[Cross]

I agree with what PanzerBob said, and think as a rule of thumb you are better off with gliders as long as you have decent landing areas close to your objectives; and you can bring some heavier equipment along with gliders.

I have used both in PBEM games. A company of paratroops dropped in the enemy rear can cause a lot of havoc and confusion for your opponent.

One time I successfully got gliders down behind enemy lines, but they were a bit too far away from their objective to be really effective.

I've had a bridge stolen from right under my nose, by one opponents successful glider landing.

But although I'd give gliders the edge, they have a greater chance of failure. I had a glider land in some woods once, and a whole platoon was lost, no survivors.

I think SP reflects real life: it depends on the terrain and what you are trying to accomplish.

ps. I think a rough landing can cause casualites - like with paratroops - but not certain. I had a glider take casualties when it landed. It did not crash land, however I think another glider crashed into it while landing, but neither caught fire.