Tank Destroyer

Tank Destroyer Tier 6 Germany

Tank Destroyer is a tier 6 tank destroyer from Germany in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.

Need WoT gold or a premium account?

Save up to 40% on premium currency, game time, and bundles via verified key marketplaces.

Browse WoT gold & key deals →

Affiliate link — we may earn commission from purchases

Tank Destroyer stats at a glance

The Tank Destroyer has 299 hit points , 1mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 40 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 180 damage per shot with 160mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 1714.

Hull & survivability

Hit points (HP)299
Weight10.1 t
Hull armor (F / S / R)1 / 1 / 1 mm

The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the Tank Destroyer can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.

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)21.7%
Camo (moving)13.0%

Available guns (1)

Gun Tier Damage Pen Reload RoF
8,8 cm Pak 43 L/71 8 180 160mm 6.3s 9.52

With the top-tier gun, the Tank Destroyer can theoretically output up to 1714 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute).

How Tank Destroyer compares to its peers

There are 19 tier 6 tank destroyers in WoT, including the Tank Destroyer. Its 299 HP places it in the top 100% for hit points among same-tier tank destroyers (peer average: 555). Frontal hull armor of 1mm ranks in the top 100% for the class (peer average: 67mm). Top forward speed of 40 km/h is faster than 22% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 180 damage per shot, higher than 17% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 160mm puts it in the top 94% for armor-piercing capability in its class.

Direct comparisons

Related tier 6 tank destroyers

Understand the stats

Want a deeper grasp of what these numbers actually mean in battle? Read the glossary:

About this vehicle

botVehicleDescription

Want to crew a WWII tank yourself?

Enlisted is a free-to-play WWII squad shooter where you command infantry, tanks and aircraft in the same battle — historically modelled vehicles, no tier system. Free to start.

Play Enlisted free →

Affiliate link — we may earn commission from sign-ups

Frequently asked

What tier is the Tank Destroyer in WoT?

The Tank Destroyer is a tier 6 tank destroyer from Germany.

How much damage does the Tank Destroyer do?

The top gun on the Tank Destroyer deals 180 damage per shot with 160mm of standard armor penetration.

Is the Tank Destroyer a premium tank?

No — the Tank Destroyer is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.

What's the top speed of the Tank Destroyer?

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

How much armor does the Tank Destroyer have?

Hull armor: 1mm front, 1mm side, 1mm rear.