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The ISU-152-2 was a prototype tank destroyer from WWII, armed with one of the most powerful tank cannons in history, the 152mm BL-10.

Compared to the standard ISU-152's gun/howitzer, which was already considered a "beast slayer", the BL-10 launched its AP projectiles with around DOUBLE the kinetic energy.

In the simulation, the Maus' UFP has been modelled as good quality 240BHN rolled homogenous armour (RHA). The BR-540B armour piercing high explosive ballistic cap (APHEBC) projectile has been modelled to follow the hardening profile of similar Soviet rounds of the era (250-300BHN lower body progressing up to ~450BHN at the nose).

It should be noted that various sources provide conflicting information on the muzzle velocity, with it being taken as 850m/s for the simulation. The range of 750m was derived from this muzzle velocity.

The Maus' upper glacis results in a line of sight thickness of 340mm, significantly higher than anywhere else on the vehicle. Its thickness could have easily been reduced to save weight without sacrificing protection against the tanks of the time.

Amazing thumbnail artwork from: Martin Petrov https://www.artstation.com/artwork/kQ...