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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 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 16.3 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 speed | 40 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 17 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
- Varyag vs Bear — tier 1 heavy tank from Germany
- Varyag vs Walküre — tier 1 heavy tank from Germany
- Varyag vs Beowulf — tier 1 heavy tank from Sweden
- See full tier 1 heavy tank tier list — all 4 vehicles ranked
Related tier 1 heavy tanks
- Bear — Germany
- Beowulf — Sweden
- Walküre — Germany
- All USSR tanks
Understand the stats
Want a deeper grasp of what these numbers actually mean in battle? Read the glossary:
- What is DPM — the most important offensive metric
- Alpha damage — single-shot damage and what it means for playstyle
- Penetration — and how it interacts with armor angling
- Hull-down position — the king of defensive plays
- View range — how spotting actually works
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.