VK 36.01 (H)
VK 36.01 (H)
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[Client Values; Actual values in
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 |
VI
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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 Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger. It's a good combat tank, with good armor and excellent firepower once upgraded, however it is very prone to being ammo racked and having its crew members killed. Since the armour is not sloped at all, it is always recommended to angle your armour in this tank.
Do note that since the Konisch re-balance, the 75mm L/70 and 88mm L/56 on this tank are superceded in performance. However, because of this, this tank is a good place to research them without having to endure a serious stock grind.
With the 8.8 update the VK36.01 has become a tier 6 heavy tank. Also, the Konish has had its damage reduced from 165 to 135, and the Konish is now little more than a slightly improved 75mm L/70. The rate of fire has been increased to compensate, however, the lack of good 'alpha damage' combined with good penetration on a single gun is a serious detriment to the VK36.01 in close-quarter brawls. The top 750 horsepower engine has also been removed, making this tank quite sluggish; though the terrain resistance & top speed have been in improved, it in no way makes up for the loss of 250 horsepower.
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:
- Good armor for its tier.
- Can use the excellent 7.5 cm KwK 41 L/58 Konisch gun, which has unmatched accuracy, and penetration, however, the 8.8 patch c
- Ability to rotate in place.
- Spaced armor in the area of the engine.
- Excellent view range.
Cons:
- Relatively lightly armored lower glacis has the engine right behind it, very susceptible to fire and large amounts of damage
- Bad gun depression makes fighting on hilly terrain difficult.
- Very big/high tank, especially with the Großturm turret (for the 75mm L/70). It can't hide very well.
- As of 8.8, the top 750 horsepower engine was removed, making it much more difficult to maneuver.
Performance
Considered by some to be the best tier 6 medium tank in the game, and a "pocket-heavy" only a medium in name by others, but with a general consensus about its quality, it possesses good armor, decent mobility, and excellent firepower.
When used with the 7.5 cm KwK 41 L/58 Konisch gun, the VK 36.01 (H) becomes a sniper. The average 135 damage may seem weak for tier six, but the penetration and accuracy make it arguably the best choice for this tank. Additionally, the gun has the highest Damage per Minute available to any gun for the VK 3601.
While the VK 30.01 (H) and the VK 30.01 (P) have to be cautious of their lack of armor, this tank is capable of fighting more 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 the excellent Konisch gun, it's quite versatile.
In higher than tier VI games, target the opponent's flanks and weaker enemy tanks, while let the higher tiers take the damage so you can survive.
Moreover, the VK 36.01 (H) doesn't have the best maneuverability and horrible turret traverse. Its traverse speed is abysmal. This makes the VK 36.01 (H) much better suited to frontal attacks and slug matches. It follows the German doctrine of long range firepower, so one way to counter this tank is to isolate it and then engage it close up with multiple opponents. When the situation calls for it or when you see an opening in the enemy's defenses, this tank's good acceleration can be used to take advantage of this opening and harass the enemy from the rear. This tactic is useful in the mid-late game, and has the advantage of surprise, as the enemy team will most likely not expect a "slow and lumbering pseudo-Tiger" to execute a flanking attack.
Many players, despite the rapid-fire and more consistent DPM of the Konisch gun still prefer to mount the 88mm L/56 Gun which isn't a bad idea since it has higher alpha damage and is still quite accurate. Be careful though because the 88mm L/56 can't deal with higher and more heavily armored tanks as effectively due to the lesser penetration, get to the flanks of the enemy though and those tanks are in for a shock.
Early Research
- All modules are researchable and mountable with the stock suspension
- Your first priority is getting the Konisch or 8.8cm L/56 gun. The Konish however is mountable with the stock turret. You already have KwK L/48 unlocked, so go straight for the Konisch.
- Even with the stock turret you already have the maximum armor values. Prioritize getting the top engine next.
- The next "upgrades" are a wash. The top turret will increase your HP by 90, but you will have a larger profile, move/turn slower, and have the same armor.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
Only four VK 30.01 (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 36.01 (H) was built, along with 5 prototype chassis. Originally, it was planned to mount the VK 30.01 (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 36.01 (H) was to be armed with the 75mm KwK 42 L/70 (Gerat 725), the 88mm KwK 36 L/56 (mounted in the VK 45.01 (P)'s turret), or the 105mm L/20 or L/28 gun. But just as with the VK 30.01 (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 45.01 (P) that later became the Tiger 1. Turrets produced for both designs were never mounted and instead, in 1944, six VK 30.01 (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 30.01 (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 36.01 (H) prototypes were used as recovery and towing vehicles. The VK 30.01 (H) and VK 36.01 (H)'s design led to the subsequent development of Henschel's Tiger I.