Author Topic: Name this (Easy) & Can I have one? (Read 214 times)

snafu · « **on:** August 19, 2002, 12:39:55 PM »

Bit fragile compared to an Osty or Panzer but it's speed could keep it out of trouble. Used throughout the war plenty built, Easy conversion from existing AH vehicle (HTC just love those statements lol)

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Monk · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2002, 12:55:57 PM »

M3 GMC ?

Widewing · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2002, 02:26:42 PM »

M3 Motor Gun Carriage, mounting 75mm anti-tank gun. Was standard U.S. Tank Destroyer until M10 entered service.

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snafu · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2002, 03:40:20 PM »

Yup, did say it was easy, I'm definately no expert (Not even close)

but this has to have a place in AH. The lack of elevation of the 75mm (29 degrees I think) makes it piss poor as an Anti Aircraft platform (Which it wasn't). Although lets not forget the 2 50's. But for field defense only it's lack of ammo lets it down 59 rounds (Ouch) for the 75mm. a couple of them would probably be pretty good at taking out a town with someone feeding supplies. Combined with the twin 50's and a top speed of 45mph. Plus we already have the chassis. I like em.

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GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #4 on:** August 19, 2002, 06:13:12 PM »

Historically this vehicle was utterly useless and a deathtrap. So I'm sure with the superb AH GV model that this would become the best vehicle in the game.

snafu · « **Reply #5 on:** August 19, 2002, 06:57:22 PM »

Your probably right GRUNHERZ, But they did see action from at least 1942 right through Iwo Jima and beyond. As far as I know it was "misuse" as an artillery weapon which got them the reputation as a "Deathtrap". Primarily they were built as a Tank Destroyer and apart from the poor defensive armourment they didn't do so bad.

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