Mausekönig (
Germany, Tier-11, Heavy Tank)
In 1942, development began on the super-heavy tank Pz.Kpfw. Maus. Alongside it, the idea emerged for a super-heavy tank that could serve as a mobile firing point. In early 1943, a project appeared with the internal designation Mausekönig (“Mouse King”). It incorporated solutions similar to those used in the Pz.Kpfw. Maus, notably an electromechanical transmission. Given its 250-ton mass, a four-track layout was chosen for the suspension system, featuring removable side skirts that supported the outer track runs.
For anti-aircraft defense, the tank was equipped with an AA turret and an additional 20 mm MG 151/20 autocannon mounted in the main turret. Unlike the Pz.Kpfw. Maus, this combat vehicle by Krupp was designed specifically as a means of reinforcing defensive lines. However, repeated bombings of the Krupp factories prevented the Mausekönig project from progressing beyond the sketch and concept stage.
Firepower:
• Gun: 12.8 cm Kw.K. 44 L/55 ×2
• Shell Type: AP/APFSDS/HE
• Average Damage: 490/490/630
• Penetration: 258/324/65 mm
• Reload Time: 10.0 sec
• Dual Gun Charge Time: 2.5 sec
• Dual Gun Reload Lock Time: 2.0 sec
• Aiming Time: 2.5 sec
• Accuracy at 100 m: 0.38
• Shell Velocity: 1050/1580/920 m/s
• Shell Caliber: 128 mm
• Shell Gravity: 9.81
• Maximum Firing Distance: 720 m
• Gun Depression/Elevation: –8° / +24°
• Dispersion After Firing: 3.0
• Dispersion While Gun Damaged: 2.0
Survivability:
• Hull Armor (Front/Sides/Rear): 250 / 100 / 200 mm
• Turret Armor (Front/Sides/Rear): 260 / 260 / 200 mm
• Turret Rotator HP: 180
• Surveying Device HP: 120
• Engine HP: 360
• Fuel Tank HP: 200
• Radio HP: 250
• Gun HP: 220
• Ammo Rack HP: 280
Mobility:
• Engine Power: 2400 hp
• Terrain Resistance: 1.1 / 1.3 / 2.1
• Component Weights:
• Hull: 132,440 kg
• Chassis: 40,000 kg
• Turret: 70,000 kg
• Engine: 2,600 kg
• Fuel Tank: 300 kg
• Radio: 160 kg
• Gun: 4,500 kg
Vision:
• View Range: 410 m
• Stationary Camo: 0.342
• Moving Camo: 0.171
General:
• Vehicle Class: Heavy Tank (HT-11)
• Country: Germany
• Total Weight: 250,000 kg
• Top Speed (Forward/Reverse): 20 / 15 km/h
• Total HP: 3400
