Armor Overview

Master the art of tank warfare in Hell Let Loose

Getting Started

Essential fundamentals and beginner-friendly tips for new tank crews.

Identification

Learn to identify enemy tanks at a glance and understand their capabilities.

Ranging

Perfect your ranging skills to hit targets at any distance.

Community

Connect with other tank crews, share strategies, and join the community.

Gunner POV

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Spotter POV

Master the art of spotting and coordination from Raz

Tank Database

Complete guide to all tanks in Hell Let Loose

Data as of Update 18

As of U18, recon vehicles have not received any adjustments

Tank Type

Tank Comparison

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Ranging Guide

Master the art of accurate tank gunnery

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SPA Calculator WIP

Self-Propelled Artillery calculator coming soon!

This tool will help calculate artillery trajectories and firing solutions.

Armor Sights

Select Tank for Scope View

Choose any tank from the available factions to view its scope image with ranging markers. This tool helps you practice estimating distances using tank sights.

Note: These sights are based on AP rounds only

How to Use:
  • Select a faction to filter tanks
  • Click on any tank to open its scope view
  • Click on the scope image to add ranging markers
  • Markers appear every 100m for distance estimation
  • Use this to practice ranging in-game

Tank Identification Guide

Learn to identify tanks quickly and accurately

Practice Identification

Identification Tips

  • Look at the silhouette and overall shape
  • Check the turret design and gun barrel
  • Observe the suspension and track system
  • Note the engine deck and exhaust
  • Pay attention to the commander's cupola
  • Count the road wheels and their spacing
  • Identify the main gun caliber and length
  • Look for distinctive markings or camouflage
  • Check the presence of side skirts or armor
  • Note the overall size and proportions

Select Difficulty:

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Getting Started in Tanking

Essential fundamentals and beginner-friendly tips for new tank crews

Essential Tutorial Videos

Tank Basics

Learn the fundamentals of tank warfare

Combat Guide

Advanced combat strategies and tactics

Essential Fundamentals

Tanker Roles

Understanding the roles and who does what

Tank Commander Icon
Tank Commander - The "Squad Leader" of the tank crew. This individual can spot and mark things on the map. They can play any role in the tank, but is recommended to play as the spotter as they are typically pre occupied by communicating to other squad leaders on the team & marking targets on the map. The Tank Commander role has two sub classes. One with a sub machine gun and one with a pistol and repair torch. Personally, I recommend the submachine gun as it's able to combat most satchels if timed correctly.
Tank Crewman Icon
Tank Crewman - The tank crewman are simply the "other two" squad mates in a tanker squad. These crewman can also play any role in the tank however it is recommended that they play as driver or gunner. This said, there is no true method these are simply recommendations. You should play whatever role you and your tank mates decide as teamwork and comfortability is the ultimate deciding factors. This role comes with two sub classes. The starting unit comes with no repair torch, and the second one (once you earn level three) gets the repair torch. In ever single scenario you should always equip the repair torch class.
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Tank Technician New in U18
The Tank Technician is a new role that allows the tanker subclass to now build support assets for armor. The Technician (unlocked at level 7 crewman) can now build four barricades (25 supplies each), one repair station (50 supplies each), and one tank ammo depot (50 supplies each). These can utilize existing supplies across the battlefield to support your armor units.

Health Management

Monitor all four health bars - each affects combat capability in critical ways.

U18 Update: Damage is now modular. Tankers must repair each component individually by looking at it and starting repairs. Repair stations prioritize components as they always have, starting with tracks.

Hull Icon
Hull

This is considered the overall health of the tank. Use this to gauge how much health your vehicle has.

Turret Icon
Turret

A damaged turret will slow the rotation of the gun, as well as prevent the use from your coaxial machine gun if your tank has one.

Engine Icon
Engine

CRITICAL COMPONENT! Once this goes down your engine will begin smoking and the tank will turn off. To restore this, you must repair the engine back to 100% and then turn over the tank again to start moving.

