HE vs Tank

[Paul John]

As I understand, a direct hit with VTT using HE must use the HE TK #, thus a 75 using HE has no chance vs. for example a Tiger at a kill of 7. But, lobbing a few rounds into the general vicinity using the Area Target type results in an 6fp IFT roll and thus a small chance of a kill. (2 or 3 yields Immob or Shock in the case of the MkVI.)
This seems crazy, but I can find no alternative in the rules.
Am I playing this right?
Assuming so, why is ATT more likely to affect the vehicle than VTT in these cases?

 

[Robin Reeve]

There is a +1 DRM for all AF greater then 4.

 

[bendizoid]

As I understand, a direct hit with VTT using HE must use the HE TK #, thus a 75 using HE has no chance vs. for example a Tiger at a kill of 7. But, lobbing a few rounds into the general vicinity using the Area Target type results in an 6fp IFT roll and thus a small chance of a kill. (2 or 3 yields Immob or Shock in the case of the MkVI.)
This seems crazy, but I can find no alternative in the rules.
Am I playing this right?
Assuming so, why is ATT more likely to affect the vehicle than VTT in these cases?

Yep, you’re playing it right.
High Explosive looks for weak engine grills, idler wheels, tracks, vision ports, ect... that seems to be the reason

 

[klasmalmstrom]

There is a +1 DRM for all AF greater then 4.

Greater than 8, IIRC.

 

[Robin Reeve]

Greater or equal to 8 (rather than 4, thanks for correcting, Klas) - which applies to the Tiger.

 

[Old Noob]

WP can be just as effective against CE AFVs, I think.

 

[Robin Reeve]

WP can be just as effective against CE AFVs, I think.

A HE hit can generate a specific collateral attack vs a CE AFV...