Aircraft Bomb Effects

[SGTGunn]

Hi,

I've noticed that aircraft bombs seem very ineffective, even against soft targtes, and a direct hit to the hex seems to be the only chance of causing casualties. Cluster bombs and DPICM artillery munitions also seem a bit on the ineffectual side.

I cannot imagine that a Mk82 500lb bomb (or several for that matter) going off in 50-75 meters from troops, is not going to produced some casualties, unless the troops are dug-in or have some serious hard cover.

Another weapon that I've found seems to be "underpowered" is the M168 20mm Vulcan. I've fired it at (from a stationary position) at troops in the open, at ranges under 300 meters, with little effect. Having witnesed the M168 being fired at the range, I cannot imagine that the weapon would not be horrifically leathal vs. troops in the open, especially firing HEI ammo.

Are these gameplay/game balance issues?

Thanks,

SGT Gunn