The Chinese offensive is gathering speed in Update 4.9! The branch of medium tanks is now accompanied by a branch of four Tier VII–X heavy tanks. Get to know them better and choose your new favorite tank!
Tier VII—IS-2
Researched via the Type 58 for 61,360 XP
The Soviet IS in its “pre-top” modification awaits you under the Chinese flag. It features a slightly weakened engine and front armor, but preserves the power of the 122 mm “destructor”.
Instead of APCR Premium shells, the IS-2 is now armed with more effective HEAT shells. The IS-2 can penetrate 250 mm armor, which is 33 mm more than the Soviet modification. But remember that HEAT shells are quite temperamental! Apart from that, the top guns of the Chinese and Soviet tanks are almost the same.
Tier VIII—WZ-110
Researched via the IS-2 for 85,000 XP
An interesting modernization of the IS-2: its features are easily recognizable in the suspension and hull of the WZ-110. The WZ-110 existed only on paper, but in the game it will take its rightful place among the vehicles shaping the outcome of battle.
The Chinese warrior can strengthen your high ambitions with its sloped 120 mm “pike nose” armor, a turret that easily deflects enemy shells, and a fast-firing gun with 2,230 HP of potential damage per minute. And that's before you add equipment and provisions.
The WZ-110 has some drawbacks too: its penetration may be not enough to confront Tier IX tanks, and the low traverse speed makes it vulnerable to maneuverable tanks.
Tier IX—WZ-111 model 1-4
Researched via the WZ-110 for 150,000 XP
Take command of a battle-seasoned tank, which was intended to replace the IS-2 and IS-3 in service for China. The WZ-111 1-4 vaguely resembles the IS-3 and IS-8: a similar “pike nose” (though a less steep one) and turret that easily deflects enemy shells. The low oblong hull and very long gun make this vehicle look like a predator: the enemy won’t be able to forget that he is just the prey!
It is not by chance that this tank has such a threatening look: the WZ-111 1-4 is first among the Tier IX heavy tanks by average damage per shot. The same damage can be inflicted only by two German tanks—the E 75 and VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. B. The penetration characteristic of this Chinese tank is high as well: 246 mm will be enough to confront most of opponents.
The WZ-111 1-4 pays for the good characteristics of its gun with a slow reload and small gun depression/elevation angles. The gun barely inclines downwards, which prevents you from reaping the full benefit of the almost shell-proof turret. Its hull armor is less reliable: though it will protect you from medium and light tanks, it will not survive against other heavies and tank destroyers.
Tier X—WZ-113
Researched via the WZ-111 1-4 for 200,000 XP
The head of the Chinese branch in World of Tanks Blitz also existed only in blueprints. It resembles the Т-54, but the one that ate a lot of porridge and always finished its bread and broccoli. So he grew up big and strong!
But enough joking around. The WZ-113 is a very serious guy. Its impressive 122 mm gun is one of the most fast-firing among Tier X heavies. This gun can deal heavy damage at 400 HP per shot. In total, the WZ-113 can deal almost 2,900 HP of damage per minute, and with equipment and provisions—almost 3,300 HP!
The high rate of fire and damage means low penetration? Not for the WZ-113! An AP shell penetrates 255 mm on average—a fairly standard parameter as compared to its opponents. But the gun depression/elevation angles leave much to be desired: a depression angle of 6 degrees makes it difficult to play on maps with varied relief.
Though the WZ-113 resembles a medium tank, its maneuverability is a bit lacking. The tank perfectly gains speed: to 40 km/h in about 8 seconds on hard terrain. But this Chinese top tank doesn’t like to traverse and does so in a dignified, unhurried manner similar to the Maus. The turret traverse speed of the WZ-113 is also slow— be wary of light and medium tanks!
However, the turret’s front armor of 260 mm is the thickest among Tier X heavies. And the round shape of the turret allows it to easily bounce off enemy shells. It is very difficult to penetrate the turret of the WZ-113. This tank features 120 mm of front hull and side armor, which allows it to absorb damage when it is positioned at an angle (but it is better to hide the lower armor plate).
The WZ-113 is a perfect fighter against heavy tanks. Its fast-firing gun makes it the perfect support for the FV215b (183) and E 100—these vehicles always need cover while reloading. And if you decide to rush in to attack with other assault tanks, the fast acceleration and balanced armor will come into play.