Pz.Kpfw. VII
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{{TankData|Tank= Pz.Kpfw. VII | {{TankData|Tank= Pz.Kpfw. VII | |||
? | | Simply called | + | | Simply called the '''Panzer 7''' or '''Panzer VII''', This Replaced the [[Tank:G42_Maus|Maus]]'s position as the new end of the Porsche tank line in the 9.17.1 patch. | |
? | Basically, It's [[Tank:G92_VK7201|VK 72.01 (K)]] with different gun. It carries | + | Basically, It's the [[Tank:G92_VK7201|VK 72.01 (K)]] with a different gun. It carries a 12.8cm gun with better penetration and rate of fire than [[Tank:E 100|E 100]]'s, but with lower alpha damage, This gun is very similar to the top gun of the Jagdtiger, but has lower penetration and rate of fire. Unlike the other German Superheavy tanks, It doesn't have all-around protection. Instead, It provides very tough and sloped frontal hull armor and a tough rounded turret, It doesn't have the lower plate as weakspot, But it has weak and flat side and rear armor that makes this tank very vulnerable to flanking. | |
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- Insanely thick and sloped upper plate (400mm effective!) and side armor is thick enough to do sidescraping. | - Insanely thick and sloped upper plate (400mm effective!) and side armor is thick enough to do sidescraping. | |||
? | - Unlike most of German tanks. Its lower glacis, Despite it's | + | - Unlike most of German tanks. Its lower glacis, Despite it's lack of angling, is thick enough to withstand most regular shots (270 mm effective when not angling the tank). | |
- High HP pool (2500) | - High HP pool (2500) | |||
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- Great alpha and penetration | - Great alpha and penetration | |||
? | - Its " | + | - Its "ears" (boxes on the side of the turret) are not included as part of the tank's armor layout, But they may trick enemies into shooting at them, and wasting their ammo | |
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- Poor gun depression | - Poor gun depression | |||
? | - Side and Rear armor is flat, Very vulnerable | + | - Side and Rear armor is flat, Very vulnerable to flanking if not angled | |
- Turret base armor is weak, and can be exposed when peek-a-boom or sidescraping | - Turret base armor is weak, and can be exposed when peek-a-boom or sidescraping | |||
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? | Since it shared its '''Pz.Kpfw. VII''' codename with '''[[Tank:G51_Lowe|Löwe]]''', This tank is likely based on '''"Leicher Löwe"''', a light weight version of Löwe, But it had higher strength that its '''"Heavy"''' counterpart. | + | Since it shared its '''Pz.Kpfw. VII''' codename with '''[[Tank:G51_Lowe|Löwe]]''', This tank is likely based on '''"Leicher Löwe"''', a light weight version of Löwe, But it had higher armour strength that its '''"Heavy"''' counterpart. | |
* In-game description said that it was upgraded version of Löwe. But, Actually, It was planned to be a cheaper and mass-production variant of Löwe. | * In-game description said that it was upgraded version of Löwe. But, Actually, It was planned to be a cheaper and mass-production variant of Löwe. |
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Pz.Kpfw. VII
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6,100,000 Cost |
2500500 HP Hit Points |
120.03/13069.06/130 t Weight Limit |
- Commander
- Gunner
- Driver
- Radio Operator
- Loader
12001200 hp Engine Power |
33/15 km/h Speed Limit |
2424 deg/s Traverse |
1017.38 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
YesYes Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
200/160/120200/160/120 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
1260/4400/1055
1260/4400/1055 Shell Cost |
560/560/700560/560/700 HP Damage |
258/315/65258/315/65 mm Penetration |
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3.75 r/m Standard Gun ▲
3.75 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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2100 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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2100 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.37 m With 50% Crew: 0.458 m ▲
0.37 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.458 m |
s 2.6 s 2.6 Aim time |
1818 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-7°/+17°-7°/+17° Elevation Arc |
4040 rounds Ammo Capacity |
1212 % Chance of Fire |
m 400 m 400 View Range |
m 720 m 720 Signal Range |
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The Pz.Kpfw. VII is a German tier 10 heavy tank.
A superheavy tank with rear placement of the turret. Developed by the Krupp company in 1942. The project was discontinued in favor of more heavy tanks. No vehicles were ever manufactured.
Simply called the Panzer 7 or Panzer VII, This Replaced the Maus's position as the new end of the Porsche tank line in the 9.17.1 patch.
Basically, It's the VK 72.01 (K) with a different gun. It carries a 12.8cm gun with better penetration and rate of fire than E 100's, but with lower alpha damage, This gun is very similar to the top gun of the Jagdtiger, but has lower penetration and rate of fire. Unlike the other German Superheavy tanks, It doesn't have all-around protection. Instead, It provides very tough and sloped frontal hull armor and a tough rounded turret, It doesn't have the lower plate as weakspot, But it has weak and flat side and rear armor that makes this tank very vulnerable to flanking.
The Pz.Kpfw. VII marks the end of its German heavy line.
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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X | 12,8 cm Kw.K. 46 L/61 | 258/315/65 | 560/560/700 | 3.75 | 0.37 | 2.6 | 3680 | 340000 |
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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X | MB 517 | 1200 | 12 | 920 | 132000 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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X | Pz.Kpfw. VII | 130 | 24 | 0 | 24000 | 82500 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Insanely thick and sloped upper plate (400mm effective!) and side armor is thick enough to do sidescraping.
- Unlike most of German tanks. Its lower glacis, Despite it's lack of angling, is thick enough to withstand most regular shots (270 mm effective when not angling the tank).
- High HP pool (2500)
- Decent mobility for its weight (33KM/H)
- Great alpha and penetration
- Its "ears" (boxes on the side of the turret) are not included as part of the tank's armor layout, But they may trick enemies into shooting at them, and wasting their ammo
Cons:
- Long reload time (15.3 seconds with 100% crew)
- Poor gun depression
- Side and Rear armor is flat, Very vulnerable to flanking if not angled
- Turret base armor is weak, and can be exposed when peek-a-boom or sidescraping
- Inner gun manlet is weak and can be penetrated often
Gallery
History for this tank not found
Historical Accuracy Errata
Since it shared its Pz.Kpfw. VII codename with Löwe, This tank is likely based on "Leicher Löwe", a light weight version of Löwe, But it had higher armour strength that its "Heavy" counterpart.
- In-game description said that it was upgraded version of Löwe. But, Actually, It was planned to be a cheaper and mass-production variant of Löwe.
- Its actual weight is only 77 tons.
- Its actual maximum speed is only 27 KM/H