The Panther is a Heavy Tank in Hell Let Loose. The Panther has been reintroduced to the game as of July 19, 2022. It is only available to the German faction.
Armament[]
The Panther features a 7.5 cm KwK 42 for its main cannon. This gun is quite capable of engaging enemy heavy, medium, and light armor. Both AP and HE shells are available for use, with HE being more effective against infantry with its large splash damage.
| Greyhound | Stuart | Sherman | Jumbo 75mm | Jumbo 76mm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Side | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Rear | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Turret | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tracks | >1 | >1 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| BA-10 | T34/76 | IS-1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Side | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Rear | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Turret | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Tracks | >1 | 5 | 6 |
The Panther also features two MG34 machine guns, one mounted on the hull and controlled by the Tank Driver, and the other is fixed onto the turret, which is controlled by the Tank Gunner. They have an ammo capacity of 200 rounds before needing to reload with a total of six boxes of ammo, allowing you to put a steady barrage of suppressive fire on enemy infantry.
Speed[]
| Max Speed | Time to Traverse Turret 90° | Reload Speed |
|---|---|---|
| 23 km/h | 13s | 6s |
The Panther is capable of moving with the speed of the medium tank while still having the armor and firepower that is expected of a heavy tank. Heavy tanks like the Jumbos and the Tiger I have a top speed of 18-19 km/h, whereas mediums like the Panzer IV and the Sherman have a top speed of 22-25 km/h. The Panther has a top speed of 23 km/h, in line with the rest of the medium tanks. [1]
Besides having the fastest travel speed of all heavy tanks, the Panther also has the fastest reload speed at 6s, two seconds faster than all other heavy tanks. For this reason, Panthers will tend to win in one-on-one engagements simply because they will be able to get the second shot off quicker. Similar to its top-end travel speed, this 6s reload time is on par with medium tanks.
Agility[]
| Gear | Time to Turn 180° (sec) | Time to Turn 360° (sec) |
|---|---|---|
| R | 13 | 22 |
| 1st | 13 | 22 |
| 2nd | 10.5 | 19 |
| 3rd | 8 | 15 |
| 4th | 7 | 13 |
The Panther has the highest 3rd and 4th gear turn speed of any heavy tank in the game, even rivaling that of the medium tanks. Interestingly, the Panther achieves its fastest turn rate in 4th gear, whereas all other tanks turn fastest in 1st and 3rd gears. By contrast, the Panther’s 1st gear and reverse turn speeds are much slower than other tanks in its class. Tankers can utilize the Panther's high top-end speed and exceptional agility by adopting a "run-and-gun" playstyle, wherein they continuously drive in 4th gear around the map.[1]
Comparison to the Tiger I[]
With two heavy tanks available to the Germans, players must choose between the Panther and the Tiger I. The Panther out-performs the Tiger in almost every noteworthy metric. Regarding mobility, the Tiger has a faster turn speed in reverse gear, 1st gear, and 2nd gear, but the Panther has a superior top speed and turn speed in 3rd gear and 4th gears. The Panther also benefits from a smaller chassis, allowing it to navigate tight corridors that the Tiger cannot. Though the main guns of these two heavy tanks inflict the same amount of damage, the Panther's quicker reload speed allows it to dispatch enemy heavy tanks much quicker than the Tiger. They have the same fuel cost and respawn speed.
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