Why would you flank if most shots go through the Panthers front anyway? What was it before? Half the shots of the Su-85 went through, now most russian guns have more penetration and the Panther gets less armor at vet2. The thing is just a larger Panzer IV now. Strange, the Panther was infamous for its frontal armor. -.-
Panthers have every advantage a tank could want in the current patch. High armor, fast movement, high damage, long range, and excellent veteran bonuses. A change was seriously in order, and it can now be soft countered by a variety of methods. SU-85 should have a chance at putting the hurt on it if it assaults from the front. The thing may as well have been a star cruiser at Vet 3.