At level 5, World of Tanks has a lot of premium tanks. In terms of earning silver, they, of course, are inferior to their higher-level counterparts, but they can bring more fun and pleasure. In addition, 5 levels are well suited for pumping the crew.
General information
Premium vehicles at this level are both freely available in the in-game store and in the conditions of certain promotions.
To choose the best tier 5 premium tank, you need to decide on your expectations. In this niche of vehicles, there are many options with a preferential level of combat, but therefore with weaker performance characteristics than those tanks that also fall into 7.
We will look at the most interesting vehicle options, compare performance characteristics and figure out which tanks are best suited for combining earning silver and enjoying the game.
Promotional equipment
Soviet heavy tank KV-220-2
Old-timers of the game and beta testers could get this tank before, so it is one of the rarest guests in battles. You can now buy a legend of randomness only by getting into the action from Wargaming, because sometimes they still launch interesting and rare tanks into the store.
Let's get acquainted with his performance characteristics:
A large ammo capacity, good rate of fire, and good burst damage allow this tank to fire actively. Poor accuracy and weak armor penetration complicate the situation a little, but this is quite enough for battles from 4-5-6 levels.
The main feature of the KV-220-2 in its armor:
This tank has the most powerful hull armor at its tier. When set up with a diamond, it will be difficult to break through even 6 levels, but you need to take care of the tower and not expose its sides to enemy shells.
It has a small view of 310 meters, so the best role for it is a breakthrough tank. Mediocre mobility in most cases will not allow you to return to the defense of the base, so an acceptable strategy for him on the battlefield is an assault and only an assault.
German medium tank Pz.Kpfw. V/IV
Pz.Kpfw. The V/IV is a pretty self-sufficient tank and at the top of the list is able to single-handedly take on multiple enemies. It has excellent dynamics. Weak armor and a mediocre gun are compensated by maneuverability, which allows the enemy to drive into the stern or side. Of the advantages of the gun, one can single out quick mixing and comfortable UVN. For difficult situations in combat, the Pz.V/IV is equipped with sub-caliber shells with a penetration of 158 mm in its ammunition load.
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Reservation
The tank has a Panther hull and a PzKpfw IV turret, which could be a good combination for Tier 5, if not for the frequent criticality of modules and the incapacitation of crew members after hitting the turret. In addition, full damage from high-explosive artillery shells often passes there.
French Artillery 105 leFH18B2
It has now been withdrawn from sale, but, as always, there is still hope for the action that Wargaming will still stuff it into some (not cheap) set.
It features excellent visibility of 390 meters and a high rate of fire. Fast reloading is compensation for small one-time damage, weak armor penetration and a small radius of fragments.
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It is worth noting that the 105 leFH18B2 has pretty good armor for an SPG, which will reduce the damage received from enemy artillery and prevent some light tanks from penetrating.
In-game store
And now let's move on to getting acquainted with the tanks available for purchase at any time of the day. Two heavy tanks open our top.
Soviet Churchill III and British Excelsior
First of all, they are distinguished by the fact that they have a preferential level of battles, i.e. do not get into battles with 7 levels.
Firepower
Churchill III is the leader in almost all indicators and has a really colossal potential for damage per minute. Excelsior, in turn, has much more comfortable elevation angles for the gun, which makes it less dependent on the terrain.
Consider the features of the guns
The Churchill III has a much higher penetration with a sabot, which will allow you to easily deal with heavy tanks of the 6th level, but unlike the Excelsior, he does not have HE in his ammunition load.
The one-time damage is higher with the Excelsior, but the Churchill III can deal more damage per minute due to the better rate of fire. The accuracy of both guns leaves much to be desired, but this is quite enough for combat at medium and close ranges.
Other indicators
The Excelsior is more agile and maneuverable, but has received a smaller margin of safety. But in terms of protection, Churchill has superiority in the frontal armor of the hull, and is inferior in the armor of the tower.
Reservation
Thus, on the front line, Churchill III feels more confident, especially if the hull is tightened. The main nuance is the weak armor of the turret of both tanks, where even same-level enemies can penetrate them without any problems.
British medium tank Matilda Black Prince
Three CTs with a preferential level of fights claim the second place:
Among them, Matilda BP stands out for its good penetration of armor-piercing shells, has quite comfortable HVL, fast reload and has the maximum average damage per minute.
The gun is the main trump card of the tankFor a situation where you need to drag out the battle, there are sub-caliber shells at your disposal with a penetration of 180 mm, which is more than enough for 6 and even more so 5 levels.
The Matilda BP has good armor for a medium tank, but pays for it with weak dynamics and mediocre visibility.
Reservation
Despite the fact that this tank received mobility like a heavy armor, the situation is still not exciting:
In the frontal projection, the tank has practically no armor slopes, so there is nothing to say about the reduction indicators. The sides are protected by a 25 mm screen, which can sometimes absorb damage from cumulatives and land mines. The best option for tanking is to position the vehicle in a steep rhombus, then there is a chance of catching ricochets.
German ST Pz.Kpfw. T 25 and Japanese ST Type 3 Chi-Nu Kai
In third place are two medium tanks with a full level of battles. Let's take a look at their firepower:
Both tanks have guns at their disposal with a good potential average damage per minute, comfortable HP and high rate of fire. Down at the Japanese, the gun descends a little worse, but has a smaller dispersion and faster aiming.
Aiming time and accuracy allow you to play at medium and long distances. Penetration with gold shells is enough for battles with 7 levels, if you target weak areas or drive into the side or rear.
Both tanks have practically no armor, but they got good stealth and good mobility.
Three Factors to Consider When Choosing a Tier 5 Premium Tank
Summing up, I would like to highlight a few points that are decisive when choosing a premium tank:
- Skill level. When choosing a tank with low armor penetration, you need to know the vulnerabilities of other tanks in order to deal damage to them in battle. First of all, this applies to vehicles with a preferential level of battles.
- Economy. It must be understood that in addition to gold / real money for the purchase of equipment, then it will also be necessary to spend money on installing equipment. This is where one of the nuances lies - the difference in the cost of equipment for a medium and heavy tank. For example, on ST we install the following set: optics / stereo tube / aiming drives - 500; gun rammer - 000; ventilation - 200 and it turns out that you need a total of 000 silver. Calculation for TT: the same amount will also go to the first module and the rammer will go, but ventilation will already cost 150, which comes out more expensive by 000 silver. In addition, on some STs, in order to save money, you can get by with a camouflage net for ambush tactics, and on TTs it will be useless.
- Nation. Of course, it is also worth taking into account the choice of nation. A car with an already trained crew will be much more efficient, and besides, it will become a good simulator for him.
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