Varyag

Heavy Tank Tier 1 USSR

Varyag is a tier 1 heavy tank from USSR in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.

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Varyag stats at a glance

The Varyag has 800 hit points , 105mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 40 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.

Hull & survivability

Hit points (HP)800
Weight16.3 t
Hull armor (F / S / R)105 / 75 / 20 mm

The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.4:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the Varyag can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.

Mobility

Top forward speed40 km/h
Top reverse speed17 km/h

Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.4:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.

Camouflage

Camo (stationary)20.0%
Camo (moving)20.0%

Available guns (4)

Gun Tier Damage Pen Reload RoF
122 mm U-11 1 6.0s
100 mm S-34 DP 4 6.0s
122 mm BL-9OM 4 8.3s
100 mm S-34 DP 4 6.0s

How Varyag compares to its peers

There are 4 tier 1 heavy tanks in WoT, including the Varyag. Its 800 HP places it in the top 100% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 816). Frontal hull armor of 105mm ranks in the top 0% for the class (peer average: 93mm). Top forward speed of 40 km/h is faster than 33% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.

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About this vehicle

This tank, assembled from written-off parts and components from various tank-building factories, poses a serious threat to any enemy vehicle. A real monster can be created right on the battlefield by tossing blueprints and technical documentation to the wind.

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Frequently asked

What tier is the Varyag in WoT?

The Varyag is a tier 1 heavy tank from USSR.

Is the Varyag a premium tank?

No — the Varyag is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.

What's the top speed of the Varyag?

40 km/h forward, 17 km/h reverse.

How much armor does the Varyag have?

Hull armor: 105mm front, 75mm side, 20mm rear.