[Tank Guide] The VK 75.01 (K)

In World of Tanks, there are two lines of German heavy tanks with rear-mounted turrets. One leads to the  X Maus , the other to the  X Pz.Kpfw. VII . The latter is famed for its thick armour and high overall survivability, as well as good firepower, and so is the  VIII VK 75.01 (K) .

VIII VK 75.01 (K)

Strengths

  • Thick armour
  • High HP for soaking up damage
  • Good penetration
  • High alpha damage potential

Weaknesses

  • Slow-moving—pick your battles wisely
  • Reloading takes a while
  • Weak lower frontal plate—avoid uneven ground

 

Gameplay

Armor & Survivability

Like many high-tier German heavy tanks, the VK 75.01 (K) boasts amazing survivability. With its thick, angled frontal armor, you should be able to deflect most of the shots fired at you. You can increase your effective armor thickness by moving in a zig-zag pattern; even some Tier X tanks will have trouble penetrating it.

Its side armor is not as substantial, but it's still thick enough to make side-scraping tactics a viable choice in battle.

The lower frontal plate, however, is its main weakness. Its armor is still reasonably thick, but as you climb hills, its effective armor thickness drops, so be always aware of the terrain you are engaging on! Your commander's hatch is another Achilles' heel, but it's tiny and easily mitigated as long as you keep moving and prevent your enemies from focusing on it. The final vulnerable point for you to note is the front and rounded base of your turret–it can easily be penetrated, especially by enemies of higher tiers.

Mobility

Heavy armor means heavy weight; this tank's maneuverability is below average, as you might imagine. Decide during the countdown where you want to go, and then stick to the flank for the duration of the battle. Also, faster vehicles can easily get to your sides and rear, so keep a little bit of a distance.

Firepower

The VK 75.01 (K) comes equipped with a powerful gun—its damage, aiming speed and accuracy are all excellent. Its normal shell penetration values are the highest among all Tier VIII vehicles. You will however experience a high degree of gun dispersion when in motion, so be sure to account for it in making your shots! The gun depression angle is also poor, so uneven terrain should be avoided.

Advantages like this obviously mean there are drawbacks you need to pay attention to. That would be the very high reload time–make sure to trade shots, as most opponents could shoot you multiple times while you reload, and stick with your allies rather than going it alone. Again: stay close, but not too close, to your targets.

Camouflage & View Range

As a heavy tank, its camouflage values are low, but its view range is comparable to other tanks of its tier.

Equipment

Recommended Setup
Hover your cursor over the images for more information on each piece of equipment.

The weaknesses mentioned above can be compensated for by using suitable equipment. The Tank Gun Rammer will reduce your loading time, while the Vertical Stabilizer increases the accuracy of your shots. Improved Ventilation is a solid choice for many tanks and will improve the overall performance of your vehicle.

Crew Skills

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Commander
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Gunner
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Driver
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Radio Operator
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A pretty standard setup for a heavy tank. Take the ever-essential Repair in combination with your Commander's Sixth Sense to improve your survivability on the battlefield. Snap Shot and Smooth Ride will allow you to hit your targets more reliably. Last but not least, Brothers in Arms is the cherry on top, boosting your combat parameters (as with the Improved Ventilation).

Adrenaline Rush

Decreases the gun reload time by 10% if your vehicle's HP drops below 10%.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Brothers in Arms / Sisterhood of Steel

Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100% for every single crew member.

Band of Brothers

Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100% for every single crew member.

Also works if other crew members have Brothers in Arms / Sisterhood of Steel.

Call for Vengeance

Reports the enemy vehicles' location for two more seconds after the destruction of the own vehicle.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Clutch Braking

Increases the traverse speed of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Concealment

Increases the camouflage value of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Controlled Impact

Increases the ramming damage dealt and decreases damage taken by ramming.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Deadeye

Increases the chance of landing a critical hit.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Designated Target

Keeps targetes vehicles visible for two more seconds.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Eagle Eye

Allows you to identify damaged/destroyed modules as well as injured crew members of an enemy vehicle by hovering your mouse over it for several seconds.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Firefighting

Reduces the duration and damage taken by fire.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Intuition

Grants a slight chance of changing the shell type without having to reload again.

Doesn't work with autoloaders. Works also while reloading.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Jack of All Trades

Reduces the performance penalty of wounded crew members.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Mentor

Increases the Crew XP gained for each member apart from the commander.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Off-Road Driving

Increases the mobility on medium and soft terrain.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Preventative Maintenance

Reduces the chance of taking fire.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Recon

Increases the view range of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Relaying

Increases the signal range of your allies' vehicles within your signal range.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Repair

Reduces the repair time of destroyed modules.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Safe Stowage

Increases the durability of your vehicle's ammo rack.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Signal Boosting

Increases the signal range of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Situational Awareness

Increases the view range of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Sixth Sense

Shows a lightbulb three seconds after you've been spotted.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Smooth Ride

Reduces the dispersion penalty while driving.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Snap Shot

Reduces the dispersion penalty of traversing the turret.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Additional Grousers

Increases the mobility on soft and medium terrain.

Binocular Telescope

Increases the view range of your vehicle by 25%.

Your hull must stand still for at least 3 seconds.

Camouflage Net

Increases the camouflage value of your vehicle tremendously.

Your hull must stand still for at least 3 seconds.

Enhanced Gun Laying Drive

Reduces the aiming time of your gun by 10%.

Coated Optics

Increases the view range of your vehicle by 10%.

Tank Gun Rammer

Reduces the reload time of your gun by 10%.

Spall Liner

Decreases damage taken by ramming and high-explosive splash.

Toolbox

Decreases the repair time of destroyed modules.

Cumulative with the Repair skill.

Improved Ventilation

Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.

Vertical Stabilizer

Reduces the dispersion penalties of hull and turret traverse, as well as driving by 20%.

"Wet" Ammo Rack

Increases the module HP of your ammo rack.

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