Matilda
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+ | image:A_British_Matilda_tank_in_the_Western_Desert,_recaptured_from_the_Germans_who_had_used_it_against_the_British_in_Bardia,_3_January_1942.jpg{{!}} A British Matilda tank in the Western Desert, recaptured from the Germans who had used it against the British in Bardia, 3 January 1942 | |||
+ | image:A_Matilda_tank_of_the_Australian_Armoured_Corps_ca_1945.jpg{{!}} A Matilda tank of the Australian Armoured Corps ca 1945 | |||
+ | image:British_infantry_tank_Matilda_II_._The_tank_was_hit_with_four_88-mm_shells_and_several_smaller_caliber_shells_District_of_Tobruk,_december_1941.jpg{{!}} British infantry tank Matilda II . The tank was hit with four 88-mm shells and several smaller caliber shells District of Tobruk, december 1941 | |||
+ | image:British_Matilda_Tank_being_inspected_by_German_forces_after_being_abandoned_Greece_1941.jpg{{!}} British Matilda Tank being inspected by German forces after being abandoned Greece 1941 | |||
+ | image:Captured_Matilda_in_Afrika_Korps_service.jpg{{!}} Captured Matilda in Afrika Korps service | |||
+ | image:Captured_Matilda_Mk_II_tank_of_the_4th_Armored_Brigade_June_1941.jpg{{!}} Captured Matilda Mk II tank of the 4th Armored Brigade June 1941 | |||
+ | image:Destroyed_Matilda_Tank_in_Western_Africa.jpg{{!}} Destroyed Matilda Tank in Western Africa | |||
+ | image:German_inspecting_an_knocked_out_Australian_Matilda_II_somewhere_in_the_North-African_desert.jpg{{!}} German inspecting an knocked out Australian Matilda II somewhere in the North-African desert | |||
+ | image:Matilda_Scorpion_flail_tank,_North_Africa,_2_Nov_1942.jpg{{!}} Matilda Scorpion flail tank, North Africa, 2 Nov 1942 | |||
+ | image:Matilda_tanks_advance_on_Hongorai_River_1945.jpg{{!}} Matilda tanks advance on Hongorai River 1945 | |||
+ | image:Matilda_tanks_being_assembled_in_the_locomotive_erection_shop.jpg{{!}} Matilda tanks being assembled in the locomotive erection shop | |||
+ | image:Matilda_Tanks_were_tested_on_works_land_to_the_rear_of_the_foundryl.jpg{{!}} Matilda Tanks were tested on works land to the rear of the foundry | |||
+ | image:Mk_2_Matilda_Tank_being_driven_through_Vulcan_Village_to_the_testing_ground.jpg{{!}} Mk 2 Matilda Tank being driven through Vulcan Village to the testing ground | |||
+ | image:The_A12E1,_the_prototype_of_the_Matilda_II_Heavy_Infantry_Tank_Mark_II.jpg{{!}} The A12E1, the prototype of the Matilda II Heavy Infantry Tank Mark II | |||
+ | image:The_first_of_the_Waltzing_Matilda_tanks_produced_at_the_foundry_was_completed_and_made_ready_for_trials.jpg{{!}} The A12E1, the prototype of the Matilda II Heavy Infantry Tank Mark II The first of the Waltzing Matilda tanks produced at the foundry was completed and made ready for trials | |||
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Matilda
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140,000 Cost |
540114 HP Hit Points |
26.52/2713.99/29 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Radio Operator)
- Gunner
- Driver
- Loader
174190 hp Engine Power |
24/11 km/h Speed Limit |
3436 deg/s Traverse |
6.5613.58 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
NoNo Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
75/75/7575/75/75 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
HE/HEAT Shells |
30/1200/15
56/2800/15 Shell Cost |
50/50/60175/110/60 HP Damage |
78/121/2338/100/23 mm Penetration |
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28.57 r/m Standard Gun ▲
15 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1428.5 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun ▼
Standard Gun
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2625 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun
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m ▲
0.36 m With 50% Crew: 0.446 m ▲
0.53 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.657 m |
s 1.7 s 1.9 Aim time |
3434 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-10°/+20°-10°/+20° Elevation Arc |
16055 rounds Ammo Capacity |
1515 % Chance of Fire |
m 330 m 340 View Range |
m 350 m 450 Signal Range |
IV
140000
The Matilda is a British tier 4 medium tank.
Developed from 1936 through 1938. A total of 2987 vehicles were manufactured by August 1943. It was the only British tank to remain in service throughout World War II.
