What does VK 36(h) mean?
Matthew Wilson
Updated on February 28, 2026
The VK 36.01 (H) is a German tier 6 heavy tank. An experimental German WWII heavy tank developed by Henschel. The vehicle was a further development of the VK 30.01 (H) project and a stage in the design process for the Tiger.
Which tank’s turret is lined up with the VK 3601?
The VK 36.01’s turret is lined up, along with the hull and turret of the Panzer VIII Maus super-heavy tank and the Jagdtiger gun mantlet. The VK 36.01 (H) was an experimental German heavy tank, developed during World War II.
How many VK30s were built?
The vehicle was a further development of the VK 30.01 (H) project and a stage in the design process for the Tiger. A total of eight chassis and one prototype were built in 1942. During the development, various technical solutions were trialed.
When were heavy tanks built in WW2?
VK 30.01 (H) medium and VK 36.01 (H) heavy tanks had many parts in common, making their production and service much easier. Only four VK 30.01 (H) prototypes were produced, two in March 1941 and two in October 1941. All were completed in 1942 by Henschel. In early 1942, one prototype VK 36.01 (H) was built, along with 5 prototype chassis.
