Twilight 2000 - WWII
Twilight 2000 - WWII
Twilight 2000 is a Role playing game set in a fictional future, one where World war 3
began in the late 1990's and eventually slipped into a nuclear exchange changing society as we
know it. The players assume the roles of survivors trying to live through the aftermath of the war.
Twilight 2000 was published in the mid 1980's by Game Designers Workshop who unfortunately
closed their doors in the early 1990's. The copyright was purchased by Tantalus, Inc but there are
no stated plans to revive the game. Despite the lack of any new material from a publisher the game
continues to expand through the players on websites such as this.
This is my contribution to the game, this site will be in a constant state of change, I plan to add
material as I get it finished. This will include new equipment, optional rules, alternate game
backgrounds and other material as it accumulates, currently I am working on source material for
a World war 2 background, but I also have been completing some optional rules of my own as well
as modern equipment. For other perspectives on Twilight 2000 visit the links listed at the bottom
of this page.
Modern equipment
Fire
Links to other Twilight 2000 pages
Dawgs Command Post: The OICW, and two adventures, including a World
war 2 adventure for Twilight or Behind Enemy Lines.
Ed's Home Page: Coast Guard career path, some vehicles and an
adventure.
Kens Twilight 2000 Page: Material for 1st edition Twilight 2000.
Includes many downloadable files.
Paul Mulcahy's Twilight 2000 site: Includes many files for download.
The Twilight: 2000 game in all forms is owned by Tantalus, Inc. Copyright 1984-1996 Tantalus, Inc
Twilight: 2000 is a trademark of Tantalus Inc.
Tantalus permits web sites and fanzines for this game, provided it contains this notice, that
Tantalus is notified, and subject to a withdrawal of permission on 90 days notice. The contents of
this site are for personal, non-commercial use, only. Any use of Tantalus, Inc's copyrighted
material or trademarks anywhere on this web site and its files should not be viewed as a
challenge to those copyrights or trademarks. In addition, any program/article/file on this site
cannot be republished or distributed without the consent of the author who contributed it.
TWILIGHT 2000
WORLD WAR 2
World war 2 officially started in September 1939 with the German invasion of Poland and ended
in August 1945 with the only operational use of atomic weapons. It quickly grew from a localized
"European" war to a true global conflict, spanning the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Europe, Asia,
Africa, Australia, North and South America. The war changed the face of modern warfare,
starting with the German blitzkrieg tactics and ending with the use of atomic weapons. In between
many new forms of weapons and warfare were invented or improved including the amphibious
landing, modern armored tactics, mechanized infantry, rockets, guided missiles and self propelled
artillery. The aircraft came into its own through strategic and dive bombing, aerial torpedoes,
parachute delivered infantry, aerial reconnaisance and the first operational jet aircraft. The war
cost more than fifty million people thier lives and once again brought the terms genocide and war
criminal to the worlds vocabulary.
P47-D Thunderbolt
I have been interested in the history of World war 2 for many years and have often thought it
made a great background for a roleplaying game, one only needs to read some of the accounts of
the soldiers involved to see the posibilities. Over the years there have been few RPG's in this vein,
the only one that received any success that I am aware of was Behind enemy lines, long out of
print and now difficult to find. Twilight with its military basis seemed the ideal starting point,
there was a supplement for an alternate timeline "Twilight: The Iron Dream" planned to cover
this very subject at one point but unfortunately GDW the publisher of Twilight 2000 went out of
buisness before this came to be. As I found there were many others out there that seemed to have a
similar interest in seeing such a supplement I have taken it upon myself to create one.
This is a work in progress, please check back from time to time if you like what you see.
Tiger I
Vehicles
Infantry weapons
Additional material
A brief history of World war 2 Soviet Military organizations Japanese Military organizations
Other Allied Military
World war 2 careers Other Axis military organizations
organizations
U.S. Military organizations German Military organizations Suggested reading
British Military organizations Italian Military organizations
Back to Twilight 2000 main page
The Twilight: 2000 game in all forms is owned by Tantalus, Inc. Copyright 1984-1996 Tantalus, Inc
Twilight: 2000 is a trademark of Tantalus Inc.
Tantalus permits web sites and fanzines for this game, provided it contains this notice, that
Tantalus is notified, and subject to a withdrawal of permission on 90 days notice. The contents of
this site are for personal, non-commercial use, only. Any use of Tantalus, Inc's copyrighted
material or trademarks anywhere on this web site and its files should not be viewed as a
challenge to those copyrights or trademarks. In addition, any program/article/file on this site
cannot be republished or distributed without the consent of the author who contributed it.
UNITED STATES
LIGHT TANKS
LVT(A)1
The LVT(A)1 is a light amphibious tank used by the US Army and Marine Corps. Most were used in the Pacific
theater against the Japanese. It uses a turret similar to the M3 Stuart and has two machine guns mounted by hatches on
the rear deck. The machine guns are provided with gun shields (AV:2). Due to the high casualty rates of the machine
gunners these positions were often deleted. It uses the engine and many drive line components from the M3 Stuart and
is propelled through the water by its tracks.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 14.9 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 6 Maint: 6
Armament: 37mm M6 gun, M1919A5 coaxial, 2x M1919A4 (MG1, MG2)
Ammo: 104x 37mm, 6000x .30-06
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USA, UK
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 10.4 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 5
Armament: 37mm M5 gun, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, 2x M1919A5 fixed (D)
Ammo: 103x 37mm, 8270x .30-06
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1939 In service: USA
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 215 liters Fuel Cons: 300 Susp: Track:2 Turret 5 3 3
Hull 5 3 3
M3 Stuart
The M3 light tank was evolved from the earlier M2 series developed during the 1930's. Many of these tanks were
supplied to the British and the Soviet Union. The British used them during the North African campaigns of 1941-42
where they gained the designation Stuart. They were popular with the British troops who used them as they were
reliable, easy to maintain, had good mobility and more space for the crew than most British tanks. These attributes led
to the nickname "Honey" by the British as they were considered to be "one honey of a tank". The M3 was used by US
forces until 1943 when they were replaced by improved versions. About 500 were built with a diesel engine which
had identical performance to the standard gasoline powered versions. In U.S. service these were known as M3(diesel)
while the British designated the gasoline powered version Stuart I and the diesel powered version Stuart II. Many
M3's in the Pacific were converted into flamethrower vehicles by replacing the 37mm gun with a flamegun. External
fuel tanks may be fitted to extend the range.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 11.1 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 5
Armament: 37mm M6 gun, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, 2x M1919A5 fixed (D), M1919A4 (C)
Ammo: 103x 37mm, 8270x .30-06
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: USA, UK, USSR
TrMOV: 120 / 80 Com Mov: 30 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 215+170 liters Fuel Cons: 450 Susp: Track:2 Turret 8 6 6
Hull 12 5 5
M3 Satan
The M3 Satan is a field modification made to many old or damaged M3 light tanks, the 37mm gun is replaced with a
flame gun and fuel storage. Similar conversions were made to later models of the M3 and M5. The majority of these
conversions were made by the U.S. Marine Corps for use against fortified Japanese positions.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 11.1 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 5
Armament: Flame gun, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, M1919A4 (C)
Ammo: 60 seconds of flame gun fuel, 8270x .30-06
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USA
TrMOV: 120 / 80 Com Mov: 30 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 215+170 liters Fuel Cons: 450 Susp: Track:2 Turret 8 6 6
Hull 12 5 5
M3A1 Stuart
The M3A1 is an improved version of the M3 light tank, it has a new turret and removes the fixed machine guns to
provide more storage space. It remained in U.S. service until 1944. Approximately 200 were built with a diesel engine
and had similar performance to the gasoline powered version. In U.S. service these were designated M3A1(diesel)
while the British designated the gasoline version Stuart III and the diesel version Stuart IV.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 11.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 5
Armament: 37mm M6 gun, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, M1919A4 (C)
Ammo: 116x 37mm, 6400x .30-06
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USSR
TrMOV: 120 / 80 Com Mov: 30 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 215+170 liters Fuel Cons: 450 Susp: Track:2 Turret 8 6 6
Hull 12 5 5
37mm ROF: Magazine:
M6 SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
6/ 2-3- SS 1 Brst
M1919A4 5 4 Belt 250 125
AP 395 8 5/ Nil 3
4/2 2-3-
M1919A5 5 4 Belt 250 SS - Brst - 125
HE 295 C:2 B:9 -6C Nil
1-
APERS 100 Spcl
Nil
M3A3 Stuart
The M3A3 is an improved version of the M3A1 light tank, it has a new turret and the hull is slightly enlarged. It
remained in service with U.S. forces until the end of the war but was classified limited standard in 1943. After the war
the M24 completely replaced the M3 series in U.S. service but M3's could still be found in service with smaller
militaries into the 1980's.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 14.4 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 6
Armament: 37mm M6 gun, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, M1919A4 (C)
Ammo: 174x 37mm, 7500x .30-06
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USSR
TrMOV: 120 / 80 Com Mov: 30 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 390 liters Fuel Cons: 450 Susp: Track:3 Turret 8 6 6
Hull 12 5 5
37mm ROF: Magazine:
M6 SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
6/ 2-3- SS 1 Brst
M1919A4 5 4 Belt 250 125
AP 395 8 5/ Nil 3
4/2 2-3-
M1919A5 5 4 Belt 250 SS - Brst - 125
HE 295 C:2 B:9 -6C Nil
1-
APERS 100 Spcl
Nil
M5 Stuart
The M5 is a modified version of the M3A1, it uses twin cadillac automobile engines in place of the radial aircraft
engine used in the M3. It also uses an automatic transmission. The M5 uses a turret which is lower and has slightly
heavier armor. The hull is redesigned to improve storage space and has slightly thicker frontal armor. It was
reclassified as limited standard in U.S. service in 1943. The British designated this tank Stuart VI.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 15 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 6
Armament: 37mm M6 gun, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, M1919A4 (C)
Ammo: 123x 37mm, 6250x .30-06
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USSR
TrMOV: 120 / 80 Com Mov: 30 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 345 liters Fuel Cons: 510 Susp: Track:3 Turret 10 6 6
Hull 15 5 5
37mm ROF: Magazine:
M6 SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
6/ 2-3- SS 1 Brst
M1919A4 5 4 Belt 250 125
AP 395 8 5/ Nil 3
4/2 2-3-
M1919A5 5 4 Belt 250 SS - Brst - 125
HE 295 C:2 B:9 -6C Nil
1-
APERS 100 Spcl
Nil
M5A1 Stuart
The M5A1 replaced the M5 in production and includes most of the improvements of the M3A3. The M5A1 was
reclassified as substitute standard in U.S. service in 1944. Although the M5 series was replaced in U.S. service after
the war, it remained in service with many of the worlds smaller militaries into the 1980's. The British did not
distinguish the M5 from the M5A1 designating both as Stuart VI.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 15.4 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 6
Armament: 37mm M6 gun, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, M1919A4 (C)
Ammo: 147x 37mm, 6500x .30-06
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USSR
TrMOV: 120 / 80 Com Mov: 30 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 345 liters Fuel Cons: 510 Susp: Track:3 Turret 10 6 6
Hull 15 5 5
37mm ROF: Magazine:
M6 SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
6/ 2-3- SS 1 Brst
M1919A4 5 4 Belt 250 125
AP 395 8 5/ Nil 3
4/2 2-3-
M1919A5 5 4 Belt 250 SS - Brst - 125
HE 295 C:2 B:9 -6C Nil
1-
APERS 100 Spcl
Nil
M22 Locust
The M22 is a light air portable tank designed around a specification for an American glider that never entered service.
It did fit into a British glider and many were used by the British following the 1944 Normandy invasion. It could be
air transported by the C-54 Skymaster but the turret had to be removed to be carried as cargo while the chassis was
slung beneath the aircraft. Due to the difficulty in transport it saw little use with U.S. forces the bulk of the production
going to Britain. In order to meet the weight restrictions imposed by the air portable mission the gun stabilization
system used on most U.S. tanks was not included.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 7.2 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 3 Maint: 4
Armament: 37mm M6 gun, M1919A5 coaxial
Ammo: 50x 37mm, 2500x .30-06
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: USA, UK
TrMOV: 115 / 75 Com Mov: 25 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 210 liters Fuel Cons: 270 Susp: Track:1 Turret 5 5 5
Hull 5 4 3
37mm ROF: Magazine:
M6 SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
6/ Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
AP 395 8 5/ 2-3-
4/2 M1919A5 5 4 Belt 250 SS - Brst - 125
Nil
HE 295 C:2 B:9 -6C
1-
APERS 100 Spcl
Nil
M24 Chaffee
The M24 was introduced to provide a light tank with a more powerful gun than the 37mm gun of the M3 and M5
series. It mounts a 75mm gun with low recoil developed for use in aircraft. The M24 was also a new concept in
American armor as it was planned to be part of a "combat family" the chassis being designed for use as the basis for
several vehicles, although it was not uncommon for tanks to be converted for other uses the chassis of the M24 was
designed from the start for use in other vehicles making these conversions easier. The M24 remained in service with U.
S. forces into the 1950's and can be found in service to the present with the militaries of several nations.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 17.6 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 5 Maint: 7
Armament: 75mm M4 gun, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, M2HB (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 48x 75mm, 3750x .30-06, 440x .50 Browning, 14x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USA
TrMOV: 115 / 75 Com Mov: 25 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 415 liters Fuel Cons: 340 Susp: Track:3 Turret 10 8 6
Hull 13 6 4
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
2-3- SS 1 Brst
75mm ROF: Magazine: M1919A4 5 4 Belt 250 125
Nil 3
M4 SS Rld: 1
2-3-
Round Range Damage Pen M1919A5 5 4 Belt 250 SS - Brst - 125
Nil
16 / SS 2 Brst
14 / M2HB 5 8 2-2-3 Belt 105 150
AP 335 17 7
12 /
6
HE 250 C:7 B:19 0C
2" Mortar ROF: SS Magazine: Rld: 1
Round IFR Damage Pen
CHEM 150 C:2 B:3 Nil
MEDIUM TANKS
M3 Lee / Grant
The M3 medium tank was designed to provide a tank armed with a 75mm gun in as short a time as possible. It used
the hull of the 1930's M2 medium tank modified to allow a 75mm gun to be mounted in the hull while retaining the
37mm gun in the turret. There is a cupola on the turret top for the Commander which also includes a machine gun, this
cupola has a 360' traverse independent of the turret, 2 machine guns are fixed to fire forward in the hull operated by
the Driver and a kit was available which replaced the Commanders machine gun with a flamethrower. Both the 37mm
gun and the 75mm gun are stabilized. Many of these tanks were used by the British in North Africa where they were
designated Lee. A modified version used only by the British was designated Grant, it used a different turret without
the Commanders cupola and machine gun, reducing the overall height of the vehicle. The M3 became a substitute
standard with U.S. forces in 1943 when the M4 entered service in substantial numbers, it was declared obsolete and
removed from service in 1944. An escape hatch is provided in the hull floor which may be used by the entire crew.
There were several versions built which differed in construction methods and / or powerplant. The standard engine
was an aircooled radial aircraft engine, the following are the production versions M3 ( rivited hull), M3A1 (cast hull),
M3A2 (welded hull), M3A3 (welded hull and a diesel engine), M3A4 (rivited hull and a Chrysler multibank 30
cylinder engine), M3A5 (rivited hull and a diesel engine). These all had identical performance except for the A3 and
A5 diesel powered versions which had more power and better fuel economy.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 27.2 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 6 Maint: 10
Armament: 37mm M6 gun, 75mm M3 gun, M1919A5 coaxial(37mm), 2x M1919A5 fixed (D), M1919A5 (C)
Ammo: 178x 37mm, 46x 75mm, 9200x .30-06
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: USA, UK
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Diesel Weight: 27.2 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 6 Maint: 10
Armament: 37mm M6 gun, 75mm M3 gun, M1919A5 coaxial(37mm), 2x M1919A5 fixed (D), M1919A5 (C)
Ammo: 178x 37mm, 46x 75mm, 9200x .30-06
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: USA, UK
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 27 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 9
Armament: 75mm M3 gun, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, M2HB (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 97x 75mm, 4750x .30-06, 500x .50 Browning, 20x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USSR
M4(76mm) Sherman
When initially introduced the tactics employed by the U.S. military saw the tank primarily as an infantry support
weapon and the tank destroyer as the primary anti-tank weapon. After gaining some experience and realizing that the
tank was being used against other tanks it was decided to improve the anti-armor capability of the M4. This was done
by replacing the 75mm gun with a high velocity 76mm gun based on the 3" anti-tank gun. The entire turret was
replaced with the turret from an experimental tank which had not entered service. M4(76mm)'s in British service were
designated Sherman I-A. The M4A1 was also available with this gun and it has identical performance, it was
designated Sherman II-A by the British.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 28.9 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 9
Armament: 76mm M1 gun, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, M2HB (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 71x 76mm, 4750x .30-06, 500x .50 Browning, 20x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USSR
M4(105mm) Sherman
This is a support version of the M4 with a 105mm howitzer in place of the 75mm gun. The British designated it
Sherman I-B.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 31.2 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 10
Armament: 105mm M4 howitzer, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, M2HB (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 66x 105mm, 4000x .30-06, 300x .50 Browning, 18x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USSR
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Diesel Weight: 27 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 9
Armament: 75mm M3 gun, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, M2HB (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 97x 75mm, 4750x .30-06, 500x .50 Browning, 20x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USSR
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 570 liters Fuel Cons: 460 Susp: Track:5 Turret 15 10 10
Hull 15 10 8
M4A2(76mm) Sherman
This is the M4A2 with the 76mm gun. The British designated this version Sherman III-A.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 28.9 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 9
Armament: 76mm M1 gun, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, M2HB (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 71x 76mm, 4750x .30-06, 500x .50 Browning, 20x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USSR
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 570 liters Fuel Cons: 460 Susp: Track:5 Turret 19 13 13
Hull 15 10 8
M4A3 Sherman
This was the most successful of the Sherman series and was produced in the largest numbers. It uses a Ford V-8
engine which was designed for use as a tank engine, not converted from another source which resulted in good
performance and reliability. The M4A3 was the preferred choice of the U.S. Army and the majority of its production
went to them. The British designated this version Sherman IV.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 27 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 9
Armament: 75mm M3 gun, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, M2HB (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 97x 75mm, 4750x .30-06, 500x .50 Browning, 20x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USSR
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 670 liters Fuel Cons: 600 Susp: Track:5 Turret 15 10 10
Hull 15 10 8
M4A3(76mm) Sherman
This is the M4A3 with the 76mm gun. This version was the best of the U.S. Shermans and was the only one to remain
in service with the U.S. military after the war, it continued in front line use until 1956. Preproduction versions were
designated M4A3E8, once it was standardized it became the M4A3(76mm), but the experimental suffix E8 stuck and
it is still commonly known as the M4A3E8, this also resulted in the nickname "easy eight". The British designated this
version Sherman IV-A
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 28.9 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 9
Armament: 76mm M1 gun, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, M2HB (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 71x 76mm, 4750x .30-06, 500x .50 Browning, 20x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USSR
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 670 liters Fuel Cons: 600 Susp: Track:5 Turret 19 13 13
Hull 15 10 8
76mm ROF: Magazine:
M1 SS Rld: 1 Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
2-3- SS -
Round Range Damage Pen M1919A5 5 4 Belt 250 125
Nil Brst -
34 /
SS 2
30 / M2HB 5 8 2-2-3 Belt 105 150
HVAP 415 17 Brst 7
25 /
13 SS 1
Flamethrower SA Fire Nil 30 5
Brst 1
26 /
23 /
AP 415 17
19 /
10
HE 310 C:7 B:19 0C 2" Mortar ROF: SS Magazine: Rld: 1
CHEM 310 C:2 B:8 Nil Round IFR Damage Pen
CHEM 150 C:2 B:3 Nil
M4A3(105mm) Sherman
This is a support version of the M4A3 with a 105mm howitzer in place of the 75mm gun. The British designated it
Sherman IV-B.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 31.2 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 10
Armament: 105mm M4 howitzer, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, M2HB (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 66x 105mm, 4000x .30-06, 300x .50 Browning, 18x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USSR
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 670 liters Fuel Cons: 600 Susp: Track:5 Turret 15 10 10
Hull 15 10 8
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
2-3- SS -
105mm ROF: Magazine: IFR: M1919A5 5 4 Belt 250 125
Nil Brst -
M4 SS Rld: 1 11.1km
2-2- SS 2
Round Range Damage Pen M2HB 5 8 Belt 105 150
3 Brst 7
HEAT 175 C:9 B:13 35C SS 1
Flamethrower SA Fire Nil 30 5
HE 175 C:14 B:26 5C Brst 1
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 38.2 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 12
Armament: 75mm M3 gun, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, M2HB (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 97x 75mm, 4750x .30-06, 500x .50 Browning, 20x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USA
M4A4 Sherman
This version used a Chrysler multibank engine, this was a 30 cylinder engine created by connecting five 6 cylinder
automobile engines to a common crank shaft. Due to the length of this engine the hull was lengthend slightly. The
majority of the production of M4A4's went to Britain who designated it Sherman V. This version was later modified
to mount the British 17 pounder anti-tank gun resulting in the Sherman V-C Firefly.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 27 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 9
Armament: 75mm M3 gun, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, Weapons mount (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 97x 75mm, 4750x .30-06, 500x .50 Browning, 20x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USA, UK
HEAVY TANKS
M6
The M6 was designed as a heavy tank intended to serve along side the M4 Sherman. It mounts a 3" gun with a coaxial
37mm gun, there are 2 hull mounted .50 caliber machine guns fixed to fire forward operated by the Driver and a ball
mounted machine gun also in the hull front. A decision to focus production on the M4 Sherman led to the cancellation
of the M6 after approximately 100 had been built. It was never used in combat and was declared obsolete in 1944.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 57.5 tons Load: 600kg Crew: 6 Maint: 14
Armament: 3" M7 gun, 37mm M6 gun coaxial, M1919A5 hull, 2x M2HB fixed (D), M1919A4 (C)
Ammo: 75x 3", 202x 37mm, 7500x .30-06, 5700x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USA
ROF: Magazine:
3" M7
SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
33 /
27 /
HVAP 405 17
23 /
13
25 /
21 /
AP 405 17 Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
18 /
10 2-3- SS 1 Brst
M1919A4 5 4 Belt 250 125
HE 300 C:7 B:19 0C Nil 3
2-3-
M1919A5 5 4 Belt 250 SS - Brst - 125
Nil
37mm ROF: Magazine: M2HB 5 8 2-2-3 Belt 105 SS - Brst - 150
M6 SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
6/
AP 395 8 5/
4/2
HE 295 C:2 B:9 -6C
1-
APERS 100 Spcl
Nil
M26 Pershing
The M26 was introduced to counter the German Panther and Tiger tanks. Less than 200 arrived in Europe before the
wars end and few of those saw combat. The M26 finally gave the U.S. army a tank that could meet the German heavy
tanks on equal terms. It remained in service with U.S. forces into the 1950's although after World war 2 it was
reclassified as a medium tank. The M26 formed the basic design for American Main Battle tanks through the 1980's
being closely related to the M46 and M47 which in turn led to the M48 and M60.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 38.2 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 12
Armament: 90mm M3 gun, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 70x 90mm, 5000x .30-06, 550x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1945 In service: USA
M45
This is a support tank based on the M26, it replaces the 90mm gun with a 105mm howitzer. Few were built before the
war ended.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 38.2 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 12
Armament: 105mm M4 howitzer, M1919A5 coaxial, M1919A5 hull, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 55x 105mm, 5000x .30-06, 550x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1945 In service: USA
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UNITED STATES
ARMORED CARS
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 5.6 tons Load: 1.5 tons Crew: 2+6 Maint: 3
Armament: M2HB (C), M1919A4 (P)
Ammo: 750x .50 Browning, 8000x .30-06
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1939 In service: USA, Austrailia, Canada, China, New Zealand, UK, USSR, Yugoslavia
TrMOV: 185 / 75 Com Mov: 45 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 115 liters Fuels Cons: 110 Susp: Wheel:(2) Hull 3 2 2
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 7.9 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 4 Maint: 4
Armament: 37mm M6 gun, M1919A5 coaxial, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 80x 37mm, 1500x .30-06, 400x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USA, Austrailia, Canada, China, New Zealand, UK, USSR, Yugoslavia
TrMOV: 185 / 75 Com Mov: 45 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 215 liters Fuels Cons: 130 Susp: Wheel:(3) Turret 4 4 4
Hull 6 3 2
M20
The M20 is a 6x6 multipurpose armored car based on the M8 Greyhound. The turret is replaced with a single
M2HB on a ring mount over the open crew compartment. The M20 was designed to be used as a light
reconnaisance vehicle, command vehicle, APC or an armored cargo carrier. It remained in US service into the
1950's and could still be found in use through the 1970's with many smaller militaries.
