Thread resurrection!
There are certain things that can't be modeled in AH that were attributes of a tank in WW2 (radio, doctrine, crew fatigue/comfort/ergonomics, maintenance issues, etc).
There are certain things that CAN be modeled in AH there were attributes if a tank in WW2 but are not (optic quality/clarity, recoil reset, range, tiered damaged [all or none], etc).
No tank in AH benefits from this better than both models of the T34. The easiest to fix would be optics, the optical clarity on both T34's is far too good. Even the Soviets admitted their optical quality was lacking. In AH there is zero difference. None. A T34 can find an enemy tank just as easy as a German tank and that is a travesty. I've been playing AH since Jan of 2008 and if there is one thing that I can't figure out is HTC's unwillingness to adjust this (modeling optical clarity).
Secondly, since certain Achilles Heel traits of the T34 can't be/will not be modeled, then for the Love of God PLEASE consider increasing the T34/85 perk cost to 10-12. It is on par with the Tiger and Panther tank and far exceeds the M4A3 Sherman (76mm), Firefly, and the Jagdpanzer IV which are perked as "contemporaries".
Just step back and look at the figures. Look at what the T34/85 can do vs its "contemporaries". Better armor, better speed, better HE, equal or greater AP (don't forget the overly abundant HVAP round!), reload rate is very similar, did I mention the armor (the armor is on par with the Tiger and Panther)?
Please consider increasing the perk cost of the T34/85.