VK 36.01 (H)
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? | The VK3601 is perhaps the best of the three German Tier-6 prototype tanks. It possesses good armor, decent mobility, and very good firepower: offering a wide selection of guns to fit different game-play preferences. Besides being one of the best money-makers in the game, the VK3601 has one unique feature: when firing gold | + | The VK3601 is perhaps the best of the three German Tier-6 prototype tanks. It possesses good armor, decent mobility, and very good firepower: offering a wide selection of guns to fit different game-play preferences. Besides being one of the best money-makers in the game, the VK3601 has one unique feature: when firing gold ammunition through its ultra-precise conical gun, it turns into a fast firing "tin can of doom", capable of crippling any tank on the battlefield within seconds. | |
:Research along the VK 3601 (H) tree leads to the [[PzKpfw VI Tiger]] [[Heavy Tanks|Heavy Tank]]. | :Research along the VK 3601 (H) tree leads to the [[PzKpfw VI Tiger]] [[Heavy Tanks|Heavy Tank]]. |
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VK 3601 (H)
Germany | Medium Tank | Tier VI |
The VK3601 is perhaps the best of the three German Tier-6 prototype tanks. It possesses good armor, decent mobility, and very good firepower: offering a wide selection of guns to fit different game-play preferences. Besides being one of the best money-makers in the game, the VK3601 has one unique feature: when firing gold ammunition through its ultra-precise conical gun, it turns into a fast firing "tin can of doom", capable of crippling any tank on the battlefield within seconds.
- Research along the VK 3601 (H) tree leads to the PzKpfw VI Tiger Heavy Tank.
Modules
Historical Info
On September 9 of 1938, Henschel received permission to continue their work on the DW II. Two similar designs were created; the lighter (32 tons) VK3001(H) and later, the heavier (40 tons) VK3601(H). Both resembled Panzerkampfwagen IVs in their hull design, but their running gear was of a new design that consisted of overlapping road wheels. Medium VK3001(H) and heavy VK3601(H) tanks had many parts in common, making their production and service much more easier.
Only four VK3001(H) prototypes were produced, two in March of 1941 and the other two in October of 1941. All were completed in 1942 by Henschel. In early 1942, one prototype VK3601(H) was built along with 5 prototype chassis'. Originally, it was planned to mount the VK3001(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 VK3601(H) was to be armed with the 75mm KwK 42 L/70 (Gerat 725), the 88mm KwK 36 L/56 (mounted in VK4501(P)'s turret), or the 105mm L/20 or L/28 gun. But just as with the VK3001(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 VK4501(H) (Tiger I). Turrets produced for both designs were never mounted and instead, in 1944, 6 VK3001(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 of 1941, two VK3001(H)s were ready and from August of 1941 to March of 1942, were converted into 128mm Pak 40 L/61 gun carriers, the Selbstfahrlafette 12.8cm. Another two prototypes that were completed in October of 1941 remained in Henschel's factory in Haustenbek and were used as recovery, training, and test vehicles. The VK3601(H) prototypes were used as recovery and towing vehicles. The VK3001(H) and VK3601(H)'s design led to the subsequent development of Henschel's Tiger I.