Are Lorraine 155 mle. 51 and M40/M43 the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 8 spg (artillery)s in World of Tanks.

Lorraine 155 mle. 51 vs M40/M43

Q: Which is better in WoT, Lorraine 155 mle. 51 or M40/M43?

Based on a 7-category stat comparison (HP, armor, damage, penetration, DPM, speed, camo), the Lorr. 155 51 wins 2 categories and the M40/M43 wins 2. Neither has the overall stat advantage.

Both Lorraine 155 mle. 51 and M40/M43 are tier 8 spg (artillery)s in World of Tanks. Below is a head-to-head stat comparison across HP, armor, gun performance, mobility, and concealment.

Overall stat advantage: Tied 2-2 across 7 categories.

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Side-by-side stats

Stat	Lorraine 155 mle. 51 France	M40/M43 USA	Winner
HP	312	320	M40/M43
Hull armor	40	108	M40/M43
Damage	—	—	Tie
Penetration	—	—	Tie
DPM	—	—	Tie
Speed	60	38.6	Lorr. 155 51
Camo (still)	19.3%	18.5%	Lorr. 155 51

What the numbers say

The Lorraine 155 mle. 51 has 8 fewer HP than the M40/M43. Hull armor differs by 68mm at the front (M40/M43 is thicker). 0 Top speed differs by 21.4 km/h (Lorr. 155 51 is faster).

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FAQ

Which is better in WoT, Lorraine 155 mle. 51 or M40/M43?

By raw stats alone, the two tanks are evenly matched. Actual matchup performance depends on map, role, and player skill — but on paper this is the breakdown.

Are Lorr. 155 51 and M40/M43 the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 8 spg (artillery)s.

What about other tier 8 spg (artillery)s?

See the full tier 8 spg (artillery) tier list for all options at this tier.