Strike Witches 2 - Revision history

Alex T Snow at 19:43, 7 October 2023

2023-10-07T19:43:25Z

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	==MG 34==		==MG 34==
	Flight Lieutenant Hanna-Justina Wallia Rosalind Sieglinde Marseille of the 31st Joint Fighter Squadron Afrika, the Storm Witches, uses an [[~~MG34\|~~MG 34]]. Having earned quite a fan-following and called the "Star of Africa", Hanna is also known to own a Beretta Modello 1934 with a tan finish, which was presented to her as a gift. Unlike nearly every other weapon used by witches, the bipod is retained on the MG 34, in order to use it as a foregrip.		Flight Lieutenant Hanna-Justina Wallia Rosalind Sieglinde Marseille of the 31st Joint Fighter Squadron Afrika, the Storm Witches, uses an [[MG 34]]. Having earned quite a fan-following and called the "Star of Africa", Hanna is also known to own a Beretta Modello 1934 with a tan finish, which was presented to her as a gift. Unlike nearly every other weapon used by witches, the bipod is retained on the MG 34, in order to use it as a foregrip.

	[[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 Karlsland trio, Wing Commander Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke, Flight Lieutenant Gertrud Barkhorn, and Flying Officer Erica Hartmann, along with Flying Officer Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen of Suomus, all continue to equip [[~~MG42\|~~MG 42s]] modified to use the Patronentrommel 34 drum magazine. The MG 42 is also used by Romagnan witches Flying Officer Fernandia Malvezzi and Flight Sergeant Martina Crespi, of the Ardor Witches.		The Karlsland trio, Wing Commander Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke, Flight Lieutenant Gertrud Barkhorn, and Flying Officer Erica Hartmann, along with Flying Officer Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen of Suomus, all continue to equip [[MG 42s]] modified to use the Patronentrommel 34 drum magazine. The MG 42 is also used by Romagnan witches Flying Officer Fernandia Malvezzi and Flight Sergeant Martina Crespi, 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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2023-02-06T20:55:29Z

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:SW2MG421.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Fernandia Malvezzi holds her MG 42 as the 504th JFW approaches the Neuroi hive; Martina Crespi is off-screen to her left. (Ep.1)]]		[[Image:SW2MG421.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Fernandia Malvezzi holds her MG 42 as the 504th JFW approaches the Neuroi hive; Martina Crespi is off-screen to her left. (Ep.1)]]
	[[Image:SW2MG422.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|With the whole squadron back together again, Minna orders them forward. Gertrud and Erica can be seen near the bottom of the shot, while Minna's MG 42 is hanging off-screen (though its sling is visible). (Ep.2)]]		[[Image:SW2MG422.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|With the whole squadron back together again, Minna orders them forward. Gertrud and Erica can be seen near the bottom of the shot, while Minna's MG 42 is hanging off-screen (though its sling is visible). (Ep.2)]]

Alex T Snow at 01:00, 5 February 2023

2023-02-05T01:00:18Z

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	''[[Brave Witches]]'' (released in 2016)~~, which follows the 502nd Joint Fighter Wing, takes~~ place '''before''' ''Strike Witches 2'', as does the ''The Sky That Connects Us'' manga, which follows the Strike Witches' lives between the two seasons. In chronological order, ''Strike Witches 2'' is followed by ''[[Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow]]''.		''[[Brave Witches]]'' (released in 2016) and ''[[Luminous Witches]]'' (2022) take place '''before''' ''Strike Witches 2'', as does the ''The Sky That Connects Us'' manga, which follows the Strike Witches' lives between the two seasons. In chronological order, ''Strike Witches 2'' is followed by ''[[Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow]]''.

	For more in-depth explanations of the lore and setting of the ''World Witches'' universe, [[Strike Witches\|see the first season's page.]]		For more in-depth explanations of the lore and setting of the ''World Witches'' universe, [[Strike Witches\|see the first season's page.]]
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	==Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai==		==Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai==
	The mainstay of Fuso witches, a fictional iteration of the [[Type 99 cannon\|Type 99]] aircraft cannon, makes its return, once again used by Yoshika Miyafuji and Mio Sakamoto. It is also seen used by Flight Lieutenant Junko Takei of the Ardor Witches, who fought alongside Mio in the Fuso Sea Incident. Covered in the ''1937 Fuso Sea Incident'' manga, this battle was the first major use of Miyafuji-type striker units against the Neuroi, and was a resounding victory for the witches. 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 mainstay of Fuso witches, a fictional iteration of the [[Type 99 cannon\|Type 99]] aircraft cannon, makes its return, once again used by Yoshika Miyafuji and Mio Sakamoto. It is also seen used by Flight Lieutenant Junko Takei of the Ardor Witches, who fought alongside Mio in the Fuso Sea Incident. Covered in the ''1937 Fuso Sea Incident'' manga, this battle was the first major use of Miyafuji-type striker units against the Neuroi, and was a resounding victory for the witches.

			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==
	The Fliegerhammer, a fictional multi-barrel rocket launcher, is once again used by Flying Officer Aleksandra Vladimirovna "Sanya" Litvyak. Designed by Erica ~~Hartmann~~'s twin sister and genius engineer Ursula Hartmann, the Fliegerhammer was inspired by (both in-universe and out) the [[Luftfaust\|Fliegerfaust]]. ~~Its large, boxy shape is~~ also ~~reminiscent of the more modern [[M202 FLASH]]~~. For additional details, [[Strike Witches#Fliegerhammer\|see its first season entry]].		The Fliegerhammer, a fictional multi-barrel rocket launcher, is once again used by Flying Officer Aleksandra Vladimirovna "Sanya" Litvyak. Designed by Erica's twin sister and genius engineer Ursula Hartmann, the Fliegerhammer was inspired by (both in-universe and out) the [[Luftfaust\|Fliegerfaust]]. Ursula also makes her first animated appearance this season.

			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]]

Alex T Snow at 01:42, 28 January 2023

2023-01-28T01:42:18Z

Alex T Snow: /* Naval Weapons */

2023-01-13T03:28:22Z

Naval Weapons

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	Ships from most major nations appear this season, including: One ''Akagi''-class and two ''Chitose''-class aircraft carriers, one ''Yamato''-class battleship, two ''Takao''-class cruisers, six ''Akizuki''-class and one ''Kagerou''-class destroyers, and one ''I-400''-class submarine from Fuso. Two ''Littorio''-class battleships, three ''Zara''-class cruisers, and eight ''Navigatori''-class destroyers from Venezia and Romagna. Four ''King George V''-class battleships from Britannia. Two ''Bismarck''-class battleships from Karlsland. Five ''Fletcher''-class destroyers from Liberion.		Ships from most major nations appear this season, including: One ''Akagi''-class and two ''Chitose''-class aircraft carriers, one ''Yamato''-class battleship, two ''Takao''-class cruisers, six ''Akizuki''-class and one ''Kagerou''-class destroyers, and one ''I-400''-class submarine from Fuso. Two ''Littorio''-class battleships, three ''Zara''-class cruisers, and eight ''Navigatori''-class destroyers from Venezia and Romagna. Four ''King George V''-class battleships from Britannia. Two ''Bismarck''-class battleships from Karlsland. Five ''Fletcher''-class destroyers from Liberion.

	The ''Amagi'' in this universe is a sister ship to ''Akagi'' (she is not the ''Unryuu''-class ''Amagi'') and as such she is identical to [[Strike Witches#Naval Weapons\|her sister ship that appeared in the first season]]. The carriers ''Chitose'' and ''Chiyoda'' are equipped with purely AA armament, consisting of four twin [[Type 89 naval gun\|12.7cm/40 Type 89]] cannons and ten triple 25mm [[Type 96 cannon\|Type 96]] autocannons. The submarine aircraft carrier ''I-400'' is armed with one 14cm/40 11th Year Type cannon on her rear deck, along with three triple 25mm Type 96s atop the aircraft hangar. Battleship ''Yamato'' is armed with nine enormous ~~46cm~~/45 Type 94 cannons in three triple turrets as her primary armament, six 15.5cm/60 3rd Year Type cannons in two triple turrets as her secondary, along with twelve twin 12.7cm/40 Type 89s (six in enclosed turrets) and twenty-eight triple 25mm Type 96s (sixteen in enclosed turrets) for AA defence. Cruisers ''Takao'' and ''Maya'' feature ten 20cm/50 3rd Year Type No.2 cannons (actually 20.3cm) in five twin turrets, as well as four twin 12.7cm/40 Type 89s and twenty-four 25mm Type 96s, split between six twin and four triple mounts as AA armament. The ''Akizukis'' are equipped with eight 10cm/65 Type 98 cannons in four twin turrets, with three triple 25mm Type 96s for additional AA defence. The ''Kagerou'''s armament is listed on the first season page.		The ''Amagi'' in this universe is a sister ship to ''Akagi'' (she is not the ''Unryuu''-class ''Amagi'') and as such she is identical to [[Strike Witches#Naval Weapons\|her sister ship that appeared in the first season]]. The carriers ''Chitose'' and ''Chiyoda'' are equipped with purely AA armament, consisting of four twin [[Type 89 naval gun\|12.7cm/40 Type 89]] cannons and ten triple 25mm [[Type 96 cannon\|Type 96]] autocannons. The submarine aircraft carrier ''I-400'' is armed with one 14cm/40 11th Year Type cannon on her rear deck, along with three triple 25mm Type 96s atop the aircraft hangar. Battleship ''Yamato'' is armed with nine enormous 40cm/45 Type 94 cannons (actually 46cm) in three triple turrets as her primary armament, six 15.5cm/60 3rd Year Type cannons in two triple turrets as her secondary, along with twelve twin 12.7cm/40 Type 89s (six in enclosed turrets) and twenty-eight triple 25mm Type 96s (sixteen in enclosed turrets) for AA defence. Cruisers ''Takao'' and ''Maya'' feature ten 20cm/50 3rd Year Type No.2 cannons (actually 20.3cm) in five twin turrets, as well as four twin 12.7cm/40 Type 89s and twenty-four 25mm Type 96s, split between six twin and four triple mounts as AA armament. The ''Akizukis'' are equipped with eight 10cm/65 Type 98 cannons in four twin turrets, with three triple 25mm Type 96s for additional AA defence. The ''Kagerou'''s armament is listed on the first season page.

