Question:small arms for on map artillery

Marcello · #1 August 23rd, 2006, 08:32 PM

"APU on Vasileks aren't a bad idea, maybe the VDV should start tinkering about it..."

The idea was a weapon that could provide direct fire support while retaining indirect fire capabilities and capable of going where the infantry could go (at least in SPMBT terms).A mule mounted recoilless was a possibility but I preferred the rate of fire and high angle of elevation capability of the Vasilek.
It would also have some antiarmor capabilites with HEAT, although that would be a secondary role.
I am not sure if it will actually work well in battle, I have had the time only for testing the basic mechanics and maybe a few skirmishes, as the rest of the OOB still requires some final checks.

thatguy96 · #2 August 23rd, 2006, 09:05 PM

The US Army tested the idea of the Vasilek mounted on a HMMWV, I think more just to see what would happen. Pic. So far nothing's come of it, and I don't think the idea has gone beyond the feasibility stage.

Marcello · #3 August 24th, 2006, 04:43 AM

NORINCO makes something very similar for their W99

http://www.sinodefence.com/army/crew...ortar_82mm.asp

But I wanted a self propelled carriage that could go inside the buildings (in SPBMT terms).