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 6.5 tons Load: 2.0 tons Crew: 2+4 Maint: 4
Armament: M2HB (C)
Ammo: 1000x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: USA, Austrailia, Canada, China, New Zealand, UK, USSR, Yugoslavia
TrMOV: 185 / 75 Com Mov: 45 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 215 liters Fuels Cons: 130 Susp: Wheel:(3) Hull 6 3 2
LVT(A)2
The LVT(A)2 is a tracked armored amphibious personnel carrier used by the US Army and Marine Corps. Most
were used in the Pacific theater against the Japanese but a small number were used in Europe after D-Day for
river crossings. The LVT(A)2 is based on LVT(A)1. The crew / cargo compartment is open topped, the Driver is
protected by an armored cab at the hull front. A gun rail system allowing both machine guns a full 360' arc of fire
is provided. The machineguns are protected with gun shields (AV:2).
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 13.7 tons Load: 2.0 tons Crew: 2+7 Maint:
6
Armament: M2HB (C), M1919A4 (P)
Ammo: 700x .50 Browning, 7750x .30-06
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USA, UK
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 8.9 tons Load: 3.0 tons Crew: 2+8 Maint: 5
Armament: M2HB (C), M1919A4 (P)
Ammo: 700x .50 Browning, 7750x .30-06, 12 anti-tank mines
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: USA, Austrailia, Canada, China, New Zealand, UK, USSR, Yugoslavia
TrMOV: 130 / 70 Com Mov: 30 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 230 liters Fuel Cons: 180 Susp: Track:1 Hull 3 2 2
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
M1919A4 5 4 2-3-Nil Belt 250 SS 1 Brst 3 125
M2HB 5 8 2-2-3 Belt 105 SS 2 Brst 7 150
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 9.3 tons Load: 3.0 tons Crew: 2+11 Maint:
5
Armament: M2HB (C), M1919A4 (P)
Ammo: 700x .50 Browning, 7750x .30-06, 24 anti-tank mines
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: USA, Austrailia, Canada, China, New Zealand, UK, USSR, Yugoslavia
TrMOV: 130 / 70 Com Mov: 30 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 230 liters Fuel Cons: 180 Susp: Track:1 Hull 3 2 2
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 9.8 tons Load: 2.5 tons Crew: 2+11 Maint:
5
Armament: M2HB (C), M1919A4 (P)
Ammo: 700x .50 Browning, 7750x .30-06, 24 anti-tank mines
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USA, Austrailia, Canada, China, New Zealand, UK, USSR, Yugoslavia
TrMOV: 130 / 70 Com Mov: 30 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 230 liters Fuel Cons: 180 Susp: Track:1 Hull 2 2 2
TrMOV: 130 / 70 Com Mov: 30 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 230 liters Fuel Cons: 180 Susp: Track:1 Hull 2 2 2
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 27 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 2+4 Maint: 9
Armament: M2HB (C)
Ammo: 300x .30-06
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USA
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 27 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 2+4 Maint: 9
Armament: M2HB (C)
Ammo: 300x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USA
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 25 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 2+4 Maint: 9
Armament: M2HB (C)
Ammo: 300x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USA
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 725 liters Fuel Cons: 600 Susp: Track:5 Hull 15 10 8
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 15.9 tons Load: 2.3 tons Crew: 3+6 Maint:
6
Armament: M2HB (C)
Ammo: 800x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USA
TrMOV: 165 / 105 Com Mov: 40 / 25 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 635 liters Fuel Cons: 810 Susp: Track:3 Hull 3 3 3
M3 75mm GMC
The M3 75mm Gun Motor Carriage is a self propelled anti-tank gun based on the chassis of the M3 half track. A
75mm M1897 field gun is mounted in the rear compartment aimed over the front of the vehicle. The gun is
provided with a gun shield and has a limited traverse. Three pintle mounts are included (1 each right, left and
rear). The M3 remained in service until the end of the war but most were converted back into APC's after the
M10 and M18 tank destroyers entered service.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 10.8 tons Load: 1.5 tons Crew: 5 Maint: 5
Armament: 75mm M1897A2, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 59x 75mm, 300x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: USA
TrMOV: 130 / 70 Com Mov: 30 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 230 liters Fuel Cons: 180 Susp: Track:1 Gun shield 3 2 0
Hull 3 2 2
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 30 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 10
Armament: 3" M7 Gun, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 54x 3", 300x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: USA, Austrailia, Canada, China, New Zealand, UK, USSR, Yugoslavia
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 570 liters Fuel Cons: 460 Susp: Track:5 Turret 23 9 9
Hull 15 10 8
ROF: Magazine:
3" M7
SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
33 /
27 / Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 405 17
23 /
13 SS 2
M2HB 5 8 2-2-3 Belt 105 150
Brst 7
25 /
21 /
AP 405 17
18 /
10
HE 300 C:7 B:19 4C
M10A1
The M10A1 is similar to the M10 but is based on the chassis of the M4A3 in place of the M4A2.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 29.1 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 9
Armament: 3" M7 gun, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 54x 3", 300x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: USA, Austrailia, Canada, China, New Zealand, UK, USSR, Yugoslavia
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 670 liters Fuel Cons: 600 Susp: Track:5 Turret 23 9 9
Hull 15 10 8
ROF: Magazine:
3" M7
SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
33 /
27 / Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 405 17
23 /
13 SS 2
M2HB 5 8 2-2-3 Belt 105 150
Brst 7
25 /
21 /
AP 405 17
18 /
10
HE 300 C:7 B:19 4C
M18 Hellcat
The M18 was designed to meet the US Armies concept of a tank destroyer. Unlike the M10 series which was
based on the M4 Sherman tank the M18 was designed specifically to be smaller, faster, and lighter in weight than
a tank while armed with a more powerful gun. The M18 has an open topped turret. The Hellcat also has the
distinction of being the fastest tracked vehicle to enter service during World war 2.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 18.2 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 5 Maint: 7
Armament: 76mm M1 gun, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 45x 76mm, 800x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USA
TrMOV: 165 / 105 Com Mov: 40 / 25 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 635 liters Fuel Cons: 810 Susp: Track:3 Turret 5 3 3
Hull 3 3 3
M36 Jackson
The M36 is a tank destroyer based on the chassis of the M4A3 Sherman. It is very similar to the M10A1 but
mounts a 90mm gun in place of the 3" gun.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 28.2 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 9
Armament: 90mm M3 gun, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 47x 90mm, 1000x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USA
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 670 liters Fuel Cons: 600 Susp: Track:5 Turret 22 8 8
Hull 15 10 8
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 14.9 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 4 Maint: 6
Armament: 75mm M2 howitzer, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 46x 75mm, 400x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USA, UK
TrMOV: 130 / 70 Com Mov: 30 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 230 liters Fuel Cons: 180 Susp: Track:1 Hull 3 2 2
M7 Priest
The M7 is a self propelled howitzer based on the chassis of the M3 Lee / Grant medium tank. An open topped
superstructure is built on the hull of the M3, the gun is mounted near the front with a wide traverse and elevation.
The British named the M7 "Priest" as the machine gun position at the hull front was thought to resemble a pulpit.
The M7 was first used in 1943 during the Italian campaign. The M7 was replaced in US service shortly after the
war but it remained in service with many smaller nations into the 1980's.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 23.0 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 7 Maint: 8
Armament: 105mm M2 howitzer, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 69x 105mm, 300x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USSR
M7B1 Priest
This is the M7 Priest built on the chassis of the M4A3 Sherman medium tank. When production of the M3 ended
the M7 was modified to use the chassis of the M4. Both version of the M7 remained in service through the end of
the war.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 22.7 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 7 Maint: 8
Armament: 105mm M2 howitzer, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 69x 105mm, 300x .50 Browning, 20x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USSR
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 670 liters Fuel Cons: 600 Susp: Track:5 Hull 15 10 8
Superstructure 3 2 2
105mm ROF: Magazine: IFR:
M2 SS Rld: 1 11.1km
Round Range Damage Pen
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HEAT 150 C:6 B:12 23C
2-2- SS 2
M2HB 5 8 Belt 105 150
HE 150 C:10 B:20 1C 3 Brst 7
CHEM 150 C:3 B:24 Nil
WP 150 C:3 B:32 Nil
M8
The M8 is a self propelled 75mm howitzer based on the chassis of the M5 Stuart light tank. The main gun is
mounted in an open topped turret.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 15.7 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 6
Armament: 75mm M2 howitzer, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 46x 75mm, 400x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USSR
TrMOV: 120 / 80 Com Mov: 30 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 345 liters Fuel Cons: 510 Susp: Track:3 Turret 8 5 5
Hull 15 5 5
75mm ROF: Magazine: IFR:
M2 SS Rld: 1 8.8km
Round Range Damage Pen
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HEAT 150 C:8 B:11 18C
SS 2
M2HB 5 8 2-2-3 Belt 105 150
HE 150 C:10 B:14 -3C Brst 7
CHEM 150 C:3 B:20 Nil
WP 150 C:2 B:12 Nil
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 8.9 tons Load: 3.0 tons Crew: 6 Maint: 5
Armament: 81mm M1 mortar, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 97x 81mm, 400x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: USA, Austrailia, Canada, China, New Zealand, UK, USSR, Yugoslavia
TrMOV: 130 / 70 Com Mov: 30 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 230 liters Fuel Cons: 180 Susp: Track:1 Hull 3 2 2
81mm ROF: Magazine:
M1 SS Rld 1
Round IFR Damage Pen Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
M37
The M37 is a self propelled howitzer based on the chassis of the M24 Chaffee light tank. It is similar to the M7
Priest but is lighter and faster. The M37 remained in service with the US Army into the 1950's and can still be
found in use with several of the worlds smaller militaries.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 17.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 6 Maint: 7
Armament: 105mm M2 howitzer, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 90x 105mm, 900x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1945 In service: USA
TrMOV: 115 / 75 Com Mov: 25 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 415 liters Fuel Cons: 340 Susp: Track:3 Hull 8 5 4
Superstructure 5 2 2
105mm ROF: Magazine: IFR:
M2 SS Rld: 1 11.1km
Round Range Damage Pen
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HEAT 150 C:6 B:12 23C
2-2- SS 2
M2HB 5 8 Belt 105 150
HE 150 C:10 B:20 1C 3 Brst 7
CHEM 150 C:3 B:24 Nil
WP 150 C:3 B:32 Nil
ANTI-AIRCRAFT VEHICLES
M13 MGMC
The M13 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage is a half tracked anti-aircraft vehicle based on the M3. Twin M2HB
machine guns are mounted in an open power turret located in the passenger compartment. Each of the guns is fed
from a 200 round drum. The M13 was declared substitute standard in 1943 but remained in service until the end
of the war. When the M16 was introduced many M13s were rebuilt as M16s. The turret armor only protects the
Gunner, the Loaders generally take cover in the vehicle but are partially exposed while reloading.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 9.8 tons Load: 2.5 tons Crew: 5 Maint: 5
Armament: 2x M2HB
Ammo: 5000x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USA, Austrailia, Canada, China, UK, USSR, Yugoslavia
TrMOV: 130 / 70 Com Mov: 30 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 230 liters Fuel Cons: 180 Susp: Track:1 Turret 2 1 0
Hull 3 2 2
M14 MGMC
The M14 is nearly identical to the M13 but is built on the M5 half track in place of the M3.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 10.3 tons Load: 2.0 tons Crew: 5 Maint: 5
Armament: 2x M2HB
Ammo: 5000x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USA, Austrailia, Canada, China, UK, USSR, Yugoslavia
TrMOV: 130 / 70 Com Mov: 30 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 230 liters Fuel Cons: 180 Susp: Track:1 Turret 2 1 0
Hull 2 2 2
M15A1 CGMC
The M15A1 Combination Gun Motor Carriage is an anti-aircraft vehicle based on the M3 half track. It combines
twin M2HB machine guns with a 37mm automatic cannon in a powered turret. Most of the production of the
M15A1 went to U.S. forces but a small number were provided to the Soviet Union. In addition to its anti-aircraft
role the M15A1 proved popular as an infantry fire support vehicle.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 10.0 tons Load: 2.3 tons Crew: 5 Maint: 5
Armament: 2x M2HB, 37mm M1A2 autocannon
Ammo: 1200x .50 Browning, 200x 37mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: USA, USSR
TrMOV: 130 / 70 Com Mov: 30 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 230 liters Fuel Cons: 180 Susp: Track:1 Turret 3 3 0
Hull 3 2 2
M16 MGMC
The M16 is similar to the M13 but uses a turret mounting four M2HB machine guns. The M16 proved popular
with the U.S. army. In addition to its role as an anti-aircraft vehicle the M16 became popular for use as an
infantry fire support vehicle. The fire power of the quad .50's led to the nick name "meat chopper" which
described its effect against ememy infantry. The M16 was the only version of the M3 to remain in front line
service after the war. It remained in use with US reserve units into the 1960's.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 10.0 tons Load: 2.3 tons Crew: 5 Maint: 5
Armament: 4x M2HB
Ammo: 5000x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USA, Austrailia, Canada, China, UK, USSR, Yugoslavia
TrMOV: 130 / 70 Com Mov: 30 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 230 liters Fuel Cons: 180 Susp: Track:1 Turret 2 1 0
Hull 3 2 2
M17 MGMC
The M17 is nearly identical to the M16 but is built on the M5 half track in place of the M3.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 10.5 tons Load: 1.8 tons Crew: 5 Maint: 5
Armament: 4x M2HB
Ammo: 5000x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USA, Austrailia, Canada, China, UK, USSR, Yugoslavia
TrMOV: 130 / 70 Com Mov: 30 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 230 liters Fuel Cons: 180 Susp: Track:1 Turret 2 1 0
Hull 2 2 2
M19
The M19 is an anti aircraft vehicle based on the chassis of the M24 Chaffee light tank. It is armed with two
40mm guns in an open topped turret. The M19 remained in service into the 1950's when it was replaced by the
similar M42 Duster.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 17.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 6 Maint: 7
Armament: 2x 40mm M2
Ammo: 336x 40mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USA
TrMOV: 115 / 75 Com Mov: 25 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 415 liters Fuel Cons: 340 Susp: Track:3 Turret 2 2 2
Hull 3 2 2
ENGINEER VEHICLES
M31 ARV
The M31 is an armored recovery vehicle based on the M3 Lee. The turret is fixed in place and all the weapons
are removed except for one fixed hull machine gun. Dummy guns are added to conceal the nature of the vehicle
and a machine gun is mounted on the turret top. A 12 ton boom crane is located over the hull rear, a 30 ton winch
and lockers for tools are added.
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 27 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 6 Maint: 9
Armament: M1919A5 hull (fixed), M1919A4 (C)
Ammo: 2000x .30-06
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: USA, Austrailia, Canada, China, New Zealand, UK, USSR, Yugoslavia
M32 (M32B1)ARV
The M32 is an armored recovery vehicle based on the M4 Sherman. The Turret is replaced by an armored box, a
12 ton A frame crane which folds over the hull, a 30 ton winch and lockers for tools are added. An 81mm mortar
is mounted on the hull front which is generally provided with White Phosphorus rounds. The M32B1 is similar
but is based on the M4A1.
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 27 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 9
Armament: 81mm M1 mortar, M1919A5 hull, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 30x 81mm, 2000x .30-06, 300x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USA, Austrailia, Canada, China, New Zealand, UK, USSR, Yugoslavia
M32B2 ARV
The M32B2 is similar to the M32 but is based on the diesel powered M4A2.
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 27 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 9
Armament: 81mm M1 mortar, M1919A5 hull, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 30x 81mm, 2000x .30-06, 300x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: USA, Austrailia, Canada, China, New Zealand, UK, USSR, Yugoslavia
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 570 liters Fuel Cons: 460 Susp: Track:5 Turret 6 6 6
Hull 15 10 8
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 27 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 9
Armament: 81mm M1 mortar, M1919A5 hull, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 30x 81mm, 2000x .30-06, 300x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: USA, Austrailia, Canada, China, New Zealand, UK, USSR, Yugoslavia
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 670 liters Fuel Cons: 600 Susp: Track:5 Turret 6 6 6
Hull 15 10 8
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GERMANY
LIGHT TANKS
Pz.Kpfw I Ausf. B
The Panzer I was developed in part to provide an inexpensive vehicle which could be used to train the new
German armored divisions and to allow German industry to gain experience with tank manufacture. It was used
operationally during the Spanish civil war along with the Panzer II. The experience in Spain had shown that the
armor was too thin and heavier fire power was needed but due to the lack of a replacement it remained in service
until 1941.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 5.9 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 2 Maint: 4
Armament: 2x MG-13
Ammo: 3125x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1934 In service: Germany
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 9.6 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 4
Armament: 2cm KwK 30 gun, MG-34 coaxial
Ammo: 180x 2cm, 2250x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1937 In service: Germany
2cm
Magazine:
KwK ROF: 3
Strip 10
30
Round Range Damage Pen
3/ Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 360 4 2/ 2-3- SS 1
2/1 MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
2/
AP 360 4 2/
1/1
HE 270 C:1 B:4 -8C
Pz.Kpfw II Ausf. F
The Panzer II Ausf F is an improved version of the Ausf C. It includes a more powerful engine, heavier armor
and a faster firing 2cm gun.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 10.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 4
Armament: 2cm KwK 38 gun, MG-34 coaxial
Ammo: 180x 2cm, 2550x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: Germany
2cm
Magazine:
KwK ROF: 5
Strip 10
38
Round Range Damage Pen
3/ Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 360 4 2/ 2-3- SS 1
2/1 MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
2/
AP 360 4 2/
1/1
HE 270 C:1 B:4 -8C
TrMOV: 130 / 85 Com Mov: 30 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 200liters Fuels Cons: 330 Susp: Track:2 Turret 10 6 3
Hull 8 4 3
2cm
Magazine:
KwK ROF: 5
Strip 10
38
Round Range Damage Pen
3/ Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 360 4 2/ 2-3- SS 1
2/1 MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
2/
AP 360 4 2/
1/1
HE 270 C:1 B:4 -8C
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 13 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 5
Armament: 5cm KwK 39 L/42, MG-34 coaxial
Ammo: 60x 5cm, 2550x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 130 / 85 Com Mov: 30 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 200liters Fuels Cons: 330 Susp: Track:2 Turret 20 3 3
Hull 8 4 3
5cm
KwK ROF: Magazine:
39 SS Rld 1
L/60
Round Range Damage Pen
14 / Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
13 / 2-3- SS 1
HVAP 425 10 MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
10 / Nil Brst 3
5
11 /
AP 425 10 10 /
8/4
HE 320 C:3 B:12 -4C
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 8 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 4
Armament: 3.7cm KwK gun, MG-34 coaxial, MG-34 hull
Ammo: 90x 3.7cm, 2550x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1939 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 115 / 75 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 225liters Fuels Cons: 250 Susp: Track:1 Turret 5 4 3
Hull 5 4 4
3.7cm ROF: Magazine:
KwK SS Rld 1
Round Range Damage Pen
7/ Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 350 8 6/
5/3 2-3- SS 1
MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
5/
AP 350 8 5/
4/2
HE 260 C:2 B:9 -6C
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 9.7 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 4
Armament: 3.7cm KwK gun, MG-34 coaxial, MG-34 hull
Ammo: 90x 3.7cm, 2550x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: Germany
MEDIUM TANKS
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 21.6 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 7
Armament: 5cm KwK 39 L/42 gun, MG-34 coaxial, MG-34 hull, MG-42 (C)
Ammo: 99x 5cm, 4950x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: Germany
5cm
KwK ROF: Magazine:
39 SS Rld 1
L/42
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
Round Range Damage Pen
2-3- SS 1
9/ MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
HVAP 335 10 8/
7/4 2-3- SS 1
MG-42 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
7/
AP 335 10 6/
5/3
HE 250 C:3 B:12 -4C
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 21.6 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 7
Armament: 5cm KwK 39 L/60 gun, MG-34 coaxial, MG-34 hull, MG-42 (C)
Ammo: 84x 5cm, 4950x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: Germany
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 22.3 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 7
Armament: 5cm KwK 39 L/60 gun, MG-34 coaxial, MG-34 hull, MG-42 (C)
Ammo: 78x 5cm, 4950x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: Germany
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 22.3 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 7
Armament: 5cm KwK 39 L/60 gun, MG-34 coaxial, MG-34 hull, MG-42 (C)
Ammo: 98x 5cm, 2550x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: Germany
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 21.3 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 7
Armament: 7.5cm KwK gun, MG-34 coaxial, MG-34 hull, MG-42 (C)
Ammo: 64x 7.5cm, 3450x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: Germany
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 22.3 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 7
Armament: Flamegun, MG-34 coaxial, MG-34 hull, MG-42 (C)
Ammo: 100 seconds of flamegun fuel, 4950x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: Germany
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 20 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 6
Armament: 7.5cm KwK gun, MG-34 coaxial, MG-34 hull
Ammo: 80x 7.5cm, 2800x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1939 In service: Germany
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 22.3 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 7
Armament: 7.5cm KwK gun(F1) or 7.5cm KwK 40 L/43(F2), MG-34 coaxial, MG-34 hull
Ammo: 87x 7.5cm, 2800x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941(F1), 1942(F2) In service: Germany
Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf. G
Like the Panzer III the armor of the Panzer IV was found to be vulnerable to hollow charge anti tank weapons, in
an attempt to defeat these weapons armored shields were added to the turret and hull by the crews in the field.
