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The SU-85I is a Soviet Tier V Premium Tank Destroyer. It has a heavily-armoured gun manlet, with good top speed and good signal range. It’s gun has poor penetration but has a stable amount of damage output.

It also happens to be the fastest USSR Premium Tank Destroyer that Gold can buy with a top speed of 50km/h. So if you're considering a USSR Tank Destroyer and speed is of concern, the SU-85I will be your best friend in battle!

Pros:

• Good top speed
• Good signal range
• Good hull traverse speed allows it to turn well
• Heavily-armoured gun manlet
• Weight limit allows tank to use heavy equipment

Cons:

• View range is not fantastic
• Poor penetration
• Tier VI-VII tanks can easily penetrate this tank

The SU-100Y from the USSR is the stuff nightmares are made of. It has a very powerful 130mm gun which is extremely lethal on a tier 6 tank. If there are boss tanks to fight out there, this beast definitely qualifies. It may not be the fastest tier 6 Tank Destroyer, but it is easy to manoeuvre - which is great for tankers who are new to TDs.

As for the tank's weakness, be aware of your thin armour as many opponents will be able to down you quickly. The SU-100Y's signal range is not great either, so you will not be able to shoot well across tricky maps. But on the bright side, you won't have to worry too much about being chased by opponents. Fear will drive them away naturally with the exception of worthy opponents or the very foolish.

Pros:

• Ranks high amongst Tier 6s for alpha damage
• High HP for a Tier 6 Tank Destroyer
• Engine allows it to reach its top speed quickly
• Good manoeuvrability for a Tank Destroyer

Cons:

• No bush is big enough for this tank to hide in
• Very weak armour
• Bad signal range

Pros:

• Solid armour can easily bounce shots
• Good rate of fire
• Turret traverses quickly
• Quite mobile for the amount of armour it has

Cons:

• Lower speed and manoeuvrability than other light tanks
• Poor signal range
• Driver hatch at front is a big weak spot

The Valentine II is a Soviet tier 4 premium light tank. Don't let its looks fool you. This tank may look small, but it has strengths and weaknesses similar to those of heavy tanks. It also has great armour and has 380 HP which is generous for its type and tier.

You can choose to lead the charge with this tank's strong armour and high rate of fire. Spearheading an assault alone is not recommended, so team up with a TD or an ally with a better gun for best results.

Try to avoid attention from enemy snipers and arty. The Valentine II can't run with its slow speed. But it can hide well because of its small size.

Pros:

• Heavy armour with few weak spots
• High HP
• Easy to camouflage in bushes and behind rocks
• Fast gun/track traverse
• High rate of fire
• Decent damage and gun depression
• Good matchmaking

Cons:

• Gun is weak against tier 4s
• Weak engine
• Low speed limit
• Low ammo capacity

The Churchill III is a Soviet tier 5 premium heavy tank. Although slow, it has devastating firepower! It has a high rate of fire at 26.25 r/m which can down opponents quickly. Look out for weak spots and bully those pansies into submission! Another great feature that makes this tank a keeper is that it generates a lot of EXP, which makes it a great tank for training your crew.

But like most bullies, the Churchill III could only pick on tanks of its tier and under. Make a run for it when you see higher-tiered heavies or when you feel that enemy arty is trying to push you off the playground.

Pros:

• Armour is highly effective against tier 4s
• Largest HP pool of any tier 5 tank
• Very high rate of fire, reasonably accurate even while moving
• Frontal weakspots easily hidden by hull angling
• Generates a high level of EXP, which speeds crew training
• Cheap ammo and repair costs
• Preferential matchmaking means it only sees up to Tier 6 battles
• Very large ammo capacity

Cons:

• Moves, accelerates, and rotates slowly
• Low alpha damage
• Barely-adequate penetration values
• Poorly-protected turret
• Mostly unsloped armor
• Priority target for artillery
• Gun reloads faster than it can aim