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Ferdinand FL stats at a glance
The Ferdinand FL has 1280 hit points , 220mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 30 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 490 damage per shot with 246mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 2514.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1280 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 41.5 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 220 / 80 / 80 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 2.8:1. This pronounced angling makes the Ferdinand FL significantly stronger when keeping its front facing the enemy.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 30 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 10 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.0:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 19.1% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 11.5% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,8 cm Pak 44 L/55 (F) | 8 | 490 | 246mm | 11.7s | 5.13 |
With the top-tier gun, the Ferdinand FL can theoretically output up to 2514 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute).
How Ferdinand FL compares to its peers
There are 62 tier 8 tank destroyers in WoT, including the Ferdinand FL. Its 1280 HP places it in the top 7% for hit points among same-tier tank destroyers (peer average: 1002). Frontal hull armor of 220mm ranks in the top 20% for the class (peer average: 125mm). Top forward speed of 30 km/h is faster than 10% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 490 damage per shot, higher than 69% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 246mm puts it in the top 69% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- Ferdinand FL vs TS-5 — tier 8 tank destroyer from USA
- Ferdinand FL vs XM66F — tier 8 tank destroyer from USA
- Ferdinand FL vs XM57 — tier 8 tank destroyer from USA
- See full tier 8 tank destroyer tier list — all 62 vehicles ranked
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- Lorraine 120 Alby — France, premium
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- Alpha Skorpion — Germany
- AMX AC mle. 48 FL — France, premium
- AMX AC mle. 48 — France
- AMX Canon d'assaut 105 — France, premium
- AT 15 — UK
- Bastion — UK
- All Germany tanks · Tier 8 premium tanks
Understand the stats
Want a deeper grasp of what these numbers actually mean in battle? Read the glossary:
- What is DPM — the most important offensive metric
- Alpha damage — single-shot damage and what it means for playstyle
- Penetration — and how it interacts with armor angling
- Hull-down position — the king of defensive plays
- View range — how spotting actually works
About this vehicle
Developed on the basis of the Porsche Tiger, with a total of 90 vehicles produced in April and May 1943. They first saw combat in the Battle of Kursk (Operation Citadel).
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Frequently asked
What tier is the Ferdinand FL in WoT?
The Ferdinand FL is a tier 8 tank destroyer from Germany.
How much damage does the Ferdinand FL do?
The top gun on the Ferdinand FL deals 490 damage per shot with 246mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the Ferdinand FL a premium tank?
Yes — the Ferdinand FL is a tier 8 premium tank destroyer in WoT. Premium vehicles earn bonus credits and XP and don't require crew retraining.
What's the top speed of the Ferdinand FL?
30 km/h forward, 10 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the Ferdinand FL have?
Hull armor: 220mm front, 80mm side, 80mm rear.