Maurizizio
Senior Member
Sorry, I am not sure whether the Sherman OP designated has the MA, only the MGs or nothing. Thanks for the clarification.
WARn 18 MA for OP tank?
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George Kelln
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ASLRB, Chapter H:
H1.463 SHERMAN (U.S.) OP: Use an M4 or M4A1 counter. A +1 drm is added to the OBA Accuracy of a battery whose Observer is BU in this OP tank, and it can only Observe for a U.S. “100+” or “150+” OBA battery. It is available 44-45, with a BPV of 74 (M4) or 75 (M4A1).
As with the other types of OP Tanks, which specifically list the OP Tanks MA, the US Sherman OP does not list any modifications, show the tank would default to the MA for a M4A1 Sherman model which has a 75mm MA with ROF of 1.
H1.463 SHERMAN (U.S.) OP: Use an M4 or M4A1 counter. A +1 drm is added to the OBA Accuracy of a battery whose Observer is BU in this OP tank, and it can only Observe for a U.S. “100+” or “150+” OBA battery. It is available 44-45, with a BPV of 74 (M4) or 75 (M4A1).
As with the other types of OP Tanks, which specifically list the OP Tanks MA, the US Sherman OP does not list any modifications, show the tank would default to the MA for a M4A1 Sherman model which has a 75mm MA with ROF of 1.
Maurizizio
Senior Member
Thanks George, I look into chapter H, but the wording is still not clear. Does it mean the M4A1 has a 75mm MA and the MGs as usual?
George Kelln
Elder Member
Yes
Maurizizio
Senior Member
Thank you sir, appreciated.
(not being a native English speaker I do have sometimes doubts about my understanding)
(not being a native English speaker I do have sometimes doubts about my understanding)
Maurizizio
Senior Member
Sorry, another doubt. While getting access for the OBA, can the OP tank use the MA? Or in different terms, if the OP tanks roll for OBA access does it lose previous Acquisitions? Thank you in advance
George Kelln
Elder Member
From what can find in real-life about US MA1 Sherman OP Tanks:
The M4A1 sub-designation indicates a Sherman model manufactured with a fully cast upper hull, a standard Continental R975 radial engine, and a 75mm medium-velocity general-purpose gun. Artillery observation tanks are fitted with additional radio equipment and greatly improved optics. However, as is the case with the Sherman, this necessitates the removal of the main gun, replacing it with a dummy barrel. The Armored Field Artillery Battalion was equipped with three M4A1 in their Field Observation Sections.
And come to think about it, I don't believe the MA was used during playtesting (it has been several years since I playtested the scenario). So correction to my previous statement, NO MA, only a BMG, a CMG, and an AAMG for armament.
The M4A1 sub-designation indicates a Sherman model manufactured with a fully cast upper hull, a standard Continental R975 radial engine, and a 75mm medium-velocity general-purpose gun. Artillery observation tanks are fitted with additional radio equipment and greatly improved optics. However, as is the case with the Sherman, this necessitates the removal of the main gun, replacing it with a dummy barrel. The Armored Field Artillery Battalion was equipped with three M4A1 in their Field Observation Sections.
And come to think about it, I don't believe the MA was used during playtesting (it has been several years since I playtested the scenario). So correction to my previous statement, NO MA, only a BMG, a CMG, and an AAMG for armament.
Maurizizio
Senior Member
Thank you George for the clarification.