Heavy Tank vs ARL 44

Both Heavy Tank and ARL 44 are tier 6 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: ARL 44 wins 5 of 7 categories (Heavy Tank: 2, tied: 0)
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Side-by-side stats

Stat Heavy Tank
USSR
ARL 44
France
Winner
HP 359 800 ARL 44
Hull armor 1 120 ARL 44
Damage 200 240 ARL 44
Penetration 160 135 Heavy Tank
DPM 1176 1800 ARL 44
Speed 35 37 ARL 44
Camo (still) 12.5% 8.8% Heavy Tank

What the numbers say

The Heavy Tank has 441 fewer HP than the ARL 44. Hull armor differs by 119mm at the front (ARL 44 is thicker). The top gun on the ARL 44 deals 40 more damage per shot (240 vs 200). Maximum theoretical DPM favors the ARL 44 at 1800 (1176 for the other). Top speed differs by 2 km/h (ARL 44 is faster).

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FAQ

Which is better in WoT, Heavy Tank or ARL 44?

By raw stats alone, the ARL 44 wins 5 of 7 stat categories. The other wins 2, with 0 ties. Actual matchup performance depends on map, role, and player skill — but on paper this is the breakdown.

Are Heavy Tank and ARL 44 the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 6 heavy tanks.

What about other tier 6 heavy tanks?

See the full tier 6 heavy tank tier list for all options at this tier.

See also