Michael Dorosh Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 Okay, I was on the verge of sending the file to Madmatt, but thought I would ask here first. I am in a PBEM (Dirtworker don't read this!) and a Sherman was blazing away at the side of a Marder II with his .50 at the same time a PIAT bomb was launched. I kid you not, the Marder blew up (side hull penetrated) at the instant the PIAT bomb arrived. The Sherman's cannon was pointed the other way. The Sherman was credited with the kill. Does this sound likely or should I report it as a bug? Can a .50 penetrate the side armour of a Marder. It occurs to me as I type this that I can just do a test in the scenario editor - off I go - but has anyone else seen simultaneous kills miscredited? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StellarRat Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 It wouldn't surprise me if your Marder was killed by a .50 cal. I've had a Hetzer knocked out by one. Only once though. I think the .50 cal got really lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted February 14, 2001 Author Share Posted February 14, 2001 Just did a test - its indeed possible for a .50 to knock out a Marder. Thanks! It is too weird that the PIAT bomb landed at exactly the same instant, but certainly not impossible! Kinda neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russellmz Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 actually, the side armor of a hetzer is swiss cheese at close range for a .50 cal. (the armor penetration of the .50 is better than the side armor) i noticed once a hetzer immobilized within range of my .50. i smiled. i targeted the het. the crew ran after ~40 sec. considering all the lead no doubt bouncing around inside i was impressed. the same level i killed 2 nashorns with .50 cals. ------------------ russellmz, Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ. "They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush "They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109 Gustav Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 Here's a penetration chart of a .50 cal against an SPW 251/1 http://www.bigtimesoftware.com/images/mgvsht.jpg ------------------ Well my skiff's a twenty dollar boat, And I hope to God she stays afloat. But if somehow my skiff goes down, I'll freeze to death before I drown. And pray my body will be found, Alaska salmon fishing, boys, Alaska salmon fishing. -Commercial fishing in Kodiak, Alaska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Codfather Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 Just killed a Marder with my 50 cal MG on my Sherman in a QB too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtweasle Posted February 15, 2001 Share Posted February 15, 2001 Originally posted by 109 Gustav: Here's a penetration chart of a .50 cal against an SPW 251/1 http://www.bigtimesoftware.com/images/mgvsht.jpg That is very helpful. I am in a PBEM and have a .50 with a good field of fire with a 251 sitting in the middle at about 400yds. I'll have the .50 open up on him, and according to this chart if it hits it ought to penetrate. - OR - Am I reading it wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanir Posted February 15, 2001 Share Posted February 15, 2001 Originally posted by Dirtweasle: That is very helpful. I am in a PBEM and have a .50 with a good field of fire with a 251 sitting in the middle at about 400yds. I'll have the .50 open up on him, and according to this chart if it hits it ought to penetrate. - OR - Am I reading it wrong? Would probably depend on if your hitting it in the front or the side. ------------------ You've never heard music until you've heard the bleating of a gut-shot cesspooler. -Mark IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte99 Posted February 15, 2001 Share Posted February 15, 2001 As it happens, I had a .50 caliber take out a Marder at 500 meters just today. Lucky, but it saved my bacon in that particular battle. Almost makes up for the numerous times German SP's have routed my .50s before they even get a shot off... ------------------ "War does not determine who is right - only who is left." -Bertrand Russell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordfluffers Posted February 15, 2001 Share Posted February 15, 2001 Strangely, I had a .50cal knock out my JgdPz IV from about 300 meters from a 1:OO position. That shouldn't happen too often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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