Nashorn
Tank Destroyer Tier 6 GermanyNashorn is a tier 6 tank destroyer from Germany in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.
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The Nashorn has 536 hit points , 30mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 40 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 2 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 536 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 10.1 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 30 / 20 / 20 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.5:1.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 40 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 15 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.7:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 21.7% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 13.0% |
Available guns (2)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,8 cm Pak L/56 (164) | 5 | — | — | 5.6s | — |
| 8,8 cm Pak 43 L/71 (164) | 6 | — | — | 6.3s | — |
How Nashorn compares to its peers
There are 19 tier 6 tank destroyers in WoT, including the Nashorn. Its 536 HP places it in the top 50% for hit points among same-tier tank destroyers (peer average: 542). Frontal hull armor of 30mm ranks in the top 78% for the class (peer average: 66mm). Top forward speed of 40 km/h is faster than 22% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- Nashorn vs Achilles — tier 6 tank destroyer from UK
- Nashorn vs ARL V39 — tier 6 tank destroyer from France
- Nashorn vs AT 8 — tier 6 tank destroyer from UK
- Nashorn vs Bassotto — tier 6 tank destroyer from Italy
- See full tier 6 tank destroyer tier list — all 19 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
The official designation of the Nashorn ("Rhinoceros") tank destroyer was 8.8 cm PaK 43/1 auf Geschützwagen III/IV (Sf). The vehicle was designated the Hornisse ("Hornet") until 1944. Produced on the same chassis as the Hummel heavy SPG. The vehicle first saw combat on the Eastern Front in the summer of 1943. A total of 494 vehicles were manufactured.
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What tier is the Nashorn in WoT?
The Nashorn is a tier 6 tank destroyer from Germany.
Is the Nashorn a premium tank?
No — the Nashorn is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the Nashorn?
40 km/h forward, 15 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the Nashorn have?
Hull armor: 30mm front, 20mm side, 20mm rear.