WZ-111
WZ-111
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11,000 Cost |
1550310 HP Hit Points |
44.5/4825.66/48 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Radio Operator)
- Gunner
- Driver
- Loader
600600 hp Engine Power |
50/15 km/h Speed Limit |
2626 deg/s Traverse |
13.4823.38 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
NoNo Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
230/120/60230/120/60 mm Turret Armor |
AP/HEAT/HE
AP/HEAT/HE Shells |
1025/5600/608
1025/5600/608 Shell Cost |
390/390/530390/390/530 HP Damage |
196/250/61196/250/61 mm Penetration |
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4.8 r/m Standard Gun ▲
4.8 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1872 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1872 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.42 m With 50% Crew: 0.52 m ▲
0.42 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.52 m |
s 2.8 s 2.8 Aim time |
2626 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-5°/+23°-5°/+23° Elevation Arc |
4545 rounds Ammo Capacity |
1212 % Chance of Fire |
m 380 m 380 View Range |
m 600 m 600 Signal Range |
VIII
11000
The WZ-111 is a Chinese tier 8 premium heavy tank.
Development of the heavy tank prototype on the basis of the Soviet IS-2 and IS-3 began in the early 1960s under the influence of the T-10. The vehicle was supposed to modernize the armored forces of the PLA. The trials revealed multiple faults, and the development of the vehicle was discontinued in 1964.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Gun | Penetration (mm) |
Damage (HP) |
Rate of fire (rounds/minute) |
Dispersion (m/100m) |
Aiming time (s) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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VIII | 122 mm D-25TA | 196/250/61 | 390/390/530 | 4.8 | 0.42 | 2.8 | 2590 | 135000 |
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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VIII | NORINCO 12150L | 600 | 12 | 750 | 79290 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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VIII | WZ-111 model 2 | 48 | 26 | B/2 | 10000 | 30200 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Good alpha damage
- Very strong turret armor and good hull sides for sidescraping
- Very good top speed
- Good viewrange
- Preferential matchmaking (won't see Tier 10 matches)
Cons:
- Low penetration
- Expensive premium ammunition
- Poor gun depression
- Subpar accuracy and aim time
- Frequent fuel tank, ammo rack and engine critical damage
Performance
This tank plays more or less like an IS-3 but with the stock 122 mm gun. Due to low accuracy you need to stay close to the combat. Strong armor usually bounce most of 7-8 HT's shells but TD's and 9 tiers can easily penetrate you and damage the ammo-rack. Try not to angle the hull too much on the WZ-111 as it is a pike nose; thus it will only weaken the strength of the upper plate. In addition, by reducing the angle you deny the enemy shots at your weak side armour. This gives the WZ-111 an advantage over the other Chinese premium heavy, the 112, which needs to be angled more due to its flat front armour.
Early Research
Premium tank, none required.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
Design features
Flaws that were found during initial tests including a heavy and very cramped turret interior, insufficient armor on the hull, and a weak and unreliable engine that was struggling to propel the overall mass of the vehicle. Most of the technology used in the WZ-111 were copies of earlier, close to obsolete Soviet solutions. Turret design was cast steel with welds on the roof area fitted with two crew hatches and a commander's periscope. Suspension consisted of seven road wheels with internal shock absorbers, three support rollers, and a drive sprocket positioned at the rear with a removable ring gear and guide wheel. The transmission was similar to the one in the IS series, and featured a multi-disc dry main clutch, eight gear transmission with dual, planetary rotation mechanism, and a final drive. The engine was a Chinese made unlicensed copy of the B11 diesel, with the maximum power output at 520 horsepower. Maximum speeds achieved during tests was 35 km/h. The body was made from welded plates, with a thickness of 13, 120, 90 and 60 mm. The test prototype was preserved and today is placed on permanent display in the Chinese Tank Museum located near Beijing.
Historical Gallery
Historical Accuracy Errata
Engine is considerably more powerful than in reality, with 600 hp compared to the historical 520.
- Actual top speed is 35 km/h. In World of Tanks, however, the WZ-111 can reach speeds of up to 50 km/h.
- The NORINCO 12150L is the same engine used on the Type 59, yet the horsepower value is inconsistent.
Sources and External Links
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