HWK 30
Premium Light Tank Tier 8 GermanyHWK 30 is a tier 8 light tank from Germany in World of Tanks. This is a premium vehicle — purchased separately from the tech tree.
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The HWK 30 has 920 hit points , 25mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 70 km/h. .
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 920 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 12.8 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 25 / 20 / 8 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.3:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the HWK 30 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 70 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 24 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.9:1. The HWK 30 has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 26.6% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 26.6% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 mm Rheinmetall DM1M | 8 | — | — | 7.2s | — |
How HWK 30 compares to its peers
There are 25 tier 8 light tanks in WoT, including the HWK 30. Its 920 HP places it in the top 46% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 890). Frontal hull armor of 25mm ranks in the top 71% for the class (peer average: 37mm). Top forward speed of 70 km/h is faster than 79% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- HWK 30 vs Aufkl.Pz. V — tier 8 light tank from Germany
- HWK 30 vs B-C 12 t — tier 8 light tank from France
- HWK 30 vs Blesk — tier 8 light tank from Czechoslovakia
- HWK 30 vs Bulldog FL — tier 8 light tank from USA
- See full tier 8 light tank tier list — all 25 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
The vehicle was proposed as a further development of the Ru 251 and primarily intended for export, particularly to Mexico. This variant inherited the same armor and armament from its predecessor, but featured an elongated hull and an additional support roller. The vehicle existed only in blueprints.
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What tier is the HWK 30 in WoT?
The HWK 30 is a tier 8 light tank from Germany.
Is the HWK 30 a premium tank?
Yes — the HWK 30 is a tier 8 premium light tank in WoT. Premium vehicles earn bonus credits and XP and don't require crew retraining.
What's the top speed of the HWK 30?
70 km/h forward, 24 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the HWK 30 have?
Hull armor: 25mm front, 20mm side, 8mm rear.