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VK 45.03 stats at a glance
The VK 45.03 has 1120 hit points , 100mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 38 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 240 damage per shot with 203mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 1714.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1120 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 29.8 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 100 / 80 / 80 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.3:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the VK 45.03 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 38 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 12 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.2:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 9.0% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 4.5% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,8 cm Kw.K. 43 L/71 | 8 | 240 | 203mm | 8.4s | 7.14 |
With the top-tier gun, the VK 45.03 can theoretically output up to 1714 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute).
How VK 45.03 compares to its peers
There are 34 tier 7 heavy tanks in WoT, including the VK 45.03. Its 1120 HP places it in the top 48% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 1098). Frontal hull armor of 100mm ranks in the top 82% for the class (peer average: 118mm). Top forward speed of 38 km/h is faster than 70% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 240 damage per shot, higher than 30% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 203mm puts it in the top 30% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- VK 45.03 vs T29 — tier 7 heavy tank from USA
- VK 45.03 vs King Tiger (C) — tier 7 heavy tank from USA
- VK 45.03 vs M-II-Y — tier 7 heavy tank from USA
- See full tier 7 heavy tank tier list — all 34 vehicles ranked
Related tier 7 heavy tanks
- 45TP Habicha — Poland
- AMX M4 mle. 45 — France
- Black Prince — UK
- Black Prince II — UK, premium
- BZ-58 — China
- Carro d'assalto P.88 — Italy
- FV224 Chopper — UK
- FV201 (A45) — UK, premium
- All Germany tanks · Tier 7 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
Heavy tank developed at the end of WWII. The project was designated the Tiger III (VK 45.03) on October 12, 1942. Existed only in blueprints.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the VK 45.03 in WoT?
The VK 45.03 is a tier 7 heavy tank from Germany.
How much damage does the VK 45.03 do?
The top gun on the VK 45.03 deals 240 damage per shot with 203mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the VK 45.03 a premium tank?
Yes — the VK 45.03 is a tier 7 premium heavy tank in WoT. Premium vehicles earn bonus credits and XP and don't require crew retraining.
What's the top speed of the VK 45.03?
38 km/h forward, 12 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the VK 45.03 have?
Hull armor: 100mm front, 80mm side, 80mm rear.