▲ VK10001 (P) "Mammoth" in World of Tanks
Hello World of Tanks players, people who set world records or are the best in the world in real life usually receive many honorary titles, and in World of Tanks, we usually give the title of "Strong" to tanks that have played one or a few of them to the extreme. Among the current versions of the Tier VIII researchable tanks, there is a D-series heavy tank that has been praised by many players for its heavy armor and powerful main gun, and it is the VK10001(P) Mammoth. In this article, let's analyze its performance.
Tank fire
▲ VK10001 (P) The two main guns of the "Mammoth".
Before the Tiger Style, Tiger King and other D-series heavy tanks were strengthened, the single-shot damage of D-series heavy tanks has been criticized by players, and the dignified VIII heavy tank Tiger King often broke out more than 200 low injuries in actual combat, and often staged an embarrassing scene of wanting to collect the remnants of the enemy but leaving a "bloody skin" for the enemy and being counter-killed, which is really maddening. The VK10001 (P) "Mammoth" has a 105 cannon with 320 points of damage per shot during the tabula rasa period, and the complete cannon has been upgraded to a 128 mm caliber tank gun, with an average damage of 440 points per shot, which is a great improvement compared to the previous D-series heavy tank. VK10001(P) Mammoth also has a good depression angle of -8° and an elevation angle of up to 30°, which makes it completely capable of "selling heads".
▲ Firepower pass, defense
The armor-piercing shells of the 128 mm caliber tank gun of the VK10001 (P) Mammoth achieved a fairly decent penetration depth of 220/260 mm, which, combined with its higher height, had a higher penetration rate against shorter enemies. It requires a loader to manually reload a single shot, with a base DPM of 1835, which translates to 14.38 seconds to reload a shell. Although the VK10001(P) Mammoth's gun penetration depth is lower than that of the King Tiger, the average damage per shot of 440 increases the deterrent effect of the enemy in hand-to-hand combat, and many "Bloodskins" will be destroyed by it in one shot. However, at the cost of the VK10001 (P) "Mammoth", the basic accuracy of the gun is only 0.38, and the gun expansion coefficient and aiming time are also relatively average, but due to the poor mobility of the tank and the frequent close combat, the defects of gun control are not so big. At normal engagement distances VK10001 (P) Mammoth's output is acceptable, and it is no slouch when "firing" at the enemy's ferocious firepower.
Tank survivability
▲ VK10001 (P) The defense of the "Mammoth" is very amazing
Compared to the Lion and the enhanced King Tiger and VK4502PA Tier VIII heavy tanks of the D series, the defense of the VK10001(P) Mammoth is quite strong. The turret frontal armor is 230 mm thick and the "cheek" area is relatively small, which makes it difficult to hit in the first place for most Tier VIII heavy tanks, and it is even more difficult to penetrate with standard ammunition. At the same time, although there is still a noticeable commander's conning tower on the turret of the VK10001(P) "Mammoth", the frontal thickness of this commander's conning tower is 220 mm, and it is difficult for the enemy to penetrate it.
▲The conning tower is also 220 mm thick
The VK10001 (P) "Mammoth" has excellent hull defense, and the thickness of the armor plate on the nose of the hull is up to 200 mm, and the equivalent thickness of the AP shell is around 300 mm with the angle of inclination. In the case of "swing angle", the body of the VK10001 (P) "Mammoth" is only the weakness of the first and lower parts, but here the equivalent thickness of the AP shell is still about 210 mm. In actual combat, it is recommended that the player cover the armor under the head of the hull, and sell the sides at a small and medium angle, while beware of the turret tower being hit. With such a heavy armor plate and 1700 points of base health, the survivability of the VK10001 (P) Mammoth is very strong.
Maneuver, Visibility and Concealment
▲ VK10001 (P) "Mammoth" has poor maneuverability
One of the characteristics of traditional D-series heavy tanks is that they are generally less mobile, but for a super heavy tank, it is a miracle that it can move. Although the maximum power of the engine of the VK10001 (P) "Mammoth" is as high as 1200 horsepower, the weight of the tank itself is also about 120 tons, which makes the unit power of the car not even exceed 10 horsepower / ton. The tank's top speed is only 20 km/h, but thanks to the electric drive, the car can also reverse at -15 km/h. At the same time, VK10001 (P) "Mammoth" has a basic field of view of 400 meters, which is also quite good at level VIII, and is not afraid of "vision suppression".
Field Modification & Accessory Recommendations
▲ Field Modification Reference
VK10001(P) The Mammoth is an assault heavy tank that grants an additional 3% HP bonus when you reach the maximum level of Field Modification. In terms of battlefield upgrade options, you can choose from all-terrain suspension, aiming polishing, and sound insulation, which are fine-tuned to the player's combat style. In terms of accessories, players can choose from an improved ventilation system, a turbocharger, an improved durability, a bomb loser, or an improved vertical stabilizer to increase the combat efficiency of the tank. VK10001 (P) "Mammoth" tank performance has the following characteristics:
- The main gun has high damage per shot
- Tanks have strong defenses
- Tanks have a lot of health
- Tanks were less mobile
- The tank is larger
Compared to tanks such as the E-75 TS, the VK10001 (P) Mammoth and the Lion are closer to the traditional D-series heavy tanks, but the VK10001 (P) Mammoth relies on a powerful 128 mm main gun, and its comprehensive output capacity is far superior to that of the Lion. Especially in close-quarters combat, it can be invincible with heavy artillery and heavy armor.
▲ "Carry Damage" mission god car
The only way for a super heavy tank like the VK10001 (P) Mammoth is to maximize its HP and survivability, turning it into a real mobile fortress. Lead your teammates to break through enemy lines slowly but surely, deflecting enemy shells with your own armor while hitting them head-on with heavy artillery. At present, there are many tasks in World of Tanks' daily and personal missions that require "armor resistance", VK10001P "Mammoth" will attract a lot of firepower, and there are obviously more opportunities to "carry damage" in battle than other tanks, so it is more suitable for missions.