Are P.43 and M4A1 Sherman the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 5 medium tanks in World of Tanks.

P.43 vs M4A1 Sherman

Q: Which is better in WoT, P.43 or M4A1 Sherman?

Based on a 7-category stat comparison (HP, armor, damage, penetration, DPM, speed, camo), the P.43 wins 4 categories and the M4 Sherman wins 3. P.43 has the overall stat advantage.

Both P.43 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: P.43 wins 4 of 7 categories (M4 Sherman: 3, tied: 0)

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Side-by-side stats

Stat	P.43 Italy	M4A1 Sherman USA	Winner
HP	528	520	P.43
Hull armor	80	50.8	P.43
Damage	110	410	M4 Sherman
Penetration	107	53	P.43
DPM	1535	2735	M4 Sherman
Speed	42	48	M4 Sherman
Camo (still)	24.6%	22.6%	P.43

What the numbers say

The P.43 has 8 more HP than the M4 Sherman. Hull armor differs by 29.200000000000003mm at the front (P.43 is thicker). The top gun on the M4 Sherman deals 300 more damage per shot (410 vs 110). Maximum theoretical DPM favors the M4 Sherman at 2735 (1535 for the other). Top speed differs by 6 km/h (M4 Sherman is faster).

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FAQ

Which is better in WoT, P.43 or M4A1 Sherman?

By raw stats alone, the P.43 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 P.43 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.