The Ferdinand/Elefant are heavy tank destroyers that can both pack a punch and take some hits in return; the Pak 43, often called the 'Long 88' by players, has a quick reload, high penetration and flat ballistics, making it a truly fearsome weapon! The armor on the Ferdinand is also quite thick, albeit unangled, which allows the vehicle to deflect less powerful guns aimed sloppily. The Ferdinand’s mobility is its biggest shortcoming, as its 65-ton weight is too heavy for the underpowered engine to make it a particularly nimble vehicle. The Ferdinand/Elefant excels most at long range, where its advantages in firepower and armor are the most pronounced, and closer range encounters should preferably be avoided given its fairly poor agility and casemate design.