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General Forums => Wishlist => Topic started by: morfiend on November 28, 2006, 04:29:19 PM
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I just saw a TV show on tanks,the M18 hellcat,yayaya not the plane the tank.It would be a nice addition,75 mm, 50 mph and little or no armour. Apparently it was used as a tank destroyer,hmmm 2 hellcats VS 1 tiger might make a good GV fight.It use a special AP round,shaped charge,knocked out panzer with 1 round...................
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I agree that we need something else in the vehicle arena, and the Tank Destroyer would be a welcome addition. I served in many theaters, and the old line up is getting a little stale.
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I also agree. I havent been playing that long but the GV list is getting old. I like the Hellcat idea. May i suggest faster vehicles also like the Kubelwagen(German Jeep), maybe the experimental KING TIGER TANK, a self propelled artillery gun, or maybe even an M2 Bradley fighting vehicle(JUST KIDDING). But I do recommend a Kubelwagen and Self Propelled Artillery Vehicle.:) IF NOT :) + :( + :cry + :mad: = :furious (completely pissed off)
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The HELLCAT never mounted a 75mm gun.
It always mounted versions of the more powerful M1 Main Gun Armament of 76mm or the later 76.2mm which was derived from the 3" naval gun.
Would be nice to have the Hellcat on the vehicle list though if we are picking Tank Destroyers - I would rather have the 90mm M36B1 JACKSON myself. A little slower but the 90mm "Tiger Killer" would make it well worth while. :aok
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hot damn is the search button broken?
skuzzy can you put a filter in this forum?
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Originally posted by zorstorer
hot damn is the search button broken?
skuzzy can you put a filter in this forum?
Appears the "Sarcasm" button is working fine. ;)
He's a "Newb" - cut him a little slack. We were all there once. At least he didn't ask for a B-29. :rolleyes:
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Originally posted by Jester
Appears the "Sarcasm" button is working fine. ;)
He's a "Newb" - cut him a little slack. We were all there once. At least he didn't ask for a B-29. :rolleyes:
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Yea that button gets used alot ;)
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Originally posted by zorstorer
Yea that button gets used alot ;)
ha ha very funny :furious
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Originally posted by Jester
Appears the "Sarcasm" button is working fine. ;)
He's a "Newb" - cut him a little slack. We were all there once. At least he didn't ask for a B-29. :rolleyes:
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Just had an idea....how about when you try to start a thread in the wishlist forum, you have to either seach for and dig up a old thread or are locked out from posting for 20 min or so?
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Originally posted by Jester
The HELLCAT never mounted a 75mm gun.
It always mounted versions of the more powerful M1 Main Gun Armament of 76mm or the later 76.2mm which was derived from the 3" naval gun.
Would be nice to have the Hellcat on the vehicle list though if we are picking Tank Destroyers - I would rather have the 90mm M36B1 JACKSON myself. A little slower but the 90mm "Tiger Killer" would make it well worth while. :aok
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I like the M-36 over the Hellcat
Tank search
http://www.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=177843&highlight=Tank
http://www.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=190286&highlight=Tank
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This was this awsome tank web site, with like 15 countries who built tanks during WW2. There was a tank I saw take on a tiger in a town on a video. I think it was a M24, or M26 not sure.
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Originally posted by VooWho
This was this awsome tank web site, with like 15 countries who built tanks during WW2. There was a tank I saw take on a tiger in a town on a video. I think it was a M24, or M26 not sure.
Is that the one where the camera man is just behind the american tank?
You can see the shots actually punch through the Panthers (i think it was) side armor. Amazing little video, saw the interview with either the gunner or tank commander, they said it was burning for days after.
The rounds hit with enough force that the area just around the hole was glowing.
I think it was a M26 Pershing hunting that Panther in city rubble, was an amazing fight from what I remember.