This version is otherwise very similar to the F2 version.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 24.5 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 7
Armament: 7.5cm KwK 40 L/43, MG-34 coaxial, MG-34 hull
Ammo: 87x 7.5cm, 3000x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: Germany
Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf. H
The Panzer IV Ausf. H is similar to the Ausf. G version but includes a longer barreled 7.5cm gun and additional
armor including shields for the turret and hull. A machinegun is also included for the Commander.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 25 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 7
Armament: 7.5cm KwK 40 L/48, MG-34 coaxial, MG-34 hull, MG-42 (C)
Ammo: 87x 7.5cm, 3000x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: Germany
Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf. J
The Panzer IV Ausf. J was the final production version of the Panzer IV it is similar to the Ausf. H version but
includes factory installed armored shields which reduces the overall weight compared to the field modified Ausf.
G and H versions. Late in 1943 it was decided to terminate production of the Panzer IV in favor of the Panzer V
Panther. After a short time it was determined that production of the Panther was not going to meet the needs of
the German armored forces and the Panzer IV Ausf. J was put into production early in 1944.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 23.8 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 7
Armament: 7.5cm KwK 40 L/48, MG-34 coaxial, MG-34 hull, MG-42 (C)
Ammo: 87x 7.5cm, 3000x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: Germany
7.5cm
KwK ROF: Magazine:
40 SS Rld 1
L/48
Round Range Damage Pen
27 /
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
23 /
HVAP 380 17 2-3- SS 1
21/ MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
10 Nil Brst 3
21 / 2-3- SS 1
MG-42 10 4 Belt 50 125
18 / Nil Brst 3
AP 380 17
16 /
8
HEAT 285 C:5 B:10 23C
HE 285 C:7 B:19 0C
CHEM 285 C:2 B:7 Nil
HEAVY TANKS
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 44.3 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 5 Maint: 11
Armament: 7.5cm KwK 42, MG-34 coaxial
Ammo: 79x 7.5cm, 4500x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: Germany
7.5cm
ROF: Magazine:
KwK
SS Rld 1
42
Round Range Damage Pen
39 /
34 / Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 490 17
29 / 2-3- SS 1
16 MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
30 /
26 /
AP 490 17
22 /
12
HE 365 C:7 B:19 0C
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 45.5 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 5 Maint: 12
Armament: 7.5cm KwK 42, MG-34 coaxial, MG-34 hull, MG-42 (C), 9.2cm Mortar
Ammo: 82x 7.5cm, 4800x 7.92mm, 20x 9.2cm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: Germany
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 56.9 tons Load: 600kg Crew: 5 Maint: 14
Armament: 8.8cm KwK 36 gun, MG-34 coaxial, MG-34 hull, MG-42(C), 9.2cm mortar
Ammo: 92x 8.8cm, 5100x 7.92mm, 20x 9.2cm mortar
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: Germany
8.8cm ROF: Magazine: Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
KwK.36 SS Rld 1
2-3- SS 1
Round Range Damage Pen MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
51 / 2-3- SS 1
44 / MG-42 10 4 Belt 50 125
HVAP 425 19 Nil Brst 3
38 /
20
39 /
34 / 9.2cm Mortar ROF: SS Magazine: Rld 1
AP 425 19
29 /
15 Round IFR Damage Pen
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 69.8 tons Load: 700kg Crew: 5 Maint: 16
Armament: 8.8cm KwK 43 gun, MG-34 coaxial, MG-34 hull, MG-42(C), 9.2cm mortar
Ammo: 84x 8.8cm, 4800x 7.92mm, 20x 9.2cm mortar
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: Germany
8.8cm
ROF: Magazine: Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
KwK
SS Rld 1
43 2-3- SS 1
MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
Round Range Damage Pen
2-3- SS 1
53 / MG-42 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
47 /
HVAP 500 19
40 /
21
41 /
36 / 9.2cm Mortar ROF: SS Magazine: Rld 1
AP 500 19
31 / Round IFR Damage Pen
16
HE 200m C:11 B:33 3C
HEAT 375 C:7 B:11 28C
Smoke 200m C:2 B:11 Nil
HE 375 C:10 B:22 2C
Pz.Kpfw MAUS
The Maus (mouse) was designed as a super heavy tank. Work began in 1943 and it is believed up to 9 prototypes
may have been completed by the end of the war. During testing it performed well although tactics for its use were
never developed. As the weight was greater than German bridges could support it was capable of submersible
river crossings to a depth of 8 meters. External fuel tanks were added on the rear to increase the range. The
German military spent a great deal of time and effort on "super" weapons at the expense of production on their
current weapons, the Maus was one of these but it stands out as one of the more successful attempts, most never
achieving any chance for production. The Maus was expected to enter production towards the end of 1945 and an
order for 150 had been placed before the war ended.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 188 tons Load: 1800kg Crew: 6 Maint: 40
Armament: 12.8cm KwK 44 gun, 7.5cm KwK 44 gun coaxial, 20mm MG151/20 coaxial, MG-34 hull, MG-42
(C)
Ammo: 32x 12.8cm, 200x 7.5cm, 400x 20mm, 2500x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: N/A In service: Germany
12.8cm
ROF: Magazine:
KwK
SS Rld 1
44
Round Range Damage Pen
20mm MG151/20 ROF: 10 Magazine: Belt 100
75 /
66 / Round Range Damage Pen
HVAP 440 28
56 / 2/1/
30 AP 280 4
1/0
58 / HE 210 C:1 B:4 -8C
51 /
AP 440 28
43 /
23
HE 330 C:21 B:32 8C
7.5cm
ROF: Magazine:
KwK
SS Rld 1
44
Round Range Damage Pen
19 / Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
16 /
HVAP 320 17 2-3- SS 1
14 / MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
7 Nil Brst 3
14 / 2-3- SS 1
MG-42 10 4 Belt 50 125
13 / Nil Brst 3
AP 320 17
11 /
6
HEAT 240 C:5 B:10 23C
HE 240 C:7 B:19 0C
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Twilight: 2000 is a trademark of Tantalus Inc.
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Tantalus is notified, and subject to a withdrawal of permission on 90 days notice. The contents of
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material or trademarks anywhere on this web site and its files should not be viewed as a
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cannot be republished or distributed without the consent of the author who contributed it.
SOVIET UNION
ARMORED CARS
BA-10
The BA-10 is a 6x6 armored car designed around the chassi of a Soviet GAZ commercial heavy truck. The
engine is in the front under a long armored hood, the driver and hull machine gunner are at the front of the raised
rear hull area, a turret is located at the rear of the vehicle. The wheel configuration is standard for a six wheeled
truck with a single stearing axle front and twin axles rear. A spare tire is located on each side behind the front
axle, these are mounted low to allow them to roll over obstructions that could high center the vehicle improving
the cross country ability. The BA-10 remained in use until 1942 when many were converted into armored
personnel carriers. Large numbers of BA-10's were captured by the Germans and used for anti-partisan duties in
the USSR and Eastern Europe, the Germans designated these captured vehicles Panzerspahwagen BAF 203(r).
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 7.5 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 4
Armament: 37mm M1930 gun, DT (H)
Ammo: 96x 37mm, 2394x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1932 In service: USSR
TrMOV: 170 / 60 Com Mov: 40 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 95 liters Fuel Cons: 95 Susp: Wheel:(3) Turret 5 3 3
Hull 5 3 3
37mm ROF: Magazine:
M1930 SS Rld 1
Round Range Damage Pen Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
5/ 2-3- SS 1 Brst
DT 5 4 Drum 60 125
AP 350 8 5/ Nil 3
4/2
HE 260 C:2 B:9 -6C
BA-10M
This is an improved version of the BA-10, it uses a new turret armed with a 45mm gun in place of the original
37mm. This vehicle is also known as the BA-32.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 7.5 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 4
Armament: 45mm M1932 gun, DT (H)
Ammo: 72x 45mm, 2394x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1937 In service: USSR
TrMOV: 170 / 60 Com Mov: 40 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 95 liters Fuel Cons: 95 Susp: Wheel:(3) Turret 5 5 5
Hull 5 3 3
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 2.4 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 2 Maint: 3
Armament: DT
Ammo: 1260x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USSR
TrMOV: 160 / 70 Com Mov: 35 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 120 liters Fuel Cons: 65 Susp: Wheel:(2) Turret 3 2 2
Hull 3 2 2
BA-64DShK
This is the BA-64 armed with the DShK heavy machine gun in place of the DT.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 2.4 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 2 Maint: 3
Armament: DShK
Ammo: 500x 12.7mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USSR
TrMOV: 160 / 70 Com Mov: 35 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 120 liters Fuel Cons: 65 Susp: Wheel:(2) Turret 3 2 2
Hull 3 2 2
ISU-122
The ISU-122 is a self propelled anti-tank gun based on the chassis of the IS-2 heavy tank. It is similar to the SU-
152 which it was based, the primary differance being the gun used, it has no relation to the SU-122 which is
based on the T-34 medium tank and uses a howitzer.. The main gun is mounted with a limited traverse at the
front of the hull, a machine gun is provided for the Commander on the hull top. The ISU-122 was not as common
as the ISU-152 which was built in much larger numbers, probably due to the fact that the ISU-122 carried the
same 122mm gun of the IS-2 tank, while being tactically limited, its only advantage being a slightly larger
ammunition supply.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 52.5 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 5 Maint: 15
Armament: 122mm D-25 gun, DShK (C)
Ammo: 30x 122mm, 450x 12.7mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USSR
ISU-152
The ISU-152 is a self propelled assault gun based on the chassis of the IS-2 heavy tank. The main gun is mounted
with a limited traverse at the front of the hull, a machine gun is provided for the Commander on the hull top. It is
very similar to the earlier SU-152 which was based on the KV-1 heavy tank chassis but uses a more powerful
gun. Due to the weapon mounting maximum indirect fire range is reduced.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 52.5 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 5 Maint: 15
Armament: 152mm ML-20 gun, DShK (C)
Ammo: 20x 152mm, 450x 12.7mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USSR
SU-76
The SU-76 is a self propelled anti-tank / assault gun based on the chassis of the T-70 light tank. It uses 76.2mm
field gun mounted in an open topped superstructure. The SU-76 was not popular with crews and it was known to
them as the Sukami (bitch) due largely to the fact that was a wartime expedient and no consideration was made
for crew comfort. The Driver sits between the two engines with no bulkhead isolating them from the crew
compartment and the only protection from the weather is provided by placing a tarp over the open top. When first
introduced it was intended for use as an anti-tank gun but by the end of 1943 the 76.2mm gun had lost much of
its capability in this role due to the increasing weight of armor on German tanks. The SU-76 remained in use as a
self propelled artillery piece and assault gun through the end of the war, although by 1945 many were converted
for other uses including artillery tractors and supply carriers.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 11.2 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 5
Armament: 76.2mm ZIS-3 gun, DT (C)
Ammo: 60x 76.2mm, 600x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: USSR
SU-85
The SU-85 is an anti-tank / assault gun based on the chassis of the T-34 medium tank. The gun is located in a
limited traverse mount at the hull front. It was developed to increase the fire power of Soviet tank units and to
supplement the SU-122 which was found to have poor anti-armor capabilities. The T-34 was upgunned to mount
an 85mm gun soon after the introduction of the SU-85 which resulted in the development of the SU-100 to
provide a vehicle to filling the original role. The SU-85 remained in service until the end of the war often
assigned to units equipped with the T-34/76.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 29.2 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 10
Armament: 85mm D-5T gun, DT (C)
Ammo: 48x 85mm, 600x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: USSR
TrMOV: 110 / 70 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 500 + 140 liters Fuel Cons: 240 Susp: Track:6 Hull 23 14 14
85mm ROF: Magazine:
D-5T SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
51 /
44 /
HVAP 415 19
38 / Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
20 2-3- SS 1 Brst
DT 5 4 Drum 60 125
39 / Nil 3
34 /
AP 415 19
29 /
15
HEAT 310 C:6 B:11 27C
HE 310 C:9 B:21 2C
SU-100
The SU-100 is a self propelled anti-tank / assault gun based on the chassis of the T-34 medium tank. When the T-
34/85 was introduced it made the SU-85 obsolete in its intended role and a new vehicle was needed to replace it.
A 100mm gun developed from a naval weapon was used in place of the earlier vehicle 85mm gun. The SU-100
was used to support tank units as a heavy tank destroyer, it remained in service with the Soviet Union into the
1960's.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 31.6 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 10
Armament: 100mm D-10T gun, DT (C)
Ammo: 52x 85mm, 600x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USSR
TrMOV: 110 / 70 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 500 + 140 liters Fuel Cons: 240 Susp: Track:6 Hull 23 14 14
100mm ROF: Magazine:
D-10T SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
61 /
53 / Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 445 22
46 /
25 2-3- SS 1 Brst
DT 5 4 Drum 60 125
Nil 3
47 /
41 /
AP 445 22
35 /
19
HE 335 C: 14 B:16 4C
SU-122
The SU-122 is an assault gun based on the chassis of the T-34 combined with a 122mm howitzer in a limited
traverse mount at the front of the hull. It performed well in the infantry support role but was found to have poor
anti-armor capabilities, the SU-85 was developed to provide an anti-tank vehicle leaving the SU-122 for the
assault gun role. The SU-122 remained in service until the end of the war.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 30.9 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 10
Armament: 122mm M-30 howitzer, DT (C)
Ammo: 40x 122mm, 600x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: USSR
TrMOV: 110 / 70 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 635 + 135 liters Fuel Cons: 240 Susp: Track:6 Hull 23 14 14
122mm ROF: Magazine: IFR:
M-30 SS Rld: 2 5.9km
Round Range Damage Pen
HEAT 205 C:13 B:15 42C Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
SU-152
The SU-152 is an assault gun based on the KV-1 heavy tank, it combines the chassis of the KV-1 with the
152mm howitzer of the KV-2. The KV-2 had proven to be an easy target dispite its heavy armor due to its high
profile and poor mobility. The SU-152 mounted the howitzer with a limited traverse in the hull front greatly
reducing the over all height, this provided a smaller target and made the vehicle less top heavy improving its
mobility. The SU-152 remained in service until the end of the war but production ended in 1944 when the KV-1
was discontinued. The ISU-152 based on the IS-2 heavy tank replaced the SU-152 in production, it was very
similar in appearance but mounted a more powerful 152mm gun in place of the howitzer. Due to the limited
traverse of the gun the indirect fire range is reduced.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 47.4 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 5 Maint: 14
Armament: 152mm M-10T howitzer, DT (C)
Ammo: 20x 152mm, 600x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: USSR
SUPPORT VEHICLES
T-34-T
This is an armored recovery vehicle based on the chassis of the T-34 tank. The turret has been removed, a five
ton crane, 10 ton winch and assorted tools for repairing armored vehicles have been added. A platform for
carrying a spare engine has also been added over the rear deck of the hull.
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 25.1 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 8
Armament: DT (H), DT (C)
Ammo: 1200x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: USSR
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 500 + 140 liters Fuel Cons: 240 Susp: Track:6 Hull 14 14 14
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GERMANY
ARMORED CARS
SdKfz 221
The SdKfz 221 is a light 4x4 armored scout car. It has a small open topped turret with wire mesh anti-grenade
screens. A radio car version was built as the SdKfz 223, it is similar but includes additional radio equipment and
has a large "bed-frame" antenna above the vehicle.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 4.1 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 2 Maint: 3
Armament: MG-34
Ammo: 5000x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1936 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 165 / 75 Com Mov: 40 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 310 liters Fuel Cons: 350 Susp: Wheel:(2) Turret 3 3 2
Hull 3 2 2
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 5 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 3 Maint: 3
Armament: 2cm KwK 30, MG-34 coaxial, MG-34 (C)
Ammo: 200x 2cm, 3000x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1936 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 165 / 75 Com Mov: 40 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 310 liters Fuel Cons: 350 Susp: Wheel:(2) Turret 3 3 2
Hull 3 2 2
2cm
Magazine:
KwK ROF: 3
Strip 10
30
Round Range Damage Pen
3/ Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 360 4 2/ 2-3- SS 1
2/1 MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
2/
AP 360 4 2/
1/1
HE 270 C:1 B:4 -8C
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 6.4 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 4 Maint: 4
Armament: 2cm KwK 30, MG-34 coaxial, MG-34 (C)
Ammo: 200x 2cm, 3000x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1932 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 130 / 60 Com Mov: 30 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 405 liters Fuel Cons: 350 Susp: Wheel:(3) Turret 3 3 2
Hull 3 2 2
2cm
Magazine:
KwK ROF: 3
Strip 10
30
Round Range Damage Pen
3/ Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 360 4 2/ 2-3- SS 1
2/1 MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
2/
AP 360 4 2/
1/1
HE 270 C:1 B:4 -8C
TrMOV: 175 / 90 Com Mov: 40 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 395 liters Fuel Cons: 520 Susp: Wheel:(3) Turret 3 3 2
Hull 5 Sp 2 2
2cm
Magazine:
KwK ROF: 3
Strip 10
30
Round Range Damage Pen
3/ Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 360 4 2/ 2-3- SS 1
2/1 MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
2/
AP 360 4 2/
1/1
HE 270 C:1 B:4 -8C
SdKfz 234/1
The SdKfz 234/1 is an eight wheeled heavy armored scout car based on the earlier SdKfz 231. It uses more
advanced construction methods which reduces the weight of the chassis allowing an increase in armor and fuel
capacity without increasing the over all weight of the vehicle. It retains the open turret and 2 Driver system of the
SdKfz 231.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 8.2 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 4 Maint: 4
Armament: 2cm KwK 38, MG-34 coaxial, MG-34 (C)
Ammo: 200x 2cm, 3000x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 175 / 90 Com Mov: 40 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 1490 liters Fuel Cons: 520 Susp: Wheel:(3) Turret 3 3 2
Hull 8 Sp 2 2
2cm
Magazine:
KwK ROF: 5
Strip 10
38
Round Range Damage Pen
3/ Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 360 4 2/ 2-3- SS 1
2/1 MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
2/
AP 360 4 2/
1/1
HE 270 C:1 B:4 -8C
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 10.5 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 4 Maint: 4
Armament: 5cm KwK 39 L/60, MG-34 coaxial
Ammo: 40x 5cm, 3000x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 175 / 90 Com Mov: 40 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 1490 liters Fuel Cons: 520 Susp: Wheel:(3) Turret 20 3 2
Hull 8 Sp 2 2
5cm
ROF: Magazine:
KwK
SS Rld 1
39 L/60
Round Range Damage Pen
14 / Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
13 /
HVAP 425 10 2-3- SS 1
10 / MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
5 Nil Brst 3
11 /
AP 425 10 10 /
8/4
HE 320 C:3 B:12 -4C
SdKfz 250
The SdKfz 250 is a 1 ton armored half track introduced as an armored gun crew carrier and artillery prime mover.
It also became popular for use as a Command vehicle equipped with additional radio equipment, map boards and a
"bed frame" antenna. There is an armored gun shield for the Commanders machine gun mounted at the front of the
open crew compartment and a second machine gun mounted on the top of the rear hull wall. A large door is
provided at the hull rear for exit along with two side doors for the Driver and front passenger. The SdKfz was used
as the basis for many combat and support vehicles. After 1942 the MG-34 was often replaced with the MG-42.
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 4.8 tons Load: 1000kg Crew: 2+4 Maint: 3
Armament: MG-34 (C), MG-34 (P)
Ammo: 4000x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1939 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 130 / 70 Com Mov: 30 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 150 liters Fuel Cons: 120 Susp: Track:1 Hull 3 2 2
SdKfz 251
The SdKfz 251 is a 3 ton armored half track introduced as an armored personnel carrier to be used by the
mechanized infantry of Panzer units. There is an armored gun shield (AV:2) for the Commanders machine gun
mounted at the front of the open crew compartment and a second machine gun mounted on the top of the rear hull
wall. A large door is provided in the rear hull for exit along with the Driver and front passengers side doors. The
SdKfz 251 was used as the basis for many combat and support vehicles. After 1942 the MG-34 was often replaced
with the MG-42.
