VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. A

VK4502A (Stock)

Totals

2435000 Cost

1470 HPDurability

53.57 / 59.2 Weight

Crew

1. Commander
2. Gunner
3. Driver
4. Radio Operator
5. Loader

Armor

120/80/80Hull Armor(front/sides/rear, mm)

100/80/80Turret Armor(front/sides/rear, mm)

Maneuver

600 h.p.Engine Power

38 km/hTop Speed / Reverse Speed

25 deg/sTraverse Speed

Firepower

220 damage

145 mmAverage Penetration

6.5 Time for Complete Loading

20 deg/sGun Traverse Speed

Communication

250 mView Range

500 mSignal Range

Tiger (P)

VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. A

VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. B

VIII

2435000

Development of this vehicle started in April 1942. The Krupp company received an order for construction of turrets. However, the prototype was never manufactured. The turrets were mounted on the first Tiger IIs.

Turret

Level	Turret	Turret Armor (front/sides/rear, mm)	Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s)	View Range (m)	Experience	Weight (t)
VII	VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. A	100/80/80	20	250	0	11200

Level	Gun	Average Penetration (mm)		Rate of Fire	Dispersion at 100 m	Aiming Time	Experience	Weight (t)
VII	8,8 cm Kw.K. 36 L/56	145/195/44	220/220/270	9.23	0.38	2.3	0	2050
VIII	8,8 cm Kw.K. 43 L/71	203/237/44	220/220/270	8.08	0.34	2.9	20630	2562
VIII	10,5 cm Kw.K. L/52	200/244/60	310/310/420	5.71	0.37	2.3	21000	3000

Level	Turret	Turret Armor (front/sides/rear, mm)	Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s)	View Range (m)	Experience	Weight (t)
VIII	VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. A Schwerer Turm	185/80/80	18	250	15520	13550

Level	Gun	Average Penetration (mm)		Rate of Fire	Dispersion at 100 m	Aiming Time	Experience	Weight (t)
VII	8,8 cm Kw.K. 36 L/56	145/195/44	220/220/270	9.23	0.38	2.3	0	2050
VIII	8,8 cm Kw.K. 43 L/71	203/237/44	220/220/270	8.6	0.34	2.9	20630	2562
VIII	10,5 cm Kw.K. L/52	200/244/60	310/310/420	6.17	0.37	2.3	21000	3000

Engine

Level	Engine	Engine Power (h.p.)	Chance of Fire on Impact	Experience	Weight (t)
VI	2x Porsche Typ 100/1	600	20	0	670
VII	2x Porsche Typ 100/3	670	20	15000	720
VIII	Porsche Deutz Typ 180/2	840	15	38750	720

Level	Suspension	Load Limit	Traverse Speed (deg/s)	Experience	Weight (t)
VII	VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. A	59.2	25	0	7600
VIII	VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. A verstärkteketten	59.2	28	14650	7600

Radio

Level	Radio	Signal Range (m)	Experience	Weight (t)
VI	FuG7_GER	500	0	70

Compatible Equipment

Compatible Consumables

Player Opinion

Pros and Cons

Pros:

-Medium tank-like mobility

-One of the best DPM of Tier 8 heavy tanks

-Strong turret face

-Good health pool

Cons:

-Weak armour compared to other heavy tanks

-Rather large size

-Medicore gun depression at best

Performance

The VK 45.02 A is an oddball in the Maus heavy tank line, since it plays more like a medium tank than a proper heavy like the Maus or the VK 45.02 B after it. The unusual performance of this tank could be the reason it was often overlooked, underestimated, or even regarded as the weakest tank in the line. Despite this, the VK is a very capable tank that could be very powerful.

Your team line-up can dictate which of the two play styles you use: Supporting heavy or Heavy Medium.

If your team is mainly consisting of HTs, follow and support them. The superior mobility of the VK means you could reach choke points and flanking positions faster than the other heavies, spotting for your team and setting up crossfires while they are getting into position. The mobility also comes in handy when there'a a medium or light tank flanking your heavies, being able to compete with their DPM or even chase them down.

If your team is mostly consisting of MTs, follow their wolfpack or even lead their charge. The armour and health pool of the VK means your can eat a few shots for your team, and the 10,5 cm gun can be used to trade effectively against mediums and lights as the alpha damage is pretty good compared to their smaller guns. Though be careful of higher tier mediums, as they have similar alpha, enough penetration to pen you anywhere and superior ROF.

The strength of the VK 45.02 A lies in its versatility, capable of being a supporter, flanker or brawler depending on the situation and switch between these three roles on the fly. Although arguably the IS3 also shares this trait (with a devastating gun and formidable armour), the VK comes with better soft gun stats, better DPM, and better mobility. The Bristish Caernarvern could also be seen as a heavy-medium hybrid, though the VK have better alpha and mobility. Watch the mini-map, read and adapt to the situation, and the VK 45.02 A will serve you well.

Early Research

• The second engine and the second 8,8cm gun are already available from the Tiger (P), mount them immediately.
• You may already have the top 10,5cm if you have played the Tiger II before
• First research the top 10,5 cm gun, then the top engine and tracks. Lastly the top turret.

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