Pz.Kpfw. II

Light Tank Tier 2 Germany

Pz.Kpfw. II is a tier 2 light tank from Germany in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.

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Pz.Kpfw. II stats at a glance

The Pz.Kpfw. II has 272 hit points , 30mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 40 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 40 damage per shot with 49mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 1091. The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.

Hull & survivability

Hit points (HP)272
Weight4.6 t
Hull armor (F / S / R)30 / 20 / 15 mm

The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.5:1.

Mobility

Top forward speed40 km/h
Top reverse speed15 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)26.5%
Camo (moving)19.9%

Available guns (4)

Gun Tier Damage Pen Reload RoF
3,7 cm Kw.K. D.T. 4804 2 40 49mm 2.2s 27.27
3,7 cm Kw.K. D.T. 4804 2 40 49mm 2.2s 27.27
2 cm Kw.K. 38 Ausf. F 1 11 39mm 4.2s 111.11
2 cm Kw.K. 38 Ausf. F 1 11 39mm 4.2s 111.11

With the top-tier gun, the Pz. II can theoretically output up to 1091 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute). Lower-tier guns generally trade DPM for faster reload or better handling — see the full gun table above.

How Pz. II compares to its peers

There are 37 tier 2 light tanks in WoT, including the Pz. II. Its 272 HP places it in the top 53% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 267). Frontal hull armor of 30mm ranks in the top 33% for the class (peer average: 23mm). Top forward speed of 40 km/h is faster than 33% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 40 damage per shot, higher than 36% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 49mm puts it in the top 39% for armor-piercing capability in its class.

Direct comparisons

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Understand the stats

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About this vehicle

The last modification of the light Pz. II tank. The vehicle featured enhanced armor, the 2 cm KwK 38 gun and improved observation devices. A total of 524 vehicles were built from March 1941 through December 1942.

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Frequently asked

What tier is the Pz.Kpfw. II in WoT?

The Pz.Kpfw. II is a tier 2 light tank from Germany.

How much damage does the Pz. II do?

The top gun on the Pz.Kpfw. II deals 40 damage per shot with 49mm of standard armor penetration.

Is the Pz. II a premium tank?

No — the Pz.Kpfw. II is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.

What's the top speed of the Pz. II?

40 km/h forward, 15 km/h reverse.

How much armor does the Pz. II have?

Hull armor: 30mm front, 20mm side, 15mm rear.