The Purpose of Premium Tanks

Lert: To echo the chorus above:   - Premium tanks give +50% crew XP - Premium tanks don't need dedicated crews, you can train any crew from the same class and the same nation on it (for example, a russian premium TD can use any russian TD crew)   This combination means that you can train your dedicated TD crew up a lot more and a lot faster.   In addition:   - Premium tanks are cheaper to repair - Premium tanks earn a significant bonus on credits. For example, where a King Tiger match might earn you 30k credits, the same match in a Lowe would've gotten you 50k credits.   This combination means that premium tanks are a real good money maker, to fund high tier tanks that might cost you money to run after supply and repair.   Furthermore:   - Premium tanks are 'elite' right off the bat.   This means that any XP earned on a premium tank can be converted to free XP or dedicated to training the crew even faster. right from battle #1.   Yes, on the whole a premium tank isn't as 'good' as same tier fully upgraded tanks (T14 vs T1 Heavy for example). But they are usually quirky, unique and fun vehicles, along with the benefits outlined above.