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? | |Designed for sniping, the Löwe is armed with the very accurate 10.5 cm | + | |Designed for sniping, the Löwe is armed with the very accurate 10.5 cm KwK L/70, and is paired with a rather decent hull. The turret however is heavily sloped allowing it to bounce even high tier guns . The performance of this tank is quite good for its tier, provided that it does not engage in close quarter combat, which is almost certain death for this tank. It has poor acceleration, so any reversal in direction will take some time. As a premium tank, it produces a significantly higher credit income than a typical tier 8 tank. The Löwe was added in the 0.6.4. patch, along with the [[KV-5]] heavy tank. | |
|InTheGame_pros= | |InTheGame_pros= | |||
? | * | + | * Good accuracy and excellent penetration | |
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* Excellent view range | * Excellent view range | |||
? | * | + | * Strong turret armor, mantlet is virtually impenetrable | |
? | * Great gun elevation | + | * Good side armor for sidescraping | |
+ | * Great gun depression and elevation | |||
|InTheGame_cons= | |InTheGame_cons= | |||
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? | * | + | * Poor mobility | |
? | * | + | * Low alpha damage and poor DPM | |
? | + | * Huge target, easily spotted and difficult to hide | ||
? | * Easily | + | * Easily outmaneuvered in most brawls | |
? | * | + | * Currently the most expensive premium tank, tied with [[T-44-100]] | |
|InTheGame_performance= | |InTheGame_performance= | |||
? | + | One of the oldest and most well-known premium tanks in World of Tanks, the Löwe is a strong support tank thanks to its accurate 10,5cm cannon and good (though not amazing) armor profile. Lacking DPM and being a very large and cumbersome target, it is unsuited for brawling as it lacks the reload speed and mobility to keep up with faster, harder-hitting heavy tanks such as the Soviets and Chinese, and is more at home supporting a push or finding a good hull-down position and providing long range fire. Top tier it is an imposing foe however, and should be at the front fighting with other heavy tanks (careful not to overcommit and become isolated though). | ||
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+ | The Löwe excels at sidescraping. Thanks to its very strong turret armor and thick side armor, it can be a troublesome opponent and difficult to dislodge if it can cover its lower frontal plate (a well-known weakspot) and possibly the upper glacis when facing higher tiers as well, which, while respectably thick and sloped, cannot be relied upon against tanks with very high penetration or premium ammunition (unless heavy angling further improves its effective thickness or, better yet, produces autobounces). Beware of artillery though, as the Löwe is a very large vehicle and difficult to fully hide behind cover, and severely lacking in concealment. | |||
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+ | Previously maligned due to its lackluster stats, the Löwe received a few rounds of buffs that made it the more competitive tank that it is today, and it still is one of the better credit earners in the game. A good match in the Löwe will usually net respectable amounts of credits. | |||
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+ | |InTheGame_equipment=Vents, Tank Gun Rammer, Vertical Stabilizer | |||
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+ | |External_Reviews= | |||
+ | {{#ev:youtube|IHXx1VVUmZI}} | |||
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|History= | |History= | |||
? | The development of super heavy tank started as early as 1941, when Krupp started the studies of | + | The development of super heavy tank started as early as 1941, when Krupp started the studies of super-heavy Soviet tanks. In November of 1941, it was specified that the new heavy tank was to have 140mm front and 100mm thick side armor. The vehicle was to be operated by 5 men crew - 3 in the turret and 2 in the hull. This new panzer was to have maximum speed of some 44km/h being powered by 1000hp Daimler-Benz marine engine used in Schnellboot (torpedo boat). The main armament was to be mounted in the turret. The weight was to be up to 90 tons. | |
? | In the early months of 1942, Krupp was ordered to start the process of designing new heavy tank designated PzKpfw VII Lowe (VK7201). Its design was based on previous project by Krupp designated VK7001 (Tiger-Maus) and created in competition with Porsche's designs (including first Maus designs). VK7001 was to be armed with either 150mm Kanone L/37 (or L/40) or 105mm KwK L/70 gun. | + | In the early months of 1942, Krupp was ordered to start the process of designing new heavy tank designated PzKpfw VII Lowe (VK7201). Its design was based on previous project by Krupp designated VK7001 (Tiger-Maus) and created in competition with Porsche's designs (including first Maus designs). VK7001 was to be armed with either 150mm Kanone L/37 (or L/40) or 105mm KwK L/70 gun. Löwe was to utilize Tiger II's components in order to simplify the production and service. | |
