152mm Howitzer Gun M1937 (ML-20)
The ML-20 is a 152mm (L/28) howitzer-gun that struck "shock and awe" into the German forces during their secret invasion of the Soviet Union in World War II. Capable of both direct and indirect fire, this massive weapon fired shells weighing approximately 44kg. The sheer kinetic impact was so immense that it could neutralize German tanks through brute force alone, regardless of whether the armor was actually penetrated.
To the Soviet soldiers, the ML-20 was a revered and unique weapon—the only one truly capable of inflicting fatal damage on the Tiger I and other heavy German armor. This reverence earned it the nickname "Zveroboy" (Beast Hunter).
Back in December 2017, Soviet players expressed frustration because the ML-20 fired only 4 rounds per barrage, while the German 10.5cm leFH 18 fired 10. Although the ML-20 had superior accuracy to compensate for the low volume, a subsequent buff increased its shot count to 6. This led to complaints from German players, resulting in a nerf to the ML-20's accuracy. Today, it fires 9 rounds, nearly closing the firepower gap with its German counterpart. While its accuracy is no longer what it once was, it remains more precise than the leFH 18.
In short, the Soviet ML-20 is ideal for precision strikes on small areas or destroying fixed fortifications, whereas the German leFH 18 is better suited for wide-area suppression.
152mm Howitzer-Gun M1937 (ML-20) Specifications
Cost: 400 Manpower | 50 Fuel | Build Time: 60s | Population: 13
Health: 400
Armor: 35 (Front) | - (Side/Rear)
Setup Speed: 25
Sight Range: 35m (Basic) | 45m (Extended)
Max Artillery Range: 250m (Rank 3: 332.5m)
Min Artillery Range: 35m
Aiming Time: 2s
Barrage Cooldown: 70s (Rank 2: 52.5s)
Number of Shells: 9
Reload Time per Shell: 2.8 – 3.2s
Damage Radius: 9m
Damage Profile: 200 (within 2m) | 30 (within 4m) | 10 (within 6m)
Penetration: 1,000 (at all ranges)
Scatter Angle: 1.25° – 9.25°
Scatter Max/Min: 0(8)m – 2.5(18.5)m (+75% scatter without line-of-sight)
Crew: 2 (Min) | 4 (Max)
152mm Howitzer-Gun M1937 (ML-20) Veterancy
Rank 1 (1,200 Exp)
+20% Experience gain
Rank 2 (2,400 Exp)
-25% Barrage cooldown
+15% Accuracy
+30% Rotation speed
+40% Experience gain
Rank 3 (4,800 Exp)
+33% Range
+60% Experience gain
152mm Smoke Creeping Barrage
Activation Veterancy: Rank 1
Munition Cost: 30
Max Artillery Range: 250m (Rank 3: 332.5m)
Min Artillery Range: 35m
Recharge Time (Cooldown): 120s (Rank 2: 90s)
Number of Shells: 5 rounds
Shell Reload Time: 7s
Damage Radius: 6m
Shell Damage: - (Within 1.25m: - | 2.5m: - | 6m: -)
Penetration: - (Near: - | Mid: - | Far: -)
Scatter Angle: 1.25°
Drop Error Margin: 3–20m
Fires five 152mm smoke shells in a straight line at a designated location.
This ability is highly effective for providing concealment as infantry advance forward, blocking the line of sight (LoS) of Anti-Tank Guns (ATG) and Heavy Machine Guns (HMG), or ensuring the safe retreat of high-value damaged tanks to the rear.
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