Save up to 40% on premium currency, game time, and bundles via verified key marketplaces.
Browse WoT gold & key deals →Affiliate link — we may earn commission from purchases
Black Prince stats at a glance
The Black Prince has 1200 hit points , 152.4mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 30 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 150 damage per shot with 148mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 2000. The vehicle can equip 2 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1200 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 28.1 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 | 30 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 15 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.0:1. 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 (2)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OQF 77 mm Gun Mk. II (A43) | 6 | 150 | 148mm | 4.5s | 13.33 |
| OQF 17-pdr Gun Mk. VII (A43) | 7 | 150 | 171mm | 4.5s | 13.33 |
With the top-tier gun, the Black Prince can theoretically output up to 2000 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 Black Prince compares to its peers
There are 34 tier 7 heavy tanks in WoT, including the Black Prince. Its 1200 HP places it in the top 24% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 1096). Frontal hull armor of 152.4mm ranks in the top 18% for the class (peer average: 117mm). Top forward speed of 30 km/h is faster than 3% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 150 damage per shot, higher than 0% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 148mm puts it in the top 91% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- Black Prince vs T29 — tier 7 heavy tank from USA
- Black Prince vs King Tiger (C) — tier 7 heavy tank from USA
- Black Prince vs M-II-Y — tier 7 heavy tank from USA
- See full tier 7 heavy tank tier list — all 34 vehicles ranked
Related tier 7 heavy tanks
- 45TP Habicha — Poland
- AMX M4 mle. 45 — France
- Black Prince II — UK, premium
- BZ-58 — China
- Carro d'assalto P.88 — Italy
- FV224 Chopper — UK
- FV201 (A45) — UK, premium
- Guard 45TP — Poland
- All UK tanks · Tier 7 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.
Enlisted is a free-to-play WWII squad shooter where you command infantry, tanks and aircraft in the same battle — historically modelled vehicles, no tier system. Free to start.
Play Enlisted free →Affiliate link — we may earn commission from sign-ups
Frequently asked
What tier is the Black Prince in WoT?
The Black Prince is a tier 7 heavy tank from UK.
How much damage does the Black Prince do?
The top gun on the Black Prince deals 150 damage per shot with 148mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the Black Prince a premium tank?
No — the Black Prince is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the Black Prince?
30 km/h forward, 15 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the Black Prince have?
Hull armor: 152.4mm front, 95.3mm side, 50.8mm rear.