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Offline Yarbles

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Slow Firefly
« on: September 19, 2011, 03:36:24 AM »
I don't really understand why the Sherman Firefly seems to be slower than the other 2 shermans and the Tiger!

Everything I have read suggests the firefly slightly heavier than the regular sherman  but no as much a 6mph slower and certainly not slower than a Tiger.
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Re: Slow Firefly
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2011, 05:52:28 AM »
About 2 months ago i posted a topic asking this very question. The websites i had found claimed it could reach 25mph just like the other shermans.


I was told tho that those websites were wrong and the slow speed was due to extra weight put on by a new turret to house the 17pnder plus armor.



Edit: Plus i think someone said the firefly didnt have the same type of engine the other 2 shermans had. the engine it had, had less horsepower.

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Re: Slow Firefly
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2011, 05:53:47 AM »
About 2 months ago i posted a topic asking this very question. The websites i had found claimed it could reach 25mph just like the other shermans.


I was told tho that those websites were wrong and the slow speed was due to extra weight put on by a new turret to house the 17pnder plus armor.

Who told you this?
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Re: Slow Firefly
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2011, 05:54:42 AM »
Who told you this?
I forget. I'll try to look up my old topic and post it in here.  :salute

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Re: Slow Firefly
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2011, 05:58:02 AM »

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Re: Slow Firefly
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2011, 06:05:14 AM »
Thanks Tyrannis and on this basis given it costs perks we should get our 2 or 3 mph to 22 or 23mph which is what the evidence shows. :frown:

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Re: Slow Firefly
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2011, 06:10:56 AM »
and on this basis given it costs perks we should get our 2 or 3 mph to 22 or 23mph which is what the evidence shows.


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Re: Slow Firefly
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2011, 06:47:57 AM »
Double thumbs up! :aok :aok

I forgot to say please  :o :o

Please can we have our extra 2 or 3 mph  :salute
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Re: Slow Firefly
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2011, 07:48:36 AM »
I will never ever ever use this tank again it's a disgrace  :old:

Is the extra MPH going to affect the outcome of a battle?

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Re: Slow Firefly
« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2011, 07:49:38 AM »
I thought there was enough evidence that showed that the Firefly lost a few MPH due to both the extra weight and a different engine compared to the US versions of the M4???

Besides, the Firefly does not need any more speed.  Everyone knows the British are not in a rush to do anything or go anywhere.   ;)
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Re: Slow Firefly
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2011, 08:09:15 AM »
I thought there was enough evidence that showed that the Firefly lost a few MPH due to both the extra weight and a different engine compared to the US versions of the M4???

Besides, the Firefly does not need any more speed.  Everyone knows the British are not in a rush to do anything or go anywhere.   ;)
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Re: Slow Firefly
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2011, 08:17:54 AM »
I will never ever ever use this tank again it's a disgrace  :old:

Is the extra MPH going to affect the outcome of a battle?



This is no joking matter  :furious

I for one am tired of being chizzeled by the colonials  :old:

First they won't pay their taxes now this  :rolleyes: Why can't the US types show the proper respect like the Canadians do  :old:

These people are an absolute shower  :mad:
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Re: Slow Firefly
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2011, 08:30:13 AM »


Besides, the Firefly does not need any more speed.  Everyone knows the British are not in a rush to do anything or go anywhere.   ;)
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Re: Slow Firefly
« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2011, 08:33:58 AM »

First they won't pay their taxes now this

 
Listen, England, we really appreciate your help with that little French and Indian thing a while back..... :salute But we've decided to go in another direction....

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Re: Slow Firefly
« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2011, 09:00:31 AM »
He has got a point as well :old:

Can we have our tea back? :old:
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