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VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. B stats at a glance
The VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. B has 1640 hit points , 200mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 30 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 490 damage per shot with 246mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 1872. The vehicle can equip 3 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1640 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 36.4 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 200 / 120 / 100 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.7:1.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 30 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 15 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.0:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 8.8% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 4.4% |
Available guns (3)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,8 cm Kw.K. 44 L/55 (180B) | 9 | 490 | 246mm | 15.7s | 3.82 |
| 10,5 cm Kw.K. L/68 | 8 | 360 | 239mm | 8.7s | 6.90 |
| 10,5 cm Kw.K. L/68 | 8 | 360 | 239mm | 8.6s | 6.98 |
With the top-tier gun, the VK 45.02 B can theoretically output up to 1872 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 45.02 B compares to its peers
There are 69 tier 9 heavy tanks in WoT, including the VK 45.02 B. Its 1640 HP places it in the top 7% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 1482). Frontal hull armor of 200mm ranks in the top 16% for the class (peer average: 153mm). Top forward speed of 30 km/h is faster than 3% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 490 damage per shot, higher than 75% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 246mm puts it in the top 72% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- VK 45.02 B vs AE Phase I — tier 9 heavy tank from USA
- VK 45.02 B vs Concept 1B — tier 9 heavy tank from USA
- VK 45.02 B vs M-VI-Y — tier 9 heavy tank from USA
- See full tier 9 heavy tank tier list — all 69 vehicles ranked
Related tier 9 heavy tanks
- 50TP Tyszkiewicza — Poland
- 63TP Rycerski — Poland, premium
- AE Phase I — USA, premium
- Ambassador — Sweden, premium
- AMX 50 120 — France
- AMX M4 mle. 51 FL — France, premium
- AMX M4 mle. 51 — France
- Buryan — USSR, premium
- All Germany tanks · Tier 9 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
Two designs of this vehicle (one with the forward-mounted turret and the other with the rear-mounted turret) were drawn up by Ferdinand Porsche. The tank never saw mass production.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. B in WoT?
The VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. B is a tier 9 heavy tank from Germany.
How much damage does the VK 45.02 B do?
The top gun on the VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. B deals 490 damage per shot with 246mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the VK 45.02 B a premium tank?
No — the VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. B is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the VK 45.02 B?
30 km/h forward, 15 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the VK 45.02 B have?
Hull armor: 200mm front, 120mm side, 100mm rear.