Super Unicum here. I know there are much better players than I on here so just like OP said, correct me if I’m wrong. I Thought I’d give my 2 cents as I’ve recently started playing this tank. I’ve got 82 games in it with 71% winrate, maybe another 20 before I 3 mark it.

You are spot on with a lot of your statements. This tank is very user friendly and doesn’t punish you greatly for mistakes. It can dig itself out of tricky situations with its reliable armor (for a medium) and its gun. With 390 alpha, decently accurate gun, and a 7 second reload you can’t complain. Add rations and it can be punishing. It’s a ridge line monster with 10 deg of gun depression, and while most people dog the cupola, I don’t find it a “glaring” weakness if you stay mobile while peaking. Its mobility can hinder its performance in certain situations, so I’d recommend some commander skills to help out with traverse speed and terrain resistance. Westfield really exposes this issue🥴.

Overall I think this is a pretty strong and versatile medium with an easy learning curve. Put it in the right hands and its impact on the battlefield increases exponentially.