12.03.2020
Tankman's textbook: German medium tanks. German medium tanks Comparison with other nations
In World of Tanks, they are the most long-suffering combat vehicles among all representatives of other nations. As soon as the developers didn’t mock them and what they didn’t do with them, they still remained in their place. This universal technique has the largest number representatives of this class, the number of which reaches 22 copies, among which there are cars that cannot be purchased on this moment: Pz.Kpfw. S35 739 (f) and Pz.Kpfw. V/IV Alpha. Among them there are everyone's favorites and premium representatives, and misunderstandings, and real oppressors. In general, the German ST class has gathered in its ranks a wide variety of vehicles, which, although they are not superior in combat, can be quite successfully used in various tactical decisions. And what they deserved their attention, we will consider in our article.
So how do they differ from other similar models? German STs have all the properties (except for the presence of a loading drum) as other national models. But German STs have the largest dimensions than other tanks. For example, it has dimensions that surpass even some top heavy tanks, and also surpasses them in weight, which allows them to be successfully rammed. Isn't it a strange phenomenon? Nothing special, the German designers did not become original here either and created almost analogues of their own, only with weaker armor, with a more accurate gun and with increased speed. Yes, German tanks have versatility and can be used in various directions on the map and in various tactics and it is not worth pointing out their shortcomings, since they play practically no role in combat, except perhaps only in exceptional moments.
Comparison with other nations
No matter how we compare German STs with other nations, they will still be on the same level with Soviet STs. Only Soviet tanks are improving all the time, and the German ones, using their main advantages, do not allow them to run far in terms of efficiency. What can be said about the distribution of nations? Here things are exactly the same as with TT. , s, they all have advantages to one degree or another, but they do not have such high versatility as the Germans and such a command ratio of tanks as the Germans. Despite all the loading drums, high damage, speed and maneuverability, a few Germans will be able to do their job and are sure to leave a mark on the battle. The ST of Germany is a real crown of tank building and design excellence, one has only to pay attention to the Pz. and Panther, it is already becoming clear how dangerous German tanks could be in real combat and in World of Tanks battles. They have colossal accuracy, but are deprived of damage, although this is the main indicator, but for the Germans it is perfectly balanced with other elements, which in the end simply does not give the enemy a chance to survive. Do other tanks have such advantages? I don't think so.
Features and disadvantages
Now it is worth paying attention to the main advantages and disadvantages of German technology. First of all, as well as according to the data described above, it is worth noting the high accuracy, high speed, heavy mass of tanks, as well as their universal use. All these advantages were transferred to the German representatives straight from Soviet tanks. But armor, vertical aiming angles, angularity of armor and damage from guns became the most noticeable negative sides this military equipment. But it is worth noting one amazing fact. It seems that all the disadvantages are on the face, they play a rather tangible role in the battle, but you won’t believe it, they are completely covered by the advantages of German tanks, which, although rather banal, bring invaluable benefits in a real battle. Therefore, do not immediately hide all your shortcomings in battle, play freely and confidently, and a miracle will surely happen that will allow you to destroy even the most formidable enemy. This is the only nation in the game where the tanks behave quite professionally in relation to the battle. Although it can also be attributed here. Other nations cannot boast of this, they have all mediocre indicators and efficiency, which is slightly underestimated in contrast to the main backbone of nations, which includes the USSR, Germany and. But let's not pay too much attention to this aspect and move on to the consideration of additional equipment for steel monsters.
Recommended equipment, additional modules and crew skills
As has been said more than once, tank module slots have a base, that is, they have a rammer. Our class also received this base, so we will consider only two module slots. One slot should be allocated for a stereo tube, which will allow you to passively illuminate and shoot with impunity. Yes, this is exactly what you will have to do very often. There is no point in revealing this point. In the second slot of modules, it is worth placing an aiming stabilizer, which will increase the accuracy of already accurate weapons. This module will allow you to produce maximum accurate shots while the tank is moving.