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 8.2 tons Load: 3000kg Crew: 3+10 Maint: 4
Armament: MG-34 (C), MG-34 (P)
Ammo: 5000x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1938 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 115 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 185 liters Fuel Cons: 140 Susp: Track:1 Hull 3 2 2
Jagdpanther
The Jagdpanther (Hunting panther) is a self propelled anti-tank gun / tank destroyer based on the chassis of the
Panther tank. It mounts an 8.8cm gun in a limited traverse mount. It retains the Panthers hull machine gun and a
machine gun is provided on the roof of the vehicle operated by the Commander.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 40.7 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 6 Maint: 12
Armament: 8.8cm KwK 43, MG-34 hull, MG-42 (L)
Ammo: 60x 8.8cm, 2500x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: Germany
41 / 2-3- SS 1
MG-42 10 4 Belt 50 125
36 / Nil Brst 3
AP 500 19
31 /
16
HEAT 375 C:7 B:11 28C
HE 375 C:10 B:22 2C
Jagdpanzer IV
The Jagdpanzers (hunting tanks) were developed from the earlier assault guns like the Sturmgeshutz but were
designed from the start for the tank destroyer role. The Jagdpanzer IV was based on the chassis of the Panzer IV
medium tank and combined it with the long barreled 7.5cm gun used by the Panther tank. The hull machinegun of
the Panzer IV is retained and a machine gun is provided for the Commander.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 25.8 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 9
Armament: 7.5cm KwK42, MG-34 hull, MG-42 (C)
Ammo: 48x 7.5cm, 2500x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: Germany
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 14.3 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 5
Armament: 7.5cm KwK 40 L/48, MG-42 (C)
Ammo: 41x 7.5cm, 600x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: Germany
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 14.3 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 5
Armament: Flamegun, MG-42 (C)
Ammo: 80 seconds of flamegun fuel, 1250x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: Germany
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 59.1 tons Load: 600kg Crew: 6 Maint: 14
Armament: 8.8cm KwK 43, MG-34 hull
Ammo: 90x 8.8cm, 3000x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: Germany
8.8cm
ROF: Magazine:
KwK
SS Rld 1
43
Round Range Damage Pen
53 /
47 /
HVAP 500 19
40 / Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
21 2-3- SS 1
MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
41 / Nil Brst 3
36 /
AP 500 19
31 /
16
HEAT 375 C:7 B:11 28C
HE 375 C:10 B:22 2C
Jagdtiger
The Jagdtiger (Hunting tiger) is a tank destroyer based on the chassis of the Tiger II. It mounts a 12.8cm gun in a
limited traverse mount and includes the 9.2cm close defense weapon of the Tiger. The Jagdtiger was the most
powerful AFV fielded during the war. Less than 200 were completed by the end of the war.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 64.2 tons Load: 700kg Crew: 6 Maint: 15
Armament: 12.8cm KwK44, MG-34 hull, MG-42 (L), 9.2cm mortar
Ammo: 38x 12.8cm, 2950x 7.92mm, 20x 9.2cm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: Germany
12.8cm ROF: Magazine: Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
KwK 44 SS Rld 1 2-3- SS 1
MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
Round Range Damage Pen Nil Brst 3
75 / 2-3- SS 1
MG-42 10 4 Belt 50 125
66 / Nil Brst 3
HVAP 440 28
56 /
30
58 / 9.2cm Mortar ROF: SS Magazine: Rld 1
51 /
AP 440 28 Round IFR Damage Pen
43 /
23 HE 200m C:11 B:33 3C
HE 330 C:21 B:32 8C Smoke 200m C:2 B:11 Nil
Panzerjager I 4.7cm PAK(t)
This is one of the first of the many hybrid self propelled guns used by Germany during World war 2. It uses the
chassis of the Panzer I and combines it with a Czech anti-tank gun. This is one of the few vehicles to be
successfully built on the chassis of the Panzer I as it was too light for most weapons. The gun crew is protected by
a gun shield from the front only and no machine gun is provided. The Marder I was used into the early part of
1941 before it was found to be lacking the firepower and protection needed to face the Allied tanks coming into
service.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 6.4 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 3 Maint: 4
Armament: 4.7cm PAK(t)
Ammo: 86x 4.7cm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: Germany
76.2mm
ROF: Magazine:
PAK36
SS Rld: 1
(r)
Round Range Damage Pen
34 /
30 /
HVAP 415 17 Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
25 /
13 2-3- SS 1
MG-42 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
26 /
23 /
AP 415 17
19 /
10
HEAT 310 C:5 B:10 23C
HE 310 C:7 B:19 0C
8.8cm
ROF: Magazine:
KwK
SS Rld 1
43
Round Range Damage Pen
53 /
47 /
HVAP 500 19 Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
40 /
21 2-3- SS 1 Brst
MG-42 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil 3
41 /
36 /
AP 500 19
31 /
16
HEAT 375 C:7 B:11 28C
HE 375 C:10 B:22 2C
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 10.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 5
Armament: 7.5cm Pak 40, MG-42 (C)
Ammo: 27x 7.5cm, 600x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 85 / 55 Com Mov: 20 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 190 liters Fuel Cons: 170 Susp: Track:2 Hull 10 4 4
Superstructure 3 3 0
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 10.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 5
Armament: 7.5cm PAK40, MG-42 (C)
Ammo: 27x 7.5cm, 600x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: Germany
SdKfz 234/3
This is the SdKfz 234 with the turret replaced by an open topped superstructure. A short barreled 7.5cm gun is
mounted with a limited traverse to the front. The Sdkfz 234/3 was intended to provide a highly mobile fire support
vehicle.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 8.9 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 4 Maint: 4
Armament: 7.5cm KwK
Ammo: 55x 7.5cm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 175 / 90 Com Mov: 40 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 1490 liters Fuel Cons: 520 Susp: Wheel:(3) Hull 8 Sp 3 2
SdKfz 234/4
The SdKfz 234/4 is similar to the 234/3 but it replaces the 7.5cm L/24 gun with the longer barreled 7.5cm KwK40
L/43 gun. It was intended to provide a fast mobile tank destroyer.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 8.9 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 4 Maint: 4
Armament: 7.5cm KwK 40 L/43
Ammo: 55x 7.5cm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 175 / 90 Com Mov: 40 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 1490 liters Fuel Cons: 520 Susp: Wheel:(3) Hull 8 Sp 3 2
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 4.8 tons Load: 1000kg Crew: 6 Maint: 3
Armament: 8cm S.Gr.W.34, MG-34 (L)
Ammo: 65x 8cm, 1000x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1939 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 130 / 70 Com Mov: 30 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 150 liters Fuel Cons: 120 Susp: Track:1 Hull 3 2 2
8cm S.
ROF: Magazine: Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
Gr.
SS Rld 1
W.34 2-3- SS 1
MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
Round IFR Damage Pen Nil Brst 3
SdKfz 250/8
This is a fire support vehicle based on the chassis of the SdKfz 250. It mounts a 7.5cm infantry gun in a limited
traverse mount, a gun shield (AV:3) is provided to protect the crew.
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 5.2 tons Load: 600kg Crew: 3 Maint: 3
Armament: 7.5cm le IG18
Ammo: 20x 7.5cm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 130 / 70 Com Mov: 30 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 150 liters Fuel Cons: 120 Susp: Track:1 Hull 3 2 2
SdKfz 250/10
This is a fire support vehicle based on the chassis of the SdKfz 250. It mounts a 2cm gun in a limited traverse
mount, a gun shield (AV:3) is provided to protect the crew. A machine gun is provided on the rear wall of the
passenger compartment.
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 5.0 tons Load: 800kg Crew: 3 Maint: 3
Armament: 2cm KwK38, MG-34
Ammo: 4200x 2cm, 2000x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 130 / 70 Com Mov: 30 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 150 liters Fuel Cons: 120 Susp: Track:1 Hull 3 2 2
2cm
Magazine:
KwK ROF: 5
Strip 10
38
Round Range Damage Pen Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
3/ 2-3- SS 1
MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
HVAP 360 4 2/ Nil Brst 3
2/1 2-3- SS 1
MG-42 10 4 Belt 50 125
2/ Nil Brst 3
AP 360 4 2/
1/1
HE 270 C:1 B:4 -8C
SdKfz 251/2
This is a mortar carrier version of the SdKfz 251. It carries an 8cm mortar and crew, the mortar faces the rear. It
may be fired from within the vehicle but the normal practice is to remove the mortar and fire it from the ground as
it has a very limited arc of fire in the vehicle. A machine gun is provided on a mount at the rear of the crew
compartment.
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 8.2 tons Load: 3000kg Crew: 8 Maint: 4
Armament: 8cm S.Gr.W.34, MG-34 (L)
Ammo: 65x 8cm, 1000x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1938 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 115 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 185 liters Fuel Cons: 140 Susp: Track:1 Hull 3 2 2
8cm S.
ROF: Magazine: Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
Gr.
SS Rld 1
W.34 2-3- SS 1
MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
Round IFR Damage Pen Nil Brst 3
SdKfz 251/9
This is a fire support version of the SdKfz 251, it mounts the short barreled 7.5cm gun used in the early Panzer IV.
The gun faces forward and has a limited traverse. A gun shield is included (AV:3) to protect the crew and a
machine gun is provided on the rear wall of the passenger compartment.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 9.3 tons Load: 1900kg Crew: 3 Maint: 5
Armament: 7.5cm KwK, MG-34 (L)
Ammo: 52x 7.5cm, 2000x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 115 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 185 liters Fuel Cons: 140 Susp: Track:1 Hull 3 2 2
7.5cm ROF: Magazine:
KwK SS Rld 1
Round Range Damage Pen
12 / Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
AP 260 17 10 /
2-3- SS 1
9/5 MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
HEAT 195 C:5 B:10 23C 2-3- SS 1
MG-42 10 4 Belt 50 125
HE 195 C:7 B:19 0C Nil Brst 3
CHEM 195 C:2 B:7 Nil
1-
APERS 100 Spcl
Nil
SdKfz 251/10
This is a self propelled anti-tank gun based on the SdKfz 251. It mounts the 3.7cm Pak 36 with a limited traverse
to the front. A gun shield is included (AV:3) to protect the crew and a machine gun is provided on the rear wall of
the passenger compartment.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 9.0 tons Load: 2200kg Crew: 6 Maint: 5
Armament: 3.7cm Pak 36, MG-34 (L)
Ammo: 168x 3.7cm, 2000x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 115 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 185 liters Fuel Cons: 140 Susp: Track:1 Hull 3 2 2
3.7cm ROF: Magazine:
Pak 36 SS Rld 1
Round Range Damage Pen
7/ Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 350 8 6/ 2-3- SS 1
5/3 MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
5/ 2-3- SS 1
AP 350 8 5/ MG-42 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
4/2
HEAT 175 C:19 B:37 53C
HE 260 C:2 B:9 -6C
SdKfz 251/16
This is a flamethrower vehicle based on the SdKfz 251. The Commanders machine gun is retained and is provided
with gun shield (AV:2). A flamethrower is mounted on each side and each is provided with a gun shield (AV:2).
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 9.6 tons Load: 1600kg Crew: 8 Maint: 4
Armament: MG-34 (C), 2x flamethrower
Ammo: 8000x 7.92mm, 160 seconds of flamethrower fuel
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 115 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 185 liters Fuel Cons: 140 Susp: Track:1 Hull 3 2 2
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 9.3 tons Load: 1900kg Crew: 5 Maint: 5
Armament: 7.5cm PAK40, MG-34 (L)
Ammo: 22x 7.5cm, 1000x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 115 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 185 liters Fuel Cons: 140 Susp: Track:1 Hull 3 2 2
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 21.8 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 8
Armament: 7.5cm KwK, MG-42 (C)
Ammo: 44x 7.5cm, 600x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1939 In service: Germany
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 21.9 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 8
Armament: 7.5cm KwK 40 L/48, MG-42 (C)
Ammo: 44x 7.5cm, 600x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: Germany
7.5cm
KwK ROF: Magazine:
40 SS Rld 1
L/48
Round Range Damage Pen
27/
23/ Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 380 17
21/
2-3- SS 1
10 MG-42 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
21 /
AP 380 17 18 /
16/ 8
HEAT 285 C:5 B:10 23C
HE 285 C:7 B:19 0C
CHEM 285 C:2 B:7 Nil
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 23.6 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 8
Armament: 7.5cm KwK 40 L/48, MG-42 (C), 9.2cm mortar
Ammo: 54x 7.5cm, 600x 7.92mm, 20x 9.2cm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: Germany
7.5cm
KwK ROF: Magazine: Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
40 SS Rld 1
2-3- SS 1
L/48 MG-42 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
Round Range Damage Pen
27/
23/
HVAP 380 17
21/
10
21 / 9.2cm Mortar ROF: SS Magazine: Rld 1
AP 380 17 18 /
16/ 8 Round IFR Damage Pen
StuH 42
The Sturmhaubitze 42 (storm howitzer) is based on the Sturmgeshutz III Ausf G. The two vehicles are very similar
with the exception of the main gun. The Sturmhaubitze 42 replaces the 7.5cm gun of the Sturmgeshutz with a
10.5cm howitzer. The howitzer is a modified 10.5cm le FH 18, due to the shorter barrel and the limited elevation
permitted by the mount, indirect fire is considerably reduced in range. A 9.2cm close defense weapon was added
in 1943.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 23.6 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 8
Armament: 10.5cm StuH42, MG-42 (C), 9.2cm mortar
Ammo: 40x 10.5cm, 600x 7.92mm, 20x 9.2cm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: Germany
StuH 43 Brummbar
The Brummbar (grizzly bear) is an assault gun based on the chassis of the Panzer IV medium tank. It is similar in
appearance to the Sturmgeshutz and mounts a modified sIG 33 15cm infantry gun in the hull front. A machine gun
is provided on the hull top operated by the Commander, a second machine gun in a ball mount is located in the
hull front operated by one of the Loaders. Early production models did not include a hull machine gun but combat
experience soon proved that the Brummbar was vulnerable to infantry attacks during the close quarter urban
fighting it was designed for and the second machine gun was added.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 27.6 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 9
Armament: 15cm StuH43, MG-34 hull, MG-42 (C)
Ammo: 38x 15cm, 2500x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: Germany
Sturmmorser Tiger
The Sturmmorser Tiger is an assault gun based on the chassis of the Tiger tank. It has a rough similarity to the
Sturmgeshutz having an armored superstructure in place of a turret. A 38cm rocket launcher is mounted in the hull
front, this weapon is actually a modified naval depth charge launcher. Each round weighs 345kg and only 14 are
carried in the vehicle. A roof mounted crane is provided to help handle the ammunition. The Sturmmorser Tiger
was designed for urban combat support, the explosive charge of one round was generally sufficient to demolish an
entire building and there was one report of a Sturmmorser Tiger destroying three M4 Sherman tanks with a single
round. It is believed that no more than 20 of these vehicles were completed before the war ended. A machine gun
in a ball mount is provided in the hull front operated by one of the Loaders.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 65 tons Load: 600kg Crew: 5 Maint: 18
Armament: 38cm Raketenwerfer 61, MG-34 hull
Ammo: 14x 38cm, 2500x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: Germany
Hummel
The Hummel (Bumble bee) is a self propelled 15cm howitzer based on a hybrid chassis combing features from the
Panzer III and IV. The gun and crew are located in an open topped superstructure at the rear of the vehicle. A
single machine gun operated by one of the Loaders is provided on the top of this superstructure for local defence
from aircraft and infantry.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 22.9 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 6 Maint: 8
Armament: 15cm sFH 18, MG-42 (L)
Ammo: 18x 15cm, 600x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: Germany
Wespe
The Wespe (wasp) is a self propelled howitzer based on the Panzer II chassis. The gun and crew are located in an
open topped superstructure at the rear of the vehicle. A machine gun is provided on the top of the superstructure
operated by one of the Loaders.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 11.2 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 5 Maint: 5
Armament: 10.5cm le FH18, MG-42 (L)
Ammo: 40x 10.5cm, 600x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: Germany
ANTI-AIRCRAFT VEHICLES
Flakpanzer IV Ostwind
The Ostwind (Eastwind) is an anti-aircraft tank based on the chassis of the PzKpfw IV armed with a 3.7cm gun
mounted in an open topped turret.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 19.7 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 6
Armament: 3.7cm Flak 43 gun, MG-34 hull
Ammo: 1200x 3.7cm, 1350x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: Germany
3.7cm Magazine:
ROF: 3
Flak 43 Strip 8
Round Range Damage Pen Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
7/ 2-3- SS 1 Brst
MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
AP 565 8 6/ Nil 3
5/3
HE 425 C:2 B:9 -6C
Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind
The Wirbelwind (Whirlwind) is an anti-aircraft tank based on the chassis of the PzKpfw IV armed with four 2cm
guns mounted in an open topped turret.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 19.7 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 6
Armament: 4x 2cm Flak 38 guns, MG-34 hull
Ammo: 3200x 2cm, 1350x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: Germany
Flakpanzer 38(t)
This was the first of the Flakpanzers (anti aircraft tanks). It is based on the chassis of the PzKpfw 38(t) light tank
and is armed with a single 2cm Flak 38 gun in an open mount on the hull top. A folding platform provides some
protection to the gun and crew during travel but the gun is limited to the forward arc until the platform is lowered,
once lowered the gun has a full 360' arc but the crew is exposed. Due to the blocky appearance when this platform
is raised for travel the vehicle was commonly known as the mobilwagen (moving van).
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 8.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 4
Armament: 2cm Flak 38 gun, MG-34 hull
Ammo: 800x 2cm, 1350x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: Germany
SdKfz 251/17
This is a self propelled anti-aircraft gun based on the SdKfz 251. The 2cm gun is mounted in an open turret, a gun
shield (AV:2) is provided to protect the Gunner.
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 10.5 tons Load: 700kg Crew: 5 Maint: 5
Armament: 2cm Flak 38
Ammo: 600x 2cm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 115 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 185 liters Fuel Cons: 140 Susp: Track:1 Hull 3 2 2
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 10.5 tons Load: 700kg Crew: 4 Maint: 5
Armament: 3x MG151/15 or MG151/20, MG-42 (L)
Ammo: 1000x 15mm or 20mm, 600x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: open NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: Germany
TrMOV: 115 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 185 liters Fuel Cons: 140 Susp: Track:1 Hull 3 2 2
ENGINEER VEHICLES
SdKfz 179 Bergepanzer Panther
The Bergepanzer is an armored recovery vehicle based on the Panther tank. The turret is replaced with an open
superstructure, a 60 ton winch, 3 ton crane, a rear mounted plow and lockers for tools are added. The use of the
plow allows the Bergepanzer to pull vehicle heavier than itself. A 2cm cannon is mounted at the front of the open
crew compartment and is capable of being used against ground or air targets, the hull machine gun is also retained
providing additional protection against ground targets.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 45.5 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 5 Maint: 12
Armament: 2cm Flak 38, MG-34 hull
Ammo: 200x 2cm, 1200x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: Germany
2cm
Magazine:
KwK ROF: 5
Strip 20
38
Round Range Damage Pen
3/ Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 360 4 2/ 2-3- SS 1
2/1 MG-34 10 4 Belt 50 125
Nil Brst 3
2/
AP 360 4 2/
1/1
HE 270 C:1 B:4 -8C
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LIGHT TANKS
A17 Tetrarch
The Tetrarch was designed as a small airmobile light tank. Although available in 1940 it did not get much use until 1944. A
glider was developed around the dimensions of this tank to allow its use in the D-day landings. The Tetrarch remained in
service with airborne forces until the wars end.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 7.6 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 3 Maint: 4
Armament: 2 pounder gun, Besa Mk 2 coaxial
Ammo: 50x 2 pounder, 2025x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: UK
TrMOV: 130 / 85 Com Mov: 30 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 205 liters Fuels Cons: 240 Susp: Track:1 Turret 4 3 3
Hull 4 3 2
ROF: Magazine:
2 Pounder
SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
8/ Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 380 9 7/
6/3 Besa Mk
5 4 2-3-Nil Belt 225 SS 1 Brst 3 125
2
6/
AP 380 9 5/
4/2
HE 285 C:2 B:10 -5C
Vickers Mk VI
The Mk VI was the standard British light tank in service at the start of World war 2. At the start of the war this tank formed the
bulk of British armored units, due to this it was used for roles it was completely unsuited for and suffered heavy losses. Once
the heavier "infantry" and "cruiser" tanks became available in sufficient numbers the Mk VI was used primarily for
reconnaisance, a role it was much more capable of performing. It remained in service into 1942 when it was replaced by the
American M3 Stuart.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 4.9 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 3 Maint: 3
Armament: Vickers Mk 5, Vickers Mk 1 coaxial
Ammo: 400x .50 Vickers, 2500x .303
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1936 In service: UK
TrMOV: 115 / 75 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 150 liters Fuel Cons: 160 Susp: Track:1 Turret 3 3 3
Hull 5 3 3
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
2-3- SS 2 2-3- SS 1
Mk 5 5 7 Belt 100 150 Mk 1 5 4 Belt 250 125
4 Brst 6 Nil Brst 3
Vickers 6 Ton
The Vickers 6 ton was popular with several foriegn countries but was never ordered by the British army. With the outbreak of
war the British found themselves short of tanks and many of the 6 tons in production for other countries were impressed into
British service. This tank also formed the basis for several foriegn designs including the Polish 7TP and the Soviet T-26.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 7.1 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 3 Maint: 4
Armament: 3 pounder gun, Vickers Mk 1 coaxial
Ammo: 50x 3 pounder, 4000x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1929 In service: UK, Bolivia, China, Finland, Greece, Poland, Portugal, Thailand, USSR
TrMOV: 130 / 85 Com Mov: 30 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 205 liters Fuels Cons: 240 Susp: Track:1 Turret 4 3 3
Hull 4 3 2
Magazine: Rld:
3 Pounder ROF: SS
1
Round Range Damage Pen Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
6/5/ Mk 1 5 4 2-3-Nil Belt 250 SS 1 Brst 3 125
AP 280 10
4/2
HE 210 C:3 B:12 -4C
CRUISER TANKS
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 14.4 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 6
Armament: 2 pounder gun, Vickers Mk 1 coaxial
Ammo: 110x 2 pounder, 3000x .303
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1938 In service: UK
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 290 liters Fuels Cons: 350 Susp: Track:2 Turret 3 3 3
Hull 3 3 2
Magazine: Rld:
2 Pounder ROF: SS
1
Round Range Damage Pen
8/7/ Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 380 9
6/3 Mk 1 5 4 2-3-Nil Belt 250 SS 1 Brst 3 125
6/5/
AP 380 9
4/2
HE 285 C:2 B:10 -5C
A13 Cruiser Mk IV
This is the Cruiser tank Mk III with heavier armor. This tank along with the Mk III was used extensively in France and North
Africa until 1941 when better tanks became available.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 17.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 6
Armament: 2 pounder gun, Vickers Mk 1 coaxial
Ammo: 110x 2 pounder, 3000x .303
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1939 In service: UK
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 290 liters Fuels Cons: 350 Susp: Track:2 Turret 6 4 3
Hull 6 4 3
Magazine: Rld:
2 Pounder ROF: SS
1
Round Range Damage Pen
8/7/ Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 380 9
6/3 Mk 1 5 4 2-3-Nil Belt 250 SS 1 Brst 3 125
6/5/
AP 380 9
4/2
HE 285 C:2 B:10 -5C
A15 Crusader I
The Crusader was designed as a heavy "cruiser" tank designed to fall between the "cruiser" tank and "infantry" tank concepts.
