VK 72.01 (K)

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VK 72.01 K
A superheavy tank with rear placement of the turret. Developed by the Krupp company. A new vehicle was to have stronger armament and enhanced armor compared to the VK 70.01. Existed only in blueprints.

15 cm Kw.K. L/38

VK 72.01 (K)

10WSc

MB 517

VK 72.01 (K)

Shell Types:

AP
HEAT
HE

Equipment:

Consumables:

Firepower:

Ammunition35 (rounds)
Caliber150 (mm)
Damage750 / 750 / 950 (HP)
Penetration246 / 350 / 85 (mm)
Rate of Fire3.00 (rounds/min)
Average Damage per Minute2250 (HP)
Shells in the Magazine  
Time for Loading Between Shots  (s)
Time for Complete Loading  (s)
Gun Loading20.00 (s)
Aiming Time2.90 (s)
Dispersion at 100 m0.40 (m)

Mobility:

Weight/Load Limit120.00 / 130.00 (t)
Engine Power1200 (h.p.)
Specific Power10.00 (h.p./t)
Top Speed33 (km/h)
Reverse Speed15 (km/h)
Traverse Speed24 (deg/s)
Turret Traverse Speed18 (deg/s)

Survivability:

Hit Points2500 (HP)
Hull Armor240 / 160 / 120 (mm)
Turret Armor200 / 160 / 120 (mm)

Spotting:

View Range400 (m)
Signal Range720 (m)
 

Crew:

Commander
Gunner
Driver
Radio Operator
Loader