The equipment remains standard, that is, it includes: a fire extinguisher, a small first aid kit and a small repair kit.
If you turn your attention to the state of crew skills, then they have only a slight change, or rather, they completely exclude disguise from their skill rows. As a rule, the first row belongs to the repair, the second row is reserved for military brotherhood, as for rows 3 and 4, there the skills are set depending on your tastes and style of play. Don't forget to purchase a light bulb and skills for improved mobility.
Tactical application
Well, we got to the tactical application, which basically determines the main beginning of the game. It is worth noting that for the German ST there are two main tactical components: this sniping on the enemy and further support of the allies. That is, you should take the maximum vantage point on the map, damage the enemies and only then slowly join the battle itself. This the best option action, however, it is almost standard for all STs. But not all CTs have such accurate weapons, so German CTs follow these tactical instructions in the best possible way. And remember, you should never rush to the CT into battle, you are the main target for destruction, it is best to wait a while and then, having soberly assessed the situation, you can act in battle. Considering all the recommendations, you will be able to achieve victory in battles, or at least decide on your playing style.
Most German medium tanks are mobile snipers: accurate and fast-firing guns allow you to hit enemies at very long distances. But if you play on a medium tank in close combat, then problems begin due to slow towers, a weak hull and an irrational layout that almost does not contribute to ricochets and non-penetration. But they are very effective against CTs of other nations due to the high mass suitable for ramming and enough penetration to fight CTs.
Standard tanks
Pz.Kpfw. III
First medium tank German branch. The tank weighs little and travels fast, so it is more like a firefly - if the rest of the light has already fallen under the enemy's tracks, then you will go next. But at the same time, having scouted the immediate surroundings, you can safely rush to intercept enemy fireflies, cover artillery, or simply support other tanks. Of course, this tank also has its minus - it's weapons, which are not particularly pleasing. We have two options to choose from: 5 cm KwK39 L/60- for accurate and gradual killing of targets. You can shoot from afar, which will increase the chances of survival (a sniper gun, but it bites well for its class, this is the best choice: the tank is still passable). 7.5cm KwK37 L/24- rather the choice of a firefly. We charge with land mines, drive up at point-blank range and one-shot the enemy.Pz.Kpfw. IV
Compared to Pz.Kpfw. III, this tank is noticeably heavier. Playing it to some extent introduces you to the basics of controlling heavy tanks. Moreover, this tank is a classmate of the KV and quite successfully fights it, but that's another story. A weak engine cannot quickly accelerate or turn a tank. But there is one plus that covers all the shortcomings of this tank. This is the ability to install weapons 7.5cm KwK42 L/70, which is actually the sixth, not the fifth level. Excellent penetration, high rate of fire, accuracy of fire, light weight and good damage - an ideal weapon. In addition, we should not forget about the very strong forehead of the top tower, and, standing behind a pebble (the tactics of American heavy tanks), we become terrible killer, until we are demolished with artillery or something high-explosive.Pz.Kpfw. III/IV
The mass of this vehicle is almost the same as that of the PzKpfw IV, but at the same time we have the opportunity to install a more powerful engine, which, even with an average running tank, allows you to maneuver well on any terrain and in any situation. There is a price to pay for this flexibility. high level battles in which the tank enters. In pluses, you can write down the oblique frontal armor hull, increasing the chance to catch a ricochet. Unfortunately, due to its maneuverability, fast acceleration dynamics and small size, the tank is deprived of serious weapons. But despite all this, the tank provides excellent support to the allies in any battle.VK 30.01 (P)
This tank is a cross between VK 30.01 (H) and VK 36.01 (H) . Both in terms of armor and driving performance. The tank is good as a support at a distance, but if necessary, it can engage in close combat. It also shows itself well in such an unusual role for a medium tank as a “bush hunter”. The speed with the top engine allows you to take the desired position and change it if necessary.VK 30.01 (D)
The tank is similar to the VK 30.01 (H), which has noticeably increased armor. In terms of combat style, it is closer to the KV-13 - excellent sloping armor and dynamics, but weak weapons in terms of penetration. The VK 30.01 (D) stands out from all the German CT lines and is somewhat similar to its Soviet counterparts - it is also focused more on close combat and attacking in a group. This tank is capable of a lot, and is great for sudden breakthroughs to the rear and flank, for raids on self-propelled guns and self-propelled guns of the enemy entrenched in the bushes. It has good chances even against older brothers, but keep in mind that you will often have to deal with tanks whose strong point just the same, too, is maneuverability. The top-end turret will add mass to the tank at the expense of maneuverability, but this will make it possible to mount a top-end 88-millimeter cannon and allow more active use of the ram.panther
