Description[ | ]
| “ | The PZ explosive bullet, nicknamed ‘Zazhigano-Razrivnaya’, is used primarily as a spotting round but has proven highly effective against non-armored targets. | ” |
| ― Heroes & Generals | ||
Overview[ | ]
| Ammo Name | [7.62×54mmR] BZT Armor Piercing | [7.62×54mmR] PZ Explosive 'ZaRa' | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Against Infantry | Explosion Damage | 30 | ||
| Explosion Radius | 4 | |||
| Velocity | 852 | 
|
949 | |
| Cone Modifier | 1 | 1 | ||
| Against Armor | Correction Angle | 2 | 2 | |
| Min. Damage | 19 |
|
21 | |
| Max. Damage | 21 |
|
31.5 | |
| Min. Penetration (mm) | 3 | 
|
2 | |
| Max Penetration (mm) | 6 |
|
4 | |
| Penetration Near Range | 10 | 10 | ||
| Penetration Far Range | 700 | 700 | ||
| Armor Penetration Far | 5% |
|
10% | |
| Armor Damage Far | 30% |
|
50% | |
The PZ Explosive 'ZaRa' trades anti-armour performance for an explosion ability, making it an unparalleled choice for infantry support. Direct hits instantly kill enemy soldiers as well, making this ammunition type extremely powerful against soft targets. While its low penetration limits effectiveness against armoured targets, the increased damage can be used to great effect against infantry vehicles of almost all kinds.
Curiously, this ammo type provides a unique velocity bonus not available to other HE ammo. This may prove helpful in tracking long-range targets.
Faction Comparisons[ | ]
| Ammo Name | [7.92×57mm Mauser] B-Patrone | [.50 BMG] Caliber .50 Pomeroy Explosive | [7.62×54mmR] PZ Explosive 'ZaRa' | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Faction |  Germany
|
 United States
|
 Soviet Union
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| Against Infantry | Damage Near | 67 | 125 | 92 |
| Damage Far | 72 | 125 | 88 | |
| Near Range | 880 | 800 | 568 | |
| Far Range | 3130 | 1000 | 3130 | |
| Explosion Damage | 30 | 37 | 30 | |
| Explosion Radius | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Velocity | 852 | 852 | 949 | |
| Conefire | 0.32 | 0.32 | ||
| Against Armor | Correction Angle | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min. Damage | ||||
| Max. Damage | ||||
| Min. Penetration (mm) | 5.4 | 2.7 | 5.04 | |
| Max Penetration (mm) | 7.5 | 5.4 | 7 | |
| Penetration Near Range | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Penetration Far Range | 700 | 700 | 700 | |
| Armor Penetration Far | 0.27 - 0.375 | 0.135 - 0.27 | 0.504 - 0.7 | |
| Armor Damage Far | - | - | - | |
| Min. Explosion Damage | 21 | 42 | 21 | |
| Max. Explosion Damage | 31.5 | 63 | 31.5 | |
| Min. Explosion Penetration (mm) | 2 | 6 | 2 | |
| Max. Explosion Penetration (mm) | 4 | 8 | 4 | |
Note: Panzer I A, M2A2, T-38 Model 1937