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Originally Posted by Brian61
The Tiefenfeuerautomat system automatically varied the range elevation as the weapon was fired, making it more effective at long ranges by giving a better distribution to the beaten zone. AFAIK this feature was not present on any allied HMG.
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That system just allowed the barrel to move up and down slightly with recoil when they weren’t sure of the range. It’s a classic case of German over-engineering
The maximum range of the Vickers is well documented at 4,500 yards. The longest range I’ve seen for the MG34/42 (from a primary source) is 3,800 yards.
I’m not saying the Vickers should have a longer range than the German guns. Personally, I don’t think SP should model indirect MG fire, except as Z–fire. I would think that anything over 2000m is indirect for these weapons.
Currently, the MG34 and MG42 HMGs get these bonuses:
Accuracy bonus of +5
Double HE Kill and
Ammunition loadout bonus of x2
Range bonus of extra 33%
Faster move speed of 5 (other HMGs move 4)
Which do you think they should get and why?
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