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Offline Reaper90

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New M3
« on: April 07, 2011, 04:36:26 PM »
So no one has commented yet on the new M3 featured on the main page... the new M3 that can be loaded out in the hanger with the 75mm gun?


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Re: New M3
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2011, 04:44:50 PM »
That is going to bun to try out

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Re: New M3
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2011, 04:45:21 PM »
It looks great! :rock
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Re: New M3
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2011, 04:45:48 PM »
Very nice! :rock
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Re: New M3
« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2011, 04:47:03 PM »
looks sweet   WTG Waffle   :cheers:

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Re: New M3
« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2011, 04:48:24 PM »
highspeed tank busting action  :aok
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Re: New M3
« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2011, 04:52:52 PM »
Looks great!  :aok
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Re: New M3
« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2011, 05:05:43 PM »
This is one of the best things HTC has done as far as re-modeled AH planes and gv's.  The only thing that tops the new M3... is the re-modeled Mossi Mk VI!   :D


WTG HTC!!!!!!!!!!    :salute   :)

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Re: New M3
« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2011, 05:07:27 PM »
M.I.L.F   :mad:

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Re: New M3
« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2011, 05:16:04 PM »
Hands down the sexiest addition to the game as of yet!

This thing looks amazing, Waffle did it all by himself too.  :cheers:
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Re: New M3
« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2011, 05:16:56 PM »
Word!

This is one of the best things HTC has done as far as re-modeled AH planes and gv's.  The only thing that tops the new M3... is the re-modeled Mossi Mk VI!   :D


WTG HTC!!!!!!!!!!    :salute   :)


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Re: New M3
« Reply #11 on: April 07, 2011, 05:20:07 PM »
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Re: New M3
« Reply #12 on: April 07, 2011, 05:25:40 PM »
The caption says "new configurations".  I wonder if that includes doing away with a separate M16 MGMC selection and including that variant under that same M3 chassis, but choosing that option in the hanger???  It would make sense.  Similar to the M4A3/75mm and the option of mounting the Calliope rocket launcher on top: same vehicle different load out.


I just looked up the AP performance of the 75 mm gun M1897A4, at 1000 yards it can defeat approximately 32 or 43mm of armor at 0 degrees, depending on which AP ammo HTC chooses (odd though, the older AP round penetrates better).  So don't plan on doing much but ambushing and hoping for that side or rear shot, it appears.  The HE capability seems to be pretty revered though, as does the rate of fire at 20 rounds a minute ("with an experienced crew", according to my source)!
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Re: New M3
« Reply #13 on: April 07, 2011, 05:31:09 PM »
And who says HTC doesn't care for it's customers? THANK YOU HTC!!!  :aok

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Re: New M3
« Reply #14 on: April 07, 2011, 05:34:53 PM »
lol HTC is working lightening fast theese days. This m3 rocks!  :rock
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