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In regards to range. We have two "sources" . One that deals with 5 inch rockets in general and may or may not contain stats for the post WW2 variety rockets and one that deals with WW2 specifically and claims a much reduced range for the same rocket

And then there's "the game "

Time for a reality check.

In this game the human player has NO input at all on when an aircraft fires rockets of this type. None.. That is entirely under "AI" control no matter if it's the player 2 "AI" or the player 1 it's the GAME that decides when to launch these class of rockets at ground targets

Here's a little test to run as experience is a better teacher. Set up a game with a variety of aircraft armed with rockets. Set the maximum visibility ( 90 ) and set it up on a map with few hills and trees so the aircraft have a clear view of any targets. ( set it up on a perfectly flat map with no terrain other than grass if you like )

Now buy a variety of rocket carrying aircraft using the "allies" button. Buy German FW 190's with RackPzgr 8.8cm, Buy Russian aircraft with RS-132's , Buy USMC with 4.5, 5inch HVAR and FFAR rockets and Brit Typhoons with the 60 pounders and send them out to hunt targets and you will find that the range the game is set to fire those rockets is, on average, five hexes ( 250 yards ) give or take one hex so ALL those rockets, irregardless of their maximum range, are fired at their targets from between 200 and 300 yards so whether the "maximum" range for weapon class 11 "rockets" is 44 hexes or 96 hexes is totally irrelevant.

"Maximum" range for weapon class 11 "rockets" never EVER comes into play for these things becasue the game is programed to get the aircraft in up close and personal before launching.


Don