Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow - Revision history

Alex T Snow at 19:45, 7 October 2023

2023-10-07T19:45:00Z

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	==MG 34==		==MG 34==
	The Africa-based witches Hanna-Justina Marseille and Raisa Pöttgen of the 31st JFS, as well as Edytha Neumann, commanding officer of all witches in the African theatre use the [[~~MG34\|~~MG 34]] as their weapon of choice, as opposed to the MG 42 preferred by Karlsland witches in Europe.		The Africa-based witches Hanna-Justina Marseille and Raisa Pöttgen of the 31st JFS, as well as Edytha Neumann, commanding officer of all witches in the African theatre use the [[MG 34]] as their weapon of choice, as opposed to the MG 42 preferred by Karlsland witches in Europe.

	[[Image:Mg-34man-portable.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 34 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[Image:Mg-34man-portable.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 34 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
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	==MG 42==		==MG 42==
	The witch-version [[~~MG42\|~~MG 42]], modified to use Patronentrommel 34 drums, continues to be used by all the usual witches, such as the Karlsland trio, Eila Juutilainen, and some of the Ardor Witches.		The witch-version [[MG 42]], modified to use Patronentrommel 34 drums, continues to be used by all the usual witches, such as the Karlsland trio, Eila Juutilainen, and some of the Ardor Witches.

	[[File:MG42 Left.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[File:MG42 Left.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
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	==MG 34 Panzerlauf==		==MG 34 Panzerlauf==
	A Tiger I is seen in the opening credits, and while they're not visible from the rear, it would be armed with a pair of [[~~MG34\|~~MG 34 Panzerlauf]] variants, one in the coaxial mount, one hull-mounted, as well as its 8.8cm KwK 36 main cannon. This Tiger is actually a pre-production version of the H1 variant, specifically marked as Tiger 100, with "100" and white elephant markings; this is the same model seen in ''The Movie''.		A Tiger I is seen in the opening credits, and while they're not visible from the rear, it would be armed with a pair of [[MG 34 Panzerlauf]] variants, one in the coaxial mount, one hull-mounted, as well as its 8.8cm KwK 36 main cannon. This Tiger is actually a pre-production version of the H1 variant, specifically marked as Tiger 100, with "100" and white elephant markings; this is the same model seen in ''The Movie''.

	[[File:Mg34hb.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 34 Panzerlauf with stock fitted - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[File:Mg34hb.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 34 Panzerlauf with stock fitted - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]

Alex T Snow at 05:38, 18 July 2023

2023-07-18T05:38:10Z

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	=Assault Rifles & Rifles=		=Assault Rifles & Rifles=
	==StG 44==		==StG 44==
	Ursula Hartmann arrives at the Saint-Trond base with loads of gifts and equipment to test, among them is an [[~~Sturmgewehr 44\|~~StG 44]] fitted with a Krummlauf (curved barrel) attachment. A witch needing to shoot around corners ''in the sky'' seems rather questionable, but that's also the point of this scene, with a bunch of Ursula's fancy tech being various levels of silly. All of them are based on or inspired by real world experimental German tech, and are included in this same entry.		Ursula Hartmann arrives at the Saint-Trond base with loads of gifts and equipment to test, among them is an [[StG 44]] fitted with a Krummlauf (curved barrel) attachment. A witch needing to shoot around corners ''in the sky'' seems rather questionable, but that's also the point of this scene, with a bunch of Ursula's fancy tech being various levels of silly. All of them are based on or inspired by real world experimental German tech, and are included in this same entry.

	[[Image:StG-44 Krummlauf.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|StG 44 with Krummlauf - 7.92x33mm Kurz]]		[[Image:StG-44 Krummlauf.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|StG 44 with Krummlauf - 7.92x33mm Kurz]]