The experience gained from the Cruiser Mk III and IV was used in the development of the Crusader. There is a small turret on
the hull front for the forward machinegun, a 2" mortar is mounted in the roof which may be fired and reloaded from inside the
turret and external fuel tanks may be added for extended range. The Crusader was one of the most important British tanks of
the 1941-42 period. By 1943 it was being replaced by new vehicles but the chassis remained in use for a number of combat and
support vehicles until the wars end.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 19.3 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 5 Maint: 7
Armament: 2 pounder gun, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Besa Mk 2 hull, BREN Mk 2 (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 110x 2 pounder, 4500x 7.92mm, 600x .303, 26x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: UK
ROF: Magazine:
2 Pounder Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
SS Rld: 1
Besa Mk 2 5 4 2-3-Nil Belt 225 SS 1 Brst 3 125
Round Range Damage Pen
BREN
8/ 5 4 2-3-Nil Box 30 SS 1 Brst 2 125
Mk 2
HVAP 380 9 7/
6/3
6/
AP 380 9 5/
4/2 2" Mortar ROF: SS Magazine: Rld: 1
HE 285 C:2 B:10 -5C Round IFR Damage Pen
CHEM 150 C:2 B:3 Nil
A15 Crusader I CS
This is a close support version of the Crusader I, it replaces the 2 Pounder with a 3" howitzer.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 19.3 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 5 Maint: 7
Armament: 3" Howitzer, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Besa Mk 2 hull, BREN Mk 2 (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 57x 3", 4500x 7.92mm, 600x .303, 26x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: UK
A15 Crusader II
This is the Crusader with improved armor and the machinegun turret has been replaced with a more conventional ball
mounting. The weight saved by the turrets removal equals that of the additional armor resulting in no overall weight increase or
reduction of performance.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 19.3 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 5 Maint: 7
Armament: 2 pounder gun, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Besa Mk 2 hull, BREN Mk 2 (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 110x 2 pounder, 4500x 7.92mm, 600x .303, 26x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: UK
ROF: Magazine:
2 Pounder Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
SS Rld: 1
Besa Mk 2 5 4 2-3-Nil Belt 225 SS 1 Brst 3 125
Round Range Damage Pen
BREN
8/ 5 4 2-3-Nil Box 30 SS 1 Brst 2 125
Mk 2
HVAP 380 9 7/
6/3
6/
AP 380 9 5/
4/2
HE 285 C:2 B:10 -5C
2" Mortar ROF: SS Magazine: Rld: 1
Round IFR Damage Pen
CHEM 150 C:2 B:3 Nil
A15 Crusader II CS
This is a close support version of the Crusader II.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 19.3 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 5 Maint: 7
Armament: 3" Howitzer, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Besa Mk 2 hull, BREN Mk 2 (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 57x 3", 4500x 7.92mm, 600x .303, 26x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: UK
ROF: Magazine:
6 Pounder
SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
27 / Besa Mk 2 5 4 2-3-Nil Belt 225 SS 1 Brst 3 125
24 / BREN
APDS 390 13 5 4 2-3-Nil Box 30 SS 1 Brst 2 125
20 / Mk 2
10
21 /
18 /
HVAP 390 13
15 /
8
16 /
14 / 2" Mortar ROF: SS Magazine: Rld: 1
AP 390 13
12 /
6 Round IFR Damage Pen
HE 250 C:6 B:7 -2C CHEM 150 C:2 B:3 Nil
A27L Centaur IV
The Cromwell was designed to use the new Rolls Royce meteor engine, this engine was not available when planned and as an
interim measure the lower performing Liberty engine was used in the chassis. The resulting vehicle was designated Centaur,
these vehicles were used primarily for training the crews of the Cromwell and many were converted to Cromwell's when the
Meteor engine did become available. The Centaur IV is the only version that was used in combat being issued to the Royal
marines to provide fire support during the 1944 Normandy landings. In this role it was only expected to be used for the actual
landings but they performed so well in this role that they continued in use for several weeks following the invasion.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 27.9 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 9
Armament: 95mm Howitzer, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Besa Mk 2 hull, BREN Mk 2 (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 51x 94mm, 4950x 7.92mm, 600x .303, 20x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: UK
A27M Cromwell I
The Cromwell was first designed in 1941 but due to a lack of a suitable engine production was delayed until 1943. The Rolls
Royce Meteor engine planned for the Cromwell was developed from the Merlin aircraft engine used in the Spitfire and P51
Mustang. There were several delays in the production of this engine resulting in 2 interim versions of the Cromwell being
produced, the Cavalier and Centaur. With the exception of the Centaur IV few of these interim designs were used in combat,
most being used for training. Many Centaurs were later converted into Cromwells as the Liberty engine was easily replaced by
the Meteor. The Cromwell was one of Britains most successful tanks of the war and it remained in service into the 1950's.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 27.9 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 9
Armament: 6 Pounder gun, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Besa Mk 2 hull, BREN Mk 2 (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 83x 6 pounder, 4950x 7.92mm, 600x .303, 30x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: UK
TrMOV: 120 / 80 Com Mov: 30 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 530 liters Fuel Cons: 460 Susp: Track:5 Turret 15 12 12
Hull 18 8 6
ROF: Magazine:
6 Pounder
SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
27 / Besa Mk 2 5 4 2-3-Nil Belt 225 SS 1 Brst 3 125
24 / BREN
APDS 390 13 5 4 2-3-Nil Box 30 SS 1 Brst 2 125
20 / Mk 2
10
21 /
18 /
HVAP 390 13
15 /
8
16 /
14 / 2" Mortar ROF: SS Magazine: Rld: 1
AP 390 13
12 /
6 Round IFR Damage Pen
HE 250 C:6 B:7 -2C CHEM 150 C:2 B:3 Nil
A27M Cromwell V
Many British officers who had fought in North Africa with the American M3 and M4 medium tanks were pushing the army to
adopt a dual purpose gun similar to the American 75mm gun. In 1943 the British adopted the 75mm Mk 5 a gun which used
many parts from the 6 Pounder and fired American 75mm ammunition. The Cromwell V is the Cromwell armed with this
75mm gun, the use of this gun was not as a replacement for the 6 pounder or close support howitzer armed versions. It was
intended to provide a dual purpose tank, something with a high explosive capability (which the 6 Pounder lacked until 1944)
and better anti-armor performance than the howitzer armed close support tanks.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 27.9 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 9
Armament: 75mm Mk 5 gun, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Besa Mk 2 hull, BREN Mk 2 (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 64x 75mm, 4950x 7.92mm, 600x .303, 30x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: UK
TrMOV: 120 / 80 Com Mov: 30 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 530 liters Fuel Cons: 460 Susp: Track:5 Turret 15 12 12
Hull 18 8 6
75mm ROF: Magazine:
SS Rld: 1 Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
Mk 5
Besa Mk 2 5 4 2-3-Nil Belt 225 SS 1 Brst 3 125
Round Range Damage Pen
16 / BREN Mk 2 5 4 2-3-Nil Box 30 SS 1 Brst 2 125
AP 330 17 14 /
12 / 6
HE 250 C:7 B:19 0C
2" Mortar ROF: SS Magazine: Rld: 1
WP 250 C:2 B:15 Nil
Round IFR Damage Pen
CHEM 250 C:2 B:7 Nil
CHEM 150 C:2 B:3 Nil
A27M Cromwell VI
This is a close support version of the Cromwell armed with a 95mm howitzer.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 27.9 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 9
Armament: 95mm howitzer, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Besa Mk 2 hull, BREN Mk 2 (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 51x 94mm, 4950x 7.92mm, 600x .303, 20x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: UK
TrMOV: 120/ 80 Com Mov: 30 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 530 liters Fuel Cons: 460 Susp: Track:5 Turret 15 12 12
Hull 18 8 6
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 28.5 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 9
Armament: 75mm Mk 5 gun, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Besa Mk 2 hull, BREN Mk 2 (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 64x 75mm, 4950x 7.92mm, 600x .303, 30x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: UK
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 530 liters Fuel Cons: 460 Susp: Track:5 Turret 20 12 12
Hull 18 8 6
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 28.5 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 9
Armament: 95mm howitzer, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Besa Mk 2 hull, BREN Mk 2 (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 51x 94mm, 4950x 7.92mm, 600x .303, 20x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: UK
TrMOV: 100/ 65 Com Mov: 25/ 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 530 liters Fuel Cons: 460 Susp: Track:5 Turret 20 12 12
Hull 18 8 6
A34 Comet
The British were very pleased with the performance of the Cromwell but they knew the firepower would have to be increased
to keep pace with the new German tanks entering service. There were several attempts to mount the 17 Pounder anti-tank gun
on the Cromwell these all failed as the power of the gun was too much for the chassis. The Comet was developed from the
Cromwell and uses a short barreled version of the 17 Pounder which uses a reduced charge round. Many consider the Comet to
be the best British tank of the war and it remained in service with the British army until 1958.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 33.2 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 11
Armament: 77mm Mk 2 gun, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Besa Mk 2 hull, BREN Mk 2 (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 61x 77mm, 5175x 7.92mm, 600x .303, 20x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: UK
TrMOV: 120 / 80 Com Mov: 30 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 530 liters Fuel Cons: 550 Susp: Track:6 Turret 20 12 12
Hull 18 8 6
77mm ROF: Magazine:
Mk 2 SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
A41 Centurion
Development of the Centurion was started in 1944 as the result of the British military's desire for a tank armed with the 17
Pounder anti-tank gun. Attempts to upgun existing British tanks had failed, so an all new design was called for. The Centurion
was designed to mount the 17 Pounder but it was specified that it shound have the ability to have the armament increased as
new weapons were developed, this feature has led to the Centurion being one of the most successful tank designs ever built. It
was intended to be used alongside the A45 Conqueror Infantry tank which did not enter production until the late 1940's. The
Centurion entered production in 1945 but only a small number made it to Germany by the wars end and none were used in
Combat. After the war production was stopped to allow for further development before entering full scale production. It re-
entered British service in 1949 as the Centurion Mk 2.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 49 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 4 Maint: 14
Armament: 17 Pounder gun, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Weapons mount (C)
Ammo: 70x 17 Pounder, 2500x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1945 In service: UK
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 34.8 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 11
Armament: 17 Pounder gun, M1919 coaxial, weapon mount (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 78x 17 pounder, 5000x .30-06, 20x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: UK
INFANTRY TANKS
A12 Matilda II
The Matilda II was the standard British "Infantry" tank at the start of World war 2, although production had just started when
Germany invaded Poland in September 1939. The Matilda was one of the most important British tanks during the North
African campaigns of 1940-41 as its armor was nearly invulnerable to the guns of its opponents.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 26.9 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 9
Armament: 2 pounder gun, Vickers Mk 1 coaxial
Ammo: 93x 2 pounder, 3000x .303
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1939 In service: UK
TrMOV: 45 / 30 Com Mov: 10 / 5 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 210 liters Fuels Cons: 75 Susp: Track:5 Turret 15 15 15
Hull 24 14 Sp 11
Magazine: Rld:
2 Pounder ROF: SS
1
Round Range Damage Pen
8/7/ Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 380 9
6/3 Mk 1 5 4 2-3-Nil Belt 250 SS 1 Brst 3 125
6/5/
AP 380 9
4/2
HE 285 C:2 B:10 -5C
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 26.9 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 9
Armament: 3" Howitzer, Vickers Mk 1 coaxial
Ammo: 48x 3", 3000x .303
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1939 In service: UK
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 26.9 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 9
Armament: 2 pounder gun, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, BREN Mk 2 (C)
Ammo: 93x 2 pounder, 2950x 7.92mm, 600x .303
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: UK, Australia, USSR
ROF: Magazine:
2 Pounder
SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
8/ Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 380 9 7/ Besa Mk 2 5 4 2-3-Nil Belt 225 SS 1 Brst 3 125
6/3
BREN Mk
5 4 2-3-Nil Box 30 SS 1 Brst 2 125
6/ 2
AP 380 9 5/
4/2
HE 285 C:2 B:10 -5C
A22 Churchill I
The Churchill was designed to meet the conditions of the World war 1 battle field. The ability to cross cratered landscape and
trenches being given a high priority. Due to this the Churchill resembled tanks of the first world war more than those of the
1940's. It mounts a 2 Pounder gun in the turret and a 3" howitzer in the hull front. External fuel tanks may be added to extend
the range. Despite an apparent lack of modern design the Churchill went on to become one of the most successful British tanks
of the war being built in large numbers and remaining in service into the 1950's. The chassis was used for many special purpose
vehicles including flamethrower tanks, armored engineer vehicles, bridge layers and mine clearing vehicles.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 39.1 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 5 Maint: 12
Armament: 2 pounder gun, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, 3" Howitzer hull
Ammo: 150x 2 pounder, 2950x 7.92mm, 58x 3" Howitzer
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: UK
A22 Churchill II
The Churchill had been ordered directly from the drawing board with out any pre-production trials. Due to this it suffered from
many mechanical failures. In an attempt to reduce its complexity the Churchill II was introduced with the hull mounted
howitzer replaced with a machine gun. The Churchill I, II and II CS served side by side until replaced by the Churchill III.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 38.5 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 5 Maint: 12
Armament: 2 pounder gun, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Besa Mk 2 hull
Ammo: 150x 2 pounder, 4950x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: UK
A22 Churchill II CS
This is a close support version of the Churchill II. It replaces the 2 Pounder with a 3" Howitzer.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 38.5 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 5 Maint: 12
Armament: 3" Howitzer, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Besa Mk 2 hull
Ammo: 58x 3", 4950x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: UK
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 39.6 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 5 Maint: 12
Armament: 6 pounder gun, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Besa Mk 2 hull, BREN Mk 2 (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 84x 6 pounder, 4950x 7.92mm, 600x .303, 30x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: UK
ROF: Magazine:
6 Pounder
SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
27 / Besa Mk 2 5 4 2-3-Nil Belt 250 SS 1 Brst 3 125
24 / BREN
APDS 390 13 5 4 2-3-Nil Box 30 SS 1 Brst 2 125
20 / Mk 2
10
21 /
18 /
HVAP 390 13
15 /
8
16 /
14 / 2" Mortar ROF: SS Magazine: Rld: 1
AP 390 13
12 /
6 Round IFR Damage Pen
HE 250 C:6 B:7 -2C CHEM 150 C:2 B:3 Nil
A22 Churchill V
The Churchill V is a close support version of the Churchill III. It replaces the 6 pounder gun with a 95mm howitzer.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 39.6 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 5 Maint: 12
Armament: 95mm Howitzer, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Besa Mk 2 hull, BREN Mk 2 (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 50x 95mm, 4950x 7.92mm, 600x .303, 30x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: UK
A22 Churchill VI
During the fighting in North Africa several Churchill IV's were field modified by mounting the 75mm gun from the American
M3 Lee / Grant and M4 Sherman tanks. These tanks were designated Churchill IV (NA75). The Churchill VI is the official
response to requests for a Churchill with a dual purpose gun. It mounts the British 75mm Mk 5 gun, this gun uses many parts
from the 6 pounder and fires American 75mm ammunition.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 39.6 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 5 Maint: 12
Armament: 75mm Mk 5 gun, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Besa Mk 2 hull, BREN Mk 2 (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 63x 75mm, 4950x 7.92mm, 600x .303, 30x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: UK
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 40.6 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 5 Maint: 12
Armament: 75mm Mk 5 gun, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Besa Mk 2 hull, BREN Mk 2 (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 63x 75mm, 4950x 7.92mm, 600x .303, 30x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: UK
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 40.6 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 5 Maint: 12
Armament: 75mm Mk 5 gun, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Besa Mk 2 hull, BREN Mk 2 (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 63x 75mm, 4950x 7.92mm, 600x .303, 30x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: UK
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 40.6 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 5 Maint: 12
Armament: 75mm Mk 5 gun, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Flamegun hull, BREN Mk 2 (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 63x 75mm, 2950x 7.92mm, 365 seconds of fuel, 600x .303, 30x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: UK
Valentine I
The Valentine was developed privately by Vickers and not to a General Staff specification, therefore it has no number. Despite
having a 2 man turret it was accepted for service early in 1940. There are several stories of what led to the chioce for the name
Valentine, the most popular is that it was introduced on February 14, 1940 (Valentines day), another is that it was named in
honor of John Valentine Carden (an early British tank designer) and the last is that it was an accronym for the manufacturer and
the factory location. The Valentine was built in larger numbers than any other British tank of World war 2 remaining in
production until 1944. Nearly 1/3 of all Valentine production went to the Soviet Union.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 16.2 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 6
Armament: 2 pounder gun, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, BREN Mk 2 (C)
Ammo: 79x 2 pounder, 1575x 7.92mm, 600x .303
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: UK, USSR
Valentine II
This is an improved version of the Valentine which substitutes diesel engines for the gasoline engines of the Valentine I. The
similar Valentine IV uses GMC diesel engines in place of the AEC diesels. The Valentine VI was a Canadian built version of
the Valentine IV with a Browning M1919A4 coaxial machine gun in place of the Besa Mk 2.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 16.2 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 6
Armament: 2 pounder gun, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, BREN Mk 2 (C)
Ammo: 79x 2 pounder, 1575x 7.92mm, 600x .303
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: UK, Canada, USSR
ROF: Magazine:
2 Pounder
SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
8/
HVAP 380 9 7/ Besa Mk 2 5 4 2-3-Nil Belt 225 SS 1 Brst 3 125
6/3 M1919A4 5 4 2-3-Nil Belt 250 SS 1 Brst 3 125
6/ BREN Mk 2 5 4 2-3-Nil Box 30 SS 1 Brst 2 125
AP 380 9 5/
4/2
HE 285 C:2 B:10 -5C
Valentine III
This is an improved version of the Valentine II, it has a new turret with room for a Loader. It also adds a 2" smoke mortar. The
similar Valentine V uses GMC diesel engines in place of the AEC diesels. The Valentine VII is another Canadian version
similar to the Valentine V but the coaxial Besa machine gun is replaced with a Browning M1919.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 16.2 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 6
Armament: 2 pounder gun, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, BREN Mk 2 (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 60x 2 pounder, 1575x 7.92mm, 600x .303, 18x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: UK, Canada, USSR
Valentine VIII
The Valentine VIII a 6 pounder armed version of the Valentine III. Due to the size of the gun the Loader and the coaxial
machine gun had to be removed. The Valentine IX is identical except for the GMC diesel engines used in place of the AEC
diesels.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 17.2 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 7
Armament: 6 Pounder, BREN Mk 2 (C), 2" mortar
Ammo: 55x 6 pounder, 600x .303, 18x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: UK, USSR
ROF: Magazine:
6 Pounder
SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
27 / Besa Mk 2 5 4 2-3-Nil Belt 225 SS 1 Brst 3 125
24 /
APDS 390 13 BREN Mk
20 / 5 4 2-3-Nil Box 30 SS 1 Brst 2 125
2
10
21 /
18 /
HVAP 390 13
15 /
8
16 /
14 / 2" Mortar ROF: SS Magazine: Rld: 1
AP 390 13
12 /
6 Round IFR Damage Pen
HE 250 C:6 B:7 -2C CHEM 150 C:2 B:3 Nil
Valentine X
The Valentine X is similar to the Valentine VIII but the turret has been modified to allow the use of a coaxial machine gun.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 17.2 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 7
Armament: 6 Pounder, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, BREN Mk 2 (C)
Ammo: 55x 6 pounder, 1575x 7.92mm, 600x .303, 18x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: UK, USSR
Valentine XI
The Valentine XI is a version of the Valentine X with the British 75mm gun in place of the 6 Pounder.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 17.2 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 7
Armament: 75mm Mk 5, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, BREN Mk 2 (C)
Ammo: 41x 75mm, 1575x 7.92mm, 600x .303, 18x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: UK, USSR
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ITALY
LIGHT TANKS
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 6.9 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 2 Maint: 4
Armament: 20mm M35 gun, M38 coaxial
Ammo: 296x 20mm, 1560x 8mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: Italy
20mm Magazine:
ROF: 5
M35 Belt 100
Round Range Damage Pen Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
2/ 2-3- SS 1 Brst
M38 5 4 Box 20 125
AP 360 4 2/ Nil 3
2/1
HE 270 C:1 B:4 -8C
CARRO VELOCE L.3/33
The L.3/33 is a tankette designed in the early 1930's. While it was obsolete by the start of World war 2 the L.3/33
was the standard Italian light tank at the start of the war, a role it was not really designed for and as a result it
suffered heavy losses against the British in North Africa. The chassis was also used for several combat and
support vehicles.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 3.3 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 2 Maint: 3
Armament: Fiat / Revelli M14
Ammo: 2240x 6.5mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1933 In service: Italy, Hungary, Spain
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 3.3 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 2 Maint: 3
Armament: M31
Ammo: 800x 13.2mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1938 In service: Italy
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 3.3 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 2 Maint: 3
Armament: Flamegun
Ammo: 125 seconds of fuel
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1933 In service: Italy
MEDIUM TANKS
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 14 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 6
Armament: 47mm M37 gun, 2x M38 hull, M38 (C)
Ammo: 87x 47mm, 3040x 8mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: Italy
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 14 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 6
Armament: 47mm M37 gun, 2x M38 hull, M38 (C)
Ammo: 87x 47mm, 3040x 8mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: Italy
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 15.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 6
Armament: 47mm M42 gun, 2x M38 hull, M38 (C)
Ammo: 87x 47mm, 3040x 8mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: Italy
AUTOBLINDA 40
The Autoblinda 40 is a wheeled 4x4 armored scout car. There is a driving position in each end and it may be
driven in either direction equally well. The rear driver also operates the radio and the rear hull mounted
machinegun. A small turret armed with machineguns is located near the front of the vehicle.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 7.5 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 3 Maint: 4
Armament: 2x M38, M38 hull
Ammo: 4008x 8mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: Italy
TrMOV: 160 / 65 Com Mov: 35 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 200 liters Fuel Cons: 315 Susp: Wheel:(2) Turret 6 3 3
Hull 3 3 3
AUTOBLINDA 41
The Autoblinda 41 is similar to the Autoblinda 40 but includes a larger turret armed with a 20mm cannon and the
crew is enlarged by the addition of a Gunner. One out of four vehicles were equipped with a machinegun
mounted on the turret top by the Commanders hatch to provide protection from aircraft. The Autoblinda 41
retains the 2 driver system used in the Autoblinda 40.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 7.5 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 4 Maint: 4
Armament: 20mm M35 gun, M38 coaxial, M38 hull, M38 (C)
Ammo: 456x 20mm, 1992x 8mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: Italy
TrMOV: 160/ 65 Com Mov: 35 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 200 liters Fuel Cons: 315 Susp: Wheel:(2) Turret 6 3 3
Hull 3 3 3
20mm Magazine:
ROF: 5
M35 Belt 100
Round Range Damage Pen Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
2/ 2-3- SS 1 Brst
M38 5 4 Box 20 125
AP 360 4 2/ Nil 3
2/1
HE 270 C:1 B:4 -8C
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 12.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 5
Armament: 2x M38
Ammo: 1512x 8mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: Italy
TrMOV: 70/ 45 Com Mov: 15/ 10 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 180 liters Fuel Cons: 100 Susp: Track:2 Hull 9 5 5
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
M38 5 4 2-3-Nil Box 20 SS 1 Brst 3 125
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 12.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 5
Armament: M31
Ammo: 420x 13.2mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: Italy
TrMOV: 70/ 45 Com Mov: 15/ 10 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 180 liters Fuel Cons: 100 Susp: Track:2 Hull 9 5 5
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 4.5 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 3 Maint: 3
Armament: 47mm M35 gun
Ammo: 30x 47mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1937 In service: Italy
SEMOVENTE L.40
This is a self propelled anti-tank gun based on the chassis of the L.6/40 light tank. The 47mm gun is mounted on
the chassis top, armor protection for the gun crew is provided by a gun shield.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 6.5 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 2 Maint: 4
Armament: 47mm M42 gun
Ammo: 70x 47mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: Italy
SEMOVENTE 75 / 18
This is an assault gun based on the chassis of the Carro Armato M.11/39 medium tank. The turret is removed and
