Matilda Black Prince
Matilda Black Prince
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[Client Values; Actual values in
1,750  Cost |
| 800160 HP Hit Points |
| 30.04/31.9513.27/31.95 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Radio Operator)
- Gunner
- Driver
- Loader
| 190190 hp Engine Power |
| 22/10 km/h Speed Limit |
| 3535 deg/s Traverse |
| 6.3214.32 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
| NoNo Pivot |
| // mm Hull Armor |
| 76.2/63.5/57.276.2/63.5/57.2 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
45/2400/32
45/2400/32 Shell Cost |
| 75/75/10075/75/100 HP Damage |
| 110/180/30110/180/30 mm Penetration |
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26.09 r/m ▲
26.09 r/m Standard Gun ▲ Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
|
1956.75 ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1956.75 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
▲ Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
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0.41 m ▲
0.41 m With 50% Crew: 0.508 m ▲ Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.508 m |
| 2.3 s 2.3 s Aim time |
| 3434 deg/s Turret Traverse |
| 360° Gun Arc |
| -13°/+20°-13°/+20° Elevation Arc |
| 6565 rounds Ammo Capacity |
| 1515 % Chance of Fire |
| 350 m 350 m View Range |
| 570 m 570 m Signal Range |
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The Matilda Black Prince is a British tier 5 premium medium tank.
This vehicle features a 6-pounder gun fitted in the A27 turret. Only one prototype was produced, after which development was discontinued due to complications with the turret mounting. The vehicle never entered service.
The Black Prince is an effective, if unexceptional, tier V medium. It has generally lower armor than the Churchill III, but a better profile and a more accurate gun. It is best used in the second line, as your fast rate of fire and quick turning turret will make short work of flankers and scouts. It is always best to aim for weak spots when using this tank as even some lower tier tanks may bounce shots you'll think are certain to penetrate. Since its top speed is barely 22km/h, you wont be able to keep up with the pace of fast battles, but you can make an exceptional defender, sniper, ambusher, and hill fighter with 13 degrees of gun depression.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Guns
| Tier | Gun | Penetration (mm) |
Damage (HP) |
Rate of fire (rounds/minute) |
Dispersion (m/100m) |
Aiming time (s) |
Weight (kg) |
Price (  )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V | QF 6-pdr Mk. V A | 110/180/30 | 75/75/100 | 26.09 | 0.41 | 2.3 | 450 | 35000 |
Engines
| Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| III | 2x Leyland E165 | 190 | 15 | 331 | 4550 |
Suspensions
| Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V | Matilda Black Prince | 31.95 | 35 | B/2 | 7200 | 9800 |
Radios
| Tier | Radio | Signal Range (m) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IX | WS No. 19 Special | 570 | 40 | 29400 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Armor is better than it appears thanks to heavy angles and a large internal gun mantlet
- High rate of fire
- Relatively low profile
- Excellent APCR penetration at close range
- Preferential matchmaking (tier 6 max, no tier 7 battles)
Cons:
- Agonizingly slow, with poor power to weight ratio. Crawls uphill
- Low damage and penetration
- Very high loss of APCR penetration at range, only goes through 126mm at 400m
- Small ammo capacity
- Mediocre accuracy
Performance
Compared to a fully upgraded Matilda armed with the QF 2-pdr Mk. X-B gun, the Matilda Black Prince (commonly abbreviated as MBP) has better gun depression, damage, hit points, signal range, view range and credit income. However, it is a tier higher, has poorer hull traverse, turret armor, ammo capacity, penetration, accuracy, aim time, rate of fire and speed. Despite the lighter turret, the MBP strangely weighs a whopping 30 tons compared to the tier IV Matilda's 26 tons.
Take it slow, pick your targets, and watch your ammo. With around 30 shots a minute and only 55 spare, you'll run dry quick if you don't make your shells count. It is better to wait until you are fully aimed before firing, so try to avoid the Churchill tactic of slinging shells at your target knowing you'll hit eventually. Do not engage long-range targets as the 6-pdr gun has slower aim time than reload time, as well as mediocre accuracy.
Avoid climbing hills or crossing rivers, stay on paved ground whenever possible. Its abysmal speed makes it a horrible tank for flanking. This often results in the Matilda BP falling far behind the team's advance. Enemy light tanks passive spotting will have detected you by then before you can even get into position. Its only option is to take the shortest route to the enemy, supporting teammates along the way. Do not advance without heavy tanks if there are any. It is ill-advised to treat the MBP as a heavy tank as its armament, armor and speed are insufficient for that. All you can do is accompany your teammates and hope for the best.
Besides the tier IV Matilda, the MBP is not great for training British medium tank crews, as its playstyle is very different. The lack of a radio operator position further diminishes its effectiveness as a crew trainer. Its crew layout is only compatible with high tier British medium tanks like the Centurion Mk. I. However, the loader will be unable to use radio operator skills.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Historical Accuracy Errata
The name is incorrect; Matilda Black Prince referred to a separate project involving the Matilda. The real Matilda Black Prince was a radio-controlled tank meant to draw enemy fire and reveal anti-tank gun locations or for demolition missions. This was cancelled due to requiring a conversion of the suspension from Rackham clutch transmission to the Wilson type suspension.
- Both the Matilda BP and Matilda IV use the same twin Leyland diesel engines, yet the latter has superior horsepower.
- Uses the exact same turret as the Cromwell, yet the view range is inconsistent.
