VK 30.02 (M)

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VK 30.01 H

27 350

410 000

Crew:

Commander
Radio Operator
Driver
Gunner
Loader

Advantages:

Very strong gun mantlet
Accurate top gun with high DPM and good penetration values
Large hitpoints pool
Powerful top engine which gives good mobility to tank
Large ammo capacity of 79 rounds.

Disadvantages:

Weak side armour
Frontal gearbox means that hits on the lower glacis might damage the engine.
Large ammorack that tends to get damaged easily
Somewhat large profile makes finding a good hiding spot or avoiding fire harder than other mediums
Expensive repair costs meaning it is possible to lose money in a bad match.

Tank description:

The VK 30.02 (M) is a German tier 6 medium tank.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.The VK 30.02 (M) leads to the VK 30.02 (D), and the Panther.

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.