![]() ![]() First, the length of the gun was reduced to 37 calibers, dropping the muzzle velocity to 750 m/s. ![]() Some changes were made to the tank design. The design of the VK 100.01 was to be done by May 15th. As an alternative, the 12.8 cm KwK L/50 was proposed, with a 29.3 kg shell and 810 m/s of muzzle velocity. The muzzle velocity of this shell was 875 m/s, and the rate of fire was an optimistic 4-5 RPM. This was the lightened variant: initially, the 15 cm K18 round was used, which weighed 43 kg. The overall length of the round was 1.6 meters, and it weighed 57.4 kg, 34 of which were for the shell. Initially, the rounds would have been two piece, but a sketch of a one piece round was attached to a letter regarding the turret, dated April 18th, 1942. A part of the ammunition would be stored in the rear of the turret. According to preliminary classification, the 100 ton class tank would have a 15 cm KwK L/40 gun with a capacity for at least 100 rounds. The first order to create a superheavy tank came in March 22, 1942. The VK 100.01 (P) was a superheavy tank design that eventually grew into the Maus. Alternatively, you may wish to research the engine first for a much needed boost in mobility. However it has reduced DPM and the ammunition costs are high. The top gun has better penetration and alpha than the stock gun. Modules and crew are decimated by it.įirstly you should research the better suspension as it gives much needed boost to turning speed and is necessary for the top gun and some modules.Īfter that you need to make a choice. It can do a huge amount of damage when placed in the right location. When you get stuck playing against tier 10, HE is often the best choice. This can become a problem because of your low top speed, if the enemy refuses to close the distance. ![]() With the 128MM gun you are effectively reduced to short-to-medium range brawling and trading shots. Stock gun is the short barrel 105MM from the Tiger II. It is VERY expensive to use, since you have to spam gold to make it work. With the stock gun, the VK100.01(P) is relatively inflexible, as it can't engage targets at a distance or fight multiple opponents. The best gun is great, with the stock gun having unacceptable penetration, unless you spam gold, better accuracy and higher DPM than the 128 mm gun. It's one advantage in this regard is the excellent ground-resistance, which means that rough terrain makes little difference in the mobility. This makes it nearly impossible to relocate once you have commited to a position. The downside is its low top speed and generally low mobility. As long as you can keep the lower glacis covered and deny your opponents shots at the commander's hatch by moving back and forth this tank is nearly impregnable from the front and, combined with the space armour at the sides excells at sidescraping. Its defining feature is its strong armour, particularly at the front. This tank is relatively simple to play and sets the standard for the tier 9 and 10 tanks that follow. Lower glacis is quite weak (around 180-190 effective when unangled) Huge ammorack can get damaged very often if hit from the sides Mediocre reload times for both guns, bad softgun stats (tricky snapshots and missing without fully aim). Inadequate stock gun makes for painful grind Sides are flat and much weaker than its bigger brothers, Its cupola can still be penetrated by some guns. Slowest tank in its tier and has very large silhouette, juicy target for SPGs Large skirt armor on rear can absorb a LOT of HE, HEAT and HESH shells Very powerful HE shells (nearly 200 higher potential damage than AP shells at 630) can two-shot some poorly armored tier 8 TDs! Huge ammo capacity for stock gun (120 rounds, won't use more than 25) and top gun has fairly respectable ammo capacity as well Top 12.8cm has highest alpha damage of all tier 8 heavies, tied with Obj 252U Insane view range for its tier comparable to tier 10s Tied with O-Ho for second highest HP pool for Tier 8 (1700) as well as weight (120t) ![]() Although the top speed is only 20kph, it is very capable of maintaining that speed even on slight inclines due to high engine power great reverse speed compared being almost as high as top speed Monstrously thick armor upper plate is comparable to Maus's upper plate and can resist even Tier 10 guns from the front, and cupola is surprisingly tough. ![]()
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