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The S-51 has 280 hit points , 60mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 30 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 2 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 280 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 30.8 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 60 / 60 / 60 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the S-51 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 30 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 8 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.8:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 8.2% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 4.1% |
Available guns (2)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 mm BR-2 (S-51) | 6 | — | — | 25.0s | — |
| 203 mm B-4 (S-51) | 7 | — | — | 52.3s | — |
How S-51 compares to its peers
There are 6 tier 7 spg (artillery)s in WoT, including the S-51. Its 280 HP places it in the top 80% for hit points among same-tier spg (artillery)s (peer average: 280). Frontal hull armor of 60mm ranks in the top 0% for the class (peer average: 38mm). Top forward speed of 30 km/h is faster than 20% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- S-51 vs Crusader SP — tier 7 spg (artillery) from UK
- S-51 vs G.W. Panther — tier 7 spg (artillery) from Germany
- S-51 vs Lorr. 155 50 — tier 7 spg (artillery) from France
- S-51 vs M12 — tier 7 spg (artillery) from USA
- See full tier 7 spg (artillery) tier list — all 6 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
Designed and built on the chassis of the KV-1S. The development of a prototype started in January 1944. The 203-mm B-4 howitzer was mounted on the restored hull of a KV-1S. From March 1944 through to the beginning of April, the vehicle underwent trials. Despite successful trials, the S-51 never entered mass production.
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What tier is the S-51 in WoT?
The S-51 is a tier 7 spg (artillery) from USSR.
Is the S-51 a premium tank?
No — the S-51 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the S-51?
30 km/h forward, 8 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the S-51 have?
Hull armor: 60mm front, 60mm side, 60mm rear.