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Offline SmokinLoon

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SdKfz 251 Request: Please link MG's
« on: September 08, 2008, 12:39:05 PM »
I just realized while I was trying to fend off the diving Nik2 that the MG's are not linked on the 251. 

Is there any possibole way we could have them linked?  With the number of crew and or passengers, one could assume that there would be enough to drive and fire both MG's.  It would help, how ever so slight, the 251 to defend itself.

Thanks.    :)

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Re: SdKfz 251 Request: Please link MG's
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2008, 12:41:18 PM »
I'm sure you were, just wondering... Were you pressing the, "fire all," button in the SDKFZ when the other MGs were not firing?

If you were, and what you say is true. I would definitely like to have this implemented. :aok
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Re: SdKfz 251 Request: Please link MG's
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2008, 12:44:07 PM »
Hmmm I never noticed they werent sync, but do they shoot at the same spot ever?
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Re: SdKfz 251 Request: Please link MG's
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2008, 12:50:16 PM »
Hello Loon you are talking about the MG on the front and the MG in the rear correct?  If so, then this is a great idea, and much like bombers/drones they should have their guns slaved together.  Mostly thinking of the LVT(A)2 & 4's.
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Re: SdKfz 251 Request: Please link MG's
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2008, 01:38:16 PM »
can these 2 MG's shoot at the same direction to start with ?
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Re: SdKfz 251 Request: Please link MG's
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2008, 01:46:17 PM »
can these 2 MG's shoot at the same direction to start with ?

Another good question... Still intrigued about the original request.  Where is Lusche when you need him?
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Re: SdKfz 251 Request: Please link MG's
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2008, 01:59:36 PM »
can these 2 MG's shoot at the same direction to start with ?
The right and left extremes of their arcs are the only time the two guns could possibly shoot in unison (and they do, IIRC).

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Re: SdKfz 251 Request: Please link MG's
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2008, 05:03:13 PM »
They can shoot in unison only within a some 5 degree arc whilst the gun is pointed to the side of the GV.
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Re: SdKfz 251 Request: Please link MG's
« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2008, 06:34:09 PM »
Hmmm.  Ya know... now that it has been brought up, I am not sure either MG can reach into each others arc of fire.

The front is lucky to have 45d and the rear *might* have 270d.  Lemme go check.  :)
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