Alex T Snow: /* MG 42 */

2023-02-06T20:56:13Z

MG 42

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	[[File:MG42 Left.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[File:MG42 Left.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
	[[File:Strike Witches design MG 42.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 design artwork; the text at top-left describes ~~the~~ operation of the magazine release, comparing it to ~~pulling~~ the tab on an aluminum drink can]]		[[File:Strike Witches design MG 42.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 design artwork; the text at top-left describes operation of the magazine release, comparing it to the tab on an aluminum drink can]]
	[[Image:SWovaMG421.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Cover artwork for ''Saint-Trond's Thunder''. (Art)]]		[[Image:SWovaMG421.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Cover artwork for ''Saint-Trond's Thunder''. (Art)]]
	[[Image:SWovaMG422.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Promo poster for ''Saint-Trond's Thunder''. (Art)]]		[[Image:SWovaMG422.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Promo poster for ''Saint-Trond's Thunder''. (Art)]]

Alex T Snow at 01:04, 5 February 2023

2023-02-05T01:04:50Z

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	==Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai==		==Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai==
	The iconic ''World Witches'' version of the [[Type 99 cannon\|Type 99]] cannon only gets a cameo in ''Operation Victory Arrow'', prominently held by Yoshika Miyafuji in the opening credits. With Yoshika having drained her magic, and Mio having aged out, there aren't any Fuso witches that appear who are capable of using it, at present. For the rather lengthy technical explanation of the witches' Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai variant, [[Strike Witches#Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai\|see its first season entry]].		The iconic ''World Witches'' version of the [[Type 99 cannon\|Type 99]] cannon only gets a cameo in ''Operation Victory Arrow'', prominently held by Yoshika Miyafuji in the opening credits. With Yoshika having drained her magic and Mio having aged out, there aren't any Fuso witches that appear who are capable of using it, at present.

			For the rather lengthy technical explanation of the witches' Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai variant, [[Strike Witches#Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai\|see its first season entry]].

	[[image:Type_99-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Type 99 Mark 1, flexible configuration - 20x72mmRB]]		[[image:Type_99-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Type 99 Mark 1, flexible configuration - 20x72mmRB]]
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	=Launchers=		=Launchers=
	==Fliegerhammer==		==Fliegerhammer==
	In ''Saint-Trond's Thunder'', Ursula Hartmann uses the rocket launcher she herself designed, the nine-barrel Fliegerhammer; Aleksandra Litvyak is also seen with one in the opening credits. The Fliegerhammer was inspired by (both in-universe and out) the [[Luftfaust\|Fliegerfaust~~]], while its boxy shape is reminiscent of the [[M202 FLASH~~]]. For additional details, [[Strike Witches#Fliegerhammer\|see its first season entry]].		In ''Saint-Trond's Thunder'', Ursula Hartmann uses the rocket launcher she herself designed, the nine-barrel Fliegerhammer; Aleksandra Litvyak is also seen with one in the opening credits. The Fliegerhammer was inspired by (both in-universe and out) the [[Luftfaust\|Fliegerfaust]].

			For additional details, [[Strike Witches#Fliegerhammer\|see its first season entry]].

	[[Image:Luftfaust-cp.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Fliegerfaust (replica) with 9-rocket clip - 20mm]]		[[Image:Luftfaust-cp.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Fliegerfaust (replica) with 9-rocket clip - 20mm]]
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	Along with the Bren and Boys, Perrine's hidden armoury also contains a [[PIAT]], with three rounds, which Perrine brings in addition to her Bren. Although in reality "PIAT" is an acronym for "Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank", supplementary info reveals that in this universe it instead stands for "Projector, Infantry, Armoured-Thing", due to being developed to combat the Neuroi.		Along with the Bren and Boys, Perrine's hidden armoury also contains a [[PIAT]], with three rounds, which Perrine brings in addition to her Bren. Although in reality "PIAT" is an acronym for "Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank", supplementary info reveals that in this universe it instead stands for "Projector, Infantry, Armoured-Thing", due to being developed to combat the Neuroi.