	Battleships ''Littorio'' and ''Doge'' are equipped with nine Ansaldo 381/50 Modello 1934 cannons in three triple turrets as primary armament, twelve Ansaldo 152/55 Modello 1934 cannons in four triple turrets as secondary, with twelve Ansaldo 90/50 Modello 1939 cannons in single turrets and eighteen [[Breda 37/54 cannon\|Breda 37/54 Modello 1938]] twin autocannons for anti-air. Cruisers ''Zara'', ''Pola'', and their third sister ship are armed with eight Ansaldo 203/53 Modello 1927 cannons in four twin turrets, with an AA complement of eight twin OTO 100/47 Modello 1927 cannons and four twin 13.2mm [[Breda Modello 31]] machine guns. The ''Navigatoris'' feature three twin Ansaldo 120/50 Modello 1926 cannons, with eleven [[Breda Modello 35\|Breda 20/65 Modello 1935]] autocannons for AA defence. Battleships HMS ''Prince of Wales'', HMS ''Duke of York'', HMS ''Anson'', and HMS ''Howe'' are seen with eight BL 14-inch Mk VII cannons split between one quadruple turret and two twin turrets (this is a goof, the rear turret should also be quadruple, for ten total guns), with sixteen QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in eight twin turrets as secondary armament, and nine [[Maxim#Vickers QF 2-pounder\|QF 2-pounder Mark VIII]] octuple autocannons for anti-air protection. Battleships ''Bismarck'' and ''Tirpitz'' are armed with eight 38cm SK C/34 cannons in four twin turrets, twelve 15cm SK C/28 cannons in six twin turrets as secondary armament, along with eight twin [[10.5 cm Flak 38\|10.5cm SK C/33]] cannons, six twin [[3.7 cm SK C/30\|3.7cm SK C/30]] cannons, and six [[2cm FlaK 30\|2cm MG C/30]] autocannons as anti-air defence. The ''Fletchers'' are equipped with five [[5-inch/38 naval gun\|5"/38 Mark 12]] cannons in single turrets as their main armament, with five [[Bofors 40mm\|40mm/56 M1]] autocannons and seven [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon\|20mm/70 Mark 4]] autocannons for anti-air.		Battleships ''Littorio'' and ''Doge'' are equipped with nine Ansaldo 381/50 Modello 1934 cannons in three triple turrets as primary armament, twelve Ansaldo 152/55 Modello 1934 cannons in four triple turrets as secondary, with twelve [[Ansaldo 90/50 naval gun\|Ansaldo 90/50 Modello 1939]] cannons in single turrets and eighteen [[Breda 37/54 cannon\|Breda 37/54 Modello 1938]] twin autocannons for anti-air. Cruisers ''Zara'', ''Pola'', and their third sister ship are armed with eight Ansaldo 203/53 Modello 1927 cannons in four twin turrets, with an AA complement of eight twin OTO 100/47 Modello 1927 cannons and four twin 13.2mm [[Breda Modello 31]] machine guns. The ''Navigatoris'' feature three twin Ansaldo 120/50 Modello 1926 cannons, with eleven [[Breda Modello 35\|Breda 20/65 Modello 1935]] autocannons for AA defence. Battleships HMS ''Prince of Wales'', HMS ''Duke of York'', HMS ''Anson'', and HMS ''Howe'' are seen with eight BL 14-inch Mk VII cannons split between one quadruple turret and two twin turrets (this is a goof, the rear turret should also be quadruple, for ten total guns), with sixteen QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in eight twin turrets as secondary armament, and nine [[Maxim#Vickers QF 2-pounder\|QF 2-pounder Mark VIII]] octuple autocannons for anti-air protection. Battleships ''Bismarck'' and ''Tirpitz'' are armed with eight 38cm SK C/34 cannons in four twin turrets, twelve 15cm SK C/28 cannons in six twin turrets as secondary armament, along with eight twin [[10.5 cm Flak 38\|10.5cm SK C/33]] cannons, six twin [[3.7 cm SK C/30\|3.7cm SK C/30]] cannons, and six [[2cm FlaK 30\|2cm MG C/30]] autocannons as anti-air defence. The ''Fletchers'' are equipped with five [[5-inch/38 naval gun\|5"/38 Mark 12]] cannons in single turrets as their main armament, with five [[Bofors 40mm\|40mm/56 M1]] autocannons and seven [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon\|20mm/70 Mark 4]] autocannons for anti-air.

	[[File:SW2N1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Battleship ''Yamato'' rests in port, being prepared for her journey to Europe. The people on the dock give a sense of just how massive she is. (Ep.1)]]		[[File:SW2N1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Battleship ''Yamato'' rests in port, being prepared for her journey to Europe. The people on the dock give a sense of just how massive she is. (Ep.1)]]

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2023-01-12T03:50:12Z

Naval Weapons

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	The ''Amagi'' in this universe is a sister ship to ''Akagi'' (she is not the ''Unryuu''-class ''Amagi'') and as such she is identical to [[Strike Witches#Naval Weapons\|her sister ship that appeared in the first season]]. The carriers ''Chitose'' and ''Chiyoda'' are equipped with purely AA armament, consisting of four twin [[Type 89 naval gun\|12.7cm/40 Type 89]] cannons and ten triple 25mm [[Type 96 cannon\|Type 96]] autocannons. The submarine aircraft carrier ''I-400'' is armed with one 14cm/40 11th Year Type cannon on her rear deck, along with three triple 25mm Type 96s atop the aircraft hangar. Battleship ''Yamato'' is armed with nine enormous 46cm/45 Type 94 cannons in three triple turrets as her primary armament, six 15.5cm/60 3rd Year Type cannons in two triple turrets as her secondary, along with twelve twin 12.7cm/40 Type 89s (six in enclosed turrets) and twenty-eight triple 25mm Type 96s (sixteen in enclosed turrets) for AA defence. Cruisers ''Takao'' and ''Maya'' feature ten 20cm/50 3rd Year Type No.2 cannons (actually 20.3cm) in five twin turrets, as well as four twin 12.7cm/40 Type 89s and twenty-four 25mm Type 96s, split between six twin and four triple mounts as AA armament. The ''Akizukis'' are equipped with eight 10cm/65 Type 98 cannons in four twin turrets, with three triple 25mm Type 96s for additional AA defence. The ''Kagerou'''s armament is listed on the first season page.		The ''Amagi'' in this universe is a sister ship to ''Akagi'' (she is not the ''Unryuu''-class ''Amagi'') and as such she is identical to [[Strike Witches#Naval Weapons\|her sister ship that appeared in the first season]]. The carriers ''Chitose'' and ''Chiyoda'' are equipped with purely AA armament, consisting of four twin [[Type 89 naval gun\|12.7cm/40 Type 89]] cannons and ten triple 25mm [[Type 96 cannon\|Type 96]] autocannons. The submarine aircraft carrier ''I-400'' is armed with one 14cm/40 11th Year Type cannon on her rear deck, along with three triple 25mm Type 96s atop the aircraft hangar. Battleship ''Yamato'' is armed with nine enormous 46cm/45 Type 94 cannons in three triple turrets as her primary armament, six 15.5cm/60 3rd Year Type cannons in two triple turrets as her secondary, along with twelve twin 12.7cm/40 Type 89s (six in enclosed turrets) and twenty-eight triple 25mm Type 96s (sixteen in enclosed turrets) for AA defence. Cruisers ''Takao'' and ''Maya'' feature ten 20cm/50 3rd Year Type No.2 cannons (actually 20.3cm) in five twin turrets, as well as four twin 12.7cm/40 Type 89s and twenty-four 25mm Type 96s, split between six twin and four triple mounts as AA armament. The ''Akizukis'' are equipped with eight 10cm/65 Type 98 cannons in four twin turrets, with three triple 25mm Type 96s for additional AA defence. The ''Kagerou'''s armament is listed on the first season page.

	Battleships ''Littorio'' and ''Doge'' are equipped with nine Ansaldo 381/50 Modello 1934 cannons in three triple turrets as primary armament, twelve Ansaldo 152/55 Modello 1934 cannons in four triple turrets as secondary, with twelve Ansaldo 90/50 Modello 1939 cannons in single turrets and eighteen ~~twin~~ Breda 37/54 Modello 1938 autocannons for anti-air. Cruisers ''Zara'', ''Pola'', and their third sister ship are armed with eight Ansaldo 203/53 Modello 1927 cannons in four twin turrets, with an AA complement of eight twin OTO 100/47 Modello 1927 cannons and four twin 13.2mm [[Breda Modello 31]] machine guns. The ''Navigatoris'' feature three twin Ansaldo 120/50 Modello 1926 cannons, with eleven [[Breda Modello 35\|Breda 20/65 Modello 1935]] autocannons for AA defence. Battleships HMS ''Prince of Wales'', HMS ''Duke of York'', HMS ''Anson'', and HMS ''Howe'' are seen with eight BL 14-inch Mk VII cannons split between one quadruple turret and two twin turrets (this is a goof, the rear turret should also be quadruple, for ten total guns), with sixteen QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in eight twin turrets as secondary armament, and nine QF 2-pounder Mark VIII octuple autocannons for anti-air protection. Battleships ''Bismarck'' and ''Tirpitz'' are armed with eight 38cm SK C/34 cannons in four twin turrets, twelve 15cm SK C/28 cannons in six twin turrets as secondary armament, along with eight twin [[10.5 cm Flak 38\|10.5cm SK C/33]] cannons, six twin 3.7cm SK C/30 cannons, and six [[2cm FlaK 30\|2cm MG C/30]] autocannons as anti-air defence. The ''Fletchers'' are equipped with five [[5-inch/38 naval gun\|5"/38 Mark 12]] cannons in single turrets as their main armament, with five [[Bofors 40mm\|40mm/56 M1]] autocannons and seven [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon\|20mm/70 Mark 4]] autocannons for anti-air.		Battleships ''Littorio'' and ''Doge'' are equipped with nine Ansaldo 381/50 Modello 1934 cannons in three triple turrets as primary armament, twelve Ansaldo 152/55 Modello 1934 cannons in four triple turrets as secondary, with twelve Ansaldo 90/50 Modello 1939 cannons in single turrets and eighteen [[Breda 37/54 cannon\|Breda 37/54 Modello 1938]] twin autocannons for anti-air. Cruisers ''Zara'', ''Pola'', and their third sister ship are armed with eight Ansaldo 203/53 Modello 1927 cannons in four twin turrets, with an AA complement of eight twin OTO 100/47 Modello 1927 cannons and four twin 13.2mm [[Breda Modello 31]] machine guns. The ''Navigatoris'' feature three twin Ansaldo 120/50 Modello 1926 cannons, with eleven [[Breda Modello 35\|Breda 20/65 Modello 1935]] autocannons for AA defence. Battleships HMS ''Prince of Wales'', HMS ''Duke of York'', HMS ''Anson'', and HMS ''Howe'' are seen with eight BL 14-inch Mk VII cannons split between one quadruple turret and two twin turrets (this is a goof, the rear turret should also be quadruple, for ten total guns), with sixteen QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in eight twin turrets as secondary armament, and nine [[Maxim#Vickers QF 2-pounder\|QF 2-pounder Mark VIII]] octuple autocannons for anti-air protection. Battleships ''Bismarck'' and ''Tirpitz'' are armed with eight 38cm SK C/34 cannons in four twin turrets, twelve 15cm SK C/28 cannons in six twin turrets as secondary armament, along with eight twin [[10.5 cm Flak 38\|10.5cm SK C/33]] cannons, six twin [[3.7 cm SK C/30\|3.7cm SK C/30]] cannons, and six [[2cm FlaK 30\|2cm MG C/30]] autocannons as anti-air defence. The ''Fletchers'' are equipped with five [[5-inch/38 naval gun\|5"/38 Mark 12]] cannons in single turrets as their main armament, with five [[Bofors 40mm\|40mm/56 M1]] autocannons and seven [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon\|20mm/70 Mark 4]] autocannons for anti-air.