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Found the video from the 3rd AD, the panther picked off that sherman earlier in the video then they brough up the pershing to take care of the panther. This one was edited a bit, you don't see the gunner from the sherman falling off and trying to walk back toward the camera man missing his right leg. Some of the crew from the panther actually made it out without a scratch. Here is the video, the panther is right near the end. The pershings gunner said he put 5 or 6 shots into that panther. Tough little buggers.
video (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6348904009970606269&q=german+panther)
shorter version of the panther getting pwnd (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3400216787641857936&q=german+panther)
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Thank you Zorstorer, that was the film I was talking about. That one with the 3rd Armourd Division had some good quality film for its day. Thats the kinda a tank we need in AH to take care of those tigers and panzers.
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Trying to remember the story.
I think he (the gunner) basically said it was who ever was faster with the first good shot. I think the panther fired first but missed, his shot didn't ;)
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I'm glad that shot missed or else they would have sent in another tank, then another, and another, then they would finally say, Pvt. Run up to that tank and place this statchel charge in it! Yes Sir!
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..... err I made a mistake... Jester is correct,76.2 mm. the point of the request was for the speed.There are surely better tank killers,bigger mobile guns,but there are few truely fast GV's in the game.The ones that move cant protect themselves,so I thought the hellcat would fill a nice spot.
..... but then what do I know...."he's a nooob".::huh :noid
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Originally posted by morfiend
..... err I made a mistake... Jester is correct,76.2 mm. the point of the request was for the speed.There are surely better tank killers,bigger mobile guns,but there are few truely fast GV's in the game.The ones that move cant protect themselves,so I thought the hellcat would fill a nice spot.
No biggie there - just a minor mistake most make. However the 3" gun (76.2mm) was nothing like the 75mm found on the M4 Sherman even though it was just slightly larger. It was a real "TANK KILLER" on par with the British 17 pdr and the high velocity 75mm used on the German Panzers.
I agree with you 110% - with this armament combined with the Hellcat's speed and small size it would be a great addition to the vehicle roster. It's only weakness will be to aircraft because of the open turret top.
..... but then what do I know...."he's a nooob".::huh :noid
Don't sweat that mate - that was a friendly jab aimed more at Zorstorer than you. ;)
Always glad to have another "Tread Head" on the BBS. Welcome Aboard! Lets hope we will see the Hellcat or others soon.
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Jester :)
I would like to see a more in depth ground game, artillery, more vehicle choices, etc...
Wonder when someone will pop in and say "thats why this is called ACES high and not WW2OL" ;)
Though whats wrong with more and varied targets :aok
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Originally posted by zorstorer
Jester :)
Though whats wrong with more and varied targets :aok
Agreed :aok
AH has the potential to become the "ULTRA" WW2 Combat Sim that will put both WW2OL & IL-2 to shame if that potential is developed right. Would be nice to see - only time will tell though...........
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comming up next is infintry.
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Hey I just found my search button. Sorry we noobs get under the skin of the senior members.:furious When did y'all say you were teaching again? Havent seen too many of ya teaching us noobs much. Ya sure like shooting us down though.
KILLL:D
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Here is a teaching. Stay on topic please, thank you come again. (in India voice)
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Originally posted by KILLLJOY
Hey I just found my search button. Sorry we noobs get under the skin of the senior members.:furious When did y'all say you were teaching again? Havent seen too many of ya teaching us noobs much. Ya sure like shooting us down though.
KILLL:D
Dude, You just ruined the whole topic with your off-topic comment
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Originally posted by KILLLJOY
Hey I just found my search button. Sorry we noobs get under the skin of the senior members.:furious When did y'all say you were teaching again? Havent seen too many of ya teaching us noobs much. Ya sure like shooting us down though.
KILLL:D
Sorry some of the people on here don't use the brain before posting, chaulk up to human nature.
Feel free to ask questions or submit ideas on planes and veh's, I'll try to help where I can.
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Originally posted by KILLLJOY
Sorry we noobs get under the skin of the senior members.:furious
KILLL:D
As Moil said - don't worry about it. That is just a select few of those that "Haunt" the BBS. Feel free to make any comments (within reason) or ask any questions you want to find the answers to - you pay your money each month you have just as much rights as they do. Always good to have new players.
Welcome to AH! GOOD LUCK AND GOOD HUNTING! :aok
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