Comparing: Pz.Kpfw. V/IV Alpha vs. VK 30.01 (D) vs. VK 30.02 (M)

PzV_PzIV_ausf_Alfa

Only one prototype was built. The Pz.Kpfw. IV turret was mounted as a stationary module on the Panther hull for testing.

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.

VK3002M

A medium tank, developed by the MAN company and designed as a 30-ton tank. Simultaneously, the Daimler-Benz company developed a competing project. On May 13, 1942, the two projects were submitted to the Ministry of Armaments and War Production. The MAN design was preferred, and the tank eventually entered service as the Pz.Kpfw. V Panther.

Modules
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Turrets
Guns
Engines
Suspensions
Radios
Main Characteristics
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Tier V VI VI
Battle Tiers 6 7 6 7 8 6 7 8
Price 1,500 910,000 915,000
Hit Points
Signal range
Speed Limit55 km/h56 km/h55 km/h
Speed Limit Back20 km/h20 km/h20 km/h
Weight
Load limit
Crew
  • Commander
  • Gunner
  • Driver
  • Radio Operator
  • Loader
  • Commander
  • Gunner
  • Driver
  • Radio Operator
  • Loader
  • Commander
  • Gunner
  • Driver
  • Radio Operator
  • Loader
Armor
Hull Armor
Front:
85 mm
Side:
40 mm
Rear:
40 mm
Front:
60 mm
Side:
40 mm
Rear:
50 mm
Front:
60 mm
Side:
40 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
Stationary % % %
In motion % % %
When Firing % % %
Battle performance
Accuracy70.4969 %62.0304 %63.9465 %
Neto Credits Income4002.712279.371513.85
Winrate56.5972 %46.3639 %46.3087 %
Damage dealt583.098420.036476.425
Kills per Battle0.7326390.5284690.598343
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