Archer equipment in the form of , , , and due to the fact that our British fire rarely burns, the fire extinguisher can be replaced with .

Archer game tactics

When playing on this device, you should always remember about its small safety margin, very weak armor, and, of course, specific controls. These three nuances certainly lead us to the fact that Archer tactics combat will be classic in the understanding of many fans of tank destroyers, that is, a cluster one.

To realize the potential of this self-propelled gun, namely its weapon with high damage per minute, good accuracy and excellent penetration, you must be able to fire unhindered and safely. To do this on Archer World of Tanks It’s better to take a beautiful spreading bush somewhere away from the first line, think about having good coverage of the main key positions and constantly shoot at the allied light.

However, remember that standing in one place throughout the battle is, firstly, unsafe, and secondly, ineffective. That is british tank Archer must periodically change its location, depending on the situation, look for more advantageous and successful positions, but do this with extreme caution.

Finally, it is worth mentioning caution. Close combat is strictly contraindicated for our Briton, and as soon as you are caught in the light and see that the enemy is aiming at you, you need to hide as quickly as possible. In such situations Tank destroyer Archer WoT must leave as quickly as possible dangerous place, hide from everyone, including the artillery, until he disappears from the light. Accordingly, you should not let anyone near you; in many cases, excellent visibility, a powerful gun and good camouflage will help you with this.

Archer is a British Tier 5 tank destroyer, added in patch 0.9.5. Another unusual car from a new branch. Distinctive feature- reverse speed, which is almost three times higher than forward speed due to design features

Historical reference

SP 17pdr, Valentine, Mk I, Archer - British anti-tank self-propelled gun from the Second World War, created on the basis of the chassis infantry tank Valentine and equipped with a 17-pounder Ordnance Quick-Firing 17-pounder (76.2 mm) gun.

Tank destroyer Archer

17 lb. anti-tank gun It was very powerful, as well as very large and heavy, so special equipment would have been needed to move it across the battlefield. In addition, this would make the weapon more effective in defense than in attack.

For these purposes, the chassis of the Valentine tank was chosen - it was ideal for transporting such a bulky weapon. Valentine's corps did not allow the installation of a turret and they decided to install the gun in an armored wheelhouse without a roof. The gun could rotate 11 degrees both left and right. Vertical aiming angles ranged from -7.5 to +15 degrees.

The uniqueness of Archer was that its gun, unlike most other self-propelled guns, was mounted backwards, which gave certain advantages in battle.

The special placement of the gun, combined with a low silhouette, turned the Archer into an excellent ambush tank: the crew could fire a shot and drive to a safe distance.

The first prototype was ready in 1943. It was decided to produce 800 tanks.

Production of Archers began in mid-1943, and the tank was put into operation in October 1944. Archer was used in combat in Northwestern Europe and in Italy. By the end of the war, 655 tanks were produced.

Armament

QF 6-pdr AT Gun Mk. IV	QF 17-pdr AT Gun Mk. II	QF 17-pdr AT Gun Mk. VII

Specifications

Reservations:
Housing – 20/20/20
Strength 360
Chassis rotation speed – 40..46 degrees/sec.
Vertical guidance angles +15..-7.5°
Horizontal guidance angle 45°
Maximum speed+12..-32 km/h
Engine power – 162..192 hp.
Weight – 16.26 tons.
Specific power – 11.8 hp/t.
Viewing range – 325 m
Communication range – 400..550m
Crew: 4 people

Booking

Review

The car was simply created to surprise the enemy. This tank destroyer can be played according to the principle “hard to catch up, easy to escape.” It effectively fires back at the enemy while retreating, and is almost incapable of conducting active offensive operations as part of small groups.

The most effective tactic would be to take a convenient, covert position at the front edge of the offensive and support allied tanks in this direction. Second line tactics will not be as useful, because this vehicle requires significant time and effort to quickly advance and constantly support allied tanks with fire. On the other hand, it is capable of quite effectively holding off advancing opponents thanks to its excellent weapon, one-time damage And high speed reverse.

Advantages

• Good stealth
• Comfortable weapon
• High turning speed
• Small scatter from movement within horizontal angles
• Wide firing sector
• Good review
• High armor penetration
• Good accuracy
• Comfortable gun declination angles

Flaws

• To quickly change position you need to turn around
• Relatively small ammunition load
• Weak armor
• Unusual control

Bottom line

The first truly British tank destroyer in the branch, and, undoubtedly, a very interesting and controversial vehicle. On the one hand, low visibility, an excellent weapon, and in almost all respects, on the other hand, poor visibility and a non-standard layout, thanks to which, playing on this machine turns into “one step forward, two steps back”, because in order to drive even just 50 m you have to turn around, and upon arrival at the place you have to turn around again.

In general, the car is quite good, but it depends quite heavily on both the team (zero armor, and the enemy is unlikely to calmly watch your pirouettes, and the car is blind) and on the player’s personal skill (not everyone is good at running backwards to forwards) .