	[[File:SW2N1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Battleship ''Yamato'' rests in port, being prepared for her journey to Europe. The people on the dock give a sense of just how massive she is. (Ep.1)]]		[[File:SW2N1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Battleship ''Yamato'' rests in port, being prepared for her journey to Europe. The people on the dock give a sense of just how massive she is. (Ep.1)]]

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2023-01-11T10:34:11Z

Naval Weapons

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	Ships from most major nations appear this season, including: One ''Akagi''-class and two ''Chitose''-class aircraft carriers, one ''Yamato''-class battleship, two ''Takao''-class cruisers, six ''Akizuki''-class and one ''Kagerou''-class destroyers, and one ''I-400''-class submarine from Fuso. Two ''Littorio''-class battleships, three ''Zara''-class cruisers, and eight ''Navigatori''-class destroyers from Venezia and Romagna. Four ''King George V''-class battleships from Britannia. Two ''Bismarck''-class battleships from Karlsland. Five ''Fletcher''-class destroyers from Liberion.		Ships from most major nations appear this season, including: One ''Akagi''-class and two ''Chitose''-class aircraft carriers, one ''Yamato''-class battleship, two ''Takao''-class cruisers, six ''Akizuki''-class and one ''Kagerou''-class destroyers, and one ''I-400''-class submarine from Fuso. Two ''Littorio''-class battleships, three ''Zara''-class cruisers, and eight ''Navigatori''-class destroyers from Venezia and Romagna. Four ''King George V''-class battleships from Britannia. Two ''Bismarck''-class battleships from Karlsland. Five ''Fletcher''-class destroyers from Liberion.

	The ''Amagi'' in this universe is a sister ship to ''Akagi'' (she is not the ''Unryuu''-class ''Amagi'') and as such she is identical to [[Strike Witches#Naval Weapons\|her sister ship that appeared in the first season]]. The carriers ''Chitose'' and ''Chiyoda'' are equipped with purely AA armament, consisting of four twin ~~12.7cm~~ [[Type 89 12.~~7 cm~~/40 ~~Naval Gun\|~~Type 89]] cannons and ten triple 25mm [[Type 96 ~~25 mm AT/AA Gun~~\|Type 96]] autocannons. The submarine aircraft carrier ''I-400'' is armed with one 14cm 11th Year Type cannon on her rear deck, along with three triple 25mm Type 96s atop the aircraft hangar. Battleship ''Yamato'' is armed with nine enormous 46cm Type 94 cannons in three triple turrets as her primary armament, six 15.5cm 3rd Year Type cannons in two triple turrets as her secondary, along with twelve twin 12.7cm Type 89s (six in enclosed turrets) and twenty-eight triple 25mm Type 96s (sixteen in enclosed turrets) for AA defence. Cruisers ''Takao'' and ''Maya'' feature ten 20cm 3rd Year Type No.2 cannons (actually 20.3cm) in five twin turrets, as well as four twin 12.7cm Type 89s and twenty-four 25mm Type 96s, split between six twin and four triple mounts as AA armament. The ''Akizukis'' are equipped with eight 10cm Type 98 cannons in four twin turrets, with three triple 25mm Type 96s for additional AA defence. The ''Kagerou'''s armament is listed on the first season page.		The ''Amagi'' in this universe is a sister ship to ''Akagi'' (she is not the ''Unryuu''-class ''Amagi'') and as such she is identical to [[Strike Witches#Naval Weapons\|her sister ship that appeared in the first season]]. The carriers ''Chitose'' and ''Chiyoda'' are equipped with purely AA armament, consisting of four twin [[Type 89 naval gun\|12.7cm/40 Type 89]] cannons and ten triple 25mm [[Type 96 cannon\|Type 96]] autocannons. The submarine aircraft carrier ''I-400'' is armed with one 14cm/40 11th Year Type cannon on her rear deck, along with three triple 25mm Type 96s atop the aircraft hangar. Battleship ''Yamato'' is armed with nine enormous 46cm/45 Type 94 cannons in three triple turrets as her primary armament, six 15.5cm/60 3rd Year Type cannons in two triple turrets as her secondary, along with twelve twin 12.7cm/40 Type 89s (six in enclosed turrets) and twenty-eight triple 25mm Type 96s (sixteen in enclosed turrets) for AA defence. Cruisers ''Takao'' and ''Maya'' feature ten 20cm/50 3rd Year Type No.2 cannons (actually 20.3cm) in five twin turrets, as well as four twin 12.7cm/40 Type 89s and twenty-four 25mm Type 96s, split between six twin and four triple mounts as AA armament. The ''Akizukis'' are equipped with eight 10cm/65 Type 98 cannons in four twin turrets, with three triple 25mm Type 96s for additional AA defence. The ''Kagerou'''s armament is listed on the first season page.

	Battleships ''Littorio'' and ''Doge'' are equipped with nine Ansaldo 381/50 Modello 1934 cannons in three triple turrets as primary armament, twelve Ansaldo 152/55 Modello 1934 cannons in four triple turrets as secondary, with twelve Ansaldo 90/50 Modello 1939 cannons in single turrets and eighteen twin Breda 37/54 Modello 1938 autocannons for anti-air. Cruisers ''Zara'', ''Pola'', and their third sister ship are armed with eight Ansaldo 203/53 Modello 1927 cannons in four twin turrets, with an AA complement of eight twin OTO 100/47 Modello 1927 cannons and four twin 13.2mm [[Breda Modello 31]] machine guns. The ''Navigatoris'' feature three twin Ansaldo 120/50 Modello 1926 cannons, with eleven [[Breda Modello 35\|Breda 20/65 Modello 1935]] autocannons for AA defence. Battleships HMS ''Prince of Wales'', HMS ''Duke of York'', HMS ''Anson'', and HMS ''Howe'' are seen with eight BL 14-inch Mk VII cannons split between one quadruple turret and two twin turrets (this is a goof, the rear turret should also be quadruple, for ten total guns), with sixteen QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in eight twin turrets as secondary armament, and nine QF 2-pounder Mark VIII octuple autocannons for anti-air protection. Battleships ''Bismarck'' and ''Tirpitz'' are armed with eight 38cm SK C/34 cannons in four twin turrets, twelve 15cm SK C/28 cannons in six twin turrets as secondary armament, along with eight twin [[10.5 cm Flak 38\|10.5cm SK C/33]] cannons, six twin 3.7cm SK C/30 cannons, and six [[2cm FlaK 30\|2cm MG C/30]] autocannons as anti-air defence. The ''Fletchers'' are equipped with five [[5-~~Inch~~/38 ~~Caliber Naval Gun~~\|5"/38 Mark 12]] cannons in single turrets as their main armament, with five [[Bofors 40mm\|40mm/56 M1]] autocannons and seven [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon\|20mm/70 Mark 4]] autocannons for anti-air.		Battleships ''Littorio'' and ''Doge'' are equipped with nine Ansaldo 381/50 Modello 1934 cannons in three triple turrets as primary armament, twelve Ansaldo 152/55 Modello 1934 cannons in four triple turrets as secondary, with twelve Ansaldo 90/50 Modello 1939 cannons in single turrets and eighteen twin Breda 37/54 Modello 1938 autocannons for anti-air. Cruisers ''Zara'', ''Pola'', and their third sister ship are armed with eight Ansaldo 203/53 Modello 1927 cannons in four twin turrets, with an AA complement of eight twin OTO 100/47 Modello 1927 cannons and four twin 13.2mm [[Breda Modello 31]] machine guns. The ''Navigatoris'' feature three twin Ansaldo 120/50 Modello 1926 cannons, with eleven [[Breda Modello 35\|Breda 20/65 Modello 1935]] autocannons for AA defence. Battleships HMS ''Prince of Wales'', HMS ''Duke of York'', HMS ''Anson'', and HMS ''Howe'' are seen with eight BL 14-inch Mk VII cannons split between one quadruple turret and two twin turrets (this is a goof, the rear turret should also be quadruple, for ten total guns), with sixteen QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in eight twin turrets as secondary armament, and nine QF 2-pounder Mark VIII octuple autocannons for anti-air protection. Battleships ''Bismarck'' and ''Tirpitz'' are armed with eight 38cm SK C/34 cannons in four twin turrets, twelve 15cm SK C/28 cannons in six twin turrets as secondary armament, along with eight twin [[10.5 cm Flak 38\|10.5cm SK C/33]] cannons, six twin 3.7cm SK C/30 cannons, and six [[2cm FlaK 30\|2cm MG C/30]] autocannons as anti-air defence. The ''Fletchers'' are equipped with five [[5-inch/38 naval gun\|5"/38 Mark 12]] cannons in single turrets as their main armament, with five [[Bofors 40mm\|40mm/56 M1]] autocannons and seven [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon\|20mm/70 Mark 4]] autocannons for anti-air.

