The ST is a methodical killer that is best used for running down infantry in the open field and sniping buildings from a distance during a flame rush. Just the same it seems I ALWAYS have some ST coward holding up our rush while he tries to run for cover after eating one hit. I cannot even count the times I was one flame tank in a group and all of us got held up by one retreating coward ST. If FF was on I would just nuke him because I consider the tank a huge waste of cash and a loner vehicle for people who don't work well with the team.

Very few applications. Sitting duck. Typically a Mobile Artillery or Flame Tank does the same job better and quicker.