PlatCmdr Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 In the instruction guide for CMBB is pointed out the interesting detail about the early model Panther A having a shot trap problem. What I want to know is, does this simply affect the Panther "VA Early" model, or the later released "VA" too? Furthermore, what's strange is that on the unit identification window you can bring up when highlighting the unit on the gameboard, it lists the "shot trap" feature for all models of Panther. So, which models are truly plagued? Also, *in CMBB*, how does the VA compare in performance to the VD model? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PzKpfw 1 Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 Originally posted by PlattCmdr: In the instruction guide for CMBB is pointed out the interesting detail about the early model Panther A having a shot trap problem. What I want to know is, does this simply affect the Panther "VA Early" model, or the later released "VA" too? Furthermore, what's strange is that on the unit identification window you can bring up when highlighting the unit on the gameboard, it lists the "shot trap" feature for all models of Panther. So, which models are truly plagued? Also, *in CMBB*, how does the VA compare in performance to the VD model? The shot trap applies to the Panther D, A, G. it does not apply to the Panther G Late. Hits on the Panther D-G's lower half of the rounded gun mantlet, often deflected rounds into the lower hull roof, into the driver & hull MG positions. The Panther G late, gun mantlet adressed this problem by adding a lip (chin) that deflected hits on the lower half of the mantlet upwards. Regards, John Waters 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlatCmdr Posted May 5, 2003 Author Share Posted May 5, 2003 Originally posted by PzKpfw 1: The shot trap applies to the Panther D, A, G. it does not apply to the Panther G Late. Hits on the Panther D-G's lower half of the rounded gun mantlet, often deflected rounds into the lower hull roof, into the driver & hull MG positions. The Panther G late, gun mantlet adressed this problem by adding a lip (chin) that deflected hits on the lower half of the mantlet upwards. Regards, John Waters Ok, thanks for the info. As for the Panther G - Late, I noticed it has "frequent flaws in the upper hull front." Which is more detrimental, this flaw or the shot trap? As in, would an earlier model VD or VA be the better choice given the absence of this flaw--differences in optics and side armor notwithstanding? Also, between the VA Early, and the VD, which is the better choice? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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