	[[Image:Piat gun loaded.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|PIAT Mk I - 3.25 in]]		[[Image:Piat gun loaded.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|PIAT Mk I - 3.25-inch]]
	[[Image:SWovaPIAT1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Perrine's PIAT makes its combat debut, with a close-up of the first shaped charge firing. The charge is drawn too wide here, as it's supposed to be loaded from the rear and slid through the ring (as Perrine does later). (Ep.3)]]		[[Image:SWovaPIAT1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Perrine's PIAT makes its combat debut, with a close-up of the first shaped charge firing. The charge is drawn too wide here, as it's supposed to be loaded from the rear and slid through the ring (as Perrine does later). (Ep.3)]]
	[[Image:SWovaPIAT2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A rather badass stitched image of Perrine showing up to rescue Julius, having just fired the PIAT. Inside the bag slung over her shoulder is a three-round ammo case for the PIAT, though it is ultimately not shown on-screen. (Ep.3)]]		[[Image:SWovaPIAT2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A rather badass stitched image of Perrine showing up to rescue Julius, having just fired the PIAT. Inside the bag slung over her shoulder is a three-round ammo case for the PIAT, though it is ultimately not shown on-screen. (Ep.3)]]

Alex T Snow at 00:43, 8 January 2023

2023-01-08T00:43:33Z

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	=Machine Guns=		=Machine Guns=
	==Bren Mk 1 (M)==		==Bren Mk 1 (M)==
	While Pierrette-Henriette Clostermann doesn't regularly carry around her [[Bren ~~Gun~~\|Bren Mk 1 (M)]] at this point, due to being well behind the lines aiding in rebuilding Gallia, her butler Jean-Paul had a hidden weapon locker installed in the Clostermann residence in case of emergency.		While Pierrette-Henriette Clostermann doesn't regularly carry around her [[Bren gun\|Bren Mk 1 (M)]] at this point, due to being well behind the lines aiding in rebuilding Gallia, her butler Jean-Paul had a hidden weapon locker installed in the Clostermann residence in case of emergency.

	[[Image:Bren gun.JPG\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Bren Mk 1 (M) - .303 British]]		[[Image:Bren gun.JPG\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Bren Mk 1 (M) - .303 British]]
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	==Browning M1918A2==		==Browning M1918A2==
	Charlotte Yeager continues to use a [[Browning Automatic Rifle\|BAR]] as her standard weapon, though she doesn't so much as fire a shot with it in ''Operation Victory Arrow'', opting to use bombs, unconventional methods, and her mastery of mechanical devices instead.		Charlotte Yeager continues to use a [[Browning Automatic Rifle#M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle\|BAR]] as her standard weapon, though she doesn't so much as fire a shot with it in ''Operation Victory Arrow'', opting to use bombs, unconventional methods, and her mastery of mechanical devices instead.
	[[Image:BAR.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|Browning M1918A2 - .30-06 Springfield]]		[[Image:BAR.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|Browning M1918A2 - .30-06 Springfield]]
	[[Image:Strike Witches design M1918A2.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|M1918A2 design artwork]]		[[Image:Strike Witches design M1918A2.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|M1918A2 design artwork]]
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	=Autocannons=		=Autocannons=
	==MG 151/20==		==MG 151/20==
	Night witch Heidemarie Schnaufer uses an [[MG 151 ~~cannon~~\|MG 151/20]] cannon as her weapon of choice; she is only seen using a training MG 151/20 in ''Operation Victory Arrow''. Similar to the other large cannons wielded by witches, the MG 151 has been modified with a top-mounted vertical pistol grip, a horizontal grip for the off-hand, and a detachable drum magazine; the weapon is otherwise essentially unmodified.		Night witch Heidemarie Schnaufer uses an [[MG 151\|MG 151/20]] cannon as her weapon of choice; she is only seen using a training MG 151/20 in ''Operation Victory Arrow''. Similar to the other large cannons wielded by witches, the MG 151 has been modified with a top-mounted vertical pistol grip, a horizontal grip for the off-hand, and a detachable drum magazine; the weapon is otherwise essentially unmodified.

	[[File:Mg15120.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 151/20 - 20x82mm]]		[[File:Mg15120.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 151/20 - 20x82mm]]
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	==MK 214==		==MK 214==
	A [[~~MK 214 cannon\|~~MK 214]] cannon was brought by Ursula to Saint-Trond for testing, alongside a refined version of the Me 262 Schwalbe jet striker. This massive cannon is similar to the [[~~Rheinmetall Bordkanone 5\|~~BK 5]] that appeared in ''Strike Witches 2'', as in reality both were developed in parallel as aircraft versions of the 5cm PaK 38 anti-tank cannon; the BK 5 was Rheinmetall's project, the MK 214 was Mauser's.		A [[MK 214]] cannon was brought by Ursula to Saint-Trond for testing, alongside a refined version of the Me 262 Schwalbe jet striker. This massive cannon is similar to the [[BK 5]] that appeared in ''Strike Witches 2'', as in reality both were developed in parallel as aircraft versions of the 5cm PaK 38 anti-tank cannon; the BK 5 was Rheinmetall's project, the MK 214 was Mauser's.

