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Excelsior stats at a glance
The Excelsior has 704 hit points , 114.3mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 38.6 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 110 damage per shot with 91mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 1737.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 704 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 25.5 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 114.3 / 31.75 / 108 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 3.6:1. This pronounced angling makes the Excelsior significantly stronger when keeping its front facing the enemy.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 38.6 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 12 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.2:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 14.9% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 7.5% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 mm Gun Mk. V | 5 | 110 | 91mm | 3.8s | 15.79 |
With the top-tier gun, the Excelsior can theoretically output up to 1737 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute).
How Excelsior compares to its peers
There are 17 tier 5 heavy tanks in WoT, including the Excelsior. Its 704 HP places it in the top 75% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 709). Frontal hull armor of 114.3mm ranks in the top 31% for the class (peer average: 94mm). Top forward speed of 38.6 km/h is faster than 94% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 110 damage per shot, higher than 13% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 91mm puts it in the top 81% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- Excelsior vs T1 Heavy — tier 5 heavy tank from USA
- Excelsior vs T14 — tier 5 heavy tank from USA
- Excelsior vs T14 (tr.) — tier 5 heavy tank from USA
- See full tier 5 heavy tank tier list — all 17 vehicles ranked
Related tier 5 heavy tanks
- BDR G1 B — France
- Churchill I — UK
- Churchill III — USSR, premium
- KV-1 — USSR
- KV-1SA — USSR, premium
- KV-1 shielded — USSR, premium
- KV-220-2 Beta Test — USSR, premium
- KV-220-2 — USSR, premium
- All UK tanks · Tier 5 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
An experimental assault tank on the Cromwell's chassis. Developed as a replacement for infantry and cruiser tanks. Development was started in 1942, and two prototypes designated the Excelsior were built by the English Electric Company in 1943–44. After the trials, the project was discontinued in favor of the Churchill tank that was already developed.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the Excelsior in WoT?
The Excelsior is a tier 5 heavy tank from UK.
How much damage does the Excelsior do?
The top gun on the Excelsior deals 110 damage per shot with 91mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the Excelsior a premium tank?
Yes — the Excelsior is a tier 5 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 Excelsior?
38.6 km/h forward, 12 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the Excelsior have?
Hull armor: 114.3mm front, 31.75mm side, 108mm rear.