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Tracks

Damaged tracks limit the mobility of the tank, however are not fully crucial. The tank can still move and spin fully but will remain stuck in first gear.

Tank Types

Understanding the different tank classifications and their roles on the battlefield.

Heavy Tank Icon
Heavy Tank

The backbone of armored warfare. Heavy tanks provide superior armor protection and firepower, making them ideal for breakthrough operations and engaging enemy armor at long range.

Medium Tank Icon
Medium Tank

Balanced combination of mobility, armor, and firepower. Medium tanks excel at supporting infantry advances and providing mobile firepower across various terrain.

Light Tank Icon
Light Tank

Fast and agile reconnaissance vehicles. Light tanks prioritize speed and mobility over armor, making them excellent for scouting, flanking, and hit-and-run tactics.

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Recon Vehicle

Specialized reconnaissance and support vehicles. These units excel at gathering intelligence, providing fire support, and maintaining battlefield awareness. The spotter position can activate a recon ability to spot enemies in a large area.

Infantry Weapon Damage (vs Tanks) - Update 18 Changes

Know your enemy's firepower to assess threats and prioritize targets:

Rocket Launchers

Approx. 300 damage per hit

High Threat - Shots to Kill:

  • 4 shots to kill Heavy tanks
  • 3 shots to kill Medium tanks
  • 2 shots to kill Light tanks

Note: PIAT/Panzerschreck can pen any side of medium tanks or below, whereas Bazookas can only pen back of mediums and below. Think "medium" rounds for PIAT/Panzerschreck and "light" rounds for Bazookas.

AT Rifles

Approx. 64 damage per hit

Medium Threat - Shots to Kill:

  • 19 shots for Heavy tanks
  • 15 shots for Cromwell Mk.IV
  • 14 shots for Medium tanks
  • 10 shots for Light tanks

Always Peek Cover

Position your tank so only the turret is visible (Hull down), or peek cover to where you can back up quickly.

  • Use terrain to better ricochet, as the higher you are the easier it is to bounce shots
  • Keep hull behind cover and only expose turret if possible
  • Use reverse to quickly escape if you get shot first

Survivability & Positioning

Never stay out in the open, always have an escape route.

  • Always be moving from cover to cover
  • Have a quick escape route by either quickly moving forward in first gear (especially with the panther) or quickly reversing (Tiger I, 76 Jumbo) depending on which gears work quicker on your respective tank
  • Ensure you always prioritize other armor, despite what blueberries run up and tell you. You cannot survive if armor is not subdued first
  • You have a big gun, use it for range. You cannot turn around fast enough in a fight, but you can the further away you are

Communication & Coordination

Master crew communication and team coordination for maximum combat effectiveness.

  • Maintain constant crew communication
  • Coordinate with other tank crews
  • Use proper radio protocols
  • Share intelligence and positions

Pro Tips from BEER Clan

  • Communication Tactics: Often times people will be overcommited to "legit" tank coms.. but the reality is this is a game and sometimes simple is better, especially for "new" tankers or tankers that you havent played with. Starting off with "gunner/driver/spotter" followed by a clock direction (12-front, 6- back etc). This will help with basic orientation. Driver commands can be called out as "ass back right" or "ass back left" for easy orientation. This tip is 100% up to you and whatever your crew jives with so be sure to see what works best for your crew!
  • Focus the Hull.. ALWAYS: Unlike War Thunder or Squad 44, Hell Let Loose uses simplified damage - focus on hitting the hull for maximum effectiveness
  • Engine Positioning: Keep engine compartment protected - rear hits can leave you stranded and unable to restart
  • How to Ricochet: Peak the front of your tank out of cover at a 30 degree angle to increase the likelihood of a ricochet. Your tank being higher than another tank can also increase this likelihood
  • The Smoke Trick: Use smoke for retreating or attacking, don't forget you can ping THROUGH the smoke! ▶ Watch Demo
  • Retreat Timing: Know when to disengage - survival and repositioning beats dying for a single kill

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