▲KJpz T III
Hello World of Tanks players, the D-series tank destroyers in the game are extremely popular, they usually have fairly accurate guns that can hit enemies at extremely long distances. And in the recent super test, a new D-series IX-class tank destroyer, the KJpz T III, came into our sights, which is more of a medium tank than a tank destroyer. In this issue, we will introduce its data.
Tank fire
▲ The main gun of the KJpz T III
Tank destroyers rely on their own powerful firepower to suppress other tanks, so firepower is an absolutely crucial attribute for them. The KJPZ T III uses a 120 mm gun, which has a peculiar shape and no muzzle brake. The KJpz T III has 420 damage per shot, which is a bit lower than the damage per shot of other Tier IX tank destroyers. At the same time, the KJpz T III has an average penetration depth of 268/326 mm armor-piercing shells, which qualifies in the sequence of Class IX tank destroyers. This penetration depth makes the KJpz T III less dependent on special ammunition, better economical in actual combat, and does not have to worry about not being able to deal with heavily armored enemies.
▲ Fire data of KJpz T III
It is somewhat regrettable that the KJpz T III did not get a high-explosive shell with a higher penetration depth. However, in terms of gun control, the KJpz T III's main gun has an accuracy of 0.27 100 meters, which is still relatively excellent, and the 1.53-second gun aiming time is also quite amazing, and it is foreseeable that the KJpz T III's gun control performance will be satisfactory. With a depression angle of -7°, it can "set up a cannon sniper" at most points. However, perhaps as a price for excellent gun control, the KJpz T III is not fast to reload, it takes 11.26 seconds to reload a shell, and the tank's turret rotation angle is limited by 60°, that is, it can only rotate left and right 30°, but the 44 rounds are definitely enough ammunition to hit.
Tank survivability
▲Survivability data of KJpz T III
As a Class IX tank destroyer, the KJpz T III is not known for its survivability, and is more similar to some medium tanks in its class. At present, it has 1650 health points, which is not much, and the thickness of the tank turret front and side armor is only 40 mm, and the hull parts are only 30 mm thick, which is completely the level of a light tank, which can be easily penetrated by high-explosive shells, not to mention armor-piercing shells. Therefore, the KJpz T III is not very good at "head-to-head" with the enemy, and even cannot confront some light tanks head-on.
Tank mobility and visibility
▲KJpz T III's maneuverability, field of view, and concealment data
Fortunately, the survival disadvantage of the KJpz T III is somewhat compensated for here in mobility. The car's engine power is a full 850 horsepower, which is quite powerful, but the not light body weight also gives the KJpz T III a unit power of 17.07 horsepower / ton, which is on par with many medium-sized tanks. The tank's 45 km/h forward speed and 18 km/h reverse speed are also enough in actual combat, and it is convenient to retreat in time, and turbocharger accessories can also be installed to make up for it. After the corresponding maneuverability modification upgrade, the KJpz T III's maneuverability performance will be more powerful.
▲Tank accessories display
The 370-meter field of view of the tank is slightly lower than that of an IX class tank destroyer, and the concealment value of 14.65% is fully qualified with a radio communication range of 750 meters. In addition, the KJpz T III has a crew of 3, which is different from the configuration of common D-series tank destroyers.
Detailed data
Current data for KJpz T III
The following is the detailed data of the current stage of the car (the data in the above figure shall prevail):
Tank name: KJpz T III
Type: D-series IX-class tank destroyer
Health: 1650
Shell penetration depth: 268 / 326 / 65
Average damage: 420/420/515
Shell flight speed: 1210 / 1415 / 980
Single shot loading time: 11.5 seconds
Gun aiming time: 1.6 seconds
Basic accuracy of artillery 100 meters: 0.28m
Gun pitch angle: -7 ° / 12 °
Hull armor: 30 / 30 / 30
Turret armor: 40 / 40 / 40
Engine power: 850 hp
Unit power: 17.07 hp/t
Turret rotation speed: 30 ° / sec
Body rotation speed: 40°/s
Maximum forward speed: 45 km/h
Maximum receding speed: 18 km/h
Basic field of view: 370 meters
Communication distance: 750 meters
Crew 3: commander, gunner, driver
From the current data, the KJpz T III's combat style is similar to the combination of tank destroyer and medium tank, its good gun control makes it very suitable for sniping enemies from a long distance, and its good mobility also allows it to move around the map, and the turret will also provide it with a different advantage. When necessary, KJpz T III can also make a cameo appearance in Zhongtan to help the team win.
The car is still being tested, and the data is subject to change.