	[[File:SW2N1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Battleship ''Yamato'' rests in port, being prepared for her journey to Europe. The people on the dock give a sense of just how massive she is. (Ep.1)]]		[[File:SW2N1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Battleship ''Yamato'' rests in port, being prepared for her journey to Europe. The people on the dock give a sense of just how massive she is. (Ep.1)]]

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Naval Weapons

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	The ''Amagi'' in this universe is a sister ship to ''Akagi'' (she is not the ''Unryuu''-class ''Amagi'') and as such she is identical to [[Strike Witches#Naval Weapons\|her sister ship that appeared in the first season]]. The carriers ''Chitose'' and ''Chiyoda'' are equipped with purely AA armament, consisting of four twin 12.7cm [[Type 89 12.7 cm/40 Naval Gun\|Type 89]] cannons and ten triple 25mm [[Type 96 25 mm AT/AA Gun\|Type 96]] autocannons. The submarine aircraft carrier ''I-400'' is armed with one 14cm 11th Year Type cannon on her rear deck, along with three triple 25mm Type 96s atop the aircraft hangar. Battleship ''Yamato'' is armed with nine enormous 46cm Type 94 cannons in three triple turrets as her primary armament, six 15.5cm 3rd Year Type cannons in two triple turrets as her secondary, along with twelve twin 12.7cm Type 89s (six in enclosed turrets) and twenty-eight triple 25mm Type 96s (sixteen in enclosed turrets) for AA defence. Cruisers ''Takao'' and ''Maya'' feature ten 20cm 3rd Year Type No.2 cannons (actually 20.3cm) in five twin turrets, as well as four twin 12.7cm Type 89s and twenty-four 25mm Type 96s, split between six twin and four triple mounts as AA armament. The ''Akizukis'' are equipped with eight 10cm Type 98 cannons in four twin turrets, with three triple 25mm Type 96s for additional AA defence. The ''Kagerou'''s armament is listed on the first season page.		The ''Amagi'' in this universe is a sister ship to ''Akagi'' (she is not the ''Unryuu''-class ''Amagi'') and as such she is identical to [[Strike Witches#Naval Weapons\|her sister ship that appeared in the first season]]. The carriers ''Chitose'' and ''Chiyoda'' are equipped with purely AA armament, consisting of four twin 12.7cm [[Type 89 12.7 cm/40 Naval Gun\|Type 89]] cannons and ten triple 25mm [[Type 96 25 mm AT/AA Gun\|Type 96]] autocannons. The submarine aircraft carrier ''I-400'' is armed with one 14cm 11th Year Type cannon on her rear deck, along with three triple 25mm Type 96s atop the aircraft hangar. Battleship ''Yamato'' is armed with nine enormous 46cm Type 94 cannons in three triple turrets as her primary armament, six 15.5cm 3rd Year Type cannons in two triple turrets as her secondary, along with twelve twin 12.7cm Type 89s (six in enclosed turrets) and twenty-eight triple 25mm Type 96s (sixteen in enclosed turrets) for AA defence. Cruisers ''Takao'' and ''Maya'' feature ten 20cm 3rd Year Type No.2 cannons (actually 20.3cm) in five twin turrets, as well as four twin 12.7cm Type 89s and twenty-four 25mm Type 96s, split between six twin and four triple mounts as AA armament. The ''Akizukis'' are equipped with eight 10cm Type 98 cannons in four twin turrets, with three triple 25mm Type 96s for additional AA defence. The ''Kagerou'''s armament is listed on the first season page.

	Battleships ''Littorio'' and ''Doge'' are equipped with nine Ansaldo 381/50 Modello 1934 cannons in three triple turrets as primary armament, twelve Ansaldo 152/55 Modello 1934 cannons in four triple turrets as secondary, with twelve Ansaldo 90/50 Modello 1939 cannons in single turrets and eighteen twin Breda 37/54 Modello 1938 autocannons for anti-air. Cruisers ''Zara'', ''Pola'', and their third sister ship are armed with eight Ansaldo 203/53 Modello 1927 cannons in four twin turrets, with an AA complement of eight twin OTO 100/47 Modello 1927 cannons and four twin 13.2mm Breda Modello 31 machine guns. The ''Navigatoris'' feature three twin Ansaldo 120/50 Modello 1926 cannons, with eleven [[Breda Modello 35\|Breda 20/65 Modello 1935]] autocannons for AA defence. Battleships HMS ''Prince of Wales'', HMS ''Duke of York'', HMS ''Anson'', and HMS ''Howe'' are seen with eight BL 14-inch Mk VII cannons split between one quadruple turret and two twin turrets (this is a goof, the rear turret should also be quadruple, for ten total guns), with sixteen QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in eight twin turrets as secondary armament, and nine QF 2-pounder Mark VIII octuple autocannons for anti-air protection. Battleships ''Bismarck'' and ''Tirpitz'' are armed with eight 38cm SK C/34 cannons in four twin turrets, twelve 15cm SK C/28 cannons in six twin turrets as secondary armament, along with eight twin [[10.5 cm Flak 38\|10.5cm SK C/33]] cannons, six twin 3.7cm SK C/30 cannons, and six [[2cm FlaK 30\|2cm MG C/30]] autocannons as anti-air defence. The ''Fletchers'' are equipped with five [[5-Inch/38 Caliber Naval Gun\|5"/38 Mark 12]] cannons in single turrets as their main armament, with five [[Bofors 40mm\|40mm/56 M1]] autocannons and seven [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon\|20mm/70 Mark 4]] autocannons for anti-air.		Battleships ''Littorio'' and ''Doge'' are equipped with nine Ansaldo 381/50 Modello 1934 cannons in three triple turrets as primary armament, twelve Ansaldo 152/55 Modello 1934 cannons in four triple turrets as secondary, with twelve Ansaldo 90/50 Modello 1939 cannons in single turrets and eighteen twin Breda 37/54 Modello 1938 autocannons for anti-air. Cruisers ''Zara'', ''Pola'', and their third sister ship are armed with eight Ansaldo 203/53 Modello 1927 cannons in four twin turrets, with an AA complement of eight twin OTO 100/47 Modello 1927 cannons and four twin 13.2mm [[Breda Modello 31]] machine guns. The ''Navigatoris'' feature three twin Ansaldo 120/50 Modello 1926 cannons, with eleven [[Breda Modello 35\|Breda 20/65 Modello 1935]] autocannons for AA defence. Battleships HMS ''Prince of Wales'', HMS ''Duke of York'', HMS ''Anson'', and HMS ''Howe'' are seen with eight BL 14-inch Mk VII cannons split between one quadruple turret and two twin turrets (this is a goof, the rear turret should also be quadruple, for ten total guns), with sixteen QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in eight twin turrets as secondary armament, and nine QF 2-pounder Mark VIII octuple autocannons for anti-air protection. Battleships ''Bismarck'' and ''Tirpitz'' are armed with eight 38cm SK C/34 cannons in four twin turrets, twelve 15cm SK C/28 cannons in six twin turrets as secondary armament, along with eight twin [[10.5 cm Flak 38\|10.5cm SK C/33]] cannons, six twin 3.7cm SK C/30 cannons, and six [[2cm FlaK 30\|2cm MG C/30]] autocannons as anti-air defence. The ''Fletchers'' are equipped with five [[5-Inch/38 Caliber Naval Gun\|5"/38 Mark 12]] cannons in single turrets as their main armament, with five [[Bofors 40mm\|40mm/56 M1]] autocannons and seven [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon\|20mm/70 Mark 4]] autocannons for anti-air.

	[[File:SW2N1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Battleship ''Yamato'' rests in port, being prepared for her journey to Europe. The people on the dock give a sense of just how massive she is. (Ep.1)]]		[[File:SW2N1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Battleship ''Yamato'' rests in port, being prepared for her journey to Europe. The people on the dock give a sense of just how massive she is. (Ep.1)]]

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	=Rifles=		=Rifles=
	==Boys Mk I*==		==Boys Mk I*==
	The Strike Witches' designated marksman, Lynette Bishop, continues to use a [[Boys anti-tank rifle\|Boys Mk I*]] with its bipod removed as her signature weapon. Flying Officer Ángela Salas Larrazábal of the Kingdom of Hispania (inspired by Spanish ace Ángel Salas Larrazábal) and Pilot Officer Luciana Mazzei of Romanga, members of the 504th Joint Fighter Wing, the Ardor Witches, also use Boys rifles. Before becoming a member of the Ardor Witches in Romagna, Ángela used a [[~~PzB-~~39\|Panzerbüchse 39]] as her weapon of choice. While Luciana uses a Boys as standard, when the situation demands it she also uses the gigantic [[Solothurn S-18 20mm Anti-Tank Rifle\|Solothurn S-18/1000]], as seen in the ''Streghe Rosse'' (Red Witches) manga, which follows the 504th JFW before, during, and after this incident.		The Strike Witches' designated marksman, Lynette Bishop, continues to use a [[Boys anti-tank rifle\|Boys Mk I*]] with its bipod removed as her signature weapon. Flying Officer Ángela Salas Larrazábal of the Kingdom of Hispania (inspired by Spanish ace Ángel Salas Larrazábal) and Pilot Officer Luciana Mazzei of Romanga, members of the 504th Joint Fighter Wing, the Ardor Witches, also use Boys rifles. Before becoming a member of the Ardor Witches in Romagna, Ángela used a [[Panzerbüchse 38 / 39#Panzerbüchse 39\|Panzerbüchse 39]] as her weapon of choice. While Luciana uses a Boys as standard, when the situation demands it she also uses the gigantic [[Solothurn S-18 20mm Anti-Tank Rifle\|Solothurn S-18/1000]], as seen in the ''Streghe Rosse'' (Red Witches) manga, which follows the 504th JFW before, during, and after this incident.

	[[File:BoysRifle.55.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Boys Mk I* - .55 Boys]]		[[File:BoysRifle.55.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Boys Mk I* - .55 Boys]]
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	=Machine Guns=		=Machine Guns=
	==Bren Mk 1 (M)==		==Bren Mk 1 (M)==
	Despite the liberation of Gallia, Flying Officer Pierrette-Henriette "Perrine" Clostermann continues to use the Britannian-made [[Bren ~~Gun~~\|Bren Mk 1 (M)]] as her weapon of choice, likely for a combination of having become very familiar with the weapon type, and (though Perrine would never admit to such sentimentality) an attachment to Britannia after serving there as part of the 501st.		Despite the liberation of Gallia, Flying Officer Pierrette-Henriette "Perrine" Clostermann continues to use the Britannian-made [[Bren gun\|Bren Mk 1 (M)]] as her weapon of choice, likely for a combination of having become very familiar with the weapon type, and (though Perrine would never admit to such sentimentality) an attachment to Britannia after serving there as part of the 501st.

	[[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==
	Flight Lieutenant Charlotte Yeager continues to use a [[Browning Automatic Rifle\|BAR]] as her standard weapon. Although holding drastically less ammo than the other witches' weapons, the BAR is well-suited to Shirley's preference for speed, being a far lighter and more compact gun.		Flight Lieutenant Charlotte Yeager continues to use a [[Browning Automatic Rifle#M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle\|BAR]] as her standard weapon. Although holding drastically less ammo than the other witches' weapons, the BAR is well-suited to Shirley's preference for speed, being a far lighter and more compact gun.

