Why do all sniper units have cloak that allows them to just phase into the warp? Why do tanks not just instantly explode on first penetration? Why does the Sturmtiger have an effective range of 45 meters when IRL it had a range of 3 miles?
The answer is because it's a video game. The cloaking mechanic exists to give it something to use to escape from enemy armor because it represents a significant investment for the OKW player and it has terrible maneuverability.
I said mediocre pen because you had a high chance to bounce on it's frontal armor and it's frontal armor encases 80% of the tank (Tanks in game are either 50-50 or 80-20). You also were charging a KT as well and fuck if you were going to be taking on that thing.
Regardless my point is that you made a tactical mistake by not bringing a scout with you to support your T34's and you were punished for it.
Dude, I wasnt charging KT.
I charged JP, shoot one volley and run away.
What front armor has to do with shooting its ass?
Snipers have recloak time and you need cover for this.
You are still Axis fanboy.
You shoulnd need any scout if you have 3 tanks next to enemy, in the middle of nowhere and you see it.
JPIV does not have any requiremtns for its cover while it should.
So if you compare it to sniper so much, why not give JP4 some requirements? Out of combat? Recloak time? Cover?