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VK 28.01 stats at a glance
The VK 28.01 has 624 hit points , 50mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 64 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 110 damage per shot with 132mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 1650. The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 624 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 10.7 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 50 / 30 / 30 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.7:1.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 64 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 22 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.9:1. The VK 28.01 has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 25.0% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 25.0% |
Available guns (4)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,5 cm Kw.K. 40 L/48 (2801) | 6 | 110 | 132mm | 4.0s | 15.00 |
| 7,5 cm Kw.K. 40 L/48 (2801) | 6 | 110 | 132mm | 4.0s | 15.00 |
| 5 cm Kw.K. 39 L/60 (2801) | 5 | 70 | 116mm | 2.2s | 27.27 |
| 5 cm Kw.K. 39 L/60 (2801) | 5 | 70 | 116mm | 2.1s | 28.57 |
With the top-tier gun, the VK 28.01 can theoretically output up to 1650 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 VK 28.01 compares to its peers
There are 15 tier 6 light tanks in WoT, including the VK 28.01. Its 624 HP places it in the top 21% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 524). Frontal hull armor of 50mm ranks in the top 14% for the class (peer average: 31mm). Top forward speed of 64 km/h is faster than 64% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 110 damage per shot, higher than 29% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 132mm puts it in the top 21% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- VK 28.01 vs Super Chaffee — tier 6 light tank from USA
- VK 28.01 vs T21 — tier 6 light tank from USA
- VK 28.01 vs Light Tank — tier 6 light tank from USA
- See full tier 6 light tank tier list — all 15 vehicles ranked
Related tier 6 light tanks
- 59-16 — China
- A46 — UK, premium
- Panhard AMD 178B — France
- AMX 12 t — France
- AMX ELC 901 — France, premium
- Crusader — UK
- Light Tank — USA
- MT-25 — USSR
- All Germany tanks · Tier 6 premium 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
Reconnaissance vehicle developed by the Daimler-Benz company. Existed only in blueprints.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the VK 28.01 in WoT?
The VK 28.01 is a tier 6 light tank from Germany.
How much damage does the VK 28.01 do?
The top gun on the VK 28.01 deals 110 damage per shot with 132mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the VK 28.01 a premium tank?
No — the VK 28.01 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the VK 28.01?
64 km/h forward, 22 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the VK 28.01 have?
Hull armor: 50mm front, 30mm side, 30mm rear.