Varyag

Heavy Tank Tier 1 USSR

Varyag is a tier 1 heavy tank from USSR in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.

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Varyag stats at a glance

The Varyag has 800 hit points , 105mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 40 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 380 damage per shot with 160mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 2747. The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.

Hull & survivability

Hit points (HP)800
Weight16.3 t
Hull armor (F / S / R)105 / 75 / 20 mm

The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.4:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the Varyag can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.

Mobility

Top forward speed40 km/h
Top reverse speed17 km/h

Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.4:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.

Camouflage

Camo (stationary)20.0%
Camo (moving)20.0%

Available guns (4)

Gun Tier Damage Pen Reload RoF
122 mm BL-9OM 4 380 160mm 8.3s 7.23
100 mm S-34 DP 4 310 160mm 6.0s 10.00
100 mm S-34 DP 4 310 160mm 6.0s 10.00
122 mm U-11 1 270 115mm 6.0s 10.00

With the top-tier gun, the Varyag can theoretically output up to 2747 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 Varyag compares to its peers

There are 4 tier 1 heavy tanks in WoT, including the Varyag. Its 800 HP places it in the top 100% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 816). Frontal hull armor of 105mm ranks in the top 0% for the class (peer average: 93mm). Top forward speed of 40 km/h is faster than 33% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 380 damage per shot, higher than 67% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 160mm puts it in the top 67% for armor-piercing capability in its class.

Direct comparisons

Related tier 1 heavy tanks

Understand the stats

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

About this vehicle

This tank, assembled from written-off parts and components from various tank-building factories, poses a serious threat to any enemy vehicle. A real monster can be created right on the battlefield by tossing blueprints and technical documentation to the wind.

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Frequently asked

What tier is the Varyag in WoT?

The Varyag is a tier 1 heavy tank from USSR.

How much damage does the Varyag do?

The top gun on the Varyag deals 380 damage per shot with 160mm of standard armor penetration.

Is the Varyag a premium tank?

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

What's the top speed of the Varyag?

40 km/h forward, 17 km/h reverse.

How much armor does the Varyag have?

Hull armor: 105mm front, 75mm side, 20mm rear.