What's Hot

• Good firepower and damage.
• Strong armour allows for excellence in close combat.
• Large size allows it to easily damage the commander's cupola - a common weak spot of most enemies.

What's Not

• Slower speed is a common trait amongst heavy tanks - plan your course well.
• Not ideal for those who get panic attacks in close range fights. Its low accuracy requires you to get closer to enemies. 
• The reason why Mr. KV-5 Radio Operator hates his job is simple - the radio operator's cupola is a well-known frontal weak spot. Do him a favour and angle your armour to protect him from an early demise.

What's Hot:

• High damage potential: Large gun for a Tier VIII medium
• Low profile makes it hard to hit.
• Strong turret armour. Get up close and personal with your opponents or go hull-down and watch incoming rounds bounce!
• Good camo values
• Decent mobility, but has drawbacks

What's Not:

• Poor accuracy at long ranges. Close- to mid-range fights work best for this vehicle.
• Low AP penetration
• Poor gun depression. 
• Slow acceleration. Can reach where it needs to be quickly when it reaches its top speed, but needs time to get started.