In a recent match, I was using the U-Sh 204 GK and encountered a BTR-152D that had not noticed me. I stopped, aimed flat against the side hull at point-blank range (≈10 m), and fired continuously until my gun overheated. Despite the ideal engagement, every round shattered. The BTR then turned its turret and eliminated my crew in a single burst.
Anyway-
From a mechanical standpoint, this result is difficult to justify. The 20 mm Oerlikon is rated for roughly 57 mm of penetration at 10 m, while the BTR-152’s side armor is 10 mm, even accounting for a slight angle. Repeated shattering with zero penetration under these conditions should not occur.
More importantly, this is not an isolated incident. I’ve experienced similar behavior over several months, across multiple matches and vehicles, including the British Ystervark, the French AMX-10P (H-VAP), and, though less frequently- platforms using DM63. This issue has also long affected APCR ammunition, which often shatters outright and, when it does penetrate, produces The most minimal post-penetration damage. That would be fine if the rounds didnt shatter/non-pen every other round.
For vehicles that rely entirely on autocannons, this behavior is not just frustrating- it is deeply discouraging, as it undermines confidence in the reliability of the game’s armor and damage modeling.
