Palmaria
| Palmaria | |
|---|---|
| |
| Details | |
Tier / Class:
|
7 SPG |
Nation: |
Italy |
Dealer: |
Zhang Feng |
Reputation: |
540,300 |
Cost: |
6,080,000 |
| Stats - Stock (Renowned) | |
Max Damage: |
790 |
DPM: |
3,950 (4,389) |
Penetration: |
52 mm |
Hit Points: |
2,375 |
Hull F/S/R: |
70 / 35 / 35 |
Turret F/S/R: |
70 / 70 / 18 |
Max Speed: |
59.40 km/h |
Acceleration 0-32kph: |
6.16 (5.03) s |
Hull Traverse: |
25.30 (31.10) deg/s |
Camouflage: |
20% |
Vision: |
370 m |
Accuracy (Spread): |
0.16° |
Max Cannon Depression: |
-10.0 / -5.0° |
Turret Traverse Speed: |
12.00 deg/s |
The Palmaria is a tier 7 Self-Propelled Gun originating from Italy, and is sold by Zhang Feng. It can be unlocked from the 2S3 Akatsiya, and leads to the M109A6 Paladin.
Currently, all SPGs in the game are locked to PvE mode.
Contents
Features[edit | edit source]
- Self propelled guns: fire support vehicles for PvE missions.
- High caliber: the high caliber weaponry deals an increased damage.
Player Recommendations[edit | edit source]
As a self-propelled gun, the Palmaria is best used as a support vehicle for helping the team progress by removing heavily armored targets such as MBTs from the battle. Teamwork is needed for those both working with and playing an SPG. Teammates should be asked to call out targets if they are in trouble, and front-line vehicles should be supported in the battle.
Pros and Cons[edit | edit source]
Pros[edit | edit source]
- Aim time and accuracy are an improvement over the last two vehicles in the tree
- High mobility
- Good armor for an SPG, front plate can resist light autocannon rounds
Cons[edit | edit source]
- Very large target
Upgrade Suggestions[edit | edit source]
Improved Fire Control Systems and Improved Ready Racks will increase effective damage output. Upgrading to the MB 837 Ka-500 Diesel Engine will expedite movement between firing locations, but other upgrades such as the Spall Liner and Upgraded Exhaust Smoke are less important and should be researched later.
Retrofit Suggestions[edit | edit source]
- Advanced Fire Control
- Advanced Muzzle Reference System
- Improved Gun Breech
- Improved Turret Drive
Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions[edit | edit source]
- Commander: Freja Hojbjerg, for improvements to aim speed and overall accuracy
- Driver: Smooth Ride, Off-Road Driving
- Gunner: Sharpshooter, Do the Twist
- Loader: Rapid Fire, Explosive Shells
Armor[edit | edit source]
| Reputation Cost | Credits | Hull F/S/R | Hull Composition | Hull Modifiers (AP/HE/SC) | Turret F/S/R | Turret Composition | Turret Modifiers (AP/HE/SC) | ERA F/S/R | ERA Composition | ERA Modifiers | Turret Traverse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | Stock | 70/35/35 | Steel | 70/70/18 | Aluminum | 0/0/0 | None | 22.00deg/s | |||
| Built on the OF-40 Chassis, the Palmaria is exceptionally armored for a SPG, offering resistance to light and medium autocannon fire. | |||||||||||
Firepower[edit | edit source]
| Shell name | Type | Reputation | Salvo Size | Damage | Area of Effect | Penetration | Speed | Max Accuracy | Aim Time | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155mm M107 HE | HE | Stock | 1 | 790 | 6m | 52mm | 300m/s | 0.16° | 5.5s | 12.00s |
Mobility[edit | edit source]
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Max Speed | 0 to 32km/h | Hull Traverse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTU MB 837 Ea-500 Diesel Engine | Stock | Stock | 59.40km/h | 6.16s | 25.30deg/s
|
| MTU MB 837 Ka-500 Diesel Engine | 7,140 | 155,155 | 59.40km/h | 5.03s | 31.10deg/s |
Upgrades[edit | edit source]
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spall Liner | 11,425 | 248,240 | Increases vehicle HP by 150.
|
| GALIX 17 Smoke Grenades | 17,135 | 372,365 | Provides a total of eight smoke deployments with a two-round magazine. Individual charges are on a six second cooldown, with an eighty second cooldown for the magazine.
|
| Improved Fire Control System | 24,095 | 523,635 | Reduces aim time by 20%.
|
| Improved Ready Racks | 58,010 | 1,260,605 | Increases reload speed by 10% |
History[edit | edit source]
Designed by OTO Melara in Italy for the export market, this self-propelled howitzer was first developed in 1977, with prototypes being tested in 1981. While the design was successful, the end of the Cold War allowed for a surplus of indirect fire systems to flood the market, limiting sales to Libya, Nigeria, and Argentina, although the latter only purchased the turrets for their domestic chassis.
See also[edit | edit source]
