Matilda Black Prince vs M4A1 Sherman

Both Matilda Black Prince and M4A1 Sherman are tier 5 medium tanks in World of Tanks. Below is a head-to-head stat comparison across HP, armor, gun performance, mobility, and concealment.

Overall stat advantage: Matilda BP wins 3 of 7 categories (M4 Sherman: 1, tied: 3)
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Side-by-side stats

Stat Matilda Black Prince
UK
M4A1 Sherman
USA
Winner
HP 640 520 Matilda BP
Hull armor 75 50.8 Matilda BP
Damage Tie
Penetration Tie
DPM Tie
Speed 22 48 M4 Sherman
Camo (still) 24.8% 22.6% Matilda BP

What the numbers say

The Matilda Black Prince has 120 more HP than the M4 Sherman. Hull armor differs by 24.200000000000003mm at the front (Matilda BP is thicker). 0 Top speed differs by 26 km/h (M4 Sherman is faster). Note: the Matilda BP is a premium vehicle and the M4 Sherman is not — this affects how each is acquired and grinded.

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FAQ

Which is better in WoT, Matilda Black Prince or M4A1 Sherman?

By raw stats alone, the Matilda BP wins 3 of 7 stat categories. The other wins 1, with 3 ties. Actual matchup performance depends on map, role, and player skill — but on paper this is the breakdown.

Are Matilda BP and M4 Sherman the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 5 medium tanks.

What about other tier 5 medium tanks?

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

See also