	[[Image:BAR.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|Browning M1918A2 - .30-06 Springfield]]		[[Image:BAR.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|Browning M1918A2 - .30-06 Springfield]]
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	=Autocannons=		=Autocannons=
	==MK 108==		==MK 108==
	In addition to the Me 262 V1 Schwalbe prototype jet-powered striker unit developed by Ursula Hartmann and sent to the 501st for testing, they're also given four [[~~MK 108 cannon\|~~MK 108]] cannons and a BK 5 cannon to use as its armament; four MK 108s was the standard armament of real Me 262s as well.		In addition to the Me 262 V1 Schwalbe prototype jet-powered striker unit developed by Ursula Hartmann and sent to the 501st for testing, they're also given four [[MK 108]] cannons and a BK 5 cannon to use as its armament; four MK 108s was the standard armament of real Me 262s as well.

	The modifications for use by witches consist of attaching them together in pairs, with a bar in front and pistol-grip-like assembly in the rear, wires running to the grip for the trigger (these existed in reality, the difference here is they go to the new pistol grip), drum magazines that fit under the pair and feed both guns from the same drum, and one of the pairs being manufactured left-handed so all of the shells eject away from the shooter.		The modifications for use by witches consist of attaching them together in pairs, with a bar in front and pistol-grip-like assembly in the rear, wires running to the grip for the trigger (these existed in reality, the difference here is they go to the new pistol grip), drum magazines that fit under the pair and feed both guns from the same drum, and one of the pairs being manufactured left-handed so all of the shells eject away from the shooter.
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	==BK 5==		==BK 5==
	The [[~~Rheinmetall Bordkanone 5\|~~BK 5]], a massive anti-bomber cannon that fires 50mm rounds, is part of the Me 262 testing package sent by Ursula. In reality, while these were only tested on Me 262s, they were fielded operationally on Me 410s, and they're credited with over 130 bombers shot down.		The [[BK 5]], a massive anti-bomber cannon that fires 50mm rounds, is part of the Me 262 testing package sent by Ursula. In reality, while these were only tested on Me 262s, they were fielded operationally on Me 410s, and they're credited with over 130 bombers shot down.

	Compared to the MK 108s, the BK 5 has few modifications for use by witches, notably a horizontal pistol grip and trigger on the right and horizontal grip for the off-hand on the left; the magazine is also more aggressively curved, so that it doesn't wrap around the whole weapon, staying out of the way on the right side.		Compared to the MK 108s, the BK 5 has few modifications for use by witches, notably a horizontal pistol grip and trigger on the right and horizontal grip for the off-hand on the left; the magazine is also more aggressively curved, so that it doesn't wrap around the whole weapon, staying out of the way on the right side.
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	The ''Amagi'' in this universe is a sister ship to ''Akagi'' (she is not the ''Unryuu''-class ''Amagi'') and as such she is identical to [[Strike Witches#Naval Weapons\|her sister ship that appeared in the first season]]. The carriers ''Chitose'' and ''Chiyoda'' are equipped with purely AA armament, consisting of four twin 12.7cm [[Type 89 12.7 cm/40 Naval Gun\|Type 89]] cannons and ten triple 25mm [[Type 96 25 mm AT/AA Gun\|Type 96]] autocannons. The submarine aircraft carrier ''I-400'' is armed with one 14cm 11th Year Type cannon on her rear deck, along with three triple 25mm Type 96s atop the aircraft hangar. Battleship ''Yamato'' is armed with nine enormous 46cm Type 94 cannons in three triple turrets as her primary armament, six 15.5cm 3rd Year Type cannons in two triple turrets as her secondary, along with twelve twin 12.7cm Type 89s (six in enclosed turrets) and twenty-eight triple 25mm Type 96s (sixteen in enclosed turrets) for AA defence. Cruisers ''Takao'' and ''Maya'' feature ten 20cm 3rd Year Type No.2 cannons (actually 20.3cm) in five twin turrets, as well as four twin 12.7cm Type 89s and twenty-four 25mm Type 96s, split between six twin and four triple mounts as AA armament. The ''Akizukis'' are equipped with eight 10cm Type 98 cannons in four twin turrets, with three triple 25mm Type 96s for additional AA defence. The ''Kagerou'''s armament is listed on the first season page.		The ''Amagi'' in this universe is a sister ship to ''Akagi'' (she is not the ''Unryuu''-class ''Amagi'') and as such she is identical to [[Strike Witches#Naval Weapons\|her sister ship that appeared in the first season]]. The carriers ''Chitose'' and ''Chiyoda'' are equipped with purely AA armament, consisting of four twin 12.7cm [[Type 89 12.7 cm/40 Naval Gun\|Type 89]] cannons and ten triple 25mm [[Type 96 25 mm AT/AA Gun\|Type 96]] autocannons. The submarine aircraft carrier ''I-400'' is armed with one 14cm 11th Year Type cannon on her rear deck, along with three triple 25mm Type 96s atop the aircraft hangar. Battleship ''Yamato'' is armed with nine enormous 46cm Type 94 cannons in three triple turrets as her primary armament, six 15.5cm 3rd Year Type cannons in two triple turrets as her secondary, along with twelve twin 12.7cm Type 89s (six in enclosed turrets) and twenty-eight triple 25mm Type 96s (sixteen in enclosed turrets) for AA defence. Cruisers ''Takao'' and ''Maya'' feature ten 20cm 3rd Year Type No.2 cannons (actually 20.3cm) in five twin turrets, as well as four twin 12.7cm Type 89s and twenty-four 25mm Type 96s, split between six twin and four triple mounts as AA armament. The ''Akizukis'' are equipped with eight 10cm Type 98 cannons in four twin turrets, with three triple 25mm Type 96s for additional AA defence. The ''Kagerou'''s armament is listed on the first season page.

	Battleships ''Littorio'' and ''Doge'' are equipped with nine Ansaldo 381/50 Modello 1934 cannons in three triple turrets as primary armament, twelve Ansaldo 152/55 Modello 1934 cannons in four triple turrets as secondary, with twelve Ansaldo 90/50 Modello 1939 cannons in single turrets and eighteen twin Breda 37/54 Modello 1938 autocannons for anti-air. Cruisers ''Zara'', ''Pola'', and their third sister ship are armed with eight Ansaldo 203/53 Modello 1927 cannons in four twin turrets, with an AA complement of eight twin OTO 100/47 Modello 1927 cannons and four twin 13.2mm Breda Modello 31 machine guns. The ''Navigatoris'' feature three twin Ansaldo 120/50 Modello 1926 cannons, with eleven Breda 20/65 Modello 1935 autocannons for AA defence. Battleships HMS ''Prince of Wales'', HMS ''Duke of York'', HMS ''Anson'', and HMS ''Howe'' are seen with eight BL 14-inch Mk VII cannons split between one quadruple turret and two twin turrets (this is a goof, the rear turret should also be quadruple, for ten total guns), with sixteen QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in eight twin turrets as secondary armament, and nine QF 2-pounder Mark VIII octuple autocannons for anti-air protection. Battleships ''Bismarck'' and ''Tirpitz'' are armed with eight 38cm SK C/34 cannons in four twin turrets, twelve 15cm SK C/28 cannons in six twin turrets as secondary armament, along with eight twin 10.5cm SK C/33 cannons, six twin 3.7cm SK C/30 cannons, and six [[2cm FlaK 30\|2cm MG C/30]] autocannons as anti-air defence. The ''Fletchers'' are equipped with five [[5-Inch/38 Caliber Naval Gun\|5"/38 Mark 12]] cannons in single turrets as their main armament, with five [[Bofors 40mm\|40mm/56 M1]] autocannons and seven [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon\|20mm/70 Mark 4]] autocannons for anti-air.		Battleships ''Littorio'' and ''Doge'' are equipped with nine Ansaldo 381/50 Modello 1934 cannons in three triple turrets as primary armament, twelve Ansaldo 152/55 Modello 1934 cannons in four triple turrets as secondary, with twelve Ansaldo 90/50 Modello 1939 cannons in single turrets and eighteen twin Breda 37/54 Modello 1938 autocannons for anti-air. Cruisers ''Zara'', ''Pola'', and their third sister ship are armed with eight Ansaldo 203/53 Modello 1927 cannons in four twin turrets, with an AA complement of eight twin OTO 100/47 Modello 1927 cannons and four twin 13.2mm Breda Modello 31 machine guns. The ''Navigatoris'' feature three twin Ansaldo 120/50 Modello 1926 cannons, with eleven [[Breda Modello 35\|Breda 20/65 Modello 1935]] autocannons for AA defence. Battleships HMS ''Prince of Wales'', HMS ''Duke of York'', HMS ''Anson'', and HMS ''Howe'' are seen with eight BL 14-inch Mk VII cannons split between one quadruple turret and two twin turrets (this is a goof, the rear turret should also be quadruple, for ten total guns), with sixteen QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in eight twin turrets as secondary armament, and nine QF 2-pounder Mark VIII octuple autocannons for anti-air protection. Battleships ''Bismarck'' and ''Tirpitz'' are armed with eight 38cm SK C/34 cannons in four twin turrets, twelve 15cm SK C/28 cannons in six twin turrets as secondary armament, along with eight twin [[10.5 cm Flak 38\|10.5cm SK C/33]] cannons, six twin 3.7cm SK C/30 cannons, and six [[2cm FlaK 30\|2cm MG C/30]] autocannons as anti-air defence. The ''Fletchers'' are equipped with five [[5-Inch/38 Caliber Naval Gun\|5"/38 Mark 12]] cannons in single turrets as their main armament, with five [[Bofors 40mm\|40mm/56 M1]] autocannons and seven [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon\|20mm/70 Mark 4]] autocannons for anti-air.

	[[File:SW2N1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Battleship ''Yamato'' rests in port, being prepared for her journey to Europe. The people on the dock give a sense of just how massive she is. (Ep.1)]]		[[File:SW2N1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Battleship ''Yamato'' rests in port, being prepared for her journey to Europe. The people on the dock give a sense of just how massive she is. (Ep.1)]]

Alex T Snow: The three variations of name all pop up fairly often, even in period material, but standardizing on what's actually stamped on the gun seems best

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The three variations of name all pop up fairly often, even in period material, but standardizing on what's actually stamped on the gun seems best

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	[[File:SW2T921.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Having hit absolute rock bottom, Yoshika cries for her apparent lost ability to fly. However, Mio's old Reisen isn't the only striker unit in ''Yamato'''s hangar... (Ep.8)]]		[[File:SW2T921.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Having hit absolute rock bottom, Yoshika cries for her apparent lost ability to fly. However, Mio's old Reisen isn't the only striker unit in ''Yamato'''s hangar... (Ep.8)]]

	==~~VGO~~ No. 1 Mk I==		==Vickers GO No. 1 Mk I==
	A Willys MB fitted with a machine gun can be seen outside the Storm Witches' camp in North Africa. Although not especially detailed, that it's a Willys MB in North Africa makes it rather obvious that it's intended to be a [[Vickers K machine gun\|Vickers ~~Gas Operated~~ No. 1 Mk I]] ~~(also known as the Vickers K)~~ and the silhouette does match~~; this setup~~ was ~~an iconic part of~~ the ~~early SAS's operations~~ in ~~that theatre~~.		A Willys MB fitted with a machine gun can be seen outside the Storm Witches' camp in North Africa. Although not especially detailed, that it's a Willys MB in North Africa makes it rather obvious that it's intended to be a [[Vickers K machine gun\|Vickers GO No. 1 Mk I]], and the silhouette does match. Originally an aircraft-mounted gun, in reality the Vickers GO was famously used by the Long Range Desert Group and Special Air Service in improvised mounts on jeeps, generally for raids on Axis airfields and similar.

