Aussie Cent MG and SB2C Helldiver 20mm models

User_no_longer_active · #1 October 27th, 2006, 09:20 AM

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me the correct models for the Australian Centurion tank co-ax machine-gun and the SB2C Helldiver 20mm cannon? I've checked for both on the web and have drawn a blank.
Also, I've made changes to a few OOB's and I was wondering if those changes will be undone if a new version (e.g. V3) is installed.

Thanks in advance

thatguy96 · #2 October 27th, 2006, 11:40 AM

The Centurion tanks fitted with 20mm co-ax should have been a model of the British Polsten cannon if memory serves me right. The Curtiss SB2C had four M3 cannon (sometimes written AN/M3). This was the penultimate variant of the US built variants of the Hispano HS404.

PlasmaKrab · #3 October 27th, 2006, 01:06 PM

Er, isn't that 20mm Polsten on the Centurion only used as ranging gun? If so, it shouldn't appear in the OOB due to limited ammo and no combat use, I guess.

thatguy96 · #4 October 27th, 2006, 01:58 PM

No, I think it was actually meant to be a close combat weapon. Either way, it was quickly replaced on most Centurions with a 7.92mm BESA CMG.

I misread the initial post as well. The Standard Co-Ax for Aussie Centurions was the Browning L3.

Mobhack · #5 October 28th, 2006, 02:19 AM

It was trialled, and quickly removed with the BESA. probably too bulky, and used too large ammo.
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Cheers
Andy

PlasmaKrab · #6 October 28th, 2006, 05:11 AM

OK, got it, thanks for the correction, I guess I got it mixed up with the .50 MG. My bad.

User_no_longer_active · #7 October 30th, 2006, 07:34 AM

Just went to Digger History and got the info I was after...

I have to say, thanks for the quick responses!!

Great community that I'm pleased to be associated with...

User_no_longer_active · #8 October 30th, 2006, 10:59 AM

Oh, also, I've made changes to a few OOB's and I was wondering if those changes will be undone if a new version (e.g. V3) is installed?

thatguy96 · #9 October 30th, 2006, 08:10 PM

Yes, they will, but just make sure to save the OOBs you've modified in the custom OOB folder or somewhere else, and you'll have the changes you've made and can copy them over when V3 comes out.

Mobhack · #10 October 31st, 2006, 02:15 AM

Please read the GG section on the "manage OOB sets" function of the GameOptions programme, which is there to deal with/manage user mods and/or restore oficial-issue sets e.g for PBEM.

"Running WinSPMBT" link in the GG - then scroll down a bit.

Cheers
Andy