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The BZ-74-1 has 1200 hit points , 180mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 50 km/h. .
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1200 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 25.0 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 180 / 60 / 60 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 3.0:1. This pronounced angling makes the BZ-74-1 significantly stronger when keeping its front facing the enemy.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 50 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 15 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.3:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 10.1% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 5.0% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 mm Type-61 | 8 | — | — | 14.0s | — |
How BZ-74-1 compares to its peers
There are 102 tier 8 heavy tanks in WoT, including the BZ-74-1. Its 1200 HP places it in the top 84% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 1249). Frontal hull armor of 180mm ranks in the top 20% for the class (peer average: 143mm). Top forward speed of 50 km/h is faster than 89% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- BZ-74-1 vs 110 — tier 8 heavy tank from China
- BZ-74-1 vs 112 FL — tier 8 heavy tank from China
- BZ-74-1 vs 112 — tier 8 heavy tank from China
- BZ-74-1 vs 50TP pr. — tier 8 heavy tank from Poland
- See full tier 8 heavy tank tier list — all 102 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
This vehicle's development was influenced by the M48A3 tank received from Vietnam. The model has a conventional configuration with a cast hull built from welded parts, as well as a welded turret made of rolled plates. Many solutions in the chassis and hull were adopted from the American vehicle.
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What tier is the BZ-74-1 in WoT?
The BZ-74-1 is a tier 8 heavy tank from China.
Is the BZ-74-1 a premium tank?
Yes — the BZ-74-1 is a tier 8 premium heavy tank in WoT. Premium vehicles earn bonus credits and XP and don't require crew retraining.
What's the top speed of the BZ-74-1?
50 km/h forward, 15 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the BZ-74-1 have?
Hull armor: 180mm front, 60mm side, 60mm rear.