Unlike its brother, the Premium Matilda IV, this tank is located a tier Lower and carries the historical 2-Pounder gun, so players used to the Soviet Matilda may judge this tank a bit unfairly, although, in reality, the British Matilda can penetrate even a tier 6 Heavy tank from most distances, and although the damage will be anemic, the extremely fast reload time and excellent accuracy will cause your opponents to seek cover in preference to being punctured to death.
Players new to the Matilda will find this tank very slow moving, and difficult to maneuver in tight corridors. Its 24km/h top speed will negate any effort to keep up any fast paced combat, but you should know that the Matilda is the most heavily armored Tier 4 tank, with only a similar armor can be found on the tier 5 KV-1 Heavy tank, and its comfortable with taking enemies from most distances without much trouble, and poses a difficult target for artillery, due its very small silhouette.
The Matilda leads to the Churchill I, and the Cavalier.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
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III | 2x AEC | 174 | 15 | 331 | 1500 | |
III | 2x Leyland E164 | 190 | 15 | 331 | 4000 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
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III | Matilda Mk. II | 27 | 34 | B/2 | 7200 | 2270 | |
IV | Matilda Mk. IIA | 29 | 36 | B/2 | 7200 | 4800 |
Tier | Radio | Signal Range (m) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
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VII | WS No. 19 Mk. II | 450 | 40 | 21000 | |
VI | WS No. 19 Mk. I | 400 | 40 | 15000 | |
V | WS No. 9 | 375 | 40 | 3600 | |
III | WS No. 11 | 350 | 40 | 600 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- High HP
- Best armor for its tier on medium or long distance
- Excellent gun penetration and accuracy capable of damaging T6 tanks with ease
- Very good rate of fire
- Relatively fast rotating turret
Cons:
- Terrible Top speed and acceleration
- Low damage per shot
- Favourite target for artillery
Performance
The Matilda is an excellent tank with great armor that causes most shots to just bounce off of it and has excellent guns to return fire with. With 70mm of sloped frontal armor, it is not uncommon for a Matilda at low health to take down another full health tank or two. The greatest qualm of the Matilda is its speed, for it is abysmal. Even with upgraded track and engine, it only manages 24 km/h, bad even for a heavy tank. Thus, there are two ways to use this tank, one is to slowly but surely follow up the main frontal push taking opportunity shots with its excellent accuracy. The second is to guard a set spot or choke, as it can be difficult to coax out due its armor and small silohuette. Do be aware for artillery though because while the Matilda's small birds-eye silohuette makes it difficult to target, one good shot can disable a track, leaving the tank a sitting duck or leave it a burning husk.
Being top of the tier list, the only ways to outclass a Matilda on a light tank is making it go into the open with numbers, as its fast rotating turret can keep up with tanks that try to outmaneuver it. Attacks from the rear or side also deal damage and another good way to destroy a Matilda is to ground it by taking out either of its track and destroy it with artillery. In a one-on-one duel at the same tier, it is very difficult to outclass a Matilda, so attempt to flank it, call in fire from a friendly tank destroyer or call in the arty to at least pin it down.
Experienced tankers may want to take advantage of the high accuracy-high penetration gun by equipping a Enhanced Gun Laying Drive and either Coated Optics or Binoculars and finally a Rammer or a Ventilation system as it turns the Matilda into a deadly "machinegun" that can shred most tanks with relative ease, at long or short range. Even with low damage per shot, the 40mm cannon fires really fast, and offers a serious danger even for heavily armored tanks, like KV-1; if you keep that in mind and catch every opportunity to deal damage, it's possible to deal above 1000 hitpoints in damage in a single game.
It is important to note, however, that although the 76mm HE gun has low penetration, it has quite good damage for its tier and has a fast reload rate. Using this gun to allow for a more "brawler" playstyle isn't without its benefits. The 76mm gun will one or two shot any tank below tier 4 and some tanks that are tier 4. It is recommended to try the HE gun as even though it is in fact a derp gun, it has a quite good possibility to hit from medium range. Do note that this gun can penetrate and do catastrophic damage to even tier 6s, such as the sides of most tanks and the flimsy armor of TDs and fast medium tanks.
Early Research
- The WS No. 9 radio is the only thing that carries over from the Vickers Medium Mk. III.
- Start by researching the 2x Leyland E164 engine since it's cheap and has the same weight.
- Researching the the Quick Fire 2-Pounder Mk. X-B gun is a priority, as it gives the Matilda the much needed penetration boost it needs.
- Next research the upgraded suspension.
- Go from there.
- Note that the only thing the second turret adds is 10m to view range, but don't forget that it will increase the hitpoints of the tank (from 340hp to 370hp).
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
History for this tank not found
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