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ARL V39 stats at a glance
The ARL V39 has 560 hit points , 60mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 45 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 240 damage per shot with 165mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 2057. The vehicle can equip 2 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 560 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 13.9 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 60 / 40 / 60 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.5:1.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 45 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 12 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.8:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 28.5% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 17.1% |
Available guns (2)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 mm AC canon DCA 30 | 5 | 240 | 165mm | 7.0s | 8.57 |
| 90 mm AC DCA 45 (V39) | 6 | 240 | 212mm | 7.0s | 8.57 |
With the top-tier gun, the ARL V39 can theoretically output up to 2057 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute). Lower-tier guns generally trade DPM for faster reload or better handling — see the full gun table above.
How ARL V39 compares to its peers
There are 19 tier 6 tank destroyers in WoT, including the ARL V39. Its 560 HP places it in the top 33% for hit points among same-tier tank destroyers (peer average: 540). Frontal hull armor of 60mm ranks in the top 44% for the class (peer average: 64mm). Top forward speed of 45 km/h is faster than 56% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 240 damage per shot, higher than 28% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 165mm puts it in the top 67% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- ARL V39 vs T78 — tier 6 tank destroyer from USA
- ARL V39 vs Jackson — tier 6 tank destroyer from USA
- ARL V39 vs Hellcat — tier 6 tank destroyer from USA
- See full tier 6 tank destroyer tier list — all 19 vehicles ranked
Related tier 6 tank destroyers
- Achilles — UK
- AT 8 — UK
- Semovente M43 Bassotto — Italy
- SDP 44 Burza — Poland
- Churchill Gun Carrier — UK
- Dicker Max — Germany, premium
- Excalibur — UK, premium
- M18 Hellcat — USA
- All France 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
A prototype of the ARL 40. The vehicle was intended as an assault SPG. Mass production was to be launched in 1940 but never started due to the occupation of France.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the ARL V39 in WoT?
The ARL V39 is a tier 6 tank destroyer from France.
How much damage does the ARL V39 do?
The top gun on the ARL V39 deals 240 damage per shot with 165mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the ARL V39 a premium tank?
No — the ARL V39 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the ARL V39?
45 km/h forward, 12 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the ARL V39 have?
Hull armor: 60mm front, 40mm side, 60mm rear.