113

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Well sloped frontal hull armor and strong frontal turret with extreme slope
• Relatively low profile and above-average camouflage for a heavy tank
• Generous HP pool of 2,300
• Relatively accurate and fast-firing gun with decent alpha and great dispersion values
• High top speed of 50 km/h

Cons:

• Frontal armor relies entirely on slope rather than thickness (same 120mm as the WZ-111 model 1-4 with better sloping)
• Extremely large and weak lower glacis; side armour is the 2nd weakest for tier 10 heavies
• Poor gun depression, subpar aim time and the 3rd worst AP penetration among tier 10 heavies
• Sluggish acceleration and turret traverse for a tank weighing only 45 tons
• Ammo rack easily damaged from side shots, frontal shots sets tank on fire due to frontal fuel tanks

Performance

he 113 differs dramatically from its heavy predecessors, mainly in that it plays more like a very large medium tank, though not being the best at either role. Its lack of reliable armor coupled with its barely serviceable gun can lead to major frustration when attempting to utilize traditional heavy tactics. Being truly unique among tier 10 heavy tanks, having a reliable support team is crucial for taking full advantage of the 113. The poor gun depression and mediocre penetration can be difficult to adapt to, limiting the 113's effectiveness dramatically on maps with hills and uneven terrain, often necessitating complete exposure of the hull in order to access enemy weakspots unless an exceptional hull-down position can be attained. Maintaining a hull down position is ideal for the 113, as it allows the driver to take full advantage of its narrow and well armored turret. If this is not possible, one can also use terrain to cover the weak lower glacis and still retain a decent chance to bounce incoming shells from a distance. None of this will matter if enemy artillery is present, however, as the 113 is highly susceptible to incoming volleys thanks to its very wide, flat profile, and thinly armored engine deck. The roof armor is also just 30mm, guaranteeing it will be overmatched by shells exceeding 120mm in diameter. The 113 is also the lightest of all tier 10 heavy tanks (weighing in at a measly 45 tons), and will always take damage from rams dealt by other heavy tanks, and even some mediums.