	[[File:MK 214 A.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MK 214 A - 50x419mmR]]		[[File:MK 214 A.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MK 214 A - 50x419mmR]]
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	==2cm Flakvierling 38==		==2cm Flakvierling 38==
	The Brave Witches' small frontline base near Petersburg is defended by several [[~~2cm~~ FlaK 38#Flakvierling 38\|Flakvierling 38]] quad-cannons. As ''[[Brave Witches]]'' is set before ''Strike Witches 2'', this scene takes place much later than the events of ''Brave Witches''.		The Brave Witches' small frontline base near Petersburg is defended by several [[2 cm FlaK 38#2 cm Flakvierling 38\|Flakvierling 38]] quad-cannons. As ''[[Brave Witches]]'' is set before ''Strike Witches 2'', this scene takes place much later than the events of ''Brave Witches''.

	[[File:Flak38.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Flakvierling 38 - 20x138mmB]]		[[File:Flak38.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Flakvierling 38 - 20x138mmB]]

Alex T Snow: Found it to within about a square kilometre :D

2023-01-01T21:37:31Z

Found it to within about a square kilometre :D

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	[[Image:Strike Witches design M1918A2.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|M1918A2 design artwork]]		[[Image:Strike Witches design M1918A2.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|M1918A2 design artwork]]
	[[Image:SWovaBAR1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Cover artwork for ''Goddess of the Aegean Sea''. (Art)]]		[[Image:SWovaBAR1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Cover artwork for ''Goddess of the Aegean Sea''. (Art)]]
	[[Image:SWovaBAR2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Charlotte and Francesca prepare to leave the Lucchini family home on ~~Sicily~~, as Charlotte asks Francesca's mother to mind her bike and luggage while they're gone; Shirley's motorcycle later features prominently in the episode's closing credits. (Ep.2)]]		[[Image:SWovaBAR2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Charlotte and Francesca prepare to leave the Lucchini family home on Sicilia, as Charlotte asks Francesca's mother to mind her bike and luggage while they're gone; Shirley's motorcycle later features prominently in the episode's closing credits. (Ep.2)]]
	[[Image:SWovaBAR3.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|BAR strapped to her back, Charlotte asks Francesca why she's so intent on protecting Delos. (Ep.2)]]		[[Image:SWovaBAR3.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|BAR strapped to her back, Charlotte asks Francesca why she's so intent on protecting Delos. (Ep.2)]]
	[[Image:SWovaBAR4.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Francesca and Shirley carry a pair of bombs to use against the Delos Neuroi, escorted by Raisa Pöttgen and Hanna-Justina Marseille. (Ep.2)]]		[[Image:SWovaBAR4.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Francesca and Shirley carry a pair of bombs to use against the Delos Neuroi, escorted by Raisa Pöttgen and Hanna-Justina Marseille. (Ep.2)]]
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	[[Image:Strike Witches design M1919A6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1919A6 design artwork]]		[[Image:Strike Witches design M1919A6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1919A6 design artwork]]
	[[Image:SWova19191.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Promo poster for ''Goddess of the Aegean Sea''. (Art)]]		[[Image:SWova19191.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Promo poster for ''Goddess of the Aegean Sea''. (Art)]]
	[[Image:SWova191922.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|The Lucchini vineyard in ~~Sicily~~, where the pair have been on vacation for a few weeks. (Ep.2)]]		[[Image:SWova191922.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|The Lucchini vineyard in Carini, Sicilia, where the pair have been on vacation for a few weeks. More specifically, it appears to be at the western edge of the town, on the slopes of Montagna Longa; in the background lies Monte Pecoraro. (Ep.2)]]
	[[Image:SWova19193.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Browning slung across her back, Francesca bids her mother farewell as she embarks on another adventure. (Ep.2)]]		[[Image:SWova19193.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Browning slung across her back, Francesca bids her mother farewell as she embarks on another adventure. (Ep.2)]]
	[[Image:SWova19194.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Aboard the wrecked Liberty ship, Shirley and Francesca check their bombs while waiting for the opportune moment. (Ep.2)]]		[[Image:SWova19194.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Aboard the wrecked Liberty ship, Shirley and Francesca check their bombs while waiting for the opportune moment. (Ep.2)]]