the hull mounted 37mm gun replaced by a 75mm howitzer. Due to the limited traverse and elevation of the
mount no indirect fire is possible.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 13.1 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 5
Armament: 75mm Cannone da 75-18
Ammo: 44x 75mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: Italy
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UNITED KINGDOM
ARMORED CARS
Daimler Mk 1
The Daimler armored car is based on the Daimler Scout car, but includes the turret from the Tetrarch light tank. It
was first used in North Africa and proved to be an excellent reconnaissance vehicle. It remained in service with
British forces into the early 1950's.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 7.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 4
Armament: 2 Pounder, Besa Mk 2 coaxial
Ammo: 50x 2 Pounder, 2025x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: UK
TrMOV: 160 / 70 Com Mov: 35 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 215 liters Fuel Cons: 210 Susp: Wheel:(2) Turret 4 3 3
Hull 3 3 3
2 ROF: Magazine:
Pounder SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
8/ Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HVAP 380 9 7/
6/3 Besa 2-3- SS 1
5 4 Belt 225 125
Mk 2 Nil Brst 3
6/
AP 380 9 5/
4/2
HE 285 C:2 B:10 -5C
Daimler Mk 4
This is the Daimler armored car armed with the 6 pounder gun in place of the 2 pounder. Due to the size of this
weapon the coaxial machine gun was removed.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 7.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 4
Armament: 6 Pounder
Ammo: 34x 6 Pounder
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: UK
TrMOV: 160 / 70 Com Mov: 35 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 215 liters Fuel Cons: 210 Susp: Wheel:(2) Turret 4 3 3
Hull 3 3 3
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 3.0 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 2 Maint: 4
Armament: BREN Mk 2
Ammo: 600x .303
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1938 In service: UK, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, South Africa
TrMOV: 160 / 70 Com Mov: 35 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 215 liters Fuel Cons: 210 Susp: Wheel:(2) Hull 3 3 3
Humber Mk 1
The Humber is an armored car built on the chassis of a 4x4 truck. It was built in larger numbers than any other
British armored car and was used extensively during the fighting in North Africa. It remained in service with
British forces until the late 1950's.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 6.8 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 4
Armament: 15mm Besa, Besa Mk 2 coaxial
Ammo: 600x 15mm, 3000x 7.92mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: UK,Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, South Africa
TrMOV: 150 / 60 Com Mov: 35 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 300 liters Fuel Cons: 220 Susp: Wheel:(2) Turret 3 3 3
Hull 3 2 2
T17E1 Staghound
The Staghound was developed in the United States but the U.S. army decided it was too heavy and accepted the
M8 in its place, all of the production vehicles were sent to the British and commonwealth countries. The
Staghound was first used in Italy and proved to be popular. It remained in service with the British army into the
1950's.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 13.9 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 6
Armament: 37mm M6 gun, M1919A4 coaxial, M1919A4 hull, M1919A4 (C)
Ammo: 103x 37mm, 5250x .30-06
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: UK,Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, South Africa
TrMOV: 180 / 80 Com Mov: 40 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 520 liters Fuel Cons: 260 Susp: Wheel:(2) Turret 9 6 6
Hull 6 4 2
37mm ROF: Magazine:
M6 SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
6/ Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
AP 395 8 5/ 2-3- SS 1
4/2 M1919A4 5 4 Belt 250 125
Nil Brst 3
HE 295 C:2 B:9 -6C
1-
APERS 100 Spcl
Nil
T17E2
This vehicle is very similar to the Staghound using the same chassis but it includes a new turret mounting
twin .50 caliber machine guns.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 12.1 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 3 Maint: 5
Armament: 2x M2HB
Ammo: 2610x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: UK, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, South Africa
TrMOV: 180 / 80 Com Mov: 40 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 520 liters Fuel Cons: 260 Susp: Wheel:(2) Turret 6 6 6
Hull 6 4 2
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 4.8 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 2+2 Maint: 3
Armament: BREN Mk 2 or Boys Mk 1(C), weapons mount(P)
Ammo: 600x .303 or 50x .55 Boys
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1932 In service: UK, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, South Africa
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Stnd Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 90 liters Fuel Cons: 70 Susp: Track:1 Hull 2 2 2
Achilles I-C
The British used the U.S. M10 tank destroyer under the designation Achilles I, this is a version armed with the 17
pounder in place of the 76mm gun originally fitted, the designation C is added to identify this change.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 30 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 10
Armament: 17 Pounder, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 54x 17 Pounder, 300x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: UK
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 570 liters Fuel Cons: 460 Susp: Track:5 Turret 23 9 9
Hull 15 10 8
17 ROF: Magazine:
Pounder SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
48 /
41 /
APDS 430 17
34 /
19
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
36 /
SS 2
31 / M2HB 5 8 2-2-3 Belt 105 150
HVAP 430 17 Brst 7
26 /
14
28 /
24 /
AP 430 17
20 /
11
HE 320 C:7 B:19 0C
Achilles II-C
The Achilles II is the designation used by the British for the M10A1. This is the Achilles II armed with the 17
Pounder in place of the 76mm gun. The designation C is added to identify this change.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 29.1 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 9
Armament: 17 Pounder, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 54x 17 Pounder, 300x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: UK
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 670 liters Fuel Cons: 600 Susp: Track:5 Turret 23 9 9
Hull 15 10 8
17 ROF: Magazine:
Pounder SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
48 /
41 /
APDS 430 17
34 /
19
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
36 /
SS 2
31 / M2HB 5 8 2-2-3 Belt 105 150
HVAP 430 17 Brst 7
26 /
14
28 /
24 /
AP 430 17
20 /
11
HE 320 C:7 B:19 0C
Archer
The Archer was developed as a stop gap weapon providing a self propelled mount for the 17 pounder gun until a
tank mounting this gun became available. The gun is mounted facing the rear with a limited traverse, an open
topped superstructure provides protection to the gun and crew. Some concern was initially raised about the
unusual facing of the gun but this was soon proved to be unfounded, its low profile made the Archer easy to
conceal making it ideal for ambushes and due to it firing over the rear of the vehicle it could quickly move from
its location to avoid return fire. The Archer became a very successful anti-tank vehicle and it remained in service
with the British into the 1950's.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 15.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 6
Armament: 17 pounder gun, BREN Mk 2 (C)
Ammo: 55x 17 pounder, 600x .303
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: UK
17 ROF: Magazine:
Pounder SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
48 /
41 /
APDS 430 17
34 /
19
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
36 /
BREN 2-3- SS 1
31 / 5 4 Box 30 125
HVAP 430 17 Mk 2 Nil Brst 2
26 /
14
28 /
24 /
AP 430 17
20 /
11
HE 320 C:7 B:19 0C
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 17.7 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 7
Armament: 25 pounder gun, BREN Mk 2 (C)
Ammo: 32x 25 pounder, 600x .303
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: UK
Crusader III AA Mk I
This is an anti aircraft tank built on the chassis of the Crusader III. The Mk I is armed with a single Bofors 40mm
gun in a new turret which allows the high elevation required for the gun.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 18.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 8
Armament: 40mm Bofors L/60 gun, Besa Mk 2 hull, BREN Mk 2 (C)
Ammo: 112x 40mm, 1500x 7.92mm, 600x .303
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: UK
40mm
ROF: Magazine:
Bofors
3 Clip 4 Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
L/60
Round Range Damage Pen BREN 2-3- SS 1
5 4 Box 30 125
Mk 2 Nil Brst 3
6/
AP 420 9 6/ Besa 2-3- SS 1
5 4 Belt 225 125
5/3 Mk 2 Nil Brst 3
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 18.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 8
Armament: 2x 20mm Oerlikon, Besa Mk 2 hull, BREN Mk 2 (C)
Ammo: 360x 20mm, 1500x 7.92mm, 600x .303
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: UK
ENGINEER VEHICLES
Churchill AVRE
The Churchill AVRE (Armored Vehicle Royal Engineers) is a Churchill modified to accept a 290mm mortar, this
weapon fires a large High explosive round designed to destroy barricades and bunkers. The large size of the
round led to the nick name of the flying dustbin. The Churchill AVRE was developed as a result of the failed
1942 Dieppe raid and was designed to support Engineer units during amphibious landings. It was commonly used
as the carrier for other specialized equipment including facine loads (bundles of logs used to cross obstacles),
mine clearing devices, a "carpet layer" this was a large spool which deployed a heavy mesh "carpet" allowing
vehicles to cross soft ground or wire obstacles and explosive charge placing devices which were used to destroy
obstacles.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 40.6 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 5 Maint: 12
Armament: 290mm Mortar, Besa Mk 2 coaxial, Besa Mk 2 hull, 2" mortar
Ammo: 30x 290mm, 4950x 7.92mm, 30x 2"
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: UK
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 45 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 2 Maint: 13
Armament: BREN Mk 2 (C)
Ammo: 600x .303
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: UK
Crusader ARV
This is an armored recovery vehicle based on the chassis of the Crusader Mk III. The turret is replaced with a
small armored box like superstructure. It includes a 5 ton crane and a 10 ton winch as well as storage for the tools
and supplies needed to repair vehicles.
Fire control: None Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 15.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 6
Armament: Besa Mk 2 hull, BREN Mk 2 (C)
Ammo: 1000x 7.92mm, 600x .303
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: UK
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JAPAN
LIGHT TANKS
TYPE 2 KA-MI
The Ka-Mi is a light amphibious tank designed by the Japanese navy for use by thier Marines. It is based on the
Type 95 Ha-Go but has buoyancy pontoons on the hull front and rear added for amphibious landings. The Bow
unit is boat shaped while the stern section includes a snorkel for the engine along with propellers and rudders.
The floatation units are designed to be ejected once the tank reaches the shore. The Crew is enlarged by one
adding a Loader to assist the Commander, the machinegun in the turret rear is removed and a coaxial machinegun
is added. This last is unusual for Japanese tanks of the period and the Ka-Mi is one of the few war time examples
of a Japanese tank using a coaxial weapon.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 11.3 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 4 Maint: 5
Armament: 37mm Type 1 gun, Type 97 coaxial, Type 97 hull
Ammo: 132x 37mm, 3500x 7.7mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: Japan
TrMOV: 75 / 50 / 20 Com Mov: 15/ 10 / 5 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 240 liters Fuels Cons: 180 Susp: Track:2 Turret 3 2 2
Hull 3 2 2
37mm ROF: Magazine:
Type 1 SS Rld: 1
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
Round Range Damage Pen
Type 2-3- SS 1
5/ 5 4 Hopper 50 100
97 Nil Brst 3
APHE 350 C:1 B:2 5/
4/2
HE 260 C:2 B:9 -6C
TYPE 95 HA-GO
The HA-GO was the standard Japanese light tank in service during World war 2. The Commander is the only
occupant of the turret and so is tasked with the duties of Gunner and Loader for the 37mm gun in addition to
directing the tank crew. There is a machinegun located in the rear of the turret operated by the Commander and a
machinegun mounted in the hull front.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 7.4 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 3 Maint: 4
Armament: 37mm Type 94 gun (or 37mm Type 98 gun), Type 91 (or Type 97) hull, Type 91 (or Type 97) (C)
Ammo: 119x 37mm, 2940x 6.5mm (or 7.7mm)
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1935 In service: Japan
37mm
ROF: Magazine:
Type
SS Rld: 1
94
Round Range Damage Pen
4/
APHE 290 C:1 B:2 3/
3/1
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HE 215 C:2 B:9 -6C
Type SS 1
5 3 2-Nil Hopper 50 100
91 Brst 3
Type 2-3- SS 1
5 4 Hopper 50 100
97 Nil Brst 3
37mm
ROF: Magazine:
Type
SS Rld: 1
98
Round Range Damage Pen
5/
APHE 350 C:1 B:2 5/
4/2
HE 260 C:2 B:9 -6C
TYPE 97 TE-KE
The Te-Ke is a tankette designed in the 1930's. It was obsolete by the start of World war 2, but remained in
service until the wars end. Most were used in China where they performed adequately. Some were armed with a
machinegun in place of the 37mm gun.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 4.8 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 2 Maint: 3
Armament: 37mm Type 94 gun (or Type 97)
Ammo: 96x 37mm (2940x 7.7mm)
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1937 In service: Japan
MEDIUM TANKS
TYPE 1 CHI-HE
The Chi-He is a modified version of the Shinhoto Chi-Ha, it has a slightly longer hull and improved armor. It
also provides a fifth crew member freeing the Commander from the task of loading the gun. This tank was never
available in the numbers needed to replace the Chi-Ha or Shinhoto Chi-Ha.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 17.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 7
Armament: 47mm Type 1 gun, Type 97 hull, Type 97 (C)
Ammo: 104x 47mm, 2575x 7.7mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: Japan
TYPE 3 CHI-NU
The Chi-Nu is the Chi-He with a larger turret designed to accept a 75mm gun. Few of these tanks were used in
combat as less than 100 are believed to have been completed by the wars end. The performance of the Type 1
75mm gun combined with the proven chassis of the Type 1 tank would have finally provided the Japanese with a
tank which could have met the Allied tanks on equal terms.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 18.8 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 5 Maint: 7
Armament: 75mm Type 1 gun, Type 97 hull
Ammo: 50x 75mm, 2575x 7.7mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: Japan
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 13 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 5
Armament: 57mm Type 90 gun, Type 91 hull, Type 91 (C)
Ammo: 100x 57mm, 2745x 6.5mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1934 In service: Japan
TYPE 97 CHI-HA
The Type 97 was the standard medium tank in service with the Japanese at the start of World war 2. Although it
was meant to replace the Type 89B in 1938 it was not available in sufficient numbers until 1943. Early on it was
found that the 57mm gun was not adequate to counter contemporary armored vehicles and it was replaced by a
high velocity 47mm gun in the later versions. There is a hull mounted machinegun and a machinegun mounted in
the turret rear operated by the Commander. This chassis was also used as the basis for several combat and
support vehicles.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 15 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 5
Armament: 57mm Type 97 gun, Type 97 hull, Type 97 (C)
Ammo: 120x 57mm, 2350x 7.7mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1938 In service: Japan
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 16 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 6
Armament: 47mm Type 1 gun, Type 97 hull, Type 97(C)
Ammo: 104x 47mm, 2575x 7.7mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: Japan
TYPE 1 HO-NI
The Ho-Ni is a self propelled gun based on the chassis of the Type 97 Chi-Ha. It mounts a 75mm field gun with a
limited traverse in the open superstructure. Armor protection is provided to the crew from the front and sides, the
top and rear being open, The Type 1 is similar in appearance to the German Marder series of tank destroyers. Due
to the limited elevation permited by the mount no indirect fire is possible.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 13.6 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 5
Armament: 75mm Type 90 gun
Ammo: 35x 75mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: Japan
TYPE 4
The Type 4 is a self propelled howitzer based on the chassis of the Type 97 medium tank. It uses an older 150mm
howitzer which is mounted on the hull top behind a large gun shield. The Type 4 was built in small numbers and
was mainly used for island defence.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 13.6 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 5
Armament: 75mm Type 90 gun
Ammo: 35x 75mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: Japan
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FRANCE
ARMORED CARS
Panhard 178
The Panhard 178 is a 4x4 armored car which entered service with the French army shortly before World war 2.
Many of these vehicles were captured by the Germans after the invasion of France. The 178 was found to be a
sound and reliable design and was pressed into German service designated Panzerspahwagen P204(f). These
armored cars were used throughout Europe and in the Soviet Union by German forces for anti-partisan and
security duties. Many were converted for use with armored trains their tires replaced with flanged steel wheels
and were used to scout the tracks ahead of trains. After the Liberation of France in 1944 production was resumed
for use by the Free French.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 8.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 5
Armament: 25mm SA-25 gun, M1931 coaxial
Ammo: 55x 25mm, 1500x 7.5mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1935 In service: France
TrMOV: 145 / 65 Com Mov: 35 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 150 liters Fuel Cons: 145 Susp: Wheel:(2) Turret 3 3 3
Hull 4 3 3
25mm ROF: Magazine:
SA-35 SS Rld: 1
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
Round Range Damage Pen
2-3- SS 1
3/ M1931 5 4 Drum 150 125
Nil Brst 3
AP 475 6 2/
2/1
Panhard 178B
This is an improved version of the Panhard 178, it entered production after the Liberation of France in 1944. It
uses a larger turret to mount a 47mm gun. The Panhard 178B remained in use with French forces into the 1960's.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 8.7 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 4 Maint: 5
Armament: 47mm SA-35 gun, M1931 coaxial
Ammo: 25x 47mm, 1500x 7.5mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: France
TrMOV: 145 / 65 Com Mov: 35 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 150 liters Fuel Cons: 145 Susp: Wheel:(2) Turret 3 3 3
Hull 4 3 3
AMC-34R
The AMC-34R is a light cavalry tank in service with French forces during World war 2. It was designed for
making fast hit and run attacks behind enemy lines to cause disruption of enemy formations and supply lines.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 10.8 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 5
Armament: 25mm SA-25 gun, M1931 coaxial
Ammo: 75x 25mm, 1750x 7.5mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1934 In service: France
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 14.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 6
Armament: 47mm SA-35 gun, M1931 coaxial
Ammo: 35x 47mm, 1750x 7.5mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1935 In service: France, Belgium
AMR-35
The AMR-35 is a light reconnaisance tank in service with French forces during World war 2.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 6.6 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 2 Maint: 4
Armament: 13.2mm Hotchkiss, M1931 coaxial
Ammo: 900x 13.2mm, 1750x 7.5mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1935 In service: France
TrMOV: 110 / 75 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 140 liters Fuel Cons: 130 Susp: Track:1 Turret 3 3 2
Hull 3 2 2
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 6.8 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 6
Armament: 37mm SA-18 gun
Ammo: 237x 37mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1918 In service: France, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czechoslovakia, Finland, Greece,
Italy, Japan, Manchuria, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, UK, USA, USSR, Yugoslavia
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 6.8 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 6
Armament: M1931
Ammo: 4500x 7.5mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1918 In service: France, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czechoslovakia, Finland, Greece,
Italy, Japan, Manchuria, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, UK, USA, USSR, Yugoslavia
Hotchkiss H-35
The H-35 was introduced as a light cavalry tank, it was later accepted for use by the infantry as well. After the
German occupation many of these tanks were used for internal security operations. One popular use for this tank
in German service was to load several on train flat cars for defence against partisan attacks, used in this way they
could provide defensive fire from the train and then be unloaded to pursue the attackers.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 11.4 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 2 Maint: 5
Armament: 37mm SA-18 gun, M1931 coaxial
Ammo: 100x 37mm, 2400x 7.5mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1936 In service: France, Germany
Hotchkiss H-39
The H-39 is an improved version of the H-35, it includes a more powerful engine and heavier armor.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 12.5 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 2 Maint: 5
Armament: 37mm SA-18 gun, M1931 coaxial
Ammo: 100x 37mm, 2400x 7.5mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1936 In service: France, Germany
Renault R-35
The R-35 is a light infantry tank designed to support the Somua S-35. In 1940 this was the most numerous tank in
French service. Many were exported to Eastern Europe before the war. After the German occupation many of
these tanks were sent to the Italians for use against the British in North Africa, a small number were used by the
German army against the Soviets.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 10 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 2 Maint: 5
Armament: 37mm SA-18 gun, M1931 coaxial
Ammo: 100x 37mm, 2400x 7.5mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1936 In service: France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Turkey, Yugoslavia
Renault R-40
This is an improved version of the R-35, it includes a more powerful 37mm gun.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 10 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 2 Maint: 5
Armament: 37mm SA-38 gun, M1931 coaxial
Ammo: 100x 37mm, 2400x 7.5mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1939 In service: France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Turkey, Yugoslavia
Somua S35
The S35 was one of the best tanks in service with any nation when it was introduced in the mid 1930's, by 1940 it
was still superior to the German tanks it faced but due to the French tactics at the time it was not used to its best
effect. After the German occupation many of these tanks were taken into German service and many were sent to
Italy for use in North Africa against the British. A machine gun was often provided for the Commander on the
turret top for local air defence.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 20.1 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 3 Maint: 7
Armament: 47mm SA-35 gun, M1931 coaxial, M1931 (C)
Ammo: 118x 47mm, 3000x 7.5mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1935 In service: France, Germany, Italy
Char B1 bis
The B1 bis was one of the most powerfully armed tanks in 1940. It mounts a 47mm gun in a turret along with a
coaxial machine gun and has a 75mm gun in a limited traverse mounting in the hull front. There is an escape
hatch in the floor of the hull which may be used by the entire crew. Many of these tanks were taken into German
service after the occupation for use in internal security operations.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 32 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 4 Maint: 10
Armament: 47mm SA-35 gun, 75mm SA-35, M1931 coaxial (47mm), M1931 hull
Ammo: 50x 47mm, 74x 75mm, 5100x 7.5mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1937 In service: France, Germany
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cannot be republished or distributed without the consent of the author who contributed it.
SOVIET UNION
LIGHT TANKS
T-26B
The T-26 is based on the Vickers six ton tank. It was used during the Spanish Civil war where it gained the
respect of the German crews it faced and at the start of World war 2 it formed a significant part of the Soviet tank
force. By 1942 it was showing its age and most of the remaining T-26's were withdrawn to be used on the quiet
far eastern borders until the end of the war. Many of these tanks were captured by the Finn's in the 1939-40
Winter war between the USSR and Finland. Germany also captured many T-26's after invading the USSR, these
were often used for anti-partisan operations behind the German lines.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 10.1 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 5
Armament: 45mm M1932 gun, DT coaxial, DT (C)
Ammo: 165x 45mm, 3654x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1937 In service: USSR, Finland, Germany
T-40
The Soviet Union consists of wide open plains with numerous lake and rivers, early on the need for a light
reconnaisance tank with amphipbious capabilities was felt by the Soviet military. The T-40 was developed to
meet this need, it has a bulky hull due to the buoyancy tanks. It was used in the 1939-40 Winter war against
Finland where it suffered heavy losses due to its thin armor which was easily penetrated by anti-tank rifles. After
the German invasion the T-40 was withdrawn from regular service, remaining in limited service until 1946 for
use in areas which required its amphibious qualities.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 6.3 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 2 Maint: 4
Armament: DShK
Ammo: 1000x 12.7mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1936 In service: USSR
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 6.5 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 2 Maint: 4
Armament: 20mm ShVAK gun
Ammo: 550x 20mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: USSR
T-60
The T-60 was introduced as a replacement for the T-40, it has heavier armor and a 20mm cannon. It was a
reliable vehicle but its armor was still to thin and the 20mm gun was inadequate resulting it its being replaced by
the T-70.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 5.2 tons Load: 100kg Crew: 2 Maint: 3
Armament: 20mm ShVAK gun, DT coaxial
Ammo: 550x 20mm, 2016x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: USSR
T-70
The T-70 was introduced to replace the T-60, it has improved armor and a 45mm gun, it remained in service until
the end of the war although production stopped in 1943 to use the chassis for the SU-76 self propelled gun. The
T-70 was a capable light tank and probably would have found more success but once the T-34 became available
in sufficient numbers it began to perform many of the traditional light tank duties, making the T-70 somewhat
redundant.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 9.2 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 2 Maint: 5
Armament: 45mm M1935 gun, DT coaxial
Ammo: 70x 45mm, 945x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: USSR
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 460 liters Fuel Cons: 210 Susp: Track:2 Turret 15 7 7
Hull 14 3 5
MEDIUM TANKS
BT-5
The BT-5 formed a significant part of the Soviet tank force in 1941. In combat it was found to be lacking in
armor protection and firepower but the experience gained from it was used in the development of the T-34. An
unusual feature of the BT series is the ability to remove the tracks and run on the wheels for higher road speeds.
