SZDV Vz. 50

Premium Tank Destroyer Tier 8 Czechoslovakia

SZDV Vz. 50 is a tier 8 tank destroyer from Czechoslovakia in World of Tanks. This is a premium vehicle — purchased separately from the tech tree.

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SZDV Vz. 50 stats at a glance

The SZDV Vz. 50 has 1080 hit points , 165mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 42 km/h. .

Hull & survivability

Hit points (HP)1080
Weight42.6 t
Hull armor (F / S / R)165 / 75 / 40 mm

The front-to-side armor ratio is 2.2:1. This pronounced angling makes the SZDV Vz. 50 significantly stronger when keeping its front facing the enemy.

Mobility

Top forward speed42 km/h
Top reverse speed14 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)17.3%
Camo (moving)10.4%

Available guns (1)

Gun Tier Damage Pen Reload RoF
122 mm D-25TK 8 8.4s

How SZDV Vz. 50 compares to its peers

There are 57 tier 8 tank destroyers in WoT, including the SZDV Vz. 50. Its 1080 HP places it in the top 23% for hit points among same-tier tank destroyers (peer average: 1003). Frontal hull armor of 165mm ranks in the top 36% for the class (peer average: 128mm). Top forward speed of 42 km/h is faster than 46% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.

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About this vehicle

After World War II, the Czechoslovakians decided to develop their own heavy SPG. The main task was to combine the component solutions and motor-transmission unit of Soviet self-propelled guns with a German chassis, which would ensure smoother movement and better load distribution. A secondary issue was increasing the rate of fire, and reducing the temperature conditions of firing was seen as the solution. The designers developed a liquid cooling system for the gun; however, this turned out to be very cumbersome and included a huge supply tank and pump unit that required the power supply to be ...

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Frequently asked

What tier is the SZDV Vz. 50 in WoT?

The SZDV Vz. 50 is a tier 8 tank destroyer from Czechoslovakia.

Is the SZDV Vz. 50 a premium tank?

Yes — the SZDV Vz. 50 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 SZDV Vz. 50?

42 km/h forward, 14 km/h reverse.

How much armor does the SZDV Vz. 50 have?

Hull armor: 165mm front, 75mm side, 40mm rear.