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Gun depression

Gun depression (degrees below horizontal)

In one sentence:

How many degrees below horizontal your gun can aim — critical for hull-down play.

What it means

Gun depression measures how far downward your tank can angle its gun. More depression = more flexibility on hilly terrain, easier hull-down play, more spots usable.

Typical values

Soviet/Chinese tanks: -4° to -6°. American/British: -8° to -10°. Some specialty tanks (Strv 103, ELC): up to -12°.

Example

A Centurion with -10° depression can crest any ridge and shoot down at enemies below. A T-54 with -5° depression can only fire from flat ground, exposing its hull every time.

Why it matters

Gun depression dictates terrain choice. Tanks with good depression dominate maps with hills (El Halluf, Lakeville, Karelia). Soviet tanks with poor depression need flat city maps.

Common pitfall

⚠ Some tanks have asymmetric depression — better over the front than the sides. Soviet heavies often have -7° over the front but only -3° over the side. Check before committing.

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Related terms

Hull-down — Hiding the hull behind a ridge or wall, exposing only the turret.
Armor angling — Tilting your armor to multiply its effective thickness against enemy shells.

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