The BT-5 was withdrawn from service in 1942. Speeds listed in ( ) are for wheeled travel.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 11.7 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 5
Armament: 45mm M1935 gun, DT coaxial
Ammo: 94x 45mm, 2394x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1935 In service: USSR
BT-5A
The BT-5A is a support version of the BT-5, it replaces the 45mm gun with a 76.2mm gun.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 11.7 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 5
Armament: 76.2mm PS-3 gun, DT coaxial
Ammo: 25x 76.2mm, 2394x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1935 In service: USSR
BT-7
The BT-7 is an improved version of the BT-5. It was used in the campaigns against Finland and Poland and
several thousand were in service with the Soviets when Germany invaded in 1941. By 1942 it was completely
outclassed by the German Panzer III and IV and it was withdrawn from service. It adds a machine gun in the
turret rear operated by the Commander and it retains the ability to be run on wheels or tracks.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 14 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 6
Armament: 45mm M1935 gun, DT coaxial, DT (C)
Ammo: 188x 45mm, 2394x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1937 In service: USSR
BT-7A
This is a support version of the BT-7, it replaces the 45mm gun with a short barrelled 76.2mm gun.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Gasoline Weight: 14 tons Load: 200kg Crew: 3 Maint: 6
Armament: 76.2mm PS-3 gun, DT coaxial
Ammo: 50x 76.2mm, 2394x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1937 In service: USSR
T-34/76A
The T-34 is generally considered to be the best tank built during World war 2. It had a major impact on tank
design during and following the war. It was first available in 1940 but was a carefully guarded secret until 1941
when Germany invaded the Soviet Union. When first encountered the current German tanks were completely
outclassed by it. The Germans reacted by ordering a tank into production to counter it, this resulted in the
Panther. Several captured T-34's were studied by the German design team and the Panther borrowed heavily from
its design. Auxilliary fuel tanks may be fitted on the hull rear to extend the range. The T-34 is not without faults,
the turret only has a crew of two which forces the Commander to act as the Loader distracting him from his
duties directing the crew and locating targets, also the transmission of these early T-34's was prone to failure and
it was common to see an extra transmission strapped to the rear deck of the tank. The T-34 was upgraded several
times during the war and it can be found in service with the militaries of several countries.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 26.7 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 9
Armament: 76.2mm M1939 gun, DT coaxial, DT hull
Ammo: 77x 76.2mm, 2394x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: USSR
TrMOV: 110 / 70 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 420 + 140 liters Fuel Cons: 260 Susp: Track:5 Turret 14 14 14
Hull 14 14 14
76.2mm ROF: Magazine:
M1939 SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
18 /
16 /
HVAP 295 17
13 /
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
7
2-3- SS 1
14 / DT 5 4 Drum 60 125
Nil Brst 3
12 /
AP 295 17
10 /
5
HE 220 C:7 B:19 0C
1-
APERS 100 Special
Nil
T-34/76B
This is an improved version of the T-34. It mounts a more powerful version of the 76.2mm gun, additional turret
armor, mechanical changes to improve reliability, a more fuel efficient engine and increased fuel capacity.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 28.5 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 9
Armament: 76.2mm M1940 gun, DT coaxial, DT hull
Ammo: 77x 76.2mm, 2394x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1942 In service: USSR
TrMOV: 110 / 70 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 500 + 140 liters Fuel Cons: 240 Susp: Track:5 Turret 18 14 14
Hull 14 14 14
76.2mm ROF: Magazine:
M1940 SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
23 /
20 /
HVAP 345 17
17 /
9 Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
18 / 2-3- SS 1
15 / DT 5 4 Drum 60 125
AP 345 17 Nil Brst 3
13 /
7
HEAT 260 C: 5 B:10 23C
HE 260 C:7 B:19 0C
1-
APERS 100 Special
Nil
T-34/85
This is the last production version of the T-34, it mounts an 85mm gun in place of the earlier 76.2mm gun and
uses the turret from the short lived KV-85. This version included a fifth crew member relieving the Commander
from the task of Loading the gun.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 32 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 5 Maint: 10
Armament: 85mm D-5T gun, DT coaxial, DT hull
Ammo: 55x 85mm, 2394x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USSR
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 635 + 135 liters Fuel Cons: 240 Susp: Track:6 Turret 23 23 15
Hull 14 14 14
85mm ROF: Magazine:
D-5T SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
51 /
44 /
HVAP 415 19
38 / Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
20 2-3- SS 1 Brst
DT 5 4 Drum 60 125
39 / Nil 3
34 /
AP 415 19
29 /
15
HEAT 310 C:6 B:11 27C
HE 310 C:9 B:21 2C
HEAVY TANKS
KV-1
The KV-1 was entering service with the Soviet Union at the beginning of World war 2. When introduced it was
one of the most powerful tanks in the world, like the later Tiger it was built without using the benefits of sloped
armor and its armor protection was not as good as later tanks of lighter weight. The KV series was never as
successful as the T-34 medium tank, while the KV-1 had heavier armor their firepower was equal and the T-34
was faster, more fuel efficient and easier to produce. A machine gun is provided in the turret rear operated by the
Commander.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 45.5 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 5 Maint: 14
Armament: 76.2mm M1939 gun, DT coaxial, DT hull, DT (C)
Ammo: 111x 76.2mm, 3024x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1939 In service: USSR
KV-1A
This is an improved version of the KV-1. During the fighting against Finland in the 1939-40 Winter war the KV-
1 had proven its ability, however it was felt that the armor needed improvement and additional armor was added
to the front and sides. The longer barreled M1940 76.2mm gun was also added in place of the earlier gun.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 47.1 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 5 Maint: 14
Armament: 76.2mm M1940 gun, DT coaxial, DT hull, DT (C)
Ammo: 111x 76.2mm, 3024x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: USSR
KV-1B
This is the KV-1A with additional armor bolted or welded to the turret and hull.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 48.7 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 5 Maint: 14
Armament: 76.2mm M1940 gun, DT coaxial, DT hull, DT (C)
Ammo: 111x 76.2mm, 3024x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: USSR
KV-1s
This is the KV-1 with reduced armor and a more powerful engine. It was meant to be a fast heavy tank, the s
designates skorostnoy (fast).
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 43.2 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 5 Maint: 13
Armament: 76.2mm M1940 gun, DT coaxial, DT hull, DT (C)
Ammo: 111x 76.2mm, 3024x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1941 In service: USSR
KV-2
The KV-2 is a support tank based on the chassis of the KV-1. It mounts a 152mm howitzer in a large slab sided
turret. It met with limited success in the early campaigns against Finland and Poland but it was heavy, slow and
unstable on anything but flat ground. The large turret was slow to traverse and its high profile made it an obvious
target for enemy gunners. Production ceased in 1941 when the factories building it were captured by the Germans
and the remaining KV-2's were phased out of service by 1942.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 53.9 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 6 Maint: 16
Armament: 152mm M-10T howitzer, DT hull
Ammo: 38x 152mm, 1200x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1940 In service: USSR
KV-85
The KV-85 is an upgunned version of the KV-1, it uses a new turret mounting an 85mm gun. Most KV-85's were
built by fitting KV-1's with the new turret. It was only in production for a short time because at the end of 1943
the T-34 was fitted with this turret, once again making the T-34 equal in firepower with better mobility than the
KV series.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 48.7 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 5 Maint: 14
Armament: 85mm D-5T gun, DT coaxial, DT hull, DT (C)
Ammo: 111x 76.2mm, 3024x 7.62mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1943 In service: USSR
IS-2
The KV series had been designed in the late 1930's and was nearing the end of its ability to be improved. It was
out classed by the German Panther and Tiger tanks and was being made redundant by the Soviets own T-34
series. In 1943 the Soviets started work on a new heavy tank which took advantage of the experience gained
during the first years of the war. The IS-1 was introduced late in 1943, it took advantage of the principles of
sloped armor and had a lower profile than the KV series. It was armed with an 85mm gun in the turret of the KV-
85, the introduction of the T-34/85 made this gun unsuitable to the Soviet military which had decided that it was
inappropriate for a heavy tank to have the same gun as a medium tank. Few IS-1's were built and it is not known
whether any were used in combat, the IS-1B introduced a 100mm naval gun but few of these were built either.
The first production version was the IS-2 which mounted a 122mm field gun. The IS-2 was named in honor of
Joseph Stalin (spelled with an I in the Soviet alphabet). A machine gun is provided in the turret rear operated by
the Loader and a DShK machine gun is provided for air defence on the turret top operated by the Commander.
While providing tremendous firepower the 122mm gun also proved to be the IS-2's weak point, due to the size of
the ammunition it was only able to carry 1/3 as many rounds as the German Tiger, this ammunition was also of
the seperate loading type which slowed the rate of fire. External fuel tanks may be fitted to extend the range. The
IS-2 could still be found in service with Soviet client states into the 1970's.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 45.2 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 4 Maint: 14
Armament: 122mm D-25 gun, DT coaxial, DT (L), DShK (C)
Ammo: 28x 122mm, 2330x 7.62mm, 945x 12.7mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1944 In service: USSR
IS-3
This is an improved version of the IS-2, it has a new turret with improved ballistic qualities. This turret
introduced the inverted bowl shape which has been used on nearly all Soviet tanks since the introduction of the
IS-3. It entered service shortly before the end of the war and remained in front line service with the Soviets into
the 1950's, it could still be found in service with Soviet client states into the 1970's.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 46.5 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 4 Maint: 14
Armament: 122mm D-25 gun, DT coaxial, DShK (C)
Ammo: 28x 122mm, 1000x 7.62mm, 945x 12.7mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1945 In service: USSR
TrMOV: 75 / 50 Com Mov: 15 / 10 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 480 + 730 liters Fuel Cons: 340 Susp: Track:6 Turret 69 45 40
Hull 69 24 15
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UNITED STATES
ANTI-TANK GUNS
3" Gun M5
The M5 is based on the M3 3" anti-aircraft gun and uses the carriage of the M2 105mm howitzer. In 1940 it was
decided to design a heavy anti-tank gun capable of destroying any tank then in service. The design was ready late
in 1941 but the Army had then decided that they wanted a self propelled version, due to delays in that project the
M5 was ordered into production late in 1942 as the standard U.S. heavy anti-tank gun. The carriage is designed
for high speed travel and includes a gun shield.
90mm Gun M2
The M2 is based on the M1A1 anti-aircraft gun but has been modified to enhance its performance against ground
vehicles and small watercraft, it is intended for use as a dual purpose weapon. The primary changes include a
new mount which is lower and can be put into action faster, increased depression for the gun to allow its use
against targets at a lower elevation than the gun position and a gun shield to provide protection for the crew. The
carriage is designed for high travel speeds and includes a platform and outriggers for the gun, unlike the earlier
carriage the gun may be fired without removing the wheels.
ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS
.50 Machine-gun Carriage M51
The M51 is a trailer mounted power operated turret containing four M2HB machine guns. There is armor
protecting the gunner from the front and sides, the remainder of the crew may take cover nearby and no
protection is provided for them. Each of the machine guns are fed from 200 round drums. A small gasoline
generator re-charges the batteries used to power the turret. In case of a power failure manual control of the guns
is provided. Jacks are provided to stabilize the guns.
40mm Gun M1
The 40mm M1 is an American built version of the Swedish Bofors. It was adopted by the Navy in 1938 and the
Army adopted it as the thier standard anti aircraft gun in 1941. The gun uses 4 round clips fed from the top. The
carriage is similar to that of the M1A2, it has wheels on each end and includes a platform allowing the gun a 360'
traverse. Outriggers are provided to stabilize the platform and the carriage is designed for high speed travel, no
gun shield is provided.
120mm Gun M1
The 120mm M1 was the standard U.S. Heavy anti-aircraft gun used throughout World war 2. The carriage is
designed for high speed travel and includes a platform and outriggers for the gun.
ARTILLERY
105mm Howitzer M2
The M2 was the standard field artillery piece used by the U.S. during World war 2. It is based on the M1 105mm
howitzer designed in 1927, the M1 was not adopted but the ammunition and several other features were. The
carriage is designed for high travel speeds and includes a gun shield to protect the crew.
105mm Howitzer M3
The M3 is a light weight version of the M2 Howitzer designed for use by airborne troops. The barrel is shortend,
the gun shield removed and the carriage lightend. It may fire the same ammunition as the M2 in an emergency
but it may not use the full charge limiting it's range. The standard ammunition is similar to the M2 but uses a
faster burning powder to get the best performance from the short barrel.
155mm Howitzer M1
The M1 replaced the M1918 in mid 1941 as the standard U.S. medium howitzer. It has a longer barrel which
increases the range by almost 25%. The carriage is designed for high speed travel but does not include a gun
shield.
8" Howitzer M1
The M1 is based on the British 8" howitzers used by U.S. forces in World war 1. It includes a modern carriage
designed for high travel speeds.
8" Gun M1
During World war 1 the U.S. Army determined that an 8" field gun would be desirable, in 1919 a specification
for this weapon was founded but all work was suspended in 1924. In 1939 the project was resumed and in mid
1940 the M1 entered service. It shares many parts with the 240mm Howitzer M1. The wheels are removed from
the carriage when in use and it takes some time to prepare the M1 for travel or to place into a new firing position.
the carriage is designed for high speed travel.
240mm Howitzer M1
During World war 1 the U.S. Army determined that a 240mm Howitzer was needed. Approximately 300
weapons based on a French design were built after the war and in 1934 it was decided to design an all new
weapon to rectify the short comings of the French weapon, the new howitzer entered service in 1940. the carriage
is the same as that used on the 8" gun M1 and requires extensive preparations to transition the gun to or from its
firing position.
Crew: 14 Ammunition: 8" Gun M1 ROF: SS Introduced: 1940
Weapon Wt: 29.4 tons Ammunition Wt: 199 kg Reload: 4 Gun Shield: No
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cannot be republished or distributed without the consent of the author who contributed it.
GERMANY
ANTI-TANK GUNS
2.8cm s.Pz.B41
This is a light anti-tank gun, it fires a 28mm projectile through a 20mm bore which results in good armor
penetration from a fairly small weapon. The tapered bore creates an effect similar to a discarding sabot type
armor piercing round. Due to the high cost and the need to use a number of scarce materials production of the
sPzB41 was discontinued in 1943, it remained in use until the end of the war. Ammunition for the gun was
always in short supply after 1943 but a small amount remained in production until the wars end as the small
rounds made few demands on the limited tungsten supply. It is equipped with a light wheeled mount which
includes a gun shield and is designed for high speed towing. It was also often deployed mounted on light vehicles
and trucks.
3.7cm Pak 35
The 3.7cm Pak 35 was the standard German infantry anti-tank weapon at the start of World war 2. By 1940 it
was proving insufficient against the current tanks being fielded against it. Despite this it remained in use
throughout the war as a light anti-armor weapon, often used by airborne and other light troops as well as reserve
and garrison units. In 1940 two rounds were developed to extend the guns useful life the first was a tungsten
cored HVAP round, the second was a "stick bomb" HEAT round, this was a muzzle loaded 160mm round with a
smaller diameter "stick" actually a tube which slid over the muzzle of the gun in a fashion similar to a large rifle
grenade. The HVAP was always in short supply due to the use of tungsten, the "stick bomb" had a short range
and poor accuracy but provided good anti-armor performance, it also was effective as a High Explosive round
against personnel and for obstacle clearing. The Pak 35 influenced the design of several nations anti-tank guns
including the U.S. M3, Soviet M1930, Japanese Type 97, and the Italian Cannone contracarro da 37/45. The
carriage is designed for high speed travel and includes a gun shield.
5cm Pak 38
The 5cm Pak 38 was introduced to replace the 3.7cm Pak 35. By 1937 it was becoming clear that the 37mm gun
was soon to become obsolete and the development of the new 5cm gun started in 1938. The Pak 38 was first used
in the invasion of the Soviet Union where it was the only gun available which could defeat the T-34, it was
replaced by the 7.5cm Pak 40 but remained in front line service until the end of the war. The carriage is designed
for high travel speeds and includes a gun shield with spaced armor.
7.5cm Pak 40
The 7.5cm Pak 40 was the standard German medium anti-tank gun, it was developed to supplement the 5cm Pak
38. As the Pak 38 was entering service it was realized that a heavier gun would be needed to keep pace with new
heavy tanks being developed. To meet this need design of the Pak 40 was started. It is basically a scaled up
version of the Pak 38 but some changes were made to reduce the use of critical materials, the Pak 38 had used
many light weight alloys, these were replaced with steel in the Pak 40 resulting in a heavier weapon. The carriage
is designed for high speed travel and includes a gunshield with spaced armor.
7.5cm Pak 41
The 7.5cm Pak 41 is the third and largest of the taper bore anti-tank guns. It showed much promise and was
planned to replace the Pak 40 but the critical shortage of tungsten needed for the rounds resulted in its
cancellation after about 150 guns had been built. The guns built remained in limited service until the ammunition
ran out. The carriage is designed for high speed travel and includes a gunshield with spaced armor.
7.5cm Pak 97 / 38
The 7.5cm Pak 97 / 38 was a modification of the French 75mm Mle 97 field gun mounted on the carriage of the
Pak 38. After Germany invaded the Soviet Union in 1941, the T-34 was encountered for the first time. The 3.7cm
Pak 35 was not capable of defeating the T-34's heavy armor and the 5cm Pak 38 was not available in the
quantities needed. The 7.5cm Pak 40 was just entering production and would not be in the hands of the troops
until the end of the year, in order to provide additional anti-tank guns many captured French 75mm Mle 97 guns
were modified for use as anti-tank guns by adding strengthening bands around the barrel and a muzzle brake, this
gun was then mounted on the carriage of the Pak 38. Armor piercing and HEAT rounds were quickly developed
and these guns were shipped to the Eastern front where they served until sufficient quantities of the Pak 38 and
Pak 40 were available.
8.8cm Pak 43
The Pak 43 is a version of the 8.8cm anti-aircraft gun modified for use as an anti-tank gun. It had been found
during the Spanish civil war that the 8.8cm Flak had potential as an anti-tank gun, against the light tanks
encountered in Spain the high velocity rounds were very effective. From the reports received in Spain it was
decided to develop a round intended for the anti armor role. The fighting in North Africa found both sides
equipped with anti-tank guns which were becoming obsolete. The German forces took many 8.8cm Flak 36 anti-
aircraft guns and placed them into service in the anti-armor role. These guns proved the "88" was a capable dual
purpose gun but the carriages intended for anti-aircraft work were not particularly well suited for anti-tank work
as they were high and required preparation before they could be used. The Pak 43 was introduced to provide a
carriage more suited to this new role. The gun is mounted on a similar cruciform mount to that of the Flak 36,
this allows the gun a 360' arc of fire. The gun sits much lower to the ground and a gun shield is provided. The
carriage is designed for high speed towing and wheels are mounted at the front and back of the carriage. The
axles and wheels are generally removed before firing, but the gun may be fired in a 30' arc to the front or back of
the mount with the wheels in place.
ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS
2cm Flak 30
The Flak 30 was the standard light anti aircraft weapon in service with German forces at the start on World war
2. As aircraft speeds increased the rate of fire of the Flak 30 was found to be to slow and an improved weapon the
Flak 38 was introduced, despite being replaced in production the Flak 30 was never withdrawn from service and
remained in use until the end of the war. It was generally used from its ground mount but was also used by the
German navy for ship air defence and several self propelled versions were developed using half tracks and trucks.
It was also commonly mounted on armored trains for defence from both air and ground forces. It uses the same
ammunition as the 2cm KwK 30 and so has a moderate ability in the light anti armor role. The carriage has two
wheels and is designed for high speed towing, when placed for use the wheels are raised and the gun has a 360'
traverse, no gun shield is provided.
2cm Flak 38
The Flak 38 is an improved version of the Flak 30, the primary change being an increased rate of fire. Despite
having nearly almost twice firing speed of the Flak 30 by 1940 the Flak 38 was also beginning to lose
effectiveness in the anti aircraft role. This was due both to increasing armor being carried on aircraft as well as
increasing speeds. The solution which developed was a four barreled version of the Flak 38, this ensured a
greater weight of fire on target and this became a very effective weapon against low flying aircraft. The Flak 38
remained in production until the wars end and a light version for airborne and mountain troops was also
developed. Like the Flak 30 the Flak 38 was used by the German navy and several self propelled versions were
developed, it was also used on armored trains. The carriage has two wheels and is designed for high speed
towing, when placed for use the wheels are raised and the gun has a 360' traverse, no gun shield is provided.
2cm Gebirgsflak 38
This is a light weight version of the Flak 38 designed for airborne and mountain troops as a light dual purpose
gun for use against air or ground targets. The primary differance is in the carriage which is much lighter and
smaller than that of the Flak 38. The gun and carriage are also designed to allow the weapon to be broken into
several pack loads for transport. The carriage has two wheels and when raised the gun has a 360' traverse, unlike
the Flak 38 the light carriage is not designed for high towing speeds.
2cm Flakvierling 38
The Flakvierling is simply a modification of the Flak 38's carriage to allow four guns to be mounted, all the guns
fire together greatly increasing the weight of fire. It was one of the most effective low level anti aircraft weapons
used in the war and it came to be dreaded by pilots who had to fly against it. Its only failing was that there were
never enough available. Several self propelled versions were developed as well as a version for mounting on
armored trains. The carriage is basically the same as the one used with the Flak 38, and a light armored shield is
provided protecting the gunner from the front.
