T-34 vs Tiger Realism???

Krauter · 04-10-11, 06:25 PM

Why engage a tank at the front where its armour is thickest?

otester · 04-10-11, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Krauter

Why engage a tank at the front where its armour is thickest?

I try to avoid it but I thought the Tiger had no problems with this?

Sledgehammer427 · 04-10-11, 07:24 PM

penetration doesn't necessarily mean a killshot.

the US had this problem in the first gulf war, the sabot rounds the M1's fired would go clean through a BMP and not kill it.

I'm sure you can say the same for T-34's and Tigers. remember the sloped armor might be deflecting your rounds as well. but a penetration doesn't always mean a kill. you could have simply blown the radio apart and wounded the driver, but that doesn't mean you hit the rounds in the turret or killed the gunner.

otester · 04-10-11, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sledgehammer427

penetration doesn't necessarily mean a killshot.

the US had this problem in the first gulf war, the sabot rounds the M1's fired would go clean through a BMP and not kill it.

I'm sure you can say the same for T-34's and Tigers. remember the sloped armor might be deflecting your rounds as well. but a penetration doesn't always mean a kill. you could have simply blown the radio apart and wounded the driver, but that doesn't mean you hit the rounds in the turret or killed the gunner.

What would guys recommend is the best way to knock one out from the front? (T-34/85).

Bleser · 04-10-11, 10:58 PM

I aim for the turret if they are facing me, otherwise the side and rear if I can.

But yes, I do feel they are largely difficult to knock out when hitting the front plate (same as the SU-85).

Sledgehammer427 · 04-10-11, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by otester

What would guys recommend is the best way to knock one out from the front? (T-34/85).

Aim for the turret. At least get rid of its ability to fight.
after that, I'd go for the tracks.

otester · 04-11-11, 06:37 AM

Thanks for the tips guys.

What about hitting the ammo compartment from the front, is this possible?

Sledgehammer427 · 04-11-11, 06:50 AM

I believe the ammo is stored in a basket that is under the turret in T-34's. Or, right in front of the engine. a good shot on the engine compartment (on the side, under the back part of the turret) is almost a guaranteed killshot, if memory serves me right

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Sledgehammer427 PacWagon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Drinking coffee and staring at trees in Massachusetts Posts: 2,908 Downloads: 287 Uploads: 0	I believe the ammo is stored in a basket that is under the turret in T-34's. Or, right in front of the engine. a good shot on the engine compartment (on the side, under the back part of the turret) is almost a guaranteed killshot, if memory serves me right __________________ Cold Waters Voice Crew - Fire Control Officer Cmdr O. Myers - C/O USS Nautilus (SS-168) 114,000 tons sunk - 4 Spec Ops completed V-boat Nutcase - Need supplies? Japanese garrison on a small island in the way? Just give us a call! D4C!

04-10-11, 10:58 PM	#5
Bleser Watch Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 29 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I aim for the turret if they are facing me, otherwise the side and rear if I can. But yes, I do feel they are largely difficult to knock out when hitting the front plate (same as the SU-85).

04-11-11, 06:37 AM	#7
otester Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 10 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the tips guys. What about hitting the ammo compartment from the front, is this possible?