First I have to say I really enjoyed following along as you fought this scenario. My thoughts are...
1. I believe if it
ever shows up for the "
regular" game in time, that what you described as to the performance and vulnerabilities of the
T-14 Armata, shows that the tank as modeled is correct in the game.
2. As to the
Challenger no surprises there either, it is still by many considered the best "
protected" tank out there even in the environment of what is
projected for the
T-14. We might actually see the "
new" Challenger (Along with the LeClerc) in the game before the T-14.
3.
Rapier was an excellent system but the performance started to drop off by the mid-90's if not sooner. Originally had and optic system but has seen improvements sinceThe British are addressing these issues currently as Andy has pointed out.
https://www.army-technology.com/proj...-by-baltic-sea
4.
S-400 NOT AT ALL SURPRISED. When I submitted it the thought at the time was it would be on par to the
PATRIOT. In it's current state, operationally it's currently
very close to the
PATRIOT PAC-3 (Though like tanks, they continue to evolve, as
PAC-3 has.).
http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-S-400-Triumf.html
What's next for Russia? The
S-500 PROMETHEUS which is
not an upgraded version of
S-400. I t is a brand system more along the lines of
THAAD which is meant to compliment the
S-400. Fortunately due to delays, the first
"
production" units aren't projected until
2025 or 2026.
http://www.military-today.com/missiles/s500.htm
5.
JAVILIN again not surprised by it's performance as it is one of the primer "
fire and forget" and "
top attack" ATGW in the world. There was a reason the British replaced their
MILAN missiles with these (French doing the same over time with the
MMP.).
6. Curious where those tank hits against the helos direct or indirect hits? The chances of a helo surviving a direct hit isn't very likely.
7. Did I miss it or did you not have
SEAD?
Seemed like you had fun with this, again enjoyed your AAR's
Regards,
Pat
