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Why is Apcr bad war thunder?
APCR actually penetrates around the same 60° (or heavily sloped) armor as AP shells of simlliar kinetic energy. Being lighter they lose energy faster over range compared to ballistic capped AP shells, making them less effective against sloped armor at range.
What is the best tank shell in war thunder?
APBC
In War Thunder, APBC is best used as a longer-range alternative to APC or APHE rounds which often exhibit less favourable ranged performance.
What is the best shell to use in World of tanks?
Armor Piercing (AP) The penetration ability of an AP shell is heavily dependent on how much energy it carries, so a high velocity, large caliber shell tends to penetrate armor better than a small caliber, low velocity shell. AP is the standard shell for most direct-fire tanks in the game.
How do you block damage in World of Tanks?
There are some ways to block damage :
- Hiding behind a noob. You can use a noob as a shield from damage or as a destruction shield.
- Staying behind a heavy tank.
- Side scraping.
- Use the terrain to your advantage.
- Hide and attack.
- Move your tank and trick the enemy.
- Circle the enemy.
- Retreat if spotted.
What are the different types of tank shells?
Shell Types
- Armour-Piercing (AP) Shell.
- Armour-Piercing Composite Rigid (APCR) Shell.
- High Explosive (HE) Shell.
- Premium High Explosive (HE) Shell.
- High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) Shell.
- High Explosive Squash Head (HESH) Shell.
Who invented Apds?
Between 1941–1944, Permutter and Coppock, two designers with the UK Armaments Research Department (ARD), developed a sabot that was discarded immediately after leaving the barrel, so the smaller, heavier, sub-projectile could carry on at the much higher velocity, suffering less drag due to its smaller diameter.
What does Besh stand for tank?
High-explosive squash head
High-explosive squash head.