Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. J vs M3 Stuart

Both Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. J and M3 Stuart are tier 3 light tanks in World of Tanks. Below is a head-to-head stat comparison across HP, armor, gun performance, mobility, and concealment.

Overall stat advantage: Pz. II J wins 4 of 7 categories (M3 Stuart: 3, tied: 0)
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Side-by-side stats

Stat Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. J
Germany
M3 Stuart
USA
Winner
HP 372 352 Pz. II J
Hull armor 80 38.1 Pz. II J
Damage 11 40 M3 Stuart
Penetration 23 62 M3 Stuart
DPM 1571 1200 Pz. II J
Speed 31 61 M3 Stuart
Camo (still) 30.5% 26.7% Pz. II J

What the numbers say

The Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. J has 20 more HP than the M3 Stuart. Hull armor differs by 41.9mm at the front (Pz. II J is thicker). The top gun on the M3 Stuart deals 29 more damage per shot (40 vs 11). Maximum theoretical DPM favors the Pz. II J at 1571 (1200 for the other). Top speed differs by 30 km/h (M3 Stuart is faster). Note: the Pz. II J is a premium vehicle and the M3 Stuart is not — this affects how each is acquired and grinded.

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FAQ

Which is better in WoT, Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. J or M3 Stuart?

By raw stats alone, the Pz. II J 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 Pz. II J and M3 Stuart the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 3 light tanks.

What about other tier 3 light tanks?

See the full tier 3 light tank tier list for all options at this tier.

See also