Pz.Kpfw. I
PzI (Stock)
3600 Price |
145 Hit Points |
5.54 / 5.8 kgWeight |
- Commander
20/20/14.5Hull Armor(front/sides/rear, mm) |
14/13/13Turret Armor(front/sides/rear, mm) |
60 h.p.Engine Power |
40 km/hSpeed Limit |
43 deg/secTraverse Speed |
11 Standard Shell Damage |
23 mmStandard Shell Penetration |
4.3 Time for Complete Loading |
43 deg/secTurret Traverse Speed |
310 mView Range |
265 mSignal Range |
PzKpfw IA
Stock
Level | Turret | Weight (t) | Turret Armor (front/sides/rear, mm) | Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s) | View Range (m) | |
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I | L.K.A. 2 | 600 | 14/13/13 | 43 | 310 |
Level | Gun | Weight (t) | Average Penetration (mm) | Rate of Fire | Dispersion at 100 m | Aiming Time | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I | 2 cm KwK 30 L/55 | 70 | 23/46 | 11/11 | 103.45 | 0.59 | 1.7 |
Level | Engine | Weight (t) | Engine Power (h.p.) | Chance of Fire on Impact | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
I | Krupp M305 | 220 | 60 | 20 |
Level | Suspension | Weight (t) | Load Limit | Traverse Speed (deg/s) | |
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I | Pz.Kpfw. I Ausf. A | 2000 | 5.8 | 43 |
Level | Radio | Weight (t) | Signal Range (m) | |
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II | FuG 2 | 0 | 265 |
2cm L.K.B.
Attack
Level | Turret | Weight (t) | Turret Armor (front/sides/rear, mm) | Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s) | View Range (m) | |
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I | L.K.A. 2 | 600 | 14/13/13 | 43 | 310 |
Level | Gun | Weight (t) | Average Penetration (mm) | Rate of Fire | Dispersion at 100 m | Aiming Time | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I | 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 | 70 | 23/46 | 11/11 | 122.45 | 0.57 | 1.6 |
Level | Engine | Weight (t) | Engine Power (h.p.) | Chance of Fire on Impact | |
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II | Krupp M311 | 300 | 95 | 20 |
Level | Suspension | Weight (t) | Load Limit | Traverse Speed (deg/s) | |
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II | Pz.Kpfw. I Ausf. B | 2000 | 8 | 45 |
Level | Radio | Weight (t) | Signal Range (m) | |
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VI | FuG 7 | 0 | 415 |
PzKpfw IF
Speed
Level | Turret | Weight (t) | Turret Armor (front/sides/rear, mm) | Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s) | View Range (m) | |
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II | Pz.Kpfw. I Breda | 600 | 14/13/13 | 45 | 320 |
Level | Gun | Weight (t) | Average Penetration (mm) | Rate of Fire | Dispersion at 100 m | Aiming Time | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I | 2 cm Breda | 70 | 30/47 | 11/11 | 114.29 | 0.51 | 1.5 |
Level | Engine | Weight (t) | Engine Power (h.p.) | Chance of Fire on Impact | |
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II | Maybach HL 38 TR | 500 | 100 | 20 |
Level | Suspension | Weight (t) | Load Limit | Traverse Speed (deg/s) | |
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II | Pz.Kpfw. I Ausf. B | 2000 | 8 | 45 |
Level | Radio | Weight (t) | Signal Range (m) | |
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VII | FuG Spr. 1 | 0 | 455 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Short aim time
- Good turret traverse speed
- Decent mobility
- Only sees tier II battles
- Small silhouette gives this tank great camouflage
Cons:
- Low top speed
- Low penetration, especially at long range
- Unable to hit targets which are 350m+ away
- Weak armor, HE and autocannon shots can finish you instantly
- Slow, so a support role with company advised
Performance
Armor is not bouncy to lower tier guns and most autocannons and so to make up for it some angling can be used if stuck out in the open with no other choice but absorbing damage. However it rarely works so try not to be caught in the open in this tank. The tank is best used behind cover and popping out occasionally to get shots off at a distracted enemy. The tank also has enough mobility to relocate at a reasonable rate, but give it enough time to accelerate as it lacks horsepower.
The guns are subpar for even tier 1 but with proper usage can be devastating. The Breda is advised due to the fact that most high threat tier 2 tanks have armor that is completely immune to the KwK 38's 23mm nominal pen, most notably the tank's rival, the panzer II even from the sides. The Breda, while having a very long firing time (but better DPM), lower accuracy at range, is still better due to the extra 7mm of penetration. It is reccomended to stick to close ranges and target flanks of well armored tanks, as 30mm of pen will go through anything but a H35 (the one tank to avoid at all costs unless using APCR). Basically choose the Breda for general usage, and only take the KwK if you know how to use it to its strengths (better at peekabooing due to rapid fire, better accuracy especially on the move, but has terrible penetration especially at this tier)
Overall, while this tank is inferior to most tier II tanks, it can really do some damage. Stick to cover, and use peekaboo tactics to make the most of the lowish pen and accuracy, but decent DPM. Treat this tank like a buffed tier I tank, with more speed, better armor, but the same guns as the LTraktor minus the 37mm. With a few games you should soon be able to get to its next upgrade the PZ1C.
Early Research
- Both 2cm KwK 38 L/55 and Breda carry over from Leichttraktor. Mount your choice.
- Both are Tier-1 guns in this Tier-2 tank so you are still undergunned.
- The Breda holds 12 rounds in 4 clips and shoots a 3-round burst each trigger click.
- The 2cm KwK 38 L/55 holds 10 rounds in 5 clips and shoots a 2-round burst each trigger click.
- Next get the first engine, then tracks for second engine.
- Good Tier-7 radio gives long range view of battlefield.
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