Re: HMGs vs APC role?
Check out the 50 calibre SLAP round, available to some armies, and the Soviet 14.5mm is now a "mini auto cannon".
Other 12.7mm MGs have an HE armour penetration value, which can cause 1 AP, enough to damage light armour such as BTR on occasion.
The real reason to use a 12.7mm instead of a 7.62mm MG is to give long range anti-personnel support (40 hexes or so instead of 20 or so) and also as an AA weapon which will cause more damage and/or be useful at longer range.
Cheers
Andy
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