Kanonier Reichmann Posted September 28, 2001 Share Posted September 28, 2001 I was recently playing a game as defender when a 20mm Flak gun of mine clearly scored a "Track Hit" on (what turned out to be) a Sherman 105. At the time I thought thank god that unit wont be able to move up to where the real action was but sure enough, two turns later it appears within 150 metres of my hiding infantry. My question is... has anyone else witnessed a track hit not result in a mobility kill before and if so, in what circumstances? Regards Jim R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Age Santa Posted September 28, 2001 Share Posted September 28, 2001 The crew got out and started pushing the tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka_tom_w Posted September 28, 2001 Share Posted September 28, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Kanonier Reichmann: I was recently playing a game as defender when a 20mm Flak gun of mine clearly scored a "Track Hit" on (what turned out to be) a Sherman 105. At the time I thought thank god that unit wont be able to move up to where the real action was but sure enough, two turns later it appears within 150 metres of my hiding infantry. My question is... has anyone else witnessed a track hit not result in a mobility kill before and if so, in what circumstances? Regards Jim R.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hi I have seen plenty of track hits that are in effective. Same thing at a hit on any other surface or area that does no damage. I have seen gun hits that cause no damage, and track hits that cause no damage. I'm sure they are not half as rare or fluky as dreaded "armour penetration : NO damage"! Its the same thing, its just a hit that does not cause damage. no big deal really -tom w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wacky Posted September 28, 2001 Share Posted September 28, 2001 Happens fairly often if you're at greater range. Play the Caen scenerio that comes with the CD. Have your flak guns attack the Brit tanks. You will get some track hits that don't result in immobilization due to the range ~600m at least, if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanonier Reichmann Posted September 28, 2001 Author Share Posted September 28, 2001 OK, thanks for that. I just assumed that because tracks are inherently pretty fragile and certainly don't represent an armoured potion of the tank that any hit (aside from MG bullets) would cause a mobility kill. Regards Jim R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted September 28, 2001 Share Posted September 28, 2001 In real life some tank tracks were much more vulnerable than others. The Churchill tracks were particularly prone to damage, that's why the later marks had the heavy front track covers. I believe Tiger tracks could take a lot of abuse without breaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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