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sjuncal -> other non-turreted tank concerns (7/4/2000 9:06:00 PM)
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The other thread got me thinking, looking at the OOB's it appears that the German assualt guns/TD's without turrets don't seem to pay enough price for this lack...
Stugs, Jagd's, Hetzer etc. all seem to have unusually high Firecontrol ratings bolstered by large "rangefinder" ratings... Which while they may VERY WELL have had superior german optics etc. fails to be counter balanced by the simple fact that these tanks all had to traverse their guns using coarse tank tread adjustments. introducing elevation and traverse related inaccuracies from something as basic as an inch deep mud puddle or variation of the ground they were on.
The further out the aim point the more exaggerated the aiming problem would be.
Also the driver and gunner would have communications related inefficiencies, which goes to the rate of fire, but would also impact firecontrol adversely.
I'm not even going to touch the Nashhorn or Jagdtiger which look like they might give an M1 Abrams a run for it's money. With FC's at 8 to 10 and huge rangefinder numbers.
I'm no expert so correct me if I'm wrong but aren't these numbers a tad bit optimistic?
Simon
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