Flakpanzer IV Ostwind
If you have ever been impressed by the sight of a quad-mount AA gun unleashing a "firework show" in photos or videos, the vehicle we are introducing today might look a bit underwhelming at first glance. The machine famously wielding those quad-barrels is the Wirbelwind.
While the Wirbelwind might seem to have superior firepower and "punching power" due to its four barrels, it actually fires small-caliber 20mm shells, which limits its effective range. In contrast, the Ostwind—though equipped with only a single barrel—fires large-caliber 37mm shells, granting it a much longer range. Consequently, the Ostwind actually dominates in terms of raw firepower and impact per shot.
If health drops below 20%, there is a 10% chance that the AA gun will be destroyed.
While in Hull Down position, received damage is reduced by 25% and AA range increases by 25% (10m). However, if an enemy anti-tank gun begins aiming from beyond 60m, it is highly recommended to immediately cancel Hull Down and retreat.
When firing at ground vehicles, a deflection (ricochet) deals 0 damage. However, when targeting aircraft, even a deflected shot has a 24% chance to instantly destroy the plane. Upon reaching Veterancy Rank 2, this instant destruction chance increases to 40%.
Flakpanzer IV Ostwind Specifications
Cost: 300 Manpower | 100 Fuel | Build Time: 45s | Population: 10
Health: 640
Frontal Armor: 110
Side Armor: ↕ (Vertical/Variable)
Rear Armor: 55
Max Speed: 6.3
Rotation Speed: 32
Acceleration: 2.1
Penalties: Smoke (-50%) | Ice (-80%) | Mud (-60%) | Deep Snow (-75%)
Deceleration: 4.3
Penalties: Smoke (-50%) | Ice (-80%) | Mud (-60%) | Deep Snow (-30%)
Sight Range: 35m (Basic) | 70m (Extended)
Camouflage Detection: 10m
AA Gun Range: 40m
AA Gun Damage: 40 (0 on deflection)
AA Penetration: 55 (Near) | 40 (Mid) | 35 (Far)
Reload Time: 5.0s (Rank 3: 3.0s)
AA AOE Radius: 0.5m (Near) | 1.5m (Mid) | 2.0m (Far)
Flakpanzer IV Ostwind Veterancy
Rank 1 (1,530 Exp)
+15% Accuracy
Self-Repair Ability enabled
+20% Experience gain
Rank 2 (3,060 Exp)
-20% Weapon setup time
+40% Anti-air (AA) lethality against aircraft
+40% Experience gain
Rank 3 (6,120 Exp)
-40% Reload time
+20% Speed, Acceleration, Deceleration
+60% Experience gain
Blitzkrieg Tactics
Munition Cost: 30
Requirement: Veterancy Rank 1
Duration: 15s
Cooldown: 50s
Max Speed: x1.35 (Multiplier)
Acceleration: x1.6 (Multiplier)
Received Accuracy: x0.75 (Multiplier)
Upon reaching Veterancy Rank 1, this ability can be activated at the cost of 30 Munitions. For approximately 15 to 20 seconds, it enhances mobility by increasing Max Speed and Acceleration. Simultaneously, it reduces Received Accuracy, maximizing the unit's survivability even during intense combat.
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