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M48A2 Räumpanzer stats at a glance
The M48A2 Räumpanzer has 1200 hit points , 152.4mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 40 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 280 damage per shot with 212mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 2400.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1200 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 30.7 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 152.4 / 76.2 / 25.4 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 2.0:1. This pronounced angling makes the M48 RPz significantly stronger when keeping its front facing the enemy.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 40 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 18 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.2:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 13.9% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 10.5% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 cm Kanone M41 | 8 | 280 | 212mm | 7.0s | 8.57 |
With the top-tier gun, the M48 RPz can theoretically output up to 2400 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute).
How M48 RPz compares to its peers
There are 101 tier 8 medium tanks in WoT, including the M48 RPz. Its 1200 HP places it in the top 14% for hit points among same-tier medium tanks (peer average: 1084). Frontal hull armor of 152.4mm ranks in the top 2% for the class (peer average: 86mm). Top forward speed of 40 km/h is faster than 0% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 280 damage per shot, higher than 50% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 212mm puts it in the top 54% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- M48 RPz vs T25 Pilot 1 — tier 8 medium tank from USA
- M48 RPz vs TL-1 LPC — tier 8 medium tank from USA
- M48 RPz vs T42 — tier 8 medium tank from USA
- See full tier 8 medium tank tier list — all 101 vehicles ranked
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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 predecessor of engineering vehicles, developed on the basis of the American M48 post-war medium tank. Equipped with the M8A1 dozer blade, these vehicles entered service in Bundeswehr engineering units and were used until the late 1990s in territorial forces, but with demounted guns. A total of 53 vehicles saw service in Bundeswehr.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the M48A2 Räumpanzer in WoT?
The M48A2 Räumpanzer is a tier 8 medium tank from Germany.
How much damage does the M48 RPz do?
The top gun on the M48A2 Räumpanzer deals 280 damage per shot with 212mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the M48 RPz a premium tank?
Yes — the M48A2 Räumpanzer is a tier 8 premium medium tank in WoT. Premium vehicles earn bonus credits and XP and don't require crew retraining.
What's the top speed of the M48 RPz?
40 km/h forward, 18 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the M48 RPz have?
Hull armor: 152.4mm front, 76.2mm side, 25.4mm rear.