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The VK 45.03 has 1120 hit points , 100mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 38 km/h. .
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1120 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 29.8 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 100 / 80 / 80 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.3:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the VK 45.03 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 38 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 12 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.2:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 9.0% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 4.5% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,8 cm Kw.K. 43 L/71 | 8 | — | — | 8.4s | — |
How VK 45.03 compares to its peers
There are 32 tier 7 heavy tanks in WoT, including the VK 45.03. Its 1120 HP places it in the top 52% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 1121). Frontal hull armor of 100mm ranks in the top 81% for the class (peer average: 116mm). Top forward speed of 38 km/h is faster than 68% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- VK 45.03 vs 45TP — tier 7 heavy tank from Poland
- VK 45.03 vs AMX M4 45 — tier 7 heavy tank from France
- VK 45.03 vs Black Prince — tier 7 heavy tank from UK
- VK 45.03 vs BP II — tier 7 heavy tank from UK
- See full tier 7 heavy tank tier list — all 32 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
Heavy tank developed at the end of WWII. The project was designated the Tiger III (VK 45.03) on October 12, 1942. Existed only in blueprints.
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What tier is the VK 45.03 in WoT?
The VK 45.03 is a tier 7 heavy tank from Germany.
Is the VK 45.03 a premium tank?
Yes — the VK 45.03 is a tier 7 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 VK 45.03?
38 km/h forward, 12 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the VK 45.03 have?
Hull armor: 100mm front, 80mm side, 80mm rear.