Alex T Snow: lmao

2022-12-20T03:36:13Z

lmao

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	==PIAT Mk I==		==PIAT Mk I==
	Along with the Bren and Boys, Perrine's hidden armoury also contains a [[PIAT]], with three rounds, which Perrine brings in addition to her Bren.		Along with the Bren and Boys, Perrine's hidden armoury also contains a [[PIAT]], with three rounds, which Perrine brings in addition to her Bren. Although in reality "PIAT" is an acronym for "Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank", supplementary info reveals that in this universe it instead stands for "Projector, Infantry, Armoured-Thing", due to being developed to combat the Neuroi.

	[[Image:Piat gun loaded.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|PIAT Mk I - 3.25 in]]		[[Image:Piat gun loaded.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|PIAT Mk I - 3.25 in]]
	[[Image:SWovaPIAT1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Perrine's PIAT makes its combat debut, with a close-up of the first shaped charge firing. The charge is drawn too wide here, as it's supposed to be loaded from the rear and slid through the ring (as Perrine does later). (Ep.3)]]		[[Image:SWovaPIAT1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Perrine's PIAT makes its combat debut, with a close-up of the first shaped charge firing. The charge is drawn too wide here, as it's supposed to be loaded from the rear and slid through the ring (as Perrine does later). (Ep.3)]]
	[[Image:SWovaPIAT2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A rather badass stitched image of Perrine showing up to rescue Julius, having just fired the PIAT. (Ep.3)]]		[[Image:SWovaPIAT2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A rather badass stitched image of Perrine showing up to rescue Julius, having just fired the PIAT. Inside the bag slung over her shoulder is a three-round ammo case for the PIAT, though it is ultimately not shown on-screen. (Ep.3)]]
	[[Image:SWovaPIAT3.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|After ditching her Bren and taking cover, Perrine recocks the PIAT's spring by hand, showing off witches' enhanced strength; the PIAT has a draw weight of 90kg/200lbs. (Ep.3)]]		[[Image:SWovaPIAT3.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|After ditching her Bren and taking cover, Perrine recocks the PIAT's spring by hand, showing off witches' enhanced strength; the PIAT has a draw weight of 90kg/200lbs. (Ep.3)]]
	[[Image:SWovaPIAT4.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Loading the second shaped charge into the launcher, using the correct method mentioned above. (Ep.3)]]		[[Image:SWovaPIAT4.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Loading the second shaped charge into the launcher, using the correct method mentioned above. (Ep.3)]]

Alex T Snow at 23:09, 18 December 2022

2022-12-18T23:09:49Z

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	==MK 214==		==MK 214==
	A MK 214 cannon was brought by Ursula to Saint-Trond for testing, alongside a refined version of the Me 262 Schwalbe jet striker. This massive cannon is similar to the [[Rheinmetall Bordkanone 5\|BK 5]] that appeared in ''Strike Witches 2'', as in reality both were developed in parallel as aircraft versions of the 5cm PaK 38 anti-tank cannon; the BK 5 was Rheinmetall's project, the MK 214 was Mauser's.		A [[MK 214 cannon\|MK 214]] cannon was brought by Ursula to Saint-Trond for testing, alongside a refined version of the Me 262 Schwalbe jet striker. This massive cannon is similar to the [[Rheinmetall Bordkanone 5\|BK 5]] that appeared in ''Strike Witches 2'', as in reality both were developed in parallel as aircraft versions of the 5cm PaK 38 anti-tank cannon; the BK 5 was Rheinmetall's project, the MK 214 was Mauser's.

