What does VK mean in German tanks?

What does VK mean in German tanks?

The Versuchskampffahrzeug (abbreviated to VK or Vs. Kfz.) is a German term meaning “research/experimental fighting vehicle”. Used in the names of some German experimental or prototype tanks produced before and during World War II. The “VK” term was also referred to as “Vollketten” (meaning “fully tracked”).

Did Mercedes make the Tiger tank?

Daimler-Benz and MAN were tasked with designing and building a new 30–35 ton tank by spring 1942. At the same time the existing prototype tanks were up-gunned to 88 mm and ordered into production as the PzKpfw VI, the Tiger.

Where were Panzer tanks built?

The Pz. IV was the only tank made by Germany throughout the course of the war, from 1939 to 1945. More than 8,000 Pz. IVs were built, making it the most numerous of all German tanks.

What fuel did Tiger tanks use?

These tanks were Tigers with modified engines to run on either compressed Towngas gas (Stadtgas System) or wood gas (Holzgas System). This was due to shortages in fuel supply. They used a mixture of turreted and turretless hulls. They were used to train Tiger tank crews.

What to do with a VK 30.02 ( D )?

This tank is best used as a flanker, not a sniper like much of the German tank tree. It’s very similar to the VK 30.01 (D), but more health and some weight to use. While its guns are very accurate, they are not very powerful for its tier. The VK 30.02 (D) counters this by being extremely mobile and somewhat well armored.

Is the VK 30.02 a Tier 7 tank?

Not many tanks have the “sweet spot” of having both good damage and a good rate of fire. The VK 30.02 (D) embodies this for tier 7 mediums and if harnessed can rack up the damage. Typically medium tanks with a gun as good as the Vk 30.02 (D) suffer when it comes to armor at tier 7.

Where was the VK 30.02 ( D ) turret mounted?

The VK 30.02 (D)’s turret was mounted in the forward position of the hull, just like that of the T-34. A prototype was presented to the Fuhrer, who ordered the production of 200 to start as soon as possible. On May 11th of 1942, the VK3002 project received the designation of Panther.

What was the Daimler Benz VK 30.02 based on?

Daimler-Benz’s VK3002 design was largely based on the T-34/76 and was more like a modified German version of it. MAN finished their design of the VK3002 in early Spring of 1942. The VK 30.02 (D)’s turret was mounted in the forward position of the hull, just like that of the T-34.