Comparing: Pz.Kpfw. IV Schmalturm vs. VK 30.01 (D) vs. A-43

PzIV_schmalturm

In November 1944 the Krupp company presented several avant-projects aimed to upgrade armament of tanks and tank destroyers in service. Among them there was a project of mounting a Panther's Schmalturm (tight turret) on the Pz IV Ausf. J. The project was canceled due to phasing out the Pz IV production.

VK3002DB_V1

In the winter of 1941–1942 the WaPrüf 6 issued technical requirements for a new 30-ton tank. The orders for development were placed with MAN and Daimler-Benz. The prototypes were to be ready by May 1942. However, on May 13th, 1942 only comparative characteristics of the projects were submitted. The MAN's project was preferred, and the Daimler-Benz's project was canceled.

A43

Developed at Factory No. 183 in 1941 under the designation A-43. The vehicle was to replace the T-34. The A-43 was conceived to feature a torsion bar suspension, a V-5 engine, a new transmission, a commander’s cupola, and front armor enhanced to 60 mm.

Modules
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Turrets
Guns
Engines
Suspensions
Radios
Main Characteristics
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Tier VI VI VI
Battle Tiers 6 7 8 6 7 8 6 7 8
Price 3,750 910,000 925,000
Hit Points
Signal range
Speed Limit48 km/h56 km/h55 km/h
Speed Limit Back18 km/h20 km/h20 km/h
Weight
Load limit
Crew
  • Commander
  • Gunner
  • Driver
  • Radio Operator
  • Loader
  • Commander
  • Gunner
  • Driver
  • Radio Operator
  • Loader
  • Commander
  • Gunner
  • Radio Operator
  • Driver
  • Loader
Armor
Hull Armor
Front:
80 mm
Side:
30 mm
Rear:
20 mm
Front:
60 mm
Side:
40 mm
Rear:
50 mm
Front:
60 mm
Side:
45 mm
Rear:
40 mm
Turret Armor
Mobility
Engine Power
Horse power / weight
Traverse Speed
Max Climb Angle
Hard terrain resistance
Medium terrain resistance
Soft terrain resistance
Fire Chance
Engine Type
Turret
View Range
Turret Traverse
Traverse Arc
Armament
Damage (Explosion radius)
Penetration
Shell Price
Shell Speed
Damage / min
Rate of Fire
Reload time
Clip
Accuracy
Aim time
Elevation Arc
Ammo Capacity
Camo value
Stationary14.25 % % %
In motion12.00 % % %
When Firing3.53 % % %
Battle performance
Accuracy64.0074 %62.0304 %64.0592 %
Neto Credits Income9874.822279.37-1392.86
Winrate47.0159 %46.3639 %51.3426 %
Damage dealt487.827420.036452.39
Kills per Battle0.6168010.5284690.659025
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