sdp 57 gowika

Here’s a detailed overview of the SDP 57 Gowika, a Polish tank destroyer coming to World of Tanks as part of the new Polish TD tech tree: --- ?? General Overview Name: SDP 57 Gowika Nation: Poland (World of Tanks tech tree) Class: Tank Destroyer (TD) Tier: VII Role: Assault / classic tank destroyer Status: Appeared on Supertest and slated for inclusion in the Polish tank destroyer line. It follows the SDP 44 Burza (Tier VI) and leads into the higher tiers (SDP 58, SDP 60, NC 70) in the Polish TD branch. --- ? Background & Design Concept The vehicle is presented in World of Tanks lore as a project by Jan Gowik, a cadet at the Polish Military Technical Academy, combining influences from vehicles like the Jagdpanther and SU-152 into a potent TD design. The actual historical prototype was never built, but the concept fits classic tank destroyer traits for gameplay. --- ? Firepower Typical Supertest combat stats (with a fully trained crew): Primary gun damage: ~420/420/560 HP Penetration: ~202/245/68 mm Shell velocity: ~1007 – 1259 m/s Reload time: ~12 s Dispersion: ~0.38 m @100 m Aiming time: ~2 s Ammo capacity: ~40 rounds Gun elevation/depression: ~-7°/+15° Playstyle: Strong alpha damage and decent penetration for Tier VII, with good handling and aiming; excels with aggressive support fire or medium range transitions. --- ? Mobility & Survivability Top speed: ~50 km/h forward / ~14 km/h reverse Engine power: ~800 hp (≈15.5 hp/t) Hull traverse: ~32 °/s Hit Points: ~850 HP Frontal hull armor: ~180 mm (front), lighter on sides and rear View range: ~350 m Signal range: ~700 m Crew: 4 (Commander/Radio, Gunner, Driver/Mechanic, Loader) This gives the SDP 57 a solid balance of mobility and survivability for a turretless TD at its tier — it’s maneuverable enough to reposition, and its armor can bounce shots when angled correctly. --- ? Gameplay & Role Classic Tank Destroyer Playstyle: No turret, limited gun traverse