War Thunder’s ballistics mechanics are more sophisticated than that, however. The logical next step: face any and all threats head on, show nothing else to your enemy. So, you’ve had a look at your tank and discovered your armour is thickest at the front. Slow and heavily armoured tanks will require a more careful approach but offer their ability to soak up heavy damage as recompense. Light and fast tanks make excellent assault vehicles and are particularly effective at capturing objectives. Paying attention to your vehicle’s top speed and weight will also offer you hints as to what combat role your tank is best suited for. Spend some time in the Hangar observing your tank in x-ray mode and learning the specs and you’ll know which areas of your tank to hide from enemy fire and how effective you are at dealing it back. Knowing your tank, from its armament and armour thicknesses to its speed and crew positions, is essential to understanding why you just lost out to an inferior tank. A simple tip, and one you can do before even entering battle.

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