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HWK 30 stats at a glance
The HWK 30 has 920 hit points , 25mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 70 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 240 damage per shot with 187mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 1999.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 920 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 12.8 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 25 / 20 / 8 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.3:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the HWK 30 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 70 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 24 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.9:1. The HWK 30 has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 26.6% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 26.6% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 mm Rheinmetall DM1M | 8 | 240 | 187mm | 7.2s | 8.33 |
With the top-tier gun, the HWK 30 can theoretically output up to 1999 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute).
How HWK 30 compares to its peers
There are 26 tier 8 light tanks in WoT, including the HWK 30. Its 920 HP places it in the top 44% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 884). Frontal hull armor of 25mm ranks in the top 68% for the class (peer average: 36mm). Top forward speed of 70 km/h is faster than 80% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 240 damage per shot, higher than 64% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 187mm puts it in the top 44% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- HWK 30 vs Bulldog — tier 8 light tank from USA
- HWK 30 vs Bulldog FL — tier 8 light tank from USA
- HWK 30 vs T92 — tier 8 light tank from USA
- See full tier 8 light tank tier list — all 26 vehicles ranked
Related tier 8 light tanks
- Aufklärungspanzer V — Germany, premium
- Bat.-Châtillon 12 t — France
- Vz. 64 Blesk — Czechoslovakia
- M41 Walker Bulldog FL — USA, premium
- M41 Walker Bulldog — USA
- Panhard EBR 75 (FL 10) — France, premium
- ELC EVEN 90 FL — France, premium
- ELC EVEN 90 — France, premium
- 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
The vehicle was proposed as a further development of the Ru 251 and primarily intended for export, particularly to Mexico. This variant inherited the same armor and armament from its predecessor, but featured an elongated hull and an additional support roller. The vehicle existed only in blueprints.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the HWK 30 in WoT?
The HWK 30 is a tier 8 light tank from Germany.
How much damage does the HWK 30 do?
The top gun on the HWK 30 deals 240 damage per shot with 187mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the HWK 30 a premium tank?
Yes — the HWK 30 is a tier 8 premium light tank in WoT. Premium vehicles earn bonus credits and XP and don't require crew retraining.
What's the top speed of the HWK 30?
70 km/h forward, 24 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the HWK 30 have?
Hull armor: 25mm front, 20mm side, 8mm rear.