Henschel VK30.01

Overview
The VK (Versuchs Konstruktion)30.01 was an experimental heavy breakthrough tank designed by Nazi Germany during WWII. The VK30.01 can be seen as the precursor to the Tiger and Panther tanks.

Design
The hull had interleaving wheels and tortion bar suspension like the Tiger and Panther. The tank featured stepped frontal armor which was standard at the time, and the turret was to mount a 75mm squeeze-bore gun. However trials revelaled that this weapon was highly unreliable, and further development occured. The project was eventually cancelled, however a lengthened version of the VK30.01 hull was used for the 128 mm Sturer Emil Self-Propelled Gun. Two such vehicles, 'Max' and 'Morris' were made.

Action
The VK30.01 was never used in action.