Originally Posted by heavyaslead

Yes I also play the RC tanks as well as the MMO games online

They both have their inaccuracies and non-historic applications, but this is done in the name of 'balance' and 'fair play'

The RC tanks have set electronic settings that are designed to replicate some options with fairplay in mind (i.e. a medium tank is a certain number of hits reqardless of protection systems or technology to counter shell types). Matches are pre-agreed upon whether historical period based or custom.

RC tanks is more of a gathering of friends and enthusiasts to do some tank talk and battles where strategies can really be well done

The online games do a better job of utilizing those 'special' tank systems, but in the name of balance, seem to always match unrealistic match-ups that would never have happened historically. And because the 'balancing' happens on periodic updates, the parameters of your tank may change relative to others.

Online is more of a quick fix of entertainment with mostly rough acquaintances where strategy is mostly improvised.

Truth be told if tank battle games were made to be realistic, many would quit after a short time, as most kills would be one-shots from the one who spotted you first.