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Why no Sdkfz 251/16 ? - 8/20/2016 8:56:29 PM

Stirlitz

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I have been following the updates so far and there is still no Sdkfz 251/16 (the halftrack with the flamethrowers) in the game. AFAIR this type was produced in sufficient number to have its own representation in the game (at least when compared to the 88 Flak on the Sdkfz 8).

Would be nice if Sdkfz 251/16 can be added in the future.

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RE: Why no Sdkfz 251/16 ? - 8/20/2016 10:22:34 PM

Denniss

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Do you have valid data regarding production and usage?
Such a vehicle may already be covered by the Panzer Pioneer Squad which contains flamethrowers.
They may have been used in Pz/PzG units only but these have either very limited or no space at all for another equipment slot.

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RE: Why no Sdkfz 251/16 ? - 8/21/2016 11:48:02 AM

MechFO

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338 produced according to LdW http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Waffen/sonderkraftfahrzeuge.htm

Definitely only Pz/PzG units.

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RE: Why no Sdkfz 251/16 ? - 8/21/2016 12:49:21 PM

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They should be a suppirt unit, just as flammepanzers

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RE: Why no Sdkfz 251/16 ? - 8/21/2016 2:08:38 PM

Stirlitz

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Flammpanzers II and III are both featured in the game, and as MechFO stated, the number of Sdkfz 251/16 produced was 338, a significant number to be included as a separate supporting unit. As for the Panzer Pioneer Squad, I compared the game files and the Panzer Pioneer Squad prior to 1943 also has flamethrower in the squad, which the Sdkfz 251/16 production started only in 1944. This implies the flamethrower in the Panzer Pioneer Squad probably represents a person armed with flamethrower, not the Sdkfz 251/16.

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