Developed by Wargaming, World of Tanks is a multiplayer online game with an armored warfare concept that features combat vehicles from the 20th century. The game is popular for its player versus player feature where players take control of different armored vehicles from the Pre-World War II to Cold War eras.
The game comes with a huge choice of tanks on offer, and not all of them are created equal. Each of the tanks in the game is built according to different classes and all come with their unique set of capabilities and roles. While some are packed with firepower, others come with reconnaissance capabilities. Here are the top five tanks to look out for in the game according to users on Reddit.
T95/FV4201 Chieftain
This is a British tier 10 premium heavy-class tank. The original Chieftain tanks were intended to serve as Main Battle Tanks, and this version of the Chieftain embodies those qualities. Players can employ this tank in a variety of roles and it comes with a good mix of mobility, damage output, and defense. The game’s update 1.3 saw the addition of this as a Clan Wars reward tank.
The tank comes with the following detailed stats:
- Damage: 440 / 440 / 530 HP
- Armor Penetration: 270 / 311 / 140 mm
- Rate of Fire: 5 rounds/min
- Damage per Minute: 2,200 HP/min
- Aiming Time: 2.10 s
- Dispersion at 100 m: 0.35 m
- Ammo Capacity: 40 rounds
- Top Speed: 40km/h
KV-2
This is a Soviet tier 6 heavy-class tank. This tanks comes under the category of heavy assault tanks. KV-2 was made in 1940 and was an upgraded version of the original KV-1, which is popular for its heavy armor protection. Its armor makes it one of the best tanks in the game and it is even immune to a few howitzer guns.
The tank comes with the following stats:
- Damage: 450 / 370 HP
- Armor Penetration: 61 / 140 mm
- Rate of Fire: 5.45 rounds/min
- Damage per Minute: 2,454 HP/min
- Aiming Time: 2.90 s
- Dispersion at 100 m: 0.57 m
- Ammo Capacity: 95 rounds
- Top Speed: 35km/h
T57 Heavy
This is an American tier 10 heavy-class tank. This tank marked the end of its American heavy line tanks. T57 is one of the best American heavy tanks in the game and comes equipped with a 4-round auto loader. The armor of the tank isn’t as great as other tanks in its class, but it can sometimes bounce incoming shots.
The tank comes with the following stats.
- Damage: 400 / 400 / 515 HP
- Armor Penetration: 258 / 340 / 60 mm
- Rate of Fire: 7.74 rounds/min
- Damage per Minute: 3,096 HP/min
- Aiming Time: 2.70 s
- Dispersion at 100 m: 0.35 m
- Ammo Capacity: 36 rounds
- Shells in the magazine: 4 pcs
- Magazine reload time: 25 s
- Loading a shell in a magazine: 2 s
StuG III Ausf. G
This is a German tier 5 tank destroyer. The StuG III Ausf. G was first deployed in France in 1940 and it is known for its self-propelled guns. This tank is one of the best destroyers the players can get their hands on in the game. This German beast comes with a mix of decent mobility, great armament, and amazing camouflaging capabilities.
The detailed stats of the tank are:
- Damage: 110/110/175 HP
- Penetration: 43/87/38 mm 15.38 r/m
- Rate of Fire: 15.38 r/m 1691.8
- Damage Per Minute: 1691.8 0.55 m
- Accuracy: 0.55 m
- Aim time: 1.7 sec
- Ammo Capacity: 65 rounds
- Top Speed: 40km/h
Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. H
This is a German tier 5 medium-class tank. This tank becomes the most produced version of the Pz IV tank class. It uses an upgraded gun and utilizes a single 80-mm front glacis plate. The tank is known for its excellent accuracy with good gun depression, vision, and rate of fire. Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. H had less speed than its predecessors but it is more reliable.
The detailed stats of the tanks are:
- Damage: 110 / 110 / 175 HP
- Armor Penetration: 110 / 158 / 38 mm
- Gun reload time: 4s
- Rate of Fire: 15 rounds/min
- Damage per Minute: 1,650 HP/min
- Aiming Time: 2.30 s
- Dispersion at 100 m: 0.39 m
- Ammo Capacity: 105 rounds
The game garnered positive reviews from critics and “generally favorable reviews” according to Metacritic. Despite being a freemium game, World of Tanks’ gameplay is insanely detailed and players need to put in some time to get a handle on it.
