Are Crusader 5.5-in. SP and G.W. Panther the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 7 spg (artillery)s in World of Tanks.

Crusader 5.5-in. SP vs G.W. Panther

Q: Which is better in WoT, Crusader 5.5-in. SP or G.W. Panther?

Based on a 7-category stat comparison (HP, armor, damage, penetration, DPM, speed, camo), the Crusader SP wins 1 categories and the G.W. Panther wins 3. G.W. Panther has the overall stat advantage.

Both Crusader 5.5-in. SP and G.W. Panther are tier 7 spg (artillery)s in World of Tanks. Below is a head-to-head stat comparison across HP, armor, gun performance, mobility, and concealment.

Overall stat advantage: G.W. Panther wins 3 of 7 categories (Crusader SP: 1, tied: 3)

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Side-by-side stats

Stat	Crusader 5.5-in. SP UK	G.W. Panther Germany	Winner
HP	280	288	G.W. Panther
Hull armor	28.3	50	G.W. Panther
Damage	—	—	Tie
Penetration	—	—	Tie
DPM	—	—	Tie
Speed	14	46	G.W. Panther
Camo (still)	28.5%	2.0%	Crusader SP

What the numbers say

The Crusader 5.5-in. SP has 8 fewer HP than the G.W. Panther. Hull armor differs by 21.7mm at the front (G.W. Panther is thicker). 0 Top speed differs by 32 km/h (G.W. Panther is faster).

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FAQ

Which is better in WoT, Crusader 5.5-in. SP or G.W. Panther?

By raw stats alone, the G.W. Panther wins 3 of 7 stat categories. The other wins 1, with 3 ties. Actual matchup performance depends on map, role, and player skill — but on paper this is the breakdown.

Are Crusader SP and G.W. Panther the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 7 spg (artillery)s.

What about other tier 7 spg (artillery)s?

See the full tier 7 spg (artillery) tier list for all options at this tier.