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Originally Posted by Weasel
Playing my turn and the 81mm DF can only move 1 hex at a time cross country, speed 3. The 50cal HMG can move 2 hexes cross country (speed 4). The 81 mortar, complete, weighs 89 pounds whereas the M2 browning 50cal complete weighs 128 pounds. Each has 4 men per tube/mg so that isn't a difference.
Yeah I know, you are rolling your eyes and going "oh brother" but the 81 should have the same speed as the 50% heavier MG.
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The 81 is going to break down into 4 components for ground tactical movement while the M2 will be in two groups.
A M2 With 4 men would have two hump the ground mount with two on the gun. All 4 will carry ammo and accessories.
The 81 tube, bipod, baseplate and sight/radio would each be toted by a crewman. While the crew might have a round or two with them the ammo would actually be carried by the grunt platoon they followed in movement.
In ground mount deployment this would allow the M2 MG to move and setup more decisively while the mortar will need to coordinate a more complicated operation to get in action.