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A43 BP prototype stats at a glance
The A43 BP prototype has 800 hit points , 152.4mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 20 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 150 damage per shot with 171mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 1698.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 800 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 27.3 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 152.4 / 95.3 / 50.8 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.6:1.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 20 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 12 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 1.7:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 12.4% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 6.2% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OQF 17-pdr Gun Mk. VII | 7 | 150 | 171mm | 5.3s | 11.32 |
With the top-tier gun, the A43 BP can theoretically output up to 1698 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute).
How A43 BP compares to its peers
There are 24 tier 6 heavy tanks in WoT, including the A43 BP. Its 800 HP places it in the top 74% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 855). Frontal hull armor of 152.4mm ranks in the top 22% for the class (peer average: 136mm). Top forward speed of 20 km/h is faster than 4% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 150 damage per shot, higher than 13% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 171mm puts it in the top 13% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- A43 BP vs M6 — tier 6 heavy tank from USA
- A43 BP vs Pawlack Tank — tier 6 heavy tank from USA
- A43 BP vs ARL 44 — tier 6 heavy tank from France
- See full tier 6 heavy tank tier list — all 24 vehicles ranked
Related tier 6 heavy tanks
- ARL 44 — France
- Char de transition — France, premium
- Churchill St. Gloriana — UK, premium
- Churchill VII — UK
- Churchill Crocodile — UK, premium
- Heavy Tank — USSR
- Heavy Tank No. VI — Japan, premium
- Type 3 Ju-Nu — Japan
- All UK tanks · Tier 6 premium tanks
Understand the stats
Want a deeper grasp of what these numbers actually mean in battle? Read the glossary:
- What is DPM — the most important offensive metric
- Alpha damage — single-shot damage and what it means for playstyle
- Penetration — and how it interacts with armor angling
- Hull-down position — the king of defensive plays
- View range — how spotting actually works
About this vehicle
Developed from 1943 through 1945 on the basis of the Churchill tank. It featured a wider and elongated hull to carry the upgraded turret with a 17-pounder gun. A total of six Black Prince prototypes were produced from 1944 through 1945. A few vehicles underwent trials but never saw action.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the A43 BP prototype in WoT?
The A43 BP prototype is a tier 6 heavy tank from UK.
How much damage does the A43 BP do?
The top gun on the A43 BP prototype deals 150 damage per shot with 171mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the A43 BP a premium tank?
Yes — the A43 BP prototype is a tier 6 premium heavy tank in WoT. Premium vehicles earn bonus credits and XP and don't require crew retraining.
What's the top speed of the A43 BP?
20 km/h forward, 12 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the A43 BP have?
Hull armor: 152.4mm front, 95.3mm side, 50.8mm rear.