Yes, i think they are kinda jack of all trades, but in order to be effective you need the DP lmg, which is a hefty munitions investment which i don't really like.. shocks on the other hand is pretty good though
I dont know sage.. It didn't have time to shine and me not a great sov player hah. But from my games as German the tank is slightly more beefy but versing heavy tanks like tiger it turns out like t34 vs p4