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A humble Hetzer that sits at tier IV has a gun big enough to take out a Tiger (tier VII). This is another big advantage of tank destroyers.

They have bigger guns compared to tanks of their same tier.Their low bodies makes them very difficult to spot and if used well, they can shoot at the enemy while remaining unseen – a vital ingredient needed in ambushes. Due to their number one strength – stealth.Tank destroyers are excellent defenders :. Compared to tanks of the same tier, tank destroyers cannot take as much battle damage. This is a very important difference to understand. Tank destroyers have lower hit points.Because the sides and rear are often exposed when attacking, this places tank destroyers at a disadvantage when attacking. The sides and rear are generally more vulnerable compared to tanks. Their frontal armor is relatively thick and their sloped design gives them good chances to bounce frontal shots. Tank destroyers have good frontal protection.In terms of maneuverability, a tank destroyer needs to turn its body in order to attack. The SU-85 has a top speed of 55 km/h, which makes it a fast vehicle, but the German Hetzers, Stugs, are slower than their equivalent counterparts. This is a generalization, but in general, TDs are slower than most tanks (but not all). They are slow, and clumsy compared to tanks.Because tanks have turrets that can swivel 360 degrees, they have the maneuverability to attack all around them – an essential advantage when attacking. Their turretless design means they lack the maneuverability needed when attacking.Here are some of the technical differences between TDs and tanks. Exploit your strengths and know your weaknesses. The strategies for tank destroyers are very different from that of tanks. But first, I’ll cover the basics that every player should understand.Ī tank destroyer shouldn’t be driven like a tank. Stealth is your strongest weapon - remaining unseen your primary tactic - and shooting undetected, your primary objective.ĭon’t underestimate the stealth abilities of tank destroyers, so much so that I think the devs have overdone it. You'll never see me!!!" should be your guiding motto when driving a Tank Destroyer.