	[[File:MK 214 A.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MK 214 A - 50x419mmR]]		[[File:MK 214 A.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MK 214 A - 50x419mmR]]

Alex T Snow: /* 8.8cm FlaK 36 */

2022-12-04T01:43:16Z

8.8cm FlaK 36

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	==8.8cm FlaK 36==		==8.8cm FlaK 36==
	A trio of the iconic "eighty-eights" are seen in the opening credits.		A trio of the iconic [[8.8 cm Flak 18/36/37/41\|"eighty-eights"]] are seen in the opening credits.

	[[Image:FlaK36.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|FlaK 36 - 88x571mmR]]		[[Image:FlaK36.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|FlaK 36 - 88x571mmR]]

Alex T Snow: As it now has its own page

2022-11-18T01:19:06Z

As it now has its own page

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	==MK 214==		==MK 214==
	A MK 214 cannon was brought by Ursula to Saint-Trond for testing, alongside a refined version of the Me 262 Schwalbe jet striker. This massive cannon is similar to the ~~BK 5 that~~ [[~~Strike Witches 2#~~BK 5\|appeared in ''Strike Witches 2'']], as in reality both were developed in parallel as aircraft versions of the 5cm PaK 38 anti-tank cannon; the BK 5 was Rheinmetall's project, the MK 214 was Mauser's.		A MK 214 cannon was brought by Ursula to Saint-Trond for testing, alongside a refined version of the Me 262 Schwalbe jet striker. This massive cannon is similar to the [[Rheinmetall Bordkanone 5\|BK 5]] that appeared in ''Strike Witches 2'', as in reality both were developed in parallel as aircraft versions of the 5cm PaK 38 anti-tank cannon; the BK 5 was Rheinmetall's project, the MK 214 was Mauser's.

	[[File:MK 214 A.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MK 214 A - 50x419mmR]]		[[File:MK 214 A.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MK 214 A - 50x419mmR]]

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	[[File:MG42 Left.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[File:MG42 Left.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
	[[File:Strike Witches design MG 42.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 design artwork; the text at top-left describes ~~the~~ operation of the magazine release, comparing it to ~~pulling~~ the tab on an aluminum drink can]]		[[File:Strike Witches design MG 42.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 design artwork; the text at top-left describes operation of the magazine release, comparing it to the tab on an aluminum drink can]]
	[[Image:SWovaMG421.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Cover artwork for ''Saint-Trond's Thunder''. (Art)]]		[[Image:SWovaMG421.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Cover artwork for ''Saint-Trond's Thunder''. (Art)]]
	[[Image:SWovaMG422.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Promo poster for ''Saint-Trond's Thunder''. (Art)]]		[[Image:SWovaMG422.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Promo poster for ''Saint-Trond's Thunder''. (Art)]]