	[[File:Vickersk.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|~~VGO~~ No. 1 Mk I - .303 British]]		[[File:Vickersk.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Vickers GO No. 1 Mk I - .303 British]]
	[[File:SW2WillysMB1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The jeep, with a ~~single VGO~~ mounted in the rear, sits by a tent where Hanna Marseille and Raisa Pöttgen are relaxing between missions. (Ep.12)]]		[[File:SW2WillysMB1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The jeep, with a Vickers GO mounted in the rear, sits by a tent where Hanna Marseille and Raisa Pöttgen are relaxing between missions. Shortly after this, Hanna is seen reading a newspaper dated July 23, 1945. (Ep.12)]]

	==Naval Weapons==		==Naval Weapons==

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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:SW2MG421.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Fernandia Malvezzi holds her MG 42 as the 504th JFW approaches the Neuroi hive; Martina Crespi is off-screen to her left. (Ep.1)]]		[[Image:SW2MG421.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Fernandia Malvezzi holds her MG 42 as the 504th JFW approaches the Neuroi hive; Martina Crespi is off-screen to her left. (Ep.1)]]
	[[Image:SW2MG422.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|With the whole squadron back together again, Minna orders them forward. Gertrud and Erica can be seen near the bottom of the shot, while Minna's MG 42 is hanging off-screen (though its sling is visible). (Ep.2)]]		[[Image:SW2MG422.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|With the whole squadron back together again, Minna orders them forward. Gertrud and Erica can be seen near the bottom of the shot, while Minna's MG 42 is hanging off-screen (though its sling is visible). (Ep.2)]]

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	The ''Amagi'' in this universe is a sister ship to ''Akagi'' (she is not the ''Unryuu''-class ''Amagi'') and as such she is identical to [[Strike Witches#Naval Weapons\|her sister ship that appeared in the first season]]. The carriers ''Chitose'' and ''Chiyoda'' are equipped with purely AA armament, consisting of four twin [[Type 89 naval gun\|12.7cm/40 Type 89]] cannons and ten triple 25mm [[Type 96 cannon\|Type 96]] autocannons. The submarine aircraft carrier ''I-400'' is armed with one 14cm/40 11th Year Type cannon on her rear deck, along with three triple 25mm Type 96s atop the aircraft hangar. Battleship ''Yamato'' is armed with nine enormous 46cm/45 Type 94 cannons in three triple turrets as her primary armament, six 15.5cm/60 3rd Year Type cannons in two triple turrets as her secondary, along with twelve twin 12.7cm/40 Type 89s (six in enclosed turrets) and twenty-eight triple 25mm Type 96s (sixteen in enclosed turrets) for AA defence. Cruisers ''Takao'' and ''Maya'' feature ten 20cm/50 3rd Year Type No.2 cannons (actually 20.3cm) in five twin turrets, as well as four twin 12.7cm/40 Type 89s and twenty-four 25mm Type 96s, split between six twin and four triple mounts as AA armament. The ''Akizukis'' are equipped with eight 10cm/65 Type 98 cannons in four twin turrets, with three triple 25mm Type 96s for additional AA defence. The ''Kagerou'''s armament is listed on the first season page.		The ''Amagi'' in this universe is a sister ship to ''Akagi'' (she is not the ''Unryuu''-class ''Amagi'') and as such she is identical to [[Strike Witches#Naval Weapons\|her sister ship that appeared in the first season]]. The carriers ''Chitose'' and ''Chiyoda'' are equipped with purely AA armament, consisting of four twin [[Type 89 naval gun\|12.7cm/40 Type 89]] cannons and ten triple 25mm [[Type 96 cannon\|Type 96]] autocannons. The submarine aircraft carrier ''I-400'' is armed with one 14cm/40 11th Year Type cannon on her rear deck, along with three triple 25mm Type 96s atop the aircraft hangar. Battleship ''Yamato'' is armed with nine enormous 46cm/45 Type 94 cannons in three triple turrets as her primary armament, six 15.5cm/60 3rd Year Type cannons in two triple turrets as her secondary, along with twelve twin 12.7cm/40 Type 89s (six in enclosed turrets) and twenty-eight triple 25mm Type 96s (sixteen in enclosed turrets) for AA defence. Cruisers ''Takao'' and ''Maya'' feature ten 20cm/50 3rd Year Type No.2 cannons (actually 20.3cm) in five twin turrets, as well as four twin 12.7cm/40 Type 89s and twenty-four 25mm Type 96s, split between six twin and four triple mounts as AA armament. The ''Akizukis'' are equipped with eight 10cm/65 Type 98 cannons in four twin turrets, with three triple 25mm Type 96s for additional AA defence. The ''Kagerou'''s armament is listed on the first season page.

	Battleships ''Littorio'' and ''Doge'' are equipped with nine Ansaldo 381/50 Modello 1934 cannons in three triple turrets as primary armament, twelve Ansaldo 152/55 Modello 1934 cannons in four triple turrets as secondary, with twelve Ansaldo 90/50 Modello 1939 cannons in single turrets and eighteen ~~twin~~ Breda 37/54 Modello 1938 autocannons for anti-air. Cruisers ''Zara'', ''Pola'', and their third sister ship are armed with eight Ansaldo 203/53 Modello 1927 cannons in four twin turrets, with an AA complement of eight twin OTO 100/47 Modello 1927 cannons and four twin 13.2mm [[Breda Modello 31]] machine guns. The ''Navigatoris'' feature three twin Ansaldo 120/50 Modello 1926 cannons, with eleven [[Breda Modello 35\|Breda 20/65 Modello 1935]] autocannons for AA defence. Battleships HMS ''Prince of Wales'', HMS ''Duke of York'', HMS ''Anson'', and HMS ''Howe'' are seen with eight BL 14-inch Mk VII cannons split between one quadruple turret and two twin turrets (this is a goof, the rear turret should also be quadruple, for ten total guns), with sixteen QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in eight twin turrets as secondary armament, and nine QF 2-pounder Mark VIII octuple autocannons for anti-air protection. Battleships ''Bismarck'' and ''Tirpitz'' are armed with eight 38cm SK C/34 cannons in four twin turrets, twelve 15cm SK C/28 cannons in six twin turrets as secondary armament, along with eight twin [[10.5 cm Flak 38\|10.5cm SK C/33]] cannons, six twin 3.7cm SK C/30 cannons, and six [[2cm FlaK 30\|2cm MG C/30]] autocannons as anti-air defence. The ''Fletchers'' are equipped with five [[5-inch/38 naval gun\|5"/38 Mark 12]] cannons in single turrets as their main armament, with five [[Bofors 40mm\|40mm/56 M1]] autocannons and seven [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon\|20mm/70 Mark 4]] autocannons for anti-air.		Battleships ''Littorio'' and ''Doge'' are equipped with nine Ansaldo 381/50 Modello 1934 cannons in three triple turrets as primary armament, twelve Ansaldo 152/55 Modello 1934 cannons in four triple turrets as secondary, with twelve Ansaldo 90/50 Modello 1939 cannons in single turrets and eighteen [[Breda 37/54 cannon\|Breda 37/54 Modello 1938]] twin autocannons for anti-air. Cruisers ''Zara'', ''Pola'', and their third sister ship are armed with eight Ansaldo 203/53 Modello 1927 cannons in four twin turrets, with an AA complement of eight twin OTO 100/47 Modello 1927 cannons and four twin 13.2mm [[Breda Modello 31]] machine guns. The ''Navigatoris'' feature three twin Ansaldo 120/50 Modello 1926 cannons, with eleven [[Breda Modello 35\|Breda 20/65 Modello 1935]] autocannons for AA defence. Battleships HMS ''Prince of Wales'', HMS ''Duke of York'', HMS ''Anson'', and HMS ''Howe'' are seen with eight BL 14-inch Mk VII cannons split between one quadruple turret and two twin turrets (this is a goof, the rear turret should also be quadruple, for ten total guns), with sixteen QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in eight twin turrets as secondary armament, and nine [[Maxim#Vickers QF 2-pounder\|QF 2-pounder Mark VIII]] octuple autocannons for anti-air protection. Battleships ''Bismarck'' and ''Tirpitz'' are armed with eight 38cm SK C/34 cannons in four twin turrets, twelve 15cm SK C/28 cannons in six twin turrets as secondary armament, along with eight twin [[10.5 cm Flak 38\|10.5cm SK C/33]] cannons, six twin [[3.7 cm SK C/30\|3.7cm SK C/30]] cannons, and six [[2cm FlaK 30\|2cm MG C/30]] autocannons as anti-air defence. The ''Fletchers'' are equipped with five [[5-inch/38 naval gun\|5"/38 Mark 12]] cannons in single turrets as their main armament, with five [[Bofors 40mm\|40mm/56 M1]] autocannons and seven [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon\|20mm/70 Mark 4]] autocannons for anti-air.

