Windopaene Posted April 5, 2001 Share Posted April 5, 2001 As the title says. Can allied halftracks fire thier MGs when buttoned? I think not from watching a couple of movies, but wanted a definative answer. It does appear that the crew of halftracks are more versitile than that of AFVs as I have one that just lost a crew member, yet I was still able to Open Up. Just need to know if I have to open up to fire the MG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maastrictian Posted April 5, 2001 Share Posted April 5, 2001 Now I don't know much about halftracks but IIRC the M3A1 has a bow mounted MG as well as a pintle mounted MG. The bow MG can be fired even when buttoned. As for crews that have taken a casualty unbuttoning -- this is impossible (in the game). It will never happen. --Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Leader Posted April 5, 2001 Share Posted April 5, 2001 I had a spw251/16 FT HT fire while buttoned. However, it was almost comical to see how badly it missed. To be blunt, it could literally not hit the broad side of a barn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windopaene Posted April 6, 2001 Author Share Posted April 6, 2001 Well I hate to burst your bubble, but I've got a halftrack with crew of 2 | 1 Which buttoned up last turn after taking some infantry fire, and as I was plotting my last set of orders, I WAS able to unbutton it. Thanks for the other info though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOS was 71331 Posted April 8, 2001 Share Posted April 8, 2001 Posted in error. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanir Ausf B Posted April 8, 2001 Share Posted April 8, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Maastrictian: Now I don't know much about halftracks but IIRC the M3A1 has a bow mounted MG as well as a pintle mounted MG. The bow MG can be fired even when buttoned. As for crews that have taken a casualty unbuttoning -- this is impossible (in the game). It will never happen. --Chris<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> From the 1.1 patch Readme: * M3A1 Halftrack, M3A1 Scout Car, and M5A1 Halftrack are not forced to remain buttoned up after suffering only one crew casualty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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