Excelsior vs T1 Heavy

Both Excelsior and T1 Heavy are tier 5 heavy tanks in World of Tanks. Below is a head-to-head stat comparison across HP, armor, gun performance, mobility, and concealment.

Overall stat advantage: T1 Heavy wins 4 of 7 categories (Excelsior: 3, tied: 0)
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Side-by-side stats

Stat Excelsior
UK
T1 Heavy
USA
Winner
HP 704 728 T1 Heavy
Hull armor 114.3 95.3 Excelsior
Damage 110 115 T1 Heavy
Penetration 91 101 T1 Heavy
DPM 1737 1865 T1 Heavy
Speed 38.6 35 Excelsior
Camo (still) 14.9% 8.0% Excelsior

What the numbers say

The Excelsior has 24 fewer HP than the T1 Heavy. Hull armor differs by 19mm at the front (Excelsior is thicker). The top gun on the T1 Heavy deals 5 more damage per shot (115 vs 110). Maximum theoretical DPM favors the T1 Heavy at 1865 (1737 for the other). Top speed differs by 3.6000000000000014 km/h (Excelsior is faster). Note: the Excelsior is a premium vehicle and the T1 Heavy is not — this affects how each is acquired and grinded.

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FAQ

Which is better in WoT, Excelsior or T1 Heavy?

By raw stats alone, the T1 Heavy wins 4 of 7 stat categories. The other wins 3, with 0 ties. Actual matchup performance depends on map, role, and player skill — but on paper this is the breakdown.

Are Excelsior and T1 Heavy the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 5 heavy tanks.

What about other tier 5 heavy tanks?

See the full tier 5 heavy tank tier list for all options at this tier.

See also