	[[File:SW2N1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Battleship ''Yamato'' rests in port, being prepared for her journey to Europe. The people on the dock give a sense of just how massive she is. (Ep.1)]]		[[File:SW2N1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Battleship ''Yamato'' rests in port, being prepared for her journey to Europe. The people on the dock give a sense of just how massive she is. (Ep.1)]]

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	The ''Amagi'' in this universe is a sister ship to ''Akagi'' (she is not the ''Unryuu''-class ''Amagi'') and as such she is identical to [[Strike Witches#Naval Weapons\|her sister ship that appeared in the first season]]. The carriers ''Chitose'' and ''Chiyoda'' are equipped with purely AA armament, consisting of four twin 12.7cm [[Type 89 12.7 cm/40 Naval Gun\|Type 89]] cannons and ten triple 25mm [[Type 96 25 mm AT/AA Gun\|Type 96]] autocannons. The submarine aircraft carrier ''I-400'' is armed with one 14cm 11th Year Type cannon on her rear deck, along with three triple 25mm Type 96s atop the aircraft hangar. Battleship ''Yamato'' is armed with nine enormous 46cm Type 94 cannons in three triple turrets as her primary armament, six 15.5cm 3rd Year Type cannons in two triple turrets as her secondary, along with twelve twin 12.7cm Type 89s (six in enclosed turrets) and twenty-eight triple 25mm Type 96s (sixteen in enclosed turrets) for AA defence. Cruisers ''Takao'' and ''Maya'' feature ten 20cm 3rd Year Type No.2 cannons (actually 20.3cm) in five twin turrets, as well as four twin 12.7cm Type 89s and twenty-four 25mm Type 96s, split between six twin and four triple mounts as AA armament. The ''Akizukis'' are equipped with eight 10cm Type 98 cannons in four twin turrets, with three triple 25mm Type 96s for additional AA defence. The ''Kagerou'''s armament is listed on the first season page.		The ''Amagi'' in this universe is a sister ship to ''Akagi'' (she is not the ''Unryuu''-class ''Amagi'') and as such she is identical to [[Strike Witches#Naval Weapons\|her sister ship that appeared in the first season]]. The carriers ''Chitose'' and ''Chiyoda'' are equipped with purely AA armament, consisting of four twin 12.7cm [[Type 89 12.7 cm/40 Naval Gun\|Type 89]] cannons and ten triple 25mm [[Type 96 25 mm AT/AA Gun\|Type 96]] autocannons. The submarine aircraft carrier ''I-400'' is armed with one 14cm 11th Year Type cannon on her rear deck, along with three triple 25mm Type 96s atop the aircraft hangar. Battleship ''Yamato'' is armed with nine enormous 46cm Type 94 cannons in three triple turrets as her primary armament, six 15.5cm 3rd Year Type cannons in two triple turrets as her secondary, along with twelve twin 12.7cm Type 89s (six in enclosed turrets) and twenty-eight triple 25mm Type 96s (sixteen in enclosed turrets) for AA defence. Cruisers ''Takao'' and ''Maya'' feature ten 20cm 3rd Year Type No.2 cannons (actually 20.3cm) in five twin turrets, as well as four twin 12.7cm Type 89s and twenty-four 25mm Type 96s, split between six twin and four triple mounts as AA armament. The ''Akizukis'' are equipped with eight 10cm Type 98 cannons in four twin turrets, with three triple 25mm Type 96s for additional AA defence. The ''Kagerou'''s armament is listed on the first season page.

	Battleships ''Littorio'' and ''Doge'' are equipped with nine Ansaldo 381/50 Modello 1934 cannons in three triple turrets as primary armament, twelve Ansaldo 152/55 Modello 1934 cannons in four triple turrets as secondary, with twelve Ansaldo 90/50 Modello 1939 cannons in single turrets and eighteen twin Breda 37/54 Modello 1938 autocannons for anti-air. Cruisers ''Zara'', ''Pola'', and their third sister ship are armed with eight Ansaldo 203/53 Modello 1927 cannons in four twin turrets, with an AA complement of eight twin OTO 100/47 Modello 1927 cannons and four twin 13.2mm Breda Modello 31 machine guns. The ''Navigatoris'' feature three twin Ansaldo 120/50 Modello 1926 cannons, with eleven [[Breda Modello 35\|Breda 20/65 Modello 1935]] autocannons for AA defence. Battleships HMS ''Prince of Wales'', HMS ''Duke of York'', HMS ''Anson'', and HMS ''Howe'' are seen with eight BL 14-inch Mk VII cannons split between one quadruple turret and two twin turrets (this is a goof, the rear turret should also be quadruple, for ten total guns), with sixteen QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in eight twin turrets as secondary armament, and nine QF 2-pounder Mark VIII octuple autocannons for anti-air protection. Battleships ''Bismarck'' and ''Tirpitz'' are armed with eight 38cm SK C/34 cannons in four twin turrets, twelve 15cm SK C/28 cannons in six twin turrets as secondary armament, along with eight twin [[10.5 cm Flak 38\|10.5cm SK C/33]] cannons, six twin 3.7cm SK C/30 cannons, and six [[2cm FlaK 30\|2cm MG C/30]] autocannons as anti-air defence. The ''Fletchers'' are equipped with five [[5-Inch/38 Caliber Naval Gun\|5"/38 Mark 12]] cannons in single turrets as their main armament, with five [[Bofors 40mm\|40mm/56 M1]] autocannons and seven [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon\|20mm/70 Mark 4]] autocannons for anti-air.		Battleships ''Littorio'' and ''Doge'' are equipped with nine Ansaldo 381/50 Modello 1934 cannons in three triple turrets as primary armament, twelve Ansaldo 152/55 Modello 1934 cannons in four triple turrets as secondary, with twelve Ansaldo 90/50 Modello 1939 cannons in single turrets and eighteen twin Breda 37/54 Modello 1938 autocannons for anti-air. Cruisers ''Zara'', ''Pola'', and their third sister ship are armed with eight Ansaldo 203/53 Modello 1927 cannons in four twin turrets, with an AA complement of eight twin OTO 100/47 Modello 1927 cannons and four twin 13.2mm [[Breda Modello 31]] machine guns. The ''Navigatoris'' feature three twin Ansaldo 120/50 Modello 1926 cannons, with eleven [[Breda Modello 35\|Breda 20/65 Modello 1935]] autocannons for AA defence. Battleships HMS ''Prince of Wales'', HMS ''Duke of York'', HMS ''Anson'', and HMS ''Howe'' are seen with eight BL 14-inch Mk VII cannons split between one quadruple turret and two twin turrets (this is a goof, the rear turret should also be quadruple, for ten total guns), with sixteen QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in eight twin turrets as secondary armament, and nine QF 2-pounder Mark VIII octuple autocannons for anti-air protection. Battleships ''Bismarck'' and ''Tirpitz'' are armed with eight 38cm SK C/34 cannons in four twin turrets, twelve 15cm SK C/28 cannons in six twin turrets as secondary armament, along with eight twin [[10.5 cm Flak 38\|10.5cm SK C/33]] cannons, six twin 3.7cm SK C/30 cannons, and six [[2cm FlaK 30\|2cm MG C/30]] autocannons as anti-air defence. The ''Fletchers'' are equipped with five [[5-Inch/38 Caliber Naval Gun\|5"/38 Mark 12]] cannons in single turrets as their main armament, with five [[Bofors 40mm\|40mm/56 M1]] autocannons and seven [[Oerlikon 20mm Cannon\|20mm/70 Mark 4]] autocannons for anti-air.

	[[File:SW2N1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Battleship ''Yamato'' rests in port, being prepared for her journey to Europe. The people on the dock give a sense of just how massive she is. (Ep.1)]]		[[File:SW2N1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Battleship ''Yamato'' rests in port, being prepared for her journey to Europe. The people on the dock give a sense of just how massive she is. (Ep.1)]]

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	==Beretta Modello 1934==		==Beretta Modello 1934==
	Pilot Officer Francesca Lucchini of Romagna uses a stainless [[Beretta M1934\|Beretta Modello 1934]] customized with black controls, the 501st JFW emblem on the grips, as well as her personal emblem and a gold banner with her name on the slide. Under the gold banner is marked ''~Gratitudine di Maria~'' (Gratitude of Maria). In episode 5, ~~Dutchess~~ Maria Pia of Romagna ~~(inspired by the Italian princess of the same name)~~ encountered Francesca in Roma, and the two spent the day together (including numerous homages to the film ''Roman Holiday''), unaware who the other actually was (~~the head of state,~~ and a witch). After Francesca, Charlotte, and Yoshika defend Roma from a Neuroi attack, Maria ~~gives a speech over the airwaves, vowing to do everything in her power~~ to ~~defend her country against~~ the ~~Neuroi threat~~, ~~and~~ sends the Strike Witches an airdrop of supplies. Francesca and Charlotte's matching pistols were likely in these crates, though they aren't seen ~~in the anime~~.		Pilot Officer Francesca Lucchini of Romagna uses a stainless [[Beretta M1934\|Beretta Modello 1934]] customized with black controls, the 501st JFW emblem on the grips, as well as her personal emblem and a gold banner with her name on the slide. Under the gold banner is marked ''~Gratitudine di Maria~'' (Gratitude of Maria). In the fifth episode, Princess Maria Pia di Romagna encountered Francesca in Roma and the two spent the day together (including numerous homages to the film ''Roman Holiday''), unaware who the other actually was (a princess and a witch). After Francesca, Charlotte, and Yoshika defend Roma from a Neuroi attack, later the same day Maria ascends to the position of Duchess. Soon after, she sends the Strike Witches an airdrop of supplies; Francesca and Charlotte's matching pistols were likely in these crates, though they aren't seen on-screen.

	As promotional material for ''Strike Witches 2'', Francesca and Charlotte had their respective sidearms released as airsoft replicas.		As promotional material for ''Strike Witches 2'', Francesca and Charlotte had their respective sidearms released as airsoft replicas.
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	=Rifles=		=Rifles=
	==Boys Mk I*==		==Boys Mk I*==
	The Strike Witches' designated marksman, Lynette Bishop, continues to use a [[Boys anti-tank rifle\|Boys Mk I*]] with its bipod removed as her signature weapon. Flying Officer Ángela Salas Larrazábal of the Kingdom of Hispania ~~(inspired by Spanish ace Ángel Salas Larrazábal)~~ and Pilot Officer Luciana Mazzei of Romanga, members of the 504th Joint Fighter Wing, the Ardor Witches, also use Boys rifles. Before becoming a member of the Ardor Witches in Romagna, Ángela used a [[Panzerbüchse 38 / 39#Panzerbüchse 39\|Panzerbüchse 39]] as her weapon of choice. While Luciana uses a Boys as standard, when the situation demands it she also uses the gigantic [[Solothurn S-18 20mm Anti-Tank Rifle\|Solothurn S-18/1000]], as seen in the ''Streghe Rosse'' (Red Witches) manga, which follows the 504th JFW before, during, and after this incident.		The Strike Witches' designated marksman, Lynette Bishop, continues to use a [[Boys anti-tank rifle\|Boys Mk I*]] with its bipod removed as her signature weapon. Flying Officer Ángela Salas Larrazábal of the Kingdom of Hispania and Pilot Officer Luciana Mazzei of Romanga, members of the 504th Joint Fighter Wing, the Ardor Witches, also use Boys rifles. Before becoming a member of the Ardor Witches in Romagna, Ángela used a [[Panzerbüchse 38 / 39#Panzerbüchse 39\|Panzerbüchse 39]] as her weapon of choice. While Luciana uses a Boys as standard, when the situation demands it she also uses the gigantic [[Solothurn S-18 20mm Anti-Tank Rifle\|Solothurn S-18/1000]], as seen in the ''Streghe Rosse'' (Red Witches) manga, which follows the 504th JFW before, during, and after this incident.