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Self-propelled howitzer 155 mm Archer (Sweden)

Development of the new FH77 BW L52 Archer self-propelled artillery mount began back in 1995. In 2003, the Swedish Ministry of Defense signed a contract with Bofors Defense, which is part of the SAAB group of companies, for the creation and production of new systems. The first prototypes were developed in 2005. The contract stated that the first samples of the vehicle should be delivered to the Swedish army in 2011. But due to some shortcomings that were identified during scheduled tests, and which took some time to correct, the first pre-production systems were transferred only at the end of 2013. It is expected that at the end of 2014 the Swedish army will receive all the remaining self-propelled guns.

The FH77 BW L52 self-propelled artillery mount was produced on the basis of the FH77 towed gun, which has proven itself to be excellent. Therefore, it is not surprising that FH77 was included in the name of the installation.

The Archer self-propelled gun uses a Volvo A30D chassis with a 6x6 wheel arrangement. The chassis is equipped with a 340 horsepower diesel engine, which allows it to reach highway speeds of up to 65 km/h. It is worth noting that the wheeled chassis can move through snow up to one meter deep. If the wheels of the installation are damaged, the self-propelled gun can still move for some time.

The FH77 BW L52 Archer self-propelled artillery mount is made of bulletproof armor sheets that comply with level 2 of the NATO standard STANAG 4569. The cabin contains workplaces for three or four crew members. The driver and commander are always present in the crew, but the number of weapon operators can vary depending on the assigned tasks. The roof of the cockpit can be equipped with a Protector remote-controlled turret with a machine gun. Self-propelled guns can be transported by railway, but in the future they will use Airbus A400M military transport aircraft for this purpose.

The Archer self-propelled guns are equipped with two loading systems. The first fires 155mm shells. The mechanized stowage capacity is 21 rounds. The second loading system operates with propellant charges, which are supplied as cylindrical blocks with a combustible shell. The tower stack can accommodate up to 126 blocks with a propellant charge. It is worth noting that it takes about eight minutes to fully load the ammunition.

The Archer self-propelled gun crew can increase or decrease if necessary total propellant mixture, changing the number of charges placed in the weapon. At maximum quantity propellant charges self-propelled howitzer can send a projectile to a target at a distance of up to 30 kilometers. The use of active-reactive or guided ammunition increases the firing range to 60 km. The self-propelled gun can fire direct fire, but in this case the effective firing range does not exceed two kilometers.

The gun's loading mechanisms provide a rate of fire of up to 8-9 rounds per minute. If necessary, the self-propelled gun crew can fire in MRSI mode (the so-called barrage of fire), firing six shots over a short period of time. A salvo of 21 shots (full ammunition) takes no more than three minutes. When developing the Archer self-propelled gun, the need to reduce the time required to prepare for firing and leave a position was taken into account. As a result, the self-propelled gun can carry out some of the preparations for firing while still on the way to the position. Thanks to this, the first shot is fired within 30 seconds after stopping at the desired point on the route. During this time, the outrigger is lowered and the tower is brought into firing position. After completing the fire mission, the crew transfers combat vehicle V stowed position and leaves the position. It also takes about 30 seconds to prepare to leave the position.

The self-propelled guns are equipped with a modern digital fire control system. Electronic equipment and associated systems allow the crew to carry out all necessary operations without leaving their workplaces. Using automation, you can determine the coordinates of the system, make all the necessary calculations of guidance angles, and you can also fire using the MRSI algorithm. The self-propelled gun can also use Excalibur or similar guided projectiles, and the automation will prepare the ammunition for firing.

Forward, mm

3300
4000 (with machine gun)

bulletproof, anti-fragmentation

155 mm howitzer FH 77 BW L52

20 shells in AZ and 20 in non-mechanized stowage

from 0° to 70°

Archer(English) Archer - archer) - Swedish 155 mm multi-purpose self-propelled artillery mount FH77 BW L52 "Archer".

A distinctive feature of the howitzer is that there is no need for additional crew numbers to load it. The cockpit is armored to protect the crew from small arms fire and ammunition fragments.

Description

Performance characteristics

Project evaluation

Comparison with similar self-propelled guns on a wheeled chassis

	G6-52ER	Zuzana 2	CAESAR	Archer	ATMOS 2000	Nora B-52
Appearance
Year of adoption	n/a	n/a	2008	2011	2004	2006
Chassis	6x6	8x8	6x6	6x6	6x6	8x8
Combat weight, t	49,0	32,0	17,7	30,0	22,0	28,0
Crew	3-5	4	3-5	3-4	4-6	n/a
Gun caliber, mm	155	155	155	155	155	155
Barrel length, calibers	52	52	52	52	52	52
Gun ammunition, shots	48	40	18	40	27	36
Maximum firing range, km OFS: AR OFS: AR OFS V-LAP:	38 50 67	n/a 41 n/a	n/a 42 >50	30 40 60	30 41 n/a	20 41 n/a
Maximum rate of fire, rds/min	8	6	6	8	5	n/a
Engine power, l. With.	525	450	n/a	330	315	360
Maximum speed, km/h	80	80	80	70	80	80
Cruising range on the highway, km	700	600	600	500	1000	n/a

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