rudel.dietrich Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 A report just landed on my desk this morning that says Syria and Russia have worked out a deal which would trade natural gas and other natural resources in exchange for paying down its debt and opening up the way for new arms deals. I will keep an eye on this. One think Steve said earlier I had missed and want to address. 5. A handful of BMP-3s. Probably only enough for the recon elements of the Republican Guard Armor Division. We aren't going to include the BMP-3. I think that would be a mistake. I have seen evidence which shows that the Syrian airborne has a stock of BMP-3s and would mount a portion of the airborne division on these. I think it should most certainly be modeled. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akd Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 rudel, they really don't want to model the BMP-3. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Whenever modules are discussed all of the focus has been on the Blue team (Marine module, Brit module). But there's no law against adding extra capabilities to the Syrians as events warrant, too. If in the spring of '07 we start to see lots of news footage of Syrian T90s and BMP-3s on the Lebanon/israel/Syria border it would be difficult for BFC to not add them to a module. Sorta like leaving out Stryker MGS just as MGS starts to get news coverage. So if you really want to see Syrian T-90 or BMP-3 in the game pray that a Reuters or BBC camera team films 'em in action soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudel.dietrich Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I think my point has been missed. Syria HAS 75-85 BMP-3s This is not a report or speculation or reporting ona deal. These are actual platforms on the ground in Syria that have been purchased and delievered. I am close to 100% convinced they have the weapon. It is not a fantasy weapon, it is a weapon that BF should change their minds and include because the army they wish to model actualy uses it. I can't say it any clearer than that 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtweasle Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Global Security Org cites as a source "The Military Balance" by International Institute for Strategic Studies showing aprox 100 BMP-3's at this table. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akd Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Originally posted by rudel.dietrich: I think my point has been missed. Syria HAS 75-85 BMP-3s This is not a report or speculation or reporting ona deal. These are actual platforms on the ground in Syria that have been purchased and delievered. I am close to 100% convinced they have the weapon. It is not a fantasy weapon, it is a weapon that BF should change their minds and include because the army they wish to model actualy uses it. I can't say it any clearer than that Steve has already said that the number would not justify including it. Originally posted by Battlefront.com: We aren't going to include the BMP-3.They just don't want to include it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudel.dietrich Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Originally posted by akd: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by rudel.dietrich: I think my point has been missed. Syria HAS 75-85 BMP-3s This is not a report or speculation or reporting ona deal. These are actual platforms on the ground in Syria that have been purchased and delievered. I am close to 100% convinced they have the weapon. It is not a fantasy weapon, it is a weapon that BF should change their minds and include because the army they wish to model actualy uses it. I can't say it any clearer than that Steve has already said that the number would not justify including it. </font> 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blofeld Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 great job rudel.dietrich on the syrian TO&E If Syria has 75+ BMP-3, I don't see how Battlefront can leave it out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 First Sergeant, Am with you on the BMP-3. Couldn't believe my eyes the first time I saw a pic of one and from a bad angle as well. My brother was in Bradleys back then, and I was very concerned about his survivability in the face of that beast. The BMP-2 was bad enough already. Here's hoping! Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akd Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Originally posted by rudel.dietrich: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by akd: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by rudel.dietrich: I think my point has been missed. Syria HAS 75-85 BMP-3s This is not a report or speculation or reporting ona deal. These are actual platforms on the ground in Syria that have been purchased and delievered. I am close to 100% convinced they have the weapon. It is not a fantasy weapon, it is a weapon that BF should change their minds and include because the army they wish to model actualy uses it. I can't say it any clearer than that Steve has already said that the number would not justify including it. </font> 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Well, i suppose that's what we get for demanding working suspension and hatches on our high polygon count , dynamically lighted tanks! As the complexity goes up the number of unit types they're able to shoe-horn onto the disk probably drops like a rock. Me, I'd LOVE to see the M1117 4x4 big wheel MP AC in the game but I will not be surprised if its not in there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingknives Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 As I recall, being as I'm pretty sure I'm one of the people Steve was addressing, that thread also included mention that the BMP3 would be more likely an OPFOR for an armour/heavy force, so it wouldn't make sense against a light/Stryker force. Perhaps a future modules. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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