Wishlist a few wishes

Marek_Tucan · #1 February 17th, 2009, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckfourth

"The hollow-charge Gr.39HL round....was sometimes exchanged for some of the HE load"

Suggesting HEAT wasnt popular and was seen as a substitute for HE rather than AP in the case of the tiger 1 anyway.

AFAIK it has not have to do much with the popularity but with the fact it was cheaper to manufacture than "proper" HE and still went somewhat (even though less) "bang" upon impact.

chuckfourth · #2 February 17th, 2009, 11:00 PM

Hi Imp
Yes I tested this and you are correct, For the Tiger 1 firing HEAT about 1 in 16 HEAT shells will overpenetrate by 2 or more, For AP its about 1 in 50.

Though this is true it doesnt constitute an argument that the tiger should be firing HEAT at the firefly side armour at short range where both shell types pen is better than the armour. Just the opposite in fact, as the HEAT can vary down possibly below the armour value wheras the AP wont.
Best regards chuck

stormbringer3 · #3 February 19th, 2009, 05:50 PM

I feel that it would be nice to be able to start with an AO unit that matches your main unit mix, at least in the infantry area, when you want to use units like mountain troops, etc. I know you can change your AO, but the overwhelming opinion is not to change it at all.
Thanks.