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The Crusader 5.5-in. SP has 280 hit points , 28.3mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 14 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 2 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 280 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7.4 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 28.3 / 28.3 / 12 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the Crusader SP can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 14 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 43.5 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 0.3:1. The Crusader SP has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 28.5% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 14.3% |
Available guns (2)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q.F. 4.5-in. Howitzer | 6 | — | — | 12.0s | — |
| B.L. 5.5-in. Gun (CSP) | 7 | — | — | 29.0s | — |
How Crusader SP compares to its peers
There are 6 tier 7 spg (artillery)s in WoT, including the Crusader SP. 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 28.3mm ranks in the top 80% for the class (peer average: 44mm). Top forward speed of 14 km/h is faster than 0% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- Crusader SP vs G.W. Panther — tier 7 spg (artillery) from Germany
- Crusader SP vs Lorr. 155 50 — tier 7 spg (artillery) from France
- Crusader SP vs M12 — tier 7 spg (artillery) from USA
- Crusader SP vs S-51 — tier 7 spg (artillery) from USSR
- See full tier 7 spg (artillery) tier list — all 6 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
An SPG on the Crusader chassis with a 140-mm howitzer. The vehicle was developed after the end of WWII. The work on the project was discontinued at the prototyping stage. Never entered mass production or saw service.
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What tier is the Crusader 5.5-in. SP in WoT?
The Crusader 5.5-in. SP is a tier 7 spg (artillery) from UK.
Is the Crusader SP a premium tank?
No — the Crusader 5.5-in. SP is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the Crusader SP?
14 km/h forward, 43.5 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the Crusader SP have?
Hull armor: 28.3mm front, 28.3mm side, 12mm rear.