Finally!Legendary Panther. Tier 7 German medium tank - direct competitor of the VK 30.01 (D). The set of guns is similar, but there are differences - the 7.5cm KwK45 L/100 has an average one-time damage of only 135, but penetration is much higher. It's also one of the most accurate weapons in the game. Also left is the 8.8cm KwK36 L/56, the choice is only between these guns. Mobility at a very low level for a medium tank. For this reason, it is better not to get involved in close combat, but to end it at a long or medium range. The tank is weakly armored from the sides and stern, the forehead is slightly better armored. But direct hits should be avoided if possible - taking damage is not your task.
Panther II
An improved version of the panther. Thicker armor, better guns, better dynamics. The side armor has also become thicker, but still not enough, so protect the sides. The tactics are the same as on the panther, but there are changes - fast attacks from under the bush and containment of the breakthrough of medium tanks, since we got the top gun from the Tiger 8,8cm KwK43 L / 71, the damage is high and the penetration is high, coupled with excellent accuracy and rate of fire . But the rendezvous is very long. And so, by and large, we remained a sniper, only the opponents became more terrible and bigger, but we also became more terrible, now it’s not scary to go out against all (ST, TT, etc.) tanks from lvl 7, TT from lvl 8 we are afraid of how before, except that we can bite harder. But the destruction of the 8th level CT of other nations is a pleasure because of the high mass, which is just perfect for ramming, and penetration, sufficient for any CT8, except for Type 59 and M26 towers.E 50
It is considered a medium tank, but its weight is comparable to that of Royal Tiger. And given the high top speed, E-50 can successfully ram even enemy heavy tanks, not to mention medium tanks or self-propelled guns based on them. However, the main trump card of the tank traditionally remains very accurate guns and ambush tactics. In combat, the E-50 acts as a "mobile anti-tank gun with a turret". A direct attack only makes sense in a group with heavy tanks or medium tanks. In patch 0.8.8, the frontal armor of the tank was strengthened - in terms of armor resistance, it became comparable to heavy tanks.E50 Ausf. M
The pinnacle of German medium tank development, perhaps the best German tanks in World of Tanks. Further development E-50. Several key differences from its predecessor (rear-mounted transmission, much more high speed suspension and a slightly lower silhouette) allow in some cases to play the role of a typical medium tank, however, you should not get too carried away with this. The vehicle boasts the best accuracy in the game and the best hull front among all the CTs in the game, however, standard credit sub-caliber shells make it difficult to successfully penetrate the enemy at ultra-long distances. Alas, for excellent mobility, second only to the Bat Chatillon 25t among classmates, a strong forehead and good turning speed, you have to pay with low damage per minute and a slow tower.Premium Tanks
Pz.Kpfw. S35 739(f)
Malicious bender of his levels. This trophy french tank well armed and protected. However, its mobility is not its strongest point, especially on marshy and soft soils. We also note the large and vulnerable tank engine, so it is advisable to cover the hull. Then the high silhouette is good for the tank - you can actively use the uneven terrain, exposing only a small and fairly well-defended turret to fire.Pz.Kpfw. T 25
Controversial tank: on the one hand fast, durable and fairly well armed. On the other hand, poor visibility, mediocre maneuverability, low accuracy of the gun, and long aiming time, as well as a tendency to crits. Thus, the tank is rather difficult to handle, but in capable hands it is quite combat-ready, and most importantly, it earns credits very successfully.Pz.Kpfw. V/IV
The Panther hull makes this tank very interesting. The advantages of the tank include its weight and the slope of the armor, the weight makes the tank a very excellent Kamikaze (even tanks of level 9 can be rammed), the armor is not particularly durable, but has a very good slope, which leads to frequent ricochets. Despite the cannon's accuracy and rate of fire, the tank's low maneuverability and weak gun domag for level 6 should be attributed to the disadvantages.Panther/M10
German premium medium tank of the seventh level. It is a visually modified stock version of the Panther tank with an increased margin of safety. The 7.5 cm KwK L70 gun has insufficient power and armor penetration for level 7. But, "Ersatz Panther", as a rule, gets into the top, where we won't break through very few people.
