Historical Reference: E 77, an unnamed Heavy Tank Project
E77 (Germany, Heavy Tank, tier 9, premium): the fruit of German heavy tank lines…
An unnamed project for a heavy tank emerged as an alternative to the E series. The design aimed to incorporate several innovative features, including a compact gas turbine engine, a rear-mounted transmission, and the use of casting for turret production. These combined efforts were intended to reduce the combat weight of the vehicle while allowing for the installation of a more powerful gun. According to reports from the Soviet commission working in Germany after World War II, German designers actively explored mechanized loading as well project. Unfortunately, the war’s end halted many developments, including this unnamed project that could have posed a significant threat to the new generation of Soviet tanks.
E 77 – Tank Specifications:
- Average damage: 460/460/640
- Average armor penetration (mm): 261/311/65
- Rate of fire (rounds/min): 4.89
- Loading time of the gun (sec): 12.27
- Turret traverse speed (deg/s): 31.29
- Hull traverse speed (deg/s): 36.51
- Gun elevation/depression (deg): -8/15
- Aiming time (sec): 2.4
- Accuracy at 100 m: 0.35
- Average damage per minute: 2,249
- Strength (HP): 1,850
- Hull armor (frontal/side/rear in mm): 135/80/80
- Turret armor (frontal/side/rear in mm): 290/160/80
- Track repair time (sec): 12.03
- Weight / maximum weight of the machine (t): 65/70
- Engine power (hp): 1,050
- Specific power (hp/t): 16.15
- Max. speed/reverse (km/h): 45/18
- Stationary vehicle camo (%): 5.53/0.9
- Camo in motion (%): 2.74/0.44
- View range (m): 400
Crew of 5 people:
- Commander
- Gunner
- Driver
- Radio operator
- Loader
