VK 36.01 (H)
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* The FuG 7 and FuG 12 radios carry over from any of the tanks leading to this one. | * The FuG 7 and FuG 12 radios carry over from any of the tanks leading to this one. | |||
? | * If you unlocked this tank from the [[PzKpfw IV]], then the 10,5 cm KwK 42 L/28 | + | * If you unlocked this tank from the [[PzKpfw IV]], then the 10,5 cm KwK 42 L/28 gun carries over. | |
? | * | + | * Research the suspension for increased weight capacity and much needed traverse speed. | |
? | * Next research the turret | + | * Next research the turret so you can use better guns. | |
? | * Research the 7,5 cm L/70 | + | * Research the 7,5 cm L/70 and install it. | |
* Now you can research the 8,8 cm. | * Now you can research the 8,8 cm. | |||
* After that, get the engines. | * After that, get the engines. |
Revision as of 18:23, 31 October 2012
VK 36.01 (H)
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935,000 Cost |
1100240 HP Hit Points |
41.38/41.524.55/45 t Weight Limit |
- Commander
- Gunner
- Driver
- Radio Operator
- Loader
400500 hp Engine Power |
50.5/14 km/h Speed Limit |
2224 deg/s Traverse |
9.6720.37 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
YesYes Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
80/60/60100/80/80 mm Turret Armor |
AP/HEAT/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
120/4000/128
252/3200/252 Shell Cost |
350/350/410220/220/270 HP Damage |
64/104/53145/194/44 mm Penetration |
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7.5 r/m Standard Gun ▲
8.7 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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2625 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1914 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.55 m With 50% Crew: 0.681 m ▲
0.36 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.446 m |
s 2.3 s 2.3 Aim time |
2424 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-8°/+20°-8°/+15° Elevation Arc |
5064 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 360 m 370 View Range |
m 310 m 710 Signal Range |
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The VK 36.01 (H) is a German tier 6 heavy tank.
An experimental German WWII heavy tank developed by Henschel. The vehicle was a further development of the VK 30.01 (H) project and a stage in the design process for the Tiger. A total of eight chassis and one prototype were built in 1942. During the development, various technical solutions were trialed. Some of them later served as a basis for German heavy tank designs during the WWII. The chassis was also used in armored recovery vehicles.
This tank was the first prototype of Germany's PzKpfw VI Tiger. It's a good combat tank, with good armor and firepower once upgraded.
The VK 36.01 (H) leads to the Tiger I.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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VI | Maybach HL 174 | 500 | 20 | 850 | 27200 | |
VI | Maybach HL 150 | 400 | 20 | 850 | 24000 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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V | VK 36.01 (H) | 41.5 | 22 | 0 | 13000 | 9970 | |
VI | VK 36.01 (H) verstärkteketten | 45 | 24 | 0 | 13000 | 15440 |
Tier | Radio | Signal Range (m) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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III | FuG 5 | 310 | 50 | 630 | |
VI | FuG 7 | 415 | 70 | 8160 | |
IX | FuG 12 | 710 | 150 | 43200 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Best armor of the three tier 6 German tanks
- Can use the unique 7.5 cm KwK 41 L/58 Könisch gun and the legendary 8.8cm L/56
- Decent maneuverability once upgraded
- Ability to rotate in place
Cons:
- Slowest of the three tier 6 German tanks
- The 7.5 cm KwK 41 L/58 Könisch has very low damage unless used with premium ammo.
- Unsloped armor
Performance
Considered by some to be the best tier 6 medium tank in the game, it possesses good armor, decent mobility and firepower, offering a wide selection of guns to fit different game-play preferences.
Players that choose the 7.5 cm KwK 41 L/58 Könisch, and its unique premium ammo that increases damage as well as penetration, will find that it can riddle holes in other tank´s armor, even as thick as the T29's turret.
Players that chose the 8.8 KwK L/56 gun will find a reasonably accurate gun with good damage potential, even so, your best bet is to move in with a wave of other mediums or heavy tanks to pelt the sides of your opponents.
While the VK 3001 (H) and the VK 3001 (P) have to be cautious of their lack of armor, this tank is capable of fighting as a straight-up tank and feels more like a tank ready for production than a prototype. It can get into slug matches against lower tier opponents, it can support, it can snipe, it can do peek-a-boo from around corners... Thanks to its armor and choice of guns, it's quite versatile.
Early Research
- The FuG 7 and FuG 12 radios carry over from any of the tanks leading to this one.
- If you unlocked this tank from the PzKpfw IV, then the 10,5 cm KwK 42 L/28 gun carries over.
- Research the suspension for increased weight capacity and much needed traverse speed.
- Next research the turret so you can use better guns.
- Research the 7,5 cm L/70 and install it.
- Now you can research the 8,8 cm.
- After that, get the engines.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
Only four VK 3001 (H) prototypes were produced, two in March 1941 and two in October 1941. All were completed in 1942 by Henschel. In early 1942, one prototype VK 3601 (H) was built, along with 5 prototype chassis. Originally, it was planned to mount the VK 3001 (H) with a turret armed with the 75mm L/24 or 105mm L/28 gun, but none of the prototypes were actually fitted with turrets. The VK 3601 (H) was to be armed with the 75mm KwK 42 L/70 (Gerat 725), the 88mm KwK 36 L/56 (mounted in the VK 4501 (P)'s turret), or the 105mm L/20 or L/28 gun. But just as with the VK 3001 (H), it was never armed with any weapon.
Both designs were completed as prototypes, but their further development was cancelled in 1942 in favor of the development of the VK 4501 (H) that later became the Tiger 1. Turrets produced for both designs were never mounted and instead, in 1944, six VK 3001 (H) turrets were used in permanent fortifications: Panzerstellung/Turmstellungs of the Atlantic and West Wall. Their running gear was later modified and used as a base for the Tiger and Panther's running gear.
In March 1941, two VK 3001 (H)s were ready and from August 1941 to March 1942, were converted into 128mm Pak 40 L/61 gun carriers, the Selbstfahrlafette 12.8cm. Another two prototypes completed in October 1941 remained in Henschel's factory in Haustenbek and were used as recovery, training, and test vehicles. The VK 3601 (H) prototypes were used as recovery and towing vehicles. The VK 3001 (H) and VK 3601 (H)'s design led to the subsequent development of Henschel's Tiger I.