HWK 12

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SP I C

102 000

1 360 000

Crew:

Commander (Radio Operator, Loader)
Driver
Gunner (Loader)

Advantages:

Good alpha damage and penetration for a light tank
Great gun depression
Outstanding viewrange, best in tier among light tanks
Good top speed and acceleration
Generous ammo capacity of 50 shells

Disadvantages:

Horrible shell velocity and subpar gun handling
Light and poorly armored, very vulnerable to HE penetrations and ramming
Not the best camouflage for a light tank
Lacks improved HE penetration that higher tiered German light tanks enjoy
Hull traverse is not great for a light tank

Tank description:

The HWK 12 is a German tier 8 light tank.A series of HWK 10 light caterpillar armored carriers was developed by Henschel-Werke in the late 1950s–early 1960s. The vehicles were developed for export purposes. The first HWK 11 prototype was created in 1963, with 40 vehicles being sent to Mexico later. Two HWK 13 prototypes (reconnaissance vehicles) were built as well. The HWK 12 was supposed to be manufactured on the basis of the same chassis, but no prototypes were built.The HWK 12 leads to the Spähpanzer Ru 251.

A series of HWK 10 light caterpillar armored carriers was developed by Henschel-Werke in the late 1950s–early 1960s. The vehicles were developed for export purposes. The first HWK 11 prototype was created in 1963, with 40 vehicles being sent to Mexico later. Two HWK 13 prototypes (reconnaissance vehicles) were built as well. The HWK 12 was supposed to be manufactured on the basis of the same chassis, but no prototypes were built.