WZ-113-II: The New Chinese Heavy Premium Tank in World of Tanks
WZ-113-II - New Heavy Premium Tank in World of Tanks
The developers have opted to take an existing tank from the tech tree, improve it, and release it as a premium. Here are the first details from the supertest.
Greetings, tankers! Welcome to Boost-store’s review of the WZ-113-II, the Chinese Tier VIII heavy premium tank in World of Tanks. Historically, this tank existed as a design model during the development of the 113, a Tier X heavy tank from the collectible vehicles list.
Specifications of WZ-113-II
At first glance, some of its parameters resemble the 110, a standard Tier VIII Chinese heavy tank. The crew consists of four members, with the commander also acting as the radio operator.
Firepower
The WZ-113-II is armed with a 100 mm gun capable of dealing 320 alpha damage, which is average for Tier VIII heavy tanks. Key parameters include:
- Aiming time: 2.3 seconds.
- Accuracy: 0.39.
- Reload time: 10 seconds (6 rounds per minute).
Shell types:
- Basic shell: Armor-piercing with 215 mm penetration.
- Special shell: High-velocity sabot with 265 mm penetration.
NOTICE: The vertical guidance angles are a significant drawback, limited to -4° to +17°, making the tank terrain-dependent.
Survivability
The tank has a hit point pool of 1550 HP and strong all-round protection:
- Upper frontal armor: 120 mm (excluding effective thickness).
- Rational armor plate angles improve survival chances.
- Turret frontal armor: 240 mm, providing solid defense in frontal engagements.
Mobility and Scouting
Despite its robust armor, the WZ-113-II boasts respectable mobility:
- Specific power: 14.9 hp/t.
- Top speed: 40 km/h.
- Traverse speed: 33 deg/s.
- View range: 380 meters.
- Communication range: 750 meters.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Excellent all-round armoring.
- Good mobility for a heavy tank.
- Relatively fast aiming.
Cons:
- Low penetration with basic shells.
- Poor gun depression angles.
Conclusion
The WZ-113-II doesn’t stand out as a groundbreaking vehicle but serves as a reliable option for fans of Chinese heavy tanks. Its reliance on gold shells and poor gun depression limit its versatility. Players will need to focus on its mobility and armor, though the latter is less effective against opponents using premium rounds.
As of now, details on how to acquire the WZ-113-II remain unknown. Let’s hope it doesn’t become part of a grueling marathon event. Stay tuned for more updates on this new addition to World of Tanks premium tanks.