From my experience, I love penetration. I can deal with low-fragmentation rounds in tanks, but if I can’t penetrate every target from my visualization, then I can’t even get to the point of post-penetration.
And for aircraft, if it has both incendiary and ground unit penetration stats, I love the round.
Otherwise if incendiary is the only thing in the round, I will take that whenever possible.
I love catching aircraft on fire.
If memory serves on air belts the velocity of the round for all rounds is set to the first round type in the belt - have not touched the DEFAs in a minute but have found choosing a faster start round has made my shots more accurate.
depends on tank and caliber and what you feel does well
for example the m60 people say that the sabot is bad and that the heat is better, I disagree and think it does do well, its about personal preference
In tanks there is no “best” shell. Usually it would be something with ENOUGH penetration and the BEST killing power. But lots of variables…APHE or APCBC is a good shell IF it can penetrate the target. IF not then you are better with APDS or APCR. HEAT is good…but you cant shoot trough obstacles…
I usually take a compromise shell (APHE or APCBC if available)…and change if target requires more penetration.
Many tanks only have one useful shell (i.e. same shell has the best killing power and penetration)…so it is easier in those cases.
You are correct on that.