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| Currently the newest nation of tanks to enter the game (As of update 0.8.10). | Currently the newest nation of tanks to enter the game (As of update 0.8.10). | |||
| ? | In the first few tiers, the Japanese tanks can seem to prove to be a real turn off. They have somewhat poor aim times (Though certainly not as poor as Russian tanks), accuracy that can leave a good amount to be desired, and thin, but occasionally bouncy armor, due to the unusual shaping. However, Most Japanese tanks have Decent camo values (though not as good as those found in Russian Tank Destroyers) Some may argue that the overall characteristics found in the Japanese tanks shift noticeably, shifting in play style after tier II and again after tier VII. Although these changes are not as profound as those seen throughout French Tanks. | + | There are a few things all Japanese tanks have in common. They all have poor armor, but good guns and good gun depression. In the first few tiers, the Japanese tanks can seem to prove to be a real turn off. They have somewhat poor aim times (Though certainly not as poor as Russian tanks), accuracy that can leave a good amount to be desired, and thin, but occasionally bouncy armor, due to the unusual shaping. However, Most Japanese tanks have Decent camo values (though not as good as those found in Russian Tank Destroyers) Some may argue that the overall characteristics found in the Japanese tanks shift noticeably, shifting in play style after tier II and again after tier VII. Although these changes are not as profound as those seen throughout French Tanks. | |
| At tier II, the line splits between medium and light tanks. Japanese Light tanks offer good speed and agility, culminating into the Type 5 Ke-Ho, which is small, fast, agile, and packs a surprising punch. However, to balance these overall good characteristics, the three light tanks in the Japanese line lack in armor even more so than their medium counterparts, and are not exactly specialized for scouting in general. | At tier II, the line splits between medium and light tanks. Japanese Light tanks offer good speed and agility, culminating into the Type 5 Ke-Ho, which is small, fast, agile, and packs a surprising punch. However, to balance these overall good characteristics, the three light tanks in the Japanese line lack in armor even more so than their medium counterparts, and are not exactly specialized for scouting in general. | |||
Revision as of 02:11, 11 July 2014
Currently the newest nation of tanks to enter the game (As of update 0.8.10).
There are a few things all Japanese tanks have in common. They all have poor armor, but good guns and good gun depression. In the first few tiers, the Japanese tanks can seem to prove to be a real turn off. They have somewhat poor aim times (Though certainly not as poor as Russian tanks), accuracy that can leave a good amount to be desired, and thin, but occasionally bouncy armor, due to the unusual shaping. However, Most Japanese tanks have Decent camo values (though not as good as those found in Russian Tank Destroyers) Some may argue that the overall characteristics found in the Japanese tanks shift noticeably, shifting in play style after tier II and again after tier VII. Although these changes are not as profound as those seen throughout French Tanks.
At tier II, the line splits between medium and light tanks. Japanese Light tanks offer good speed and agility, culminating into the Type 5 Ke-Ho, which is small, fast, agile, and packs a surprising punch. However, to balance these overall good characteristics, the three light tanks in the Japanese line lack in armor even more so than their medium counterparts, and are not exactly specialized for scouting in general.
In the diverging Medium tank line, agility is traded for additional firepower and flexibility, a shining example being the Type 97 Chi-Ha, which while albeit cumbersome, possesses great firepower and accuracy for its tier, which enables it to play not only as a support medium but also a Tank Destroyer. The Medium tanks, along with their light tank cousins, are somewhat lacking in armor overall compared to their international piers.
At tier V, the Japanese tank line focuses solely on mediums which have decent accuracy as the line reaches later tanks, all of which have the capability to switch roles seamlessly when required. In the last few tiers, the Japanese tanks begin to take on similar properties of their Chinese counterparts, strong turret armor and cramped modules and crew. Yet unlike the Chinese tanks, the Japanese tanks have turrets which are mainly thick at the front.
Overall those who expect to see Japanese tanks brawl effectively will be generally disappointed, as all of the tanks in the Japanese line lack strong armor found in Russian and German tanks. However, those who prefer a supporting role, sniping, flanking, etc. will very much enjoy what the Japanese have to offer.
