Author Topic: Puma (Read 532 times)

Yoshimbo · « **on:** November 09, 2006, 12:02:17 PM »

if the allies get the m8 why can't the germans get there own armoured vehicle?

8 wheels of doom w/ 50mm pwnage (well, maybe not pwnage)

Schwere Panzerspähwagen (5cm) Puma Sd.Kfz.234/2 (8-Rad)

Specifications
Weight: 11740kg

Crew: 4 men

Engine: Tatra 103 / 12-cylinder / 220hp

Speed: Road: 80km/h

Range: Road: 900km

Fuel Capacity: 360 litres

Lenght: 6.80m

Width: 2.40m

Height: 2.28m

Armament: 50mm KwK 39/1 L/60 & 7.92mm MG42

Ammo: 50mm - 55 rounds
7.92mm - 1050 rounds

Armor: 5-30mm

and for you AOE fans:

F34R t3h PUMA!!!!

VooWho · « **Reply #1 on:** November 09, 2006, 03:07:00 PM »

Oh yes the Puma would be nice. Check out Ground Vehicals in the Aircraft/Vehical forums and see about the .222 armourd car. Pretty sweet.

Back on topic/ The Puma very fast, has an alright gun and would give the M8 a fighting chance. Make it a could escort for M3s or Jeeps. Make some good tank battles for scenarios with the M8.

I say YES!

Jester · « **Reply #2 on:** November 09, 2006, 06:34:59 PM »

Think I would rather have the SdKfz 234/4 PUMA with the 75mm PAK 40. At least with it you would have a chance against evemy tanks. The 50mm on the 234/2 isn't going to be very effective except against other armored cars, half tracks or jeeps.

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handy169 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 09, 2006, 08:23:24 PM »

why the 37mm on the m-8 takes out panzers

Jester · « **Reply #4 on:** November 09, 2006, 10:21:20 PM »

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Originally posted by handy169
why the 37mm on the m-8 takes out panzers

How many shots does it take you vs how close do you have to get with a 75mm vs. a 37mm?

Saxman · « **Reply #5 on:** November 09, 2006, 11:29:16 PM »

I killed a Tiger with the manned ack on an airfield once.

About the only thing I've ever HIT with the manned ack, for that matter.

Woo! I see some Aces Over Europe old-school goodness, there.

AotP was better, tho.

handy169 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 09, 2006, 11:30:35 PM »

depends on the situation. if i am hiding and he rolls past me .. 2-3 .. the 75mm will do more damage granted.. but theres nothing wrong with the m-8's 37mm and the 50mm is just equal to the task is all i am saying ..

E25280 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 10, 2006, 02:29:21 AM »

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Originally posted by Jester
Think I would rather have the SdKfz 234/4 PUMA with the 75mm PAK 40. At least with it you would have a chance against evemy tanks. The 50mm on the 234/2 isn't going to be very effective except against other armored cars, half tracks or jeeps.

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Yes, 75mm gun, only . . . a lot less ammo, and no turret. And open topped = easily taken out by aircraft.

50MM version would be my vote for the above reasons. The gun would be adequate IMO.

VooWho · « **Reply #8 on:** November 10, 2006, 04:15:56 PM »

I'd take the Puma with the 50mm. I and 2 others have destroyed a tiger tank in M8s. Its possible just matters your distance from target, and where you shoot it. Like I have said in the past, the more heavier armourd, more powerful tanks we get the less chance of getting something like the Puma, or Sherman, because then people will be complaining about it not being able to compet with the more heavily armourd/larger caliber gun tanks. I think HTC needs to spend more time on the Lighter/Medium armoured tanks then these heavily armourd tanks.

Think of it like planes. No one wants early war fighters because theres so many late war fighters, and people want planes that can compet with the late war fighters. More light/medium tanks, the better chance of having fun, and then we can get those awsome heavy tanks.

Yoshimbo · « **Reply #9 on:** November 10, 2006, 05:29:09 PM »

I agree VooHoo

and good points E25280, i hadn't thought of that