Using Coated Optics enhances the STB-1's standard view range of 410m by another 10%, so you will be able to spot targets for yourself more easily, instead of having to rely on others. Rammer, Vertical Stabilizer, Coated Optics/Vents.This is a no-brainer. I usually only use the 330mm HEAT shells for the most heavily-armoured tanks in the game when their weak spots are hidden – for instance, when I need to aim for the cupola of a hull-down T110E5. The APCR penetration at 258mm is sufficient for most tanks that you will encounter. However, the STB-1's awesome depression of -10 degrees still makes it a joy to play on ridges. Closing the distance of engagement negates this problem somewhat. It is still good at sniping at long range, though you must be fully aimed-in to hit accurately. This literally translates to a much longer wait for the bloom of the reticle to shrink, making snap shots unreliable at a distance. 140 or M48 Patton, which have 0.06 and 0.08 dispersion respectively, clearly the STB-1 suffers considerably from this weakness. But in terms of the gun's soft stats, it has the worst dispersion of its turret and hull traverse at 0.16. At 2.3 seconds, it may seem quite comparable to that of other medium tanks. However, with this amazing rate of fire comes the STB-1's biggest weakness – aim time. Using this to your advantage will set you in good stead, especially against heavy tanks with long reload times such as the E-100, as you'll be able to pump 2 or even 3 shells out before they can even get 1 on you.

Able to reload every 6.32 seconds (with 100% crew, BIA, Rammer, Vents and Onigiri), and with an alpha damage of 390, it is a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. With a fully trained crew, and with the right equipment and consumables, it's able to dish out a frightening 3619 damage per minute, the highest among all the tanks in the game. Pretty much standard here.If there’s one thing that defines the STB-1, it’s damage per minute. Repair Kit, First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher/Onigiri.Totally up to you how you want to run this. On the other hand, though Vents will give you a slight boost to your reload and the general performance of the tank, its bonus does not outweigh the benefits of Coated Optics.

If there’s one thing that defines the STB-1, it’s damage per minute.

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