WoT: Light tank theory

[Deamon]

I think besides recon, the fast light tanks would be typically used for flanking the enemy. The heavier units pin down the enemy from the front while the light tanks flank the enemy and attack them from the side where they might have a chance to achieve some penetration.

[Gargamel]

Originally Posted by Deamon

I think besides recon, the fast light tanks would be typically used for flanking the enemy. The heavier units pin down the enemy from the front while the light tanks flank the enemy and attack them from the side where they might have a chance to achieve some penetration.

that brings up a good question, Which gun do you use?

Now, I assume in the sims, light tanks stay way from heavier tanks. They just make contact, report, and retreat. Obviously no suicide runs through the lines just to get contact credit.

But it's different in WoT.

So what gun do you use?

A heavier, slower firing gun, like a 37mm or 45mm, or a smaller, high rate of fire cannon, like 20mm auto cannon?

I wish they would let you see what map/tanks your up against, then choose your weapon.

If I'm a low tier tank, I like the auto cannon, as I can zip through the enemy lines, staying agile and picking multiple targets and tagging as many targets ass possible. The cannon works almost like a shotgun, spraying rounds everywhere, increasing my chances of a hit. Not increasing damage, but just a hit. And the longer I can stay alive, the more targets arty can hit and I get assist credit for that.

If I see that I'm one of the upper tanks, and it's mainly light tanks, I prefer a bigger gun. that way I can play the role of medium, and anchor the lines. I can deal more damage with each hit, then scoot back behind cover, while the rest of my team annoys the heck out of them.

[Castout]

I haven't even unlocked BT-7 currently at BT-2. And bow these BT-2 are FAST beyond imagination, armed with decent gun for its class and sufficient armor to go against other light tanks.

And I thought my fully upgraded MS-1 was the light tank .

In game My BT-2 is churning up more money than ever with other lower tier light tanks.

So I expect improvement with BT-7.


What I like from these BT-2s is that it suits my temperament just fine. I like its maneuverability as I can dictate when and where to engage the enemy.

[Castout]

Aahh now I'm getting killed all the time in BT-7 too. Not only they are putting you against heavier tanks but also much better opponents.

BT-7 is not really a full fledged fighting tank.

[Gargamel]

Originally Posted by Castout

Aahh now I'm getting killed all the time in BT-7 too. Not only they are putting you against heavier tanks but also much better opponents.

BT-7 is not really a full fledged fighting tank.

No, not at all. it's a scoto and shoot without pause. You can see why I like the autocannon now? I lock onto a target at range, and just let the turret track. firing as much as I can while still running at top speed. I usually try to seek out arty and kamikaze them. If your real lucky, you can use them as cover from the other guns, which don't seem to think shooting arty is TK if theres a bad guy right on the other side of em.

[Castout]

Ack there's nothing I hate most about tanks than it being armed with little cannon.


I'll stick with my 45mm even when it's painful. AS20 will have 76mm gun with upgrade and I'll be in heaven when I get my hands on the T-34

[Castout]

Now Im having a much better luck with my BT-7. It's a great tank suitable for commanding initiative. Most kill I've ever had in one battle with it is 5 enemy tanks.

It's a very good tank though with just barely adequate gun but its speed enables it to dictate where and when to engage.

Of course with its thin armor and light gun you can't go lone wolf on this one. But when properly used it's a very good tank capable of assisting friendly heavier tanks and making some kills on its own.

You just have to know where to place it but the tanks helps that a lot by having powerful engine(if upgraded) thus high mobility. Shoot a few, change position and always aim at side armor instead of frontal. Rinse and repeat.

I downloaded this as my custom BT-7 skin



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