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The Cruiser Mk. IV has 416 hit points , 30mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 48 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 3 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 416 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 6.8 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 30 / 14 / 14 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 2.1:1. This pronounced angling makes the Cruiser IV significantly stronger when keeping its front facing the enemy.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 48 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 20 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.4:1. The Cruiser IV has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 27.0% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 27.0% |
Available guns (3)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF 2-pdr Mk. IX (IV) | 3 | — | — | 2.3s | — |
| QF 2-pdr Mk. IX (IV) | 3 | — | — | 2.3s | — |
| QF 40 mm Mk. VI Bofors (IV) | 4 | — | — | 7.0s | — |
How Cruiser IV compares to its peers
There are 16 tier 4 light tanks in WoT, including the Cruiser IV. Its 416 HP places it in the top 80% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 383). Frontal hull armor of 30mm ranks in the top 73% for the class (peer average: 34mm). Top forward speed of 48 km/h is faster than 27% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- Cruiser IV vs 14TP — tier 4 light tank from Poland
- Cruiser IV vs A25 H.H. I — tier 4 light tank from UK
- Cruiser IV vs AMX 40 — tier 4 light tank from France
- Cruiser IV vs BT-7 — tier 4 light tank from USSR
- See full tier 4 light tank tier list — all 16 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
An upgraded version of the cruiser tank Mk. III. The tank featured armor enhanced by the additional screens. The Cruiser Mk. IV fought in France in 1940 and in the early stages of the North African Campaign. This vehicle last saw action in the winter of 1941–1942. A total of 655 tanks were mass-produced.
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What tier is the Cruiser Mk. IV in WoT?
The Cruiser Mk. IV is a tier 4 light tank from UK.
Is the Cruiser IV a premium tank?
No — the Cruiser Mk. IV is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the Cruiser IV?
48 km/h forward, 20 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the Cruiser IV have?
Hull armor: 30mm front, 14mm side, 14mm rear.