Troop capacity

[FDutchmn]

In the event that we get another transport plane/vehicle...

I have been wondering why the C47, M3, and LVT2 are all loaded with 10 troops.  Wasn't there a difference in the capacity between the three?

The thought that I have behind this is that there should be a difference in the incentive to make the choice of which transport to take.  Between transport plane and transport vehicle it is clear.  Between M3 and LVT2, it depends on the choice of armament and/or amphibious capability of the vehicle and maximum speed.  I think this incentive should be reflected depending on the capacity of the transport as well.

This becomes more the case if (and only if) HTC grants us another transport plane/vehicle.  

In such a case, it would be good if the number of troops we can load on the game reflects that of the capacity of the plane, i.e. C47 carries 24(?) passengers.  Base capture criteria may need to be changed with this, like let's say 20 troops... not necessarily a full load from a C47 or it may require 2 loads from an M3 and maybe 3 from an LVT.

Just a thought...

BTW, is the weight of the troops modelled in AH?  About 70kg per body and 20kg for its equipment for a total of about 90kg per troop... 900kg added weight to the plane on take off  Just another thought...

[Replicant]

The C47 could indeed carry around 25 troops but the 10 troops per C47, M3, LVT2 is purely a gameplay issue.  I think it's a fair balance.  However, if a time came where mobile infantry and mobile artillery were introduced then there could be an additional option of the full 25 troops, but strictly infantry and not for base capture.

[FDutchmn]

Yes, Replicant, I agree that it is a Gameplay issue and that is how it is designed at the moment.

This is just an honest question on the accuracy of the payload for a plane.  We scream bloody murder on the number of bombs or rockets... I just raised the question on the payload for the transports.

From http://www.geocities.com/joritwintjes/Neue_Dateien/APCs.html , an M-3 carries 10 to 13 passengers.

From http://www.wwiivehicles.com/html/usa/lvt.html , an LVT2 carries 18.

From http://www.sprucegoose.org/pdfs/planes/C47Skytrain.pdf , a C47 carries 27 to 32.

I have also been wanting to add the H2K Emily and some people wanted the PBY Catalina both of which can carry troops.  

This is just an idea on how we can change certain things, add more flexibility or restrictions... just a thought

[JimBear]

I sort of like that idea.
The C-47 troop capacity being the baseline needed for a field capture, while requiring two ground vehicles with troops to have the same effect.

but then again, I like hot Dr.Pepper so what do I know

[SirLoin]

When we get the new strat with larger towns etc..perhaps we can make different capture requuirements for different bases..

eg..small base=10 troops

      med  base=13

      large base=16 troops

      port base = 12 troops

      VH base   = 8 troops

etc..

[mjolnir]

Assuming nothing changes with the current capture system, maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea to have the C47/M3/LVT carry a couple of spares?  Say, 12 troops instead of 10.  That way the defenders actually have to make a concerted effort to kill some of the troops in the air/on the ground, not just get lucky on a pass and hit one of them to foil the capture.

[AtmkRstr]

I think ground forces should get more troops than C47s.

Maybe we need M3 formations.