Panzerjäger "Nashorn"

  Unit Properties of  General Information
 * Nation:     Germany
 * Category:   Tanks
 * Class:      Category:Heavy Tanks
 * Role:       Anti-tank
 * Primary Armament: 88mm KwK 43 (AP/HE)
 * Secondary Armament: None
 * Armor:     45-10mm
 * Crew:       5


 * MP price:   45
 * Speed:      27
 * Fuel:       ?

History
The Nashorn (Rhinoceros) was developed as a stop gap solution to the appearance of heavy armor on the Eastern Front in 1942. The majority of German weapons of the time were 37 mm, 50mm or the short barred 75mm, these guns proved ineffective against the well sloped armor of the T-34 and the 100mm armor of the KV tanks. The German munitions manufacturer Alkett modified their newly designed Geschützwagen III/IV to fit the 88mm PaK 43, this meant modifying the chassis slightly, the engine had to be moved to the centre of the vehicle rather than the back and the hull had to be lengthened. This prototype was presented to Hitler in October of 1942 and production began in early 1943.

Description
This tank destroyer can be referred as "Glass Cannon" in gaming speak, dealing high amounts of damage but having reliably weak armor. The vehicle itself has the latest, most advanced version of the infamous 88mm gun, the KwK 43. Giving the same gun performance as the Elefant, King Tiger and the Panzerjäger V "Jagdpanther". This tank destroyer is also the cheapest vehicle with the 88mm in multiplayer.

In Game
The major drawbacks of the Nashorn are that it has zero protection to AP, HE and even AA weapons and heavy machine guns. With only 30mm of frontal armor and high plate work this tank presents a very easy target for AT guns or other tanks. Also its crew is quite vulnerable to the enemys cooked grenades and molotov cocktails. Use this tank very carefully and reveal it only when it has an absolute chance of taking out the enemy tank. Even if it might be a bit more vulnerable to flanking enemies or infantry, the key is to give infantry or light tank support, so that the enemy cannot bring anything which would be able to penetrate its armor or kill its crew. It is also recommented to always give the frontal armor to the enemy, especially when youre immobile.