? | Designers planned to build two variants of this streamlined vehicle with | + | Designers planned to build two variants of this streamlined vehicle with rear mounted turret. Light (leichte) variant would have frontal armor protection of 100mm and it would weight 76 tons. Heavy (schwere) variant would have frontal armor protection of 120mm and it would weight 90 tons. Both variants would be armed with 105mm L/70 gun and coaxial machine gun. It is known that 90ton schwere Lowe was to have its turret mounted centrally and in overall design resembled future Tiger II. Variants of Lowe were both to be operated by the crew of five. It was calculated that their maximum speed would range from 23km/h (schwere) to 27km/h (leichte). Adolf Hitler ordered that the design Leichte Lowe was to be dropped in favour of Schwere Lowe. Lion was to be redesigned in order to carry 150mm L/40 or 150mm L/37 (probably 150mm KwK 44 L/38) gun and its frontal armor protection was to be changed to 140mm. In order to improve its performance, 900-1000mm wide tracks were to be used and top speed was to be increased to 30km/h. | |
In late 1942, this project was cancelled in favour of the development of the Maus. During the development of Tiger II, designers planned to build redesigned version of Lowe (as suggested by Oberst Fichtner), which would be armed with 88mm KwK L/71 gun and its frontal armor protection would be 140mm (as planned before). Redesigned Lowe would be able to travel at maximum speed of 35km/h and it would weight 90 tons. It was to be powered by Maybach HL 230 P 30, 12-cylinder engine producing 800hp. Lowe would be 7.74 meters long (with the gun), 3.83 meters wide and 3.08 meters high. Lowe would be operated by the crew of five. It was planned that Lowe would eventually replace Tiger II. | In late 1942, this project was cancelled in favour of the development of the Maus. During the development of Tiger II, designers planned to build redesigned version of Lowe (as suggested by Oberst Fichtner), which would be armed with 88mm KwK L/71 gun and its frontal armor protection would be 140mm (as planned before). Redesigned Lowe would be able to travel at maximum speed of 35km/h and it would weight 90 tons. It was to be powered by Maybach HL 230 P 30, 12-cylinder engine producing 800hp. Lowe would be 7.74 meters long (with the gun), 3.83 meters wide and 3.08 meters high. Lowe would be operated by the crew of five. It was planned that Lowe would eventually replace Tiger II. | |||
Revision as of 06:41, 24 July 2019
Löwe
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11,200 Cost |
1650330 HP Hit Points |
90/99.8541.8/99.85 t Weight Limit |
- Commander
- Gunner
- Driver
- Radio Operator
- Loader
10001000 hp Engine Power |
35/15 km/h Speed Limit |
2424 deg/s Traverse |
11.1123.92 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
YesYes Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
120/80/80120/80/80 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
1030/4000/650
1030/4000/650 Shell Cost |
320/320/420320/320/420 HP Damage |
234/294/60234/294/60 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
5 r/m Standard Gun ▲
5 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
▲
Standard Gun
▼
Standard Gun
▲
1600 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
▼
Standard Gun
▲
1600 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 2.857 s 2.857 Aim time |
2323 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-10°/+38°-10°/+38° Elevation Arc |
8080 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 400 m 400 View Range |
m 710 m 710 Signal Range |
Additional Statistics
(Top Configuration)
Camouflage
- Stationary: 4%
- When Moving: 2.3%
- When Firing: 0.9%
Terrain Resistance
- On Hard Ground: 1.09
- On Medium Ground: 1.37
- On Soft Ground: 2.2
Dispersion Change Values
- Turret Contribution
- Rotation: 0.12
- Shot Recoil: 2.88
- Suspension Contribution
- Acceleration: 0.19
- Turning: 0.19
With 100% Crew
VIII
11200
The Löwe is a German tier 8 premium heavy tank.
Development of this 70-ton super-heavy tank started on November 1, 1941. In February 1942, the Krupp company suggested the VK 70.01 avant project, later designated the Löwe ("Lion"). Several designs varying in configuration, armament, and armor, were drafted. However, the project was canceled after the Führer made the decision to develop even heavier tanks. No prototypes were ever built.
Designed for sniping, the Löwe is armed with the very accurate 10.5 cm KwK L/70, and is paired with a rather decent hull. The turret however is heavily sloped allowing it to bounce even high tier guns . The performance of this tank is quite good for its tier, provided that it does not engage in close quarter combat, which is almost certain death for this tank. It has poor acceleration, so any reversal in direction will take some time. As a premium tank, it produces a significantly higher credit income than a typical tier 8 tank. The Löwe was added in the 0.6.4. patch, along with the KV-5 heavy tank.