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	[[Image:Strike Witches design M1918A2.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|M1918A2 design artwork]]		[[Image:Strike Witches design M1918A2.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|M1918A2 design artwork]]
	[[Image:SWovaBAR1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Cover artwork for ''Goddess of the Aegean Sea''. (Art)]]		[[Image:SWovaBAR1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Cover artwork for ''Goddess of the Aegean Sea''. (Art)]]
	[[Image:SWovaBAR2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Charlotte and Francesca prepare to leave the Lucchini family home on ~~Sicily~~, as Charlotte asks Francesca's mother to mind her bike and luggage while they're gone; Shirley's motorcycle later features prominently in the episode's closing credits. (Ep.2)]]		[[Image:SWovaBAR2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Charlotte and Francesca prepare to leave the Lucchini family home on Sicilia, as Charlotte asks Francesca's mother to mind her bike and luggage while they're gone; Shirley's motorcycle later features prominently in the episode's closing credits. (Ep.2)]]
	[[Image:SWovaBAR3.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|BAR strapped to her back, Charlotte asks Francesca why she's so intent on protecting Delos. (Ep.2)]]		[[Image:SWovaBAR3.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|BAR strapped to her back, Charlotte asks Francesca why she's so intent on protecting Delos. (Ep.2)]]
	[[Image:SWovaBAR4.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Francesca and Shirley carry a pair of bombs to use against the Delos Neuroi, escorted by Raisa Pöttgen and Hanna-Justina Marseille. (Ep.2)]]		[[Image:SWovaBAR4.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Francesca and Shirley carry a pair of bombs to use against the Delos Neuroi, escorted by Raisa Pöttgen and Hanna-Justina Marseille. (Ep.2)]]
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	[[Image:Strike Witches design M1919A6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1919A6 design artwork]]		[[Image:Strike Witches design M1919A6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|M1919A6 design artwork]]
	[[Image:SWova19191.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Promo poster for ''Goddess of the Aegean Sea''. (Art)]]		[[Image:SWova19191.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Promo poster for ''Goddess of the Aegean Sea''. (Art)]]
	[[Image:SWova191922.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|The Lucchini vineyard in ~~Sicily~~, where the pair have been on vacation for a few weeks. (Ep.2)]]		[[Image:SWova191922.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|The Lucchini vineyard in Carini, Sicilia, where the pair have been on vacation for a few weeks. More specifically, it appears to be at the western edge of the town, on the slopes of Montagna Longa; in the background lies Monte Pecoraro. (Ep.2)]]
	[[Image:SWova19193.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Browning slung across her back, Francesca bids her mother farewell as she embarks on another adventure. (Ep.2)]]		[[Image:SWova19193.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Browning slung across her back, Francesca bids her mother farewell as she embarks on another adventure. (Ep.2)]]
	[[Image:SWova19194.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Aboard the wrecked Liberty ship, Shirley and Francesca check their bombs while waiting for the opportune moment. (Ep.2)]]		[[Image:SWova19194.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Aboard the wrecked Liberty ship, Shirley and Francesca check their bombs while waiting for the opportune moment. (Ep.2)]]

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	==PIAT Mk I==		==PIAT Mk I==
	Along with the Bren and Boys, Perrine's hidden armoury also contains a [[PIAT]], with three rounds, which Perrine brings in addition to her Bren.		Along with the Bren and Boys, Perrine's hidden armoury also contains a [[PIAT]], with three rounds, which Perrine brings in addition to her Bren. Although in reality "PIAT" is an acronym for "Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank", supplementary info reveals that in this universe it instead stands for "Projector, Infantry, Armoured-Thing", due to being developed to combat the Neuroi.

	[[Image:Piat gun loaded.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|PIAT Mk I - 3.25 in]]		[[Image:Piat gun loaded.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|PIAT Mk I - 3.25 in]]
	[[Image:SWovaPIAT1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Perrine's PIAT makes its combat debut, with a close-up of the first shaped charge firing. The charge is drawn too wide here, as it's supposed to be loaded from the rear and slid through the ring (as Perrine does later). (Ep.3)]]		[[Image:SWovaPIAT1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Perrine's PIAT makes its combat debut, with a close-up of the first shaped charge firing. The charge is drawn too wide here, as it's supposed to be loaded from the rear and slid through the ring (as Perrine does later). (Ep.3)]]
	[[Image:SWovaPIAT2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A rather badass stitched image of Perrine showing up to rescue Julius, having just fired the PIAT. (Ep.3)]]		[[Image:SWovaPIAT2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A rather badass stitched image of Perrine showing up to rescue Julius, having just fired the PIAT. Inside the bag slung over her shoulder is a three-round ammo case for the PIAT, though it is ultimately not shown on-screen. (Ep.3)]]
	[[Image:SWovaPIAT3.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|After ditching her Bren and taking cover, Perrine recocks the PIAT's spring by hand, showing off witches' enhanced strength; the PIAT has a draw weight of 90kg/200lbs. (Ep.3)]]		[[Image:SWovaPIAT3.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|After ditching her Bren and taking cover, Perrine recocks the PIAT's spring by hand, showing off witches' enhanced strength; the PIAT has a draw weight of 90kg/200lbs. (Ep.3)]]
	[[Image:SWovaPIAT4.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Loading the second shaped charge into the launcher, using the correct method mentioned above. (Ep.3)]]		[[Image:SWovaPIAT4.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Loading the second shaped charge into the launcher, using the correct method mentioned above. (Ep.3)]]