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StuG Maus 17 cm: Detailed Review of the Super Heavy Tank Destroyer in World of Tanks
StuG Maus 17 cm tank review in World of Tanks, focusing on firepower, defense, and effective gameplay. Comparison with Jagdpanzer E 100 and advice on equipment and tactics.
1. 🇩🇪 StuG Maus: Overview of the new super-heavy tank destroyer
- ✅ StuG Maus is based on the Maus super-heavy tank chassis, with a larger cabin than the Jagdpanzer E 100.
- ✅ Equipped with a 17 cm gun, equivalent to the Jagdpanzer E 100, but damage reduced to 950 (AP) and 1300 (HE).
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1. 🇩🇪 StuG Maus: Overview of the new super-heavy tank destroyer
- ✅ StuG Maus is based on the Maus super-heavy tank chassis, with a larger cabin than the Jagdpanzer E 100.
- ✅ Equipped with a 17 cm gun, equivalent to the Jagdpanzer E 100, but damage reduced to 950 (AP) and 1300 (HE).
00:22 - 00:40
2. 🔥 Advantages and disadvantages of StuG Maus's firepower
- ✅ Better armor penetration: 311 mm (AP), but gold rounds reduced to 36 mm.
- ✅ Faster reload speed (23.2 seconds), better accuracy compared to the caliber.
- ⚠️ Poor gun stabilization when moving and turning the vehicle (0.24), need to stop to aim.
00:41 - 01:26
3. 🛡️ Mobility and defense capabilities of StuG Maus
- ⚠️ Poor mobility: 25 km/h forward, 10 km/h backward due to the Maus chassis and weight of 190 tons.
- ⚠️ Suitable for flat terrain due to the cabin being in the rear.
- ✅ Armor similar to Maus, upper hull around 280 mm, lower hull 260 mm.
- ✅ Cabin can reach up to 290 mm with good slope.
- ⚠️ Weakness: Basic 230 mm U-shaped structure at the top and slightly curved.
01:27 - 01:38
4. 💡 Effective StuG Maus gameplay tactics
- ✅ Play similarly to Maus: Angle the vehicle to block shots.
- ✅ Bait enemies to shoot first, then retaliate.
- ✅ Equip similarly to heavy tanks.
01:39 - 05:59
5. ⚔️ In action: StuG Maus in the Empire Border battle
- ✅ Engage on flank 12, utilizing terrain to peek and shoot.
- ⚠️ Hit in the U-shaped structure by Minotauro with HE rounds.
- ✅ Trade HP with the enemy, support teammates.
- ✅ Destroy multiple enemy vehicles, utilize the ability to block shots.
- ⚠️ Forgot to learn Intuition perk, starting over.
06:09 - 16:35
6. 💥 30 vs 30 Grand Battle: StuG Maus shows its power
- ✅ Decided to play on the flank, defending a narrow path.
- ⚠️ Shot by Minotauro, unfavorable HP trade.
- ✅ Seize opportunities, destroy enemies, support teammates.
- ⚠️ Constantly move, beware of enemies shooting at the center area.
- ✅ Blocks shots well, survives long in engagements.
- ✅ Destroys multiple enemy vehicles, deals significant damage.
16:36 - 16:59
7. 🤔 Conclusion and comparison of StuG Maus with Jagdpanzer E 100
- ✅ StuG Maus blocks shots better than Jagdpanzer E 100.
- ⚠️ Lower damage.
- 👍 Personal opinion: StuG Maus is better than Jagdpanzer E 100 in terms of blocking shots.