Rheinmetall Skorpion G
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Rheinmetall Skorpion G
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9,800 Cost |
1150230 HP Hit Points |
38.23/4522.37/45 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Loader)
- Radio Operator
- Driver
- Gunner
650650 hp Engine Power |
60/20 km/h Speed Limit |
3030 deg/s Traverse |
1729.06 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
YesYes Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
1070/4800/935
1070/4800/935 Shell Cost |
490/490/630490/490/630 HP Damage |
246/311/65246/311/65 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
4.92 r/m Standard Gun ▲
4.92 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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2410.8 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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2410.8 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.3 m With 50% Crew: 0.372 m ▲
0.3 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.372 m |
s 2.1 s 2.1 Aim time |
1818 deg/s Gun Traverse Speed |
360° Gun Arc |
-7°/+14°-7°/+14° Elevation Arc |
3030 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 360 m 360 View Range |
m 700 m 700 Signal Range |
VIII
9800
The Rheinmetall Skorpion G is a German tier 8 premium tank destroyer.
Development of the second series of self-propelled guns on the basis of the Panther tank was started by the Rheinmetall company in January 1943. The design plans for the 12,8 cm Skorpion were completed on April 2, 1943. Existed only in blueprints.
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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IX | 12,8 cm Kanone 43 L/55 | 246/311/65 | 490/490/630 | 4.92 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 3050 | 250000 |
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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VII | Maybach HL 210 TRM P30 | 650 | 20 | 850 | 35500 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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VIII | Rheinmetall 12,8 cm K 43 Skorpion | 45 | 30 | 0 | 15000 | 30000 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Outstanding alpha and penetration
- Has a fully traversable turret
- Fairly good DPM
- Good speed and mobility, can easily relocate
- Quick aimtime and great accuracy
Cons:
- Abysmal overall traverse and terrain resistance
- Horrible dispersion values
- Worthless armor gets easily penetrated by anything, HE shells included
- Poor gun depression, -7 achievable only at the sides
- Poor camouflage values and view range
Performance
Essentially, this tank is a downtiered Grille 15. The mobility, DPM, penetration and alpha are all attributes that are still useful in Tier 9 and 10 battles. As with every low armor tank, you should pay special attention to not getting hit, as most hits will result in damage. Under the right circumstances you can even play the Rheinmetall Skorpion G like a medium tank, but it is a fine line between success and failure. Focus on distracted enemies and tanks that have just fired. In some rare instances you can also trade shots, especially versus lower tier mediums with 75mm guns. Due to the horrible dispersion values, snapshots won't connect most of the time. It is really important to let the gun aim, especially since you will be reloading for over 10 seconds. With such a long reloadtime you don't want to waste shots.
At the beginning of the battle you can decide to rush a key location or pick a TD spot. Even if you are doing the latter, watch for gaps on the minimap. Once a gap presents itself, exploit it and use your mobility to flank the enemy and put the pressure on. Due to the mobility, this tank is also nicely suited for cleanup late during a match. Just make sure you don't overextend yourself and end up in a spot with no way out.
On a final note, the 246mm of penetration on the AP rounds allows you to damage most tanks you will encounter reliably, which is especially important for a premium tank, since one typically uses them to earn credits. While it does have great credit earning potential, the same cannot be said for crew training - the crew layout of the Skorpion only matches that of the Tier 4 Marder 38T, and the Commander doubles as the Loader.
Suggested Equipment
External Reviews and Opinions
Gallery
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