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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IX | 10,5 cm Kw.K. L/70 | 234/294/60 | 320/320/420 | 5 | 0.33 | 2.86 | 3600 | 181700 |
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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VIII | Maybach HL 234 TRM P72 | 1000 | 20 | 750 | 45000 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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VIII | Löwe | 99.85 | 24 | 0 | 22000 | 30000 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Good accuracy and excellent penetration
- Excellent view range
- Strong turret armor, mantlet is virtually impenetrable
- Good side armor for sidescraping
- Great gun depression and elevation
Cons:
- Poor mobility
- Low alpha damage and poor DPM
- Huge target, easily spotted and difficult to hide
- Easily outmaneuvered in most brawls
- Currently the most expensive premium tank, tied with T-44-100
Performance
One of the oldest and most well-known premium tanks in World of Tanks, the Löwe is a strong support tank thanks to its accurate 10,5cm cannon and good (though not amazing) armor profile. Lacking DPM and being a very large and cumbersome target, it is unsuited for brawling as it lacks the reload speed and mobility to keep up with faster, harder-hitting heavy tanks such as the Soviets and Chinese, and is more at home supporting a push or finding a good hull-down position and providing long range fire. Top tier it is an imposing foe however, and should be at the front fighting with other heavy tanks (careful not to overcommit and become isolated though).
The Löwe excels at sidescraping. Thanks to its very strong turret armor and thick side armor, it can be a troublesome opponent and difficult to dislodge if it can cover its lower frontal plate (a well-known weakspot) and possibly the upper glacis when facing higher tiers as well, which, while respectably thick and sloped, cannot be relied upon against tanks with very high penetration or premium ammunition (unless heavy angling further improves its effective thickness or, better yet, produces autobounces). Beware of artillery though, as the Löwe is a very large vehicle and difficult to fully hide behind cover, and severely lacking in concealment.
Previously maligned due to its lackluster stats, the Löwe received a few rounds of buffs that made it the more competitive tank that it is today, and it still is one of the better credit earners in the game. A good match in the Löwe will usually net respectable amounts of credits.
Suggested Equipment
External Reviews and Opinions
Gallery
Historical Info
In the early months of 1942, Krupp was ordered to start the process of designing new heavy tank designated PzKpfw VII Lowe (VK7201). Its design was based on previous project by Krupp designated VK7001 (Tiger-Maus) and created in competition with Porsche's designs (including first Maus designs). VK7001 was to be armed with either 150mm Kanone L/37 (or L/40) or 105mm KwK L/70 gun. Löwe was to utilize Tiger II's components in order to simplify the production and service.
Designers planned to build two variants of this streamlined vehicle with rear mounted turret. Light (leichte) variant would have frontal armor protection of 100mm and it would weight 76 tons. Heavy (schwere) variant would have frontal armor protection of 120mm and it would weight 90 tons. Both variants would be armed with 105mm L/70 gun and coaxial machine gun. It is known that 90ton schwere Lowe was to have its turret mounted centrally and in overall design resembled future Tiger II. Variants of Lowe were both to be operated by the crew of five. It was calculated that their maximum speed would range from 23km/h (schwere) to 27km/h (leichte). Adolf Hitler ordered that the design Leichte Lowe was to be dropped in favour of Schwere Lowe. Lion was to be redesigned in order to carry 150mm L/40 or 150mm L/37 (probably 150mm KwK 44 L/38) gun and its frontal armor protection was to be changed to 140mm. In order to improve its performance, 900-1000mm wide tracks were to be used and top speed was to be increased to 30km/h. In late 1942, this project was cancelled in favour of the development of the Maus. During the development of Tiger II, designers planned to build redesigned version of Lowe (as suggested by Oberst Fichtner), which would be armed with 88mm KwK L/71 gun and its frontal armor protection would be 140mm (as planned before). Redesigned Lowe would be able to travel at maximum speed of 35km/h and it would weight 90 tons. It was to be powered by Maybach HL 230 P 30, 12-cylinder engine producing 800hp. Lowe would be 7.74 meters long (with the gun), 3.83 meters wide and 3.08 meters high. Lowe would be operated by the crew of five. It was planned that Lowe would eventually replace Tiger II.
From February to May of 1942, six different designs were considered, all based on the requirements for Lowe. On March 5/6th of 1942, order for heavier tank was placed and project Lowe was stopped in July of 1942. Lowe project never reached the prototype stage but it paved the way for its successor's development - Porsche's Maus.