	[[File:BoysRifle.55.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Boys Mk I* - .55 Boys]]		[[File:BoysRifle.55.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Boys Mk I* - .55 Boys]]
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	==MG 34==		==MG 34==
	Flight Lieutenant Hanna-Justina Wallia Rosalind Sieglinde Marseille ~~(inspired by German ace Hans-Joachim Marseille)~~ of the 31st Joint Fighter Squadron Afrika, the Storm Witches, uses an [[MG34\|MG 34]]. Having earned quite a fan-following and called the "Star of Africa", Hanna is also known to own a Beretta Modello 1934 with a tan finish, which was presented to her as a gift. Unlike nearly every other weapon used by witches, the bipod is retained on the MG 34, in order to use it as a foregrip.		Flight Lieutenant Hanna-Justina Wallia Rosalind Sieglinde Marseille of the 31st Joint Fighter Squadron Afrika, the Storm Witches, uses an [[MG34\|MG 34]]. Having earned quite a fan-following and called the "Star of Africa", Hanna is also known to own a Beretta Modello 1934 with a tan finish, which was presented to her as a gift. Unlike nearly every other weapon used by witches, the bipod is retained on the MG 34, in order to use it as a foregrip.

	[[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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	[[File:SW2N7-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A stitched shot an ''Akizuki''-class, ''Fletcher''-class USS ''Melvin'', ''Akizuki'' herself (name visible), and ''Navigatori''-class "MC"; the four destroyers are completely dwarfed by ''Yamato''. USS ''Melvin'' appears to be the reference model for the class (like ''Pola'', mentioned above), however she is not one of the four ''Fletchers'' named as participating in Operation Mars, and only four are ever seen at a time in the fleet throughout the season. The simplest canonical explanation is that ''Melvin'' is only actually present in this specific scene in port. The real ship was nicknamed "Blue Devil" (''aoi akuma'') and "Merciless Melvin" (''mujihina Melvin'') by the Japanese. (Ep.11)]]		[[File:SW2N7-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A stitched shot an ''Akizuki''-class, ''Fletcher''-class USS ''Melvin'', ''Akizuki'' herself (name visible), and ''Navigatori''-class "MC"; the four destroyers are completely dwarfed by ''Yamato''. USS ''Melvin'' appears to be the reference model for the class (like ''Pola'', mentioned above), however she is not one of the four ''Fletchers'' named as participating in Operation Mars, and only four are ever seen at a time in the fleet throughout the season. The simplest canonical explanation is that ''Melvin'' is only actually present in this specific scene in port. The real ship was nicknamed "Blue Devil" (''aoi akuma'') and "Merciless Melvin" (''mujihina Melvin'') by the Japanese. (Ep.11)]]
	[[File:SW2N8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Minna with a map of the fleet, naming every ship aside from most of the ''Akizukis'' and ''Navigatoris''. The ''Fletchers'' are USS ''Nicholas'', USS ''La Vallette'', USS ''Heywood L. Edwards'', and USS ''Richard P. Leary''; the latter two are noteworthy, as in our reality they were among the first ships operated by Japan after the war, renamed JDS ''Ariake'' and JDS ''Yuugure'', respectively. ''Hatsuzuki'' is erroneously listed twice, though a brief shot of the forward ship shows her to be ''Akizuki'', meaning ''Hatsuzuki'''s actual position is screening ''Maya''. (Ep.11)]]		[[File:SW2N8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Minna with a map of the fleet, naming every ship aside from most of the ''Akizukis'' and ''Navigatoris''. The ''Fletchers'' are USS ''Nicholas'', USS ''La Vallette'', USS ''Heywood L. Edwards'', and USS ''Richard P. Leary''; the latter two are noteworthy, as in our reality they were among the first ships operated by Japan after the war, renamed JDS ''Ariake'' and JDS ''Yuugure'', respectively. ''Hatsuzuki'' is erroneously listed twice, though a brief shot of the forward ship shows her to be ''Akizuki'', meaning ''Hatsuzuki'''s actual position is screening ''Maya''. (Ep.11)]]
	[[File:SW2N9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A shot of the entire fleet, aside from the three lead destroyers. Throughout the season ''Akizuki'', ''Suzutsuki'', and ''Hatsuzuki'' can all be identified by name, with their three sister ships most likely being ''Teruzuki'' (completing ~~the~~ 61st Destroyer Division), ''Niizuki'', and ''Wakatsuki''. (Ep.11)]]		[[File:SW2N9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A shot of the entire fleet, aside from the three lead destroyers. Throughout the season ''Akizuki'', ''Suzutsuki'', and ''Hatsuzuki'' can all be identified by name, with their three sister ships most likely being ''Teruzuki'' (completing 61st Destroyer Division), ''Niizuki'', and ''Wakatsuki''. (Ep.11)]]
	[[File:SW2N10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The three lead destroyers, ''Federico Nani'', USS ''Nicholas'', and ''Akizuki'', with ''Amagi'' and ''Yamato'' in the foreground. Most of ''Yamato'''s AA armament can be seen here, albeit it's very cluttered to look at. Listing the guns on one side, from stern to bow: Two enclosed triple Type 96s sit near the stern, just forward of the catapult (one visible at the bottom edge). One open triple mount sits beside the 155mm turret on the wooden deck, with a diagonal row of four enclosed triple mounts just in front, and two open triple mounts higher up in the superstructure. Beside the funnel are six twin Type 89s, three enclosed and three open mounts, the latter higher up. Forward of these, beside the pagoda mast are two enclosed triple Type 96s in a diagonal row, two open triple mounts slightly higher, and finally one open triple mount on the wooden deck. The opposite side of the ship features the same layout. (Ep.11)]]		[[File:SW2N10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The three lead destroyers, ''Federico Nani'', USS ''Nicholas'', and ''Akizuki'', with ''Amagi'' and ''Yamato'' in the foreground. Most of ''Yamato'''s AA armament can be seen here, albeit it's very cluttered to look at. Listing the guns on one side, from stern to bow: Two enclosed triple Type 96s sit near the stern, just forward of the catapult (one visible at the bottom edge). One open triple mount sits beside the 155mm turret on the wooden deck, with a diagonal row of four enclosed triple mounts just in front, and two open triple mounts higher up in the superstructure. Beside the funnel are six twin Type 89s, three enclosed and three open mounts, the latter higher up. Forward of these, beside the pagoda mast are two enclosed triple Type 96s in a diagonal row, two open triple mounts slightly higher, and finally one open triple mount on the wooden deck. The opposite side of the ship features the same layout. (Ep.11)]]
	[[File:SW2N12.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|HMS ''Prince of Wales'' and HMS ''Duke of York'' open fire to port; ''Prince of Wales'' features a blue/white/grey camo that distinguishes her from her sister ships. The two rearmost eight-barrel QF 2-pounder Mark VIIIs are visible here, one at the stern and another atop the rear 14-inch turret. In addition, an octuple "pom-pom" is positioned on either side of the rear funnel, two on either side of the forward funnel, and the last is atop the forward twin 14-inch turret. (Ep.11)]]		[[File:SW2N12.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|HMS ''Prince of Wales'' and HMS ''Duke of York'' open fire to port; ''Prince of Wales'' features a blue/white/grey camo that distinguishes her from her sister ships. The two rearmost eight-barrel QF 2-pounder Mark VIIIs are visible here, one at the stern and another atop the rear 14-inch turret. In addition, an octuple "pom-pom" is positioned on either side of the rear funnel, two on either side of the forward funnel, and the last is atop the forward twin 14-inch turret. (Ep.11)]]
	[[File:SW2N13.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Bismarck'' fires to starboard. The cinematography of these two angles makes it seem as though ''Bismarck'' and ''Prince of Wales'' are trading salvos, in a very deliberate homage to their famous real world duel, though of course they aren't ''actually'' firing at each other here. (Ep.11)]]		[[File:SW2N13.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Bismarck'' fires to starboard. The cinematography of these two angles makes it seem as though ''Bismarck'' and ''Prince of Wales'' are trading salvos, in a very deliberate homage to their famous real world duel, though of course they aren't ''actually'' firing at each other here. (Ep.11)]]
	[[File:SW2N11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A ''~~King George V~~''~~-class~~ and ''~~Fletcher~~''~~-class~~. The destroyer's three rear Oerlikons sit at the stern in a heart-shaped mount, with a Bofors visible between the third and fourth 5-inch turrets. The other four 20mm/70 Mark 4s sit below the rear torpedo launcher, two aside, with a 40mm/56 M1 just forward of them either side of the rear funnel, and another pair on either side of the bridge. (Ep.11)]]		[[File:SW2N11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|HMS ''Howe'' and USS ''Heywood L. Edwards''. The destroyer's three rear Oerlikons sit at the stern in a heart-shaped mount, with a Bofors visible between the third and fourth 5-inch turrets. The other four 20mm/70 Mark 4s sit below the rear torpedo launcher, two aside, with a 40mm/56 M1 just forward of them either side of the rear funnel, and another pair on either side of the bridge. (Ep.11)]]
	[[File:SW2N14.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Clouds of Neuroi shards rain down after the battleships finish their initial barrage, with ''Littorio'', ''Doge'', and ''Howe'' seen here. A full (real world) decade later, ''Doge'' would return with a very prominent role in the third season, [[Strike Witches: Road to Berlin#Naval Weapons\|''Road to Berlin'']]. (Ep.11)]]		[[File:SW2N14.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Clouds of Neuroi shards rain down after the battleships finish their initial barrage, with ''Littorio'', ''Doge'', and ''Howe'' seen here. A full (real world) decade later, ''Doge'' would return with a very prominent role in the third season, [[Strike Witches: Road to Berlin#Naval Weapons\|''Road to Berlin'']]. (Ep.11)]]
	[[File:SW2N15.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Tirpitz'' in grey dazzle camo, as opposed to her sister ship's blue/white stripes. The twin 37mms can be found on both sides just behind the second primary turret, on the superstructure between the rear mast and third primary turret, as well as just forward of that same turret. The 20mm autocannons sit on the wooden deck below the forward 37mms, between the rear 37mms, and between the third and fourth primary turrets on the wooden deck, on both sides. (Ep.12)]]		[[File:SW2N15.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Tirpitz'' in grey dazzle camo, as opposed to her sister ship's blue/white stripes. The twin 37mms can be found on both sides just behind the second primary turret, on the superstructure between the rear mast and third primary turret, as well as just forward of that same turret. The 20mm autocannons sit on the wooden deck below the forward 37mms, between the rear 37mms, and between the third and fourth primary turrets on the wooden deck, on both sides. (Ep.12)]]