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Lorraine 155 mle. 51 stats at a glance
The Lorraine 155 mle. 51 has 312 hit points , 40mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 60 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 680 damage per shot with 45mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 1360. The vehicle can equip 2 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 312 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 13.6 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 40 / 30 / 25 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.3:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the Lorr. 155 51 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 60 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 14 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 4.3:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 19.3% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 9.7% |
Available guns (2)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon de 155 mm mle. 1917 G.P.F. (L51) | 8 | 680 | 45mm | 30.0s | 2.00 |
| Obusier de 155 mm mle. 1950 | 7 | 630 | 40mm | 30.0s | 2.00 |
With the top-tier gun, the Lorr. 155 51 can theoretically output up to 1360 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 Lorr. 155 51 compares to its peers
There are 5 tier 8 spg (artillery)s in WoT, including the Lorr. 155 51. Its 312 HP places it in the top 100% for hit points among same-tier spg (artillery)s (peer average: 336). Frontal hull armor of 40mm ranks in the top 100% for the class (peer average: 77mm). Top forward speed of 60 km/h is faster than 100% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 680 damage per shot, higher than 25% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 45mm puts it in the top 75% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- Lorr. 155 51 vs M40/M43 — tier 8 spg (artillery) from USA
- Lorr. 155 51 vs G.W. Tiger P — tier 8 spg (artillery) from Germany
- Lorr. 155 51 vs FV207 — tier 8 spg (artillery) from UK
- See full tier 8 spg (artillery) tier list — all 5 vehicles ranked
Related tier 8 spg (artillery)s
- FV207 — UK
- G.W. Tiger (P) — Germany
- M40/M43 — USA
- SU-14-2 — USSR
- All France tanks · Tier 8 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 in 1951 based on the Lorraine 40 t and featured a 155-mm howitzer. The prototype passed trials simultaneously with the tank, but the Lorraine 40 t did not see service, and the SPG project was discontinued as well.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the Lorraine 155 mle. 51 in WoT?
The Lorraine 155 mle. 51 is a tier 8 spg (artillery) from France.
How much damage does the Lorr. 155 51 do?
The top gun on the Lorraine 155 mle. 51 deals 680 damage per shot with 45mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the Lorr. 155 51 a premium tank?
No — the Lorraine 155 mle. 51 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the Lorr. 155 51?
60 km/h forward, 14 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the Lorr. 155 51 have?
Hull armor: 40mm front, 30mm side, 25mm rear.