M5A1 Stuart

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Excellent maneuverability
• Great top speed
• High rate of fire
• Good penetration (for a tier 4 scout)
• Faster than the American M5 Stuart

Cons:

• Loses maneuverability at speed
• Damage is lacking
• Easily crippled
• Difficult learning curve
• Harsh Matchmaking values, can meet vehicles up to tier 7

Performance

This tank plays quite differently depending on if you are near the top or bottom of the battle. If you are near the top, it is advised that you try to light enemies still, but don't be very aggressive with doing it. Just poke you turret over hills or lead the pack a little. The gun you have has good characteristics compared to most of the other tier 4 lights, so you can engage other tanks successfully. When you are at the bottom, things change. You can no longer engage most tanks with success, so you have to mainly do spotting. You can do this by doing it the same way you would in a low tier battle (works best on hilly, close-quarters areas like the railroad on Live Oaks). You can also find a bush that is roughly 150-350 m away from an enemy area and light them up. If you are going to pick the second option, you should bring a camo net and binoculars. When used properly this tank can wreak havoc at an enemy base. This tank can sometimes take down a higher tier medium or light tank when used by a veteran player.