Hello fellow tankers! Today we will look at the German tank development branch (in game world of Tanks), or rather, I will describe to you all its pros and cons in as much detail as possible from my point of view and, perhaps, help you decide on the choice of a nation. This will not be a guide, but a personal opinion, so there is no need to furiously prove that I “wrote the guide not according to guides”.
The popularity of German tanks in World of Tanks
German tanks although they are inferior in popularity to Soviet and French ones, they still found their admirers among the players. These people play German tanks all the time, their hangar is dominated by these tanks and they worry about everything that happens to this nation. Such players are called "Germans". Why this technique has found its admirers - read below.Advantages and disadvantages of German tanks
Of the pros most of the equipment worth noting cannons. Many German tanks have accurate, penetrating and fairly fast-firing guns. It often happens that even on the move, you can accurately hit the enemy with these guns. According to their characteristics, German guns are the best in the game. It is also worth noting the armor of the towers of almost all the vehicles of this nation, as well as the armor of the hull of individual vehicles (mouse, e-100, etc.). Most cars have good dynamics (speed, mobility), as well as excellent visibility.Minus the Germans is the hull armor (mostly). As well as small one-time damage (there are exceptions).
General
Technology is divided into 5 initial branches development of WoT:- fri-sau
- Heavily armored light tanks (up to Pz.IV)
- Maneuverable light tanks (up to Indien-Pz.)
- Medium armored light tanks (Pz.II)
- SAU (artillery).
fri-sau
German anti-tank installations famous for their guns (and later armor). You can get a lot of pleasure from breaking through them at any level of battles. On JgPanther, the development tree is divided into two branches: JgPanthII and Ferdinand (the most popular tank destroyer, due to its level 10 cannon and excellent armor). Then everything goes in one branch.TB / M / SB light tanks (conditionally designated in its own way)
These tanks are somewhat reminiscent of entry-level French light tanks - it's armor. These tanks (from Pz.35(t) to Pz.38 nA) have excellent frontal armor, as well as some dynamics.The Germans have very fast and dynamic tanks, starting with Pz.I according to "Aulyukhkako-totampanzer" (or simply "Long-thick-pard"). They also have penetrating and fast-firing guns (but most of them are cassettes), and coupled with speed, they can decide the outcome of the battle even when it is just starting. And the Pz.I c was especially famous with its Mauser. Also, the "fat parrot" is famous for its 105 mm high-explosive gun on cumulative shells.
The Pz.II line is one of the most popular. has access to panther, after it on E-50. The Panther has a cannon with excellent penetration, and the E-50 has strong armor, a good cannon and a large mass, which is often used in ramming. These vehicles are among the best and most popular tanks in World of Tanks.
From the Pz.IV, you can switch to the Maus heavy tank branch (by switching to the Tiger P), as well as to the E-100 (by switching to the Tiger). Both tanks are well armored, and heavy Tiger tanks and Tiger P have accurate, low-firing and piercing guns.
