Nerdwing
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Abrams rushing in the woods with an open flank to BMP3's.
Lucky one wasnt KO'd, or Congress would want answers!
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I'm preparing my blog to prove the dominance of the Rafale against all fighters for decades to come, you see
Nah, I'm trying ArmA3 scenarios with a tiny of group and doing my damnedest to make them stretch out and be enjoyable. 3 guys on a 32 man coop is hard to scale to be fun.
When I get the game, I'm going to try the Russian campaign or Ukranian. I just really dont think large-scale US involvement would be likely at all, so I'll save that one for last. I'll also try and pay close attention to see if my infantry complain that the T-90 or M1A2 are overperforming ingame, like how in Company of Heroes your troops banter a bit. The US vs Russia aspect of the game just disinterests me, because one party is inevitably going to be vocally dissatisfied no matter what. Ukraine versus Russia doesnt seem as likely to incite rants and groggy outrage
Literally, enemy troops jamming communications to send their rivals nothing but Wikipedia links from their own Wikipedia-equivalent to tell the enemy how bad they are. It'd be awesome.
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Finally, time for my obligatory useful post!
Laser warning receivers apparently work versus bandwiths of the laser hitting em. This causes some neat/unintended effects. For instance, lets use the Arena system as an example.
Anyone remember the Greek trials for tanks back in... 2006 I think? The Shtora system on the Russian tank was 100% mitigated by the LRF on the M1A2. It didnt detected it whatsoever. At first, this looked like it was due to the system being outright non-functional, but when you look at it it makes sense.
The M1A2 has a carbon-dioxide laser rangefinder.
The Shtora was never meant to function versus carbon-dioxide lasers. It was meant to operate versus the absolute most common (at the time) laser, Yttrium Aluminum Garnet lasers.
So much like the constant tweaking of ECM system ranges to counter specific threats, laser rangefinders and defensive systems that register laser hits need to operate under a range of frequencies at which.the likely targeter is going to use. The Arena and later assumedly dont have this issue
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Is the AMP actually in use currently? I've read some mixed stuff. Sounds like a pretty awesome round if so.
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Your approach was fine given information available. No matter what, people would inevitably play the "B-b-b-but Smerch!" etc card if Fulda Gap: RL Edition doesnt occur.
The scenario gives what unit it does. For all we know, an Abrams brigade was nearly wiped out by a massive barrage two-battles over. All we can do is focus on the fight as it pertains to us, and the units which we field.
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Flank shots are effective against the Abrams.. however in my tests even when getting a beautiful flank position often the M1 will spot, be able to rotate its turret, and fire before T90 ever gets a firm spot. I did get quite a few kills in my tests, and those were only against stationary M1s with no AI orders, and most of the time they were dearly purchased. These M1s will be commanded by Scott who knows his business, he would not be a Lt. Colonel if he did not.
The M1A2 SEP spots faster, shoots more accurately, and is far better protected than the T-90AM.
I know my limitations, and yes it is that bad of a matchup.
To the world's horror... sometimes US procurement policy gets things right.
REALLY right
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If I remember what I was told correctly, one of the later SEP upgrades got a boost in turret protection. I'm not 100% sure there, so take that with a grain of salt
. The Leopard 2 and Chally 2 probably do have heavier armor there though, I'm not sure. Just that each tank has their own "weak spot" they want to protect especially.I'm just super-impressed by its optical suite more than anything
The digital zoom is a phenomenal advantage in target acquisition. -
Will IR systems be functioning on a by-type level? The latest M1A2 has a pretty damn phenomenal optics suite IIRC.
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Wonder how the Abrams will appear? Will they be in defilade/out of LoS, or just sort of pop onto the map out of cover?
I'm pretty sure the Abrams will be pretty damn resilient when hull-down versus its peers. But then arty (and the Abrams comparatively-thin roof armor) become a liability
In Steel Beasts, an M1A2 hull-down isnt something you engage with a tank unless there arent any other real options
Its kind of the best "Dont engage an enemy on their terms" example I can think of, armor wise.
Weapons of 2017- M1A3/T-99
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I hope not, that thing's hideous!