samogon100500 wrote:I like that idea,but it reqest ZPU-23-2 model!
It can be use on trucks like URAL4320(Ingame) or GAZ66(But that used only airborne forces)!
I did not meant any specifically type of ZPU and truck. It's just to illustrate the idea, that old AA guns can be mounted on trucks. We have both the AA and truck, so why we cant join them. Of course ZPU-23-2 will be more effective because of its different types of ammunition, but we can use what we have.
The limited field of fire makes it hard to use for attacking and it's size makes it easy to spot if you're trying to ambush something. Might be useful on defense but again, big target and it has no armor, or at least that's how I see it
Field of fire is limited not more than any mounted gun (like apc). Gun is a little raised above trucks side, so you can pull down barrel very well. And it's not much bigger than any apc, but its firepower is 4 times bigger(if we will use zpu-4) than, for example, striker. As for armor, yes, it's simple truck, but You can see some armor plates attached on some pictures, so it's hitpoints can be increased (like for GARY for example
).
As for text on the picture, i think it's:
- 101 and some letters - this is designation of military sub-unit.
- Text on the petrol tank means "TO HOMELAND!"
- Text near the image of guy, holding skeleton means "we faced our death"
And on the last picture, on the piece of metal - "Only stars above us".
But yeah, this could be a possible asset on maps, where CAS helicopter support for Blufor is/will be implemented.
Maybe You don't get the idea. These beasts were used as fire support for ground combats, so it's not related to any CAS. ZPU was designed as AA gun, yes. But after all, it consists of four 14.5 mm MG, so it's just a matter of context how You will use these 4 barrels
Only thing is matter is who will be dead first. In real wars AA vehicles were used against infantry, artillery cannons were used like AT weapons etc
