VK 45.03
Revision as of 21:42, 8 July 2016 | Revision as of 21:44, 8 July 2016 | |||
Line 23: | Line 23: | |||
Don't make the mistake of comparing this to the Tiger I. The Tiger I can burn down every T7 and even T8 tank by utilizing its raw DPM power in combination with its HP pool of 1500, when given the chance. While the VK 45.03 does not stand to far off with regards to HP, the DPM is an absolute joke in comparison. It does not offer significant mobility advantages over the Tiger I, in fact it gets beaten in the topspeed department. Also don't get hyped because of the angled front plates. They do offer improved protection compared to the flat hulldesign of the Tiger I, but it is nothing to relied on, especially when fighting tanks of your own tier (and higher). Even the IS, its derivatives and the KV-3 with only 175mm of penetration have a good chance of penetrating the upper front plate even when angled with effective values of +-140mm armor (don't shoot the lower plate as it offers better protection due to shaper angle). The turret however offers mostly no angles and with a nominal armor protection of 100mm that does not yield a much higher effective value in most places, it presents an easy target even for lower tiers. | Don't make the mistake of comparing this to the Tiger I. The Tiger I can burn down every T7 and even T8 tank by utilizing its raw DPM power in combination with its HP pool of 1500, when given the chance. While the VK 45.03 does not stand to far off with regards to HP, the DPM is an absolute joke in comparison. It does not offer significant mobility advantages over the Tiger I, in fact it gets beaten in the topspeed department. Also don't get hyped because of the angled front plates. They do offer improved protection compared to the flat hulldesign of the Tiger I, but it is nothing to relied on, especially when fighting tanks of your own tier (and higher). Even the IS, its derivatives and the KV-3 with only 175mm of penetration have a good chance of penetrating the upper front plate even when angled with effective values of +-140mm armor (don't shoot the lower plate as it offers better protection due to shaper angle). The turret however offers mostly no angles and with a nominal armor protection of 100mm that does not yield a much higher effective value in most places, it presents an easy target even for lower tiers. | |||
? | So in essence, one has to make the VK 45.03 work by using the gun handling. In comparison to the Tiger I, the VK 45.03 offers lower aimtime and better gun soft stats, which means you build up less dispersion by driving and turning the hull / turret and you take less time to achieve maximum accuracy (aka letting aim circle shrink to its | + | So in essence, one has to make the VK 45.03 work by using the gun handling. In comparison to the Tiger I, the VK 45.03 offers lower aimtime and better gun soft stats, which means you build up less dispersion by driving and turning the hull / turret and you take less time to achieve maximum accuracy (aka letting aim circle shrink to its minimum). The VK 45.03 has lesser damage potential over time than the Tiger I, but has an easier time making its shots count. Don't try firing snapshots, as you don't have the DPM to effectively trade 2 shots for 1 against tanks with higher alpha. It is better to not to get hit and dealing no damage in return, than to eat 390 (or more) to deliver only 240 damage on average. What's more, with the improved gun handling, you will land such shots more consistently than with the Tiger I. | |
It should also be noted that the VK45.03 can easily use Optics for its third equipment slot and participate in active scouting duties more effectively (first and second being rammer and vents respectively), whereas with the Tiger I giving up the Enhanced Gun Laying Drive is a much tougher choice. | It should also be noted that the VK45.03 can easily use Optics for its third equipment slot and participate in active scouting duties more effectively (first and second being rammer and vents respectively), whereas with the Tiger I giving up the Enhanced Gun Laying Drive is a much tougher choice. |
Revision as of 21:44, 8 July 2016
This article requires additional modification. The design and/or content of this article do not conform to wiki standards.
|
VK 45.03
Mouse over "
[Client Values; Actual values in
6,900 Cost |
1400280 HP Hit Points |
65/69.735.2/69.7 t Weight Limit |
- Commander
- Driver
- Gunner
- Radio Operator
- Loader
700700 hp Engine Power |
38/12 km/h Speed Limit |
2828 deg/s Traverse |
10.7719.89 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
YesYes Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
100/80/80100/80/80 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
252/4400/252
252/4400/252 Shell Cost |
240/240/295240/240/295 HP Damage |
203/237/44203/237/44 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
7.14 r/m Standard Gun ▲
7.14 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
▲
Standard Gun
▼
Standard Gun
▲
1713.6 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
▼
Standard Gun
▲
1713.6 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.33 m With 50% Crew: 0.409 m ▲
0.33 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.409 m |
s 2.2 s 2.2 Aim time |
2222 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-8°/+15°-8°/+15° Elevation Arc |
7272 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 380 m 380 View Range |
m 620 m 620 Signal Range |
VII
6900
The VK 45.03 is a German tier 7 premium heavy tank.
Heavy tank developed at the end of WWII. The project was designated the Tiger III (VK 45.03) on October 12, 1942. 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 ()
| |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIII | 8,8 cm Kw.K. 43 L/71 | 203/237/44 | 240/240/295 | 7.14 | 0.33 | 2.2 | 2562 | 112180 |
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIII | Maybach HL 230 P30 | 700 | 20 | 1400 | 55000 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VII | VK 45.03 | 69.7 | 28 | 0 | 21350 | 20000 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Good gun handling
- Angled front plates (for what it's worth)
- Profile allows for sidescraping
Cons:
- Weak DPM + low Alpha makes for an awkward combination
- Extremely weak and easy to penetrate turret (stock Tiger II turret)+ exposed turret ring
- Lackluster mobility prevents it from qualifying as a true Heavy-Medium hybrid
- Highly vulnerable to artillery fire
Performance
Don't make the mistake of comparing this to the Tiger I. The Tiger I can burn down every T7 and even T8 tank by utilizing its raw DPM power in combination with its HP pool of 1500, when given the chance. While the VK 45.03 does not stand to far off with regards to HP, the DPM is an absolute joke in comparison. It does not offer significant mobility advantages over the Tiger I, in fact it gets beaten in the topspeed department. Also don't get hyped because of the angled front plates. They do offer improved protection compared to the flat hulldesign of the Tiger I, but it is nothing to relied on, especially when fighting tanks of your own tier (and higher). Even the IS, its derivatives and the KV-3 with only 175mm of penetration have a good chance of penetrating the upper front plate even when angled with effective values of +-140mm armor (don't shoot the lower plate as it offers better protection due to shaper angle). The turret however offers mostly no angles and with a nominal armor protection of 100mm that does not yield a much higher effective value in most places, it presents an easy target even for lower tiers.
So in essence, one has to make the VK 45.03 work by using the gun handling. In comparison to the Tiger I, the VK 45.03 offers lower aimtime and better gun soft stats, which means you build up less dispersion by driving and turning the hull / turret and you take less time to achieve maximum accuracy (aka letting aim circle shrink to its minimum). The VK 45.03 has lesser damage potential over time than the Tiger I, but has an easier time making its shots count. Don't try firing snapshots, as you don't have the DPM to effectively trade 2 shots for 1 against tanks with higher alpha. It is better to not to get hit and dealing no damage in return, than to eat 390 (or more) to deliver only 240 damage on average. What's more, with the improved gun handling, you will land such shots more consistently than with the Tiger I.
It should also be noted that the VK45.03 can easily use Optics for its third equipment slot and participate in active scouting duties more effectively (first and second being rammer and vents respectively), whereas with the Tiger I giving up the Enhanced Gun Laying Drive is a much tougher choice.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
History for this tank not found