3.7cm Flak 36
The Flak 36 was the standard medium anti aircraft weapon in service with German forces at beginning of World
war 2. It used a mount similar to that of the 2cm Flak 30 / 38 which allowed towing on a single axle. By
removing the wheels the gun had a 360' traverse on a small platform. In addition to its ground mount several self
propelled versions were developed and many were used by the German navy. The Flak 36 had a moderate anti
armor capability and was occasionally used in this role.
8.8cm Flak 36
The Flak 36 is an improved version of the Flak 18 and was the main production type through the war. The two
guns have identical performance but the Flak 36 was designed to ease production and had several changes made
to conserve materials, many parts are inter changable between the two weapons. The Flak 18 was introduced in
1933 and was used during the Spanish civil war where it gained a reputaion of being a capable dual purpose
weapon. The both the Flak 18 and Flak 36 were in service through out the war in both the anti aircraft and anti
armor role. Several self propelled mountings were developed and it was a common practice to mount these guns
on rail road flat cars creating a mobile air defence system which could be relocated as the Allies concentrated on
differant bombing targets. Both these weapons were also used in static positions and as coastal defence guns. The
"88" is considered by many to be one of the most successful weapons used during the war. The Flak 18 and Flak
36 both use the same carriage, this carriage uses a two axle arrangement and requires the wheels to be removed
before use, the gun sits on a cruciform mount which allows it a 360' traverse.
10.5cm Flak 39
The Flak 39 is an improved version of the Flak 38, the Flak 38 has identical performance but was more complex
and time consuming to produce. The Flak 39 was intended to be the primary German heavy anti aircraft gun but
its performance was not much better than that of the 8.8cm flak guns which were faster to produce and
considerably more mobile. While technically the 10.5cm gun was on a mobile mount it was used in the static role
more often as the war progressed although many were mounted on rail road flat cars to be relocated as needs
dictated. The mobile mount was similar to that of the 8.8cm Flak 36 but was larger to handle the increased
weight, it has an axle at each end and when the wheels are removed it forms a cruciform mount with a turntable
allowing a 360' traverse.
12.8cm Flak 40
The Flak 40 was the largest anti aircraft gun to enter service in Germany during the war. It was initially designed
as a mobile field piece but due to the size and weight this idea was quickly dropped. A small number were built
with a mobile carriage and were briefly used but the logistics of transporting the weapon resulted in most of this
service being more related to propaganda work than combat. A modified carriage allowing the weapon to be
broken down into two loads was also developed but even this idea was too cumbersome in actual use. The gun
had excellent performance despite these shortcomings and by 1942 most were used in static positions providing
defence around important production and population centers. Some were mounted to rail road flat cars providing
the gun with a reasonable amount of mobility. To keep pace with improvements in Allied bombers a twin version
was developed as the 12.8cm Flakzwilling 40. The Flakzwilling 40 mounts two guns side by side and had
excellent performance but it was complicated to build and only 30 or so of these twin guns were completed by
the wars end.
7.5cm leFK 18
The leichte Feld Kanone (light field gun) 18 was designed to replace the FK16nA. It was a modern design with
good performance, it entered service with Germany shortly before the war but due to a decision to replace the
7.5cm field guns with a 10.5cm howitzer not many were produced. The leFK 18 did remain in production for
export until 1940 and some can still be found in use, particularly in South America. The carriage is designed for
high speed towing and a gun shield is included.
10.5cm leFH 18
The leichte Feld Haubitze (light field howitzer) 18 was the standard German field artillery piece when World war
2 started. It was well built but heavy, this was not generally a problem as most were towed by a truck or half
track but during the invasion of the Soviet Union many had to be abandoned when they became stuck in the thick
mud common on the East front. The carriage is designed for high speed towing and a gun shield is included.
15cm sFH 18
The 15cm schwere Feld Haubitze 18 was the standard German heavy howitzer during World war 2. It was used
on a self propelled mount as the Hummel. The sFH18 was not only used by the German army, many were under
the control of the German navy in coastal defence positions and some were issued to the Italy and Finland. It was
built in large numbers and remained in service after the war with several countries including Czechoslovakia,
Portugal and parts of South America. The carriage is a conventional split trail arrangement and is designed for
high speed towing. No gun shield is provided.
15cm K18
The 15cm Kanone 18 was the standard German heavy gun at the start of World war 2. It had excellent
performance but the gun had to be broken into two loads for transport, this resulted in the gun being very slow to
get into and out of action. Despite this short coming the K18 remained in use through the war but many of these
guns were transferred for use as coastal artillery later in the war. The carriage is designed for high speed travel
and has a rotating platform which allows the gun to rotate 360'. No gun shield is provided.
17cm K18
The 17cm Kanone 18 was introduced after the start of the war to supplement the 21cm Morser 18. The 17cm gun
proved to be an excellent weapon and in 1942 it replaced the Morser 18 on the production line. Captured K 18's
were used by the Allies on several occasions during 1942 in North Africa and again during 1944 in Europe when
British and American forces exceeded the limits of thier supply line. Like the 15cm K18 the 17cm gun also had
to be broken into two loads for transport, however this was considered to be more acceptable in a weapon of this
size. The carriage is designed for high speed travel and has a rotating platform which allows the gun to rotate
360'. Due to the design of this platform a single person can rotate the gun. No gun shield is provided.
21cm Morser 18
The 21cm Morser (Mortar) 18 was introduced shortly before the start of the war, the Germans used the common
European practice of calling heavy howitzers Mortars. In 1941 the 17cm Kanone 18 was introduced to
supplement the Morser 18. Due to the much longer range of the 17cm weapon production of the Morser 18 was
halted in favor of the smaller gun. The Morser 18 remained in service until the end of the war. The carriage is the
same as that used on the K18, and this has several advanced features including a rotating platform and a dual
recoil system. No gun shield is provided.
7.5cm L G 40
This is a light recoilless weapon designed for use with airborne forces. This weapon was in service in time for the
airborne invasion of Crete where it proved to be successful. It is air dropped in two loads each contained in a
wicker container. This weapon was also adopted for use with other light troops such as mountain infantry as its
airborne origin made it satisfactory as a pack weapon. Like all recoilless weapons the LG40 has a substantial
back blast creating a hazardous cone behind the weapon. The carriage is not designed for high towing speeds and
no gun shield is provided.
15cm Nebelwerfer 41
The Nebelwerfer 41 is a six barrel rocket launcher developed early in the war. Initially used for launching smoke
rockets (nebelwerfer translates as smoke thrower) a high explosive rocket was quickly developed. The German
rocket launchers were commonly known to the Allies as Moaning minnies due to the distictive sound they made
when fired. The rockets are launched one at a time and may launch a single rocket or a salvo of all six rockets
one after another. A self propelled version using 10 launching tubes was developed as the panzerwerfer 42, these
were generally mounted on halftracks. The Nebelwerfer is mounted on the same carriage as the Pak 35 but no
gun shield is provided.
21cm Nebelwerfer 42
The Nebelwerfer 42 is based on the 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 but uses larger rockets. Due to the larger size of the
rockets it only has five tubes. The smaller 15cm rockets may be fired from the larger 21cm tubes by fitting
internal rails. The carriage is the same as the Nebelwerfer 41.
28cm Werfkorper
The 28cm werfkorper is a simple rocket system and was one of the earliest German rockets to enter service. The
rockets were packed in wooden frames which included a simple elevation device at the front. The rocket was
launched using the frame as the launcher. These weapons were inaccurate and were generally used in large
groups, the large explosive payload and numbers of rockets making up for the poor accuracy. Often these rockets
were mounted on the sides of half tracks, three per side. Aiming was achieved by pointing the vehicle in the
direction of the target. Half tracks armed with these rockets were nicknamed foot stuka or howling cow. A trailer
carrying six rockets was introduced in 1941 as the 28/32cm Nebelwerfer 41 this was simply six of the rockets in
thier frames arranged in two rows of three to provide better mobility.
32cm Werfkorper
The 32cm werfkorper is similar to the 28cm version but uses an incediary warhead in place of the high explosive
warhead. In all other respects the two are almost identical. The payload of the 32cm rocket is made up of
flammable liquids.
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ANTI-TANK GUNS
2 Pounder
The 2 Pounder was developed in 1934 and began to enter service with the British in 1938. When introduced it
was one of the best anti-tank guns available, however due to the rapid increase in tank armor by 1940 it was
becoming obsolete. Due to a lack of a better weapon it remained in service with British forces until 1942 when
the 6 Pounder was introduced. It remained in use until the end of the war in the Pacific as it remained a useful
weapon against the much lighter armor used by the Japanese. It is mounted on a carriage designed for high speed
travel and includes a gun shield. When in position the wheels are raised and the gun sits on a tripod, this
arrangement allows the gun a 360' traverse.
17 Pounder
The 17 Pounder was introduced towards the end of 1942 but a suitable carriage was not ready until 1943. With
the discovery of the Tiger tank being used in North Africa a decision was made to rush the 100 available
prototype 17 Pounders into service mounted on the carriage of the 25 Pounder field gun, these early guns were
known as the 17 / 25 Pounder. These guns arrived a short time before the Tiger was available in numbers and the
17 / 25 Pounder proved itself capable of defeating the thick armor of the Tiger. The production 17 Pounders
began entering service in 1943 and were first used in the Italian campaigns. An APDS round was introduced in
1944 which increased the guns effectiveness dramatically. The 17 pounder was the last anti-tank gun to be used
by the British army as it was replaced by a 120mm recoiless gun after the war although it can still be found in
service with a number of countries. It is mounted on a carriage designed for high speed travel and includes a gun
shield. The 17 Pounder has a 76.2mm bore.
ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS
20mm Oerlikon
The Oerlikon is a Swiss automatic cannon which is based on a World war 1 German cannon. The British
obtained a license to build the gun and many were in service at the start of World war 2. It was used as an aircraft
weapon and as a naval or ground anti-aircraft gun. For mobile ground use a light wheeled carriage was used, this
was designed to allow 360' traverse and is capable of high speed travel, no gun shield is provided.
Crew: 2 Ammunition: 20mm Oerlikon ROF: 5 Introduced: 1935
Weapon Wt: 230 kg Ammunition Wt: 9 kg (60 Rd. Drum) Gun Shield: No
20mm Polsten
The Polsten was developed in Poland from the Oerlikon gun. It is similar in many ways and fires the same
ammunition, but where the Oerlikon was difficult and time consuming to build the Polsten was designed to be
simple to build without reducing the effectiveness of the weapon. The resulting weapon had less than half as
many parts and cost slightly more than 1/4 of the price of an Oerlikon. The Polsten was just about to enter
production in Poland when Germany invaded in 1939, the Polish design team escaped to England with the plans
and resumed work on the project working with the Sten company (resulting in the name Pol for Poland and sten
for the Sten company). It was available for service early in 1944 and began to be issued along side the Oerlikon.
One major change is the magazine, the Oerlikon uses a Drum, in use this was difficult to reload and expensive to
produce so on the Polsten a 30 round box magazine was substituted. Like the Oerlikon the Polsten proved to be a
rugged durable weapon and it remained in service with the British into the 1950's. Both weapons can still be
found in service with many of the worlds smaller nations. The Carriage is the same as that used with the
Oerlikon, desiged to allow 360' traverse and high speed towing, no gun shield is fitted.
40mm AA Mk I
This is a British license built version of the Swedish 40mm Bofors, it is fed from 4 round clips. The gun is
mounted on a two axle wheeled carriage with a platform which allows a 360' arc of fire, outriggers are fitted to
stabilize the weapon during firing. This carriage is designed to allow high speed towing. No gun shield is
provided.
3" QF Ordnance
The 3" gun was first issued during World war 1 and was one of the first gus designed for the anti-aircraft role.
Many of these weapons were still in service with the British in 1940. This was a popular weapon with crews who
prefered it to the heavier 3.7" gun which was entering service to replace it. Most of these guns were lost in France
after the Dunkirk evacuation, the few that remained were soon phased out of front line service. Many were
captured by the Germans where they were used by units in France as the 7.5cm Flak Vickers (e). The gun is
mounted on a two axle wheeled carriage with a platform and outriggers. The carriage is designed for high speed
travel and no gun shield is provided.
3.7" QF Ordnance
The 3.7" gun was developed in 1936 but did not enter production until 1938 due to problems with the carriage,
early mobile versions were at best semi-mobile by 1941 an improved carriage became available and this weapon
went on to become the standard British heavy anti-aircraft weapon until the 1950's. Many are still in service with
the worlds smaller nations. The mobile version is mounted on a two axle wheeled carriage with a platform and
out riggers, no gun shield is provided and it is designed for high speed travel. The wheels must be removed after
the gun is placed before it may be fired. During the fighting in North Africa this gun was often pressed into
service as an anti-tank weapon but while it had the power to destroy any tank that happend into its sights its poor
mobility reduced its capabilities in this role so it was retained in the anti-aircraft role while development into a
dual purpose weapon like the German 8.8cm gun was not pursued. The Germans gained respect for this weapon
and many captured examples were used in coastal defenses along the French coast, in this role it was known to
the Germans as the 9.4cm Flak Vickers M.39 (e). These captured guns were used in both the anti-aircraft and the
coastal defence role. In this second role it proved itself capable and many Allied landing craft were sunk by some
of these weapons during the 1944 invasion. The Germans went so far as to manufacture ammunition for these
guns when the captured supplies ran low.
18 Pounder Mk IV
The 18 Pounder was introduced in 1904 and was the standard British field piece during World war 1. It was a
very advanced gun for its time and the Mark IV was the final version built, the major changes being a new
carriage and a faster breech mechanism. The only change between the wars was the addition of pnuematic tires
during the 1930's. By the start of World war 2 its age was beginning to show, despite this it remained in service
through the early years of the war only being declared obsolete in 1944. The carriage is similar to that used on the
25 Pounder and in fact early 25 Pounders used this carriage designated as 18 / 25 Pounders. The carriage has a
circular base plate which is lowered for firing, this raises the wheels off the ground allowing the weapon a 360'
traverse. It is designed for high speed travel and a gun shield is provided. The 18 Pounder has an 84mm bore.
25 Pounder
The 25 Pounder was the standard British field piece in service throughout World war 2. It entered service shortly
before the war and proved itself to be one of the best weapons of its type during the war. It was one of the first
weapons designed as a gun / howitzer combining the best features of these weapon types. It uses variable charges
allowing it the ability to fire its projectiles in a high arc similar to a howitzer but also may fire at high velocities
for a flat trajectory. During the fighting in North Africa during 1941-42 it was pressed into use as an anti-tank
weapon where it proved itself in that role as well. The 25 Pounder remained in Service with the Brtish army into
the 1960's and it can still be found in service with a number of countries world wide. The carriage has a circular
base plate which is lowered for firing, this raises the wheels off the ground and allows the weapon a 360' traverse.
It is designed for high speed travel and a gun shield is provided. Some of these guns were captured and used by
the Germans who gave it the designation 8.76cm FK 280(e).
4.5" Howitzer
The 4.5" Howitzer entered service before World war 1 and served with the British army until 1944. The only
major change in the weapon was the addition of a new carriage which it shared with the 5.5" gun. The carriage is
designed for high speed travel, no gun shield is provided.
5.5" Gun
The 5.5" gun entered service during World war 2 providing a medium artillery piece for the British army. It
proved to be a successful design remaining in service with the British into the 1970's. Like the 25 Pounder the
5.5" was designed as a gun / howitzer exploiting the advantages of both these weapons. It uses seperate loading
charges which slows the rate of fire but this also allows for flexibility in the tactical use of this gun. The carriage
is a standard split trail type and is designed for high speed travel, no gun shield is provided.
7.2" Howitzer
The 7.2" Howitzer was developed from World war 1 8" Howitzers. After World war 1 Britain neglected thier
artillery, particularly heavy artilery so when World war 2 started the army found itself without a suitable heavy
artillery piece, they had a stock of 8" Howitzers from World war 1 but these had too short a range to be useful.
The solution was found by relining the barrels to 7.2" this increase the range and the carriages were modernized
with pnuematic tires and improved suspensions to allow high speed towing, later inthe war American 155mm
carriages were used in place of the older carriages and the 7.2mm Howitzer proved itself to be a very servicable
weapon despite its origin and it remained in service with the British for many years after the war. No gun shield
is provided.
ROCKET WEAPONS
LILO
The LILO is a simple tube launched rocket developed as an anti-bunker weapon. It was used primarily in the
Pacific against the Japanese who often had bunkers set in locations that made it difficult to use artillery or armor
support. In use the LILO would be set up as close as possible to the target as the accuracy was poor. Generally
one man would carry the launcher, each additional man carrying a rocket. It was soon found that to obtain a hit 4
to 5 rockets were needed even with the target as close as 40 to 50 meters. Despite the inaccuracy of the LILO it
was often a more practical method than trying to bring in artillery.
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Handguns
Submachineguns
M3
The M3 and the similar M3A1 were developed to replace the Thompson submachineguns in service with U.S.
forces at the start of the war. The Thompson was popular but was very expensive and time consuming to
produce, the M3 was designed to provide a reliable submachinegun at a fraction of the price. Initially it had a
cool reception and was given the nickname "Greasegun" or "Cake Decorator" due to its resemblance to those
items. It soon improved its reputation after it was found to be a reliable and handy weapon. The low rate of fire
made it easy to control and it also had the advantage that it could be converted to 9mm Parabellum using a simple
kit and Sten magazines. While this last feature appears useful it was rarely used. The M3A1 is a modification
designed to reduce the cost of manufacture, it is nearly identical to the M3 but is simple in the extreme, as an
example the charging lever is replaced with a hole in the bolt and the action is cocked by placing a finger in the
hole and pulling back. Both weapons include a wire folding stock. Most U.S. tanks and armored vehicles were
issued at least one of these weapons for the crews defense.
Reising M50
The M50 was in limited issue to the U.S. Marine Corps at the start of the war. It was intended as a replacement
for the M1928A1 but proved to be unreliable, most were withdrawn from service during 1942 and replaced with
the Thompson M1A1 or the M3. A small number of M50's were supplied with folding wire stocks and designated
M55, they are identical except weight is 3.8kg and Blk 3/4.
Thompson M1A1
The Thompson M1 was the standard submachinegun of the U.S. Army at the start of the war. The M1 was
developed from the M1928 in an attempt to reduce the time and cost of manufacture, it uses the same magazines
as the M1928 but the drum was dropped as it proved to be unpopular in combat conditions. The M1A1 was
introduced in 1942 and is nearly identical to the M1 but has some minor changes to further simplify the design
and reduce the cost. Both the M1 and M1A1 proved to be very popular and they remained in service until the end
of the war although both were officially replaced by the M3 in 1943.
Rifles
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine was developed to create a weapon which fit between the M1911A1 pistol and the M1 Garand
rifle. It was intended for use by secondary combat troops such as gun crews, clerks or drivers who needed a
weapon with more range and fire power than that offered by a pistol, without being encumbered by a full power
rifle. The M1 was introduced in 1942, light weight and reliable it proved to be a popular weapon. It was soon in
service as a front line weapon being issued to squad leaders, assistant BAR gunners, Rangers, Airborne infantry,
Mountain infantry and the Marine Corps. The M1's weakest feature was its low powered round, despite this it
was a popular weapon particularly in the close combat found in cities and jungles. It remained in service through
the Korean war and more than 5 million were produced. A grenade launching attachment was available allowing
the M1 to use rifle grenades. A 30 round magazine became available in 1945 along with the introduction of the
M2 Carbine.
M1A1 Carbine
This is the M1 Carbine with a wire folding stock developed for Airborne operations.
M2 Carbine
The M2 Carbine is a selective fire weapon developed from the M1 Carbine. The original specification for the M1
had included the capacity for automatic fire but with the start of U.S. involvement in the war this requirement
was dropped in exchange for getting the M1 into immediate service. The M2 was introduced early in 1945 but
few were in service before the war ended. It was a popular weapon and remained in use with U.S. forces through
the 1950's.
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1936 and has the distinction of being the first semi automatic
military service rifle adopted by any nation. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941 the U.S Army had
issued the M1 in large numbers but it did not completely replace the M1903 until 1943. During the war it was
also used by the U.S. Marine Corps but the number issued was small until 1943. The M1 uses an 8 round En Bloc
clip, this clip holds the ammunition while in the gun unlike most stripper clips which are discarded after
reloading. When the last round is fired the clip is ejected making a loud ping which could announce to the enemy
that the rifle was empty. This clip also prevented topping up the rifle with spare rounds unless the clip was
ejected, refilled and then reloaded into the rifle. Despite these drawbacks the M1 was popular with the troops and
provided much greater firepower than that of the Bolt action rifles most other nations were using. A grenade
launching attachment was made for the M1 which allowed the use of rifle grenades. Due to the need to reload the
rifle with a clip full of blank cartridges and shut off the gas system the M1903 Springfield was often retained for
use by a squad Grenadier.
M1D Garand
The M1D is a sniper rifle based on the M1, it is a standard M1 selected for accuracy and includes a telescopic
sight. The M1D was introduced late in 1943 but was not as popular as sniper rifles based on the M1903
Springfield which most believed were more accurate. A similar weapon was built designated M1C, it used a
different telescopic sight and mounting but was basically the same as the M1D. The telescopic sight adds 15 to
the basic range for aimed shots.
Caliber ROF Damage Pen Blk Magazine Recoil Range Weight
.30-06 SA 4 2-3-Nil 5 Strip 8 3 70 4.9kg
M1903A3 Springfield
The M1903 Springfield was the standard U.S. service rifle during World war 1 and remained in use into World
war 2, the M1 Garand was introduced in 1936 as a replacement for the U.S. Army but this was not complete until
1943. The U.S Marine Corps started replacing the M1903 with the Garand in 1941 but this was not complete
until 1944. There were several versions of the M1903, in 1929 it recieved a modified stock and was designated
the M1903A1, in 1942 the design was modified to simplify production and was designated M1903A3, this design
was the most common version used during World war 2. A sniper version was developed from the M1903A3
designated M1903A4. All versions may be reloaded with 5 round chargers. The M1903 remained in use through
the end of the war as a snipers weapon due to its accuracy and as a Grenadiers weapon as it was better suited for
launching rifle grenades than the semi auto Garand. A grenade launching adaptor was developed for the M1903
before World war 2.
M1903A4 Springfield
This is a sniper rifle based on the M1903A3, it was the standard snipers weapon of the U.S. Army and Marine
Corps throughout World war 2. The M1903A4 is a standard M1903A3 selected for accuracy and equipped with a
telescopic sight. The telescopic sight adds 15 to the basic range for aimed shots.
Shotguns
Ithaca M37
The M37 is a pump action shotgun and is one of the several types of commercial shotgun purchased by the U.S.
military during World war 2. The majority of shotguns were used for training, hunting or for arming guards.
They were occasionally issued for combat in urban areas or jungle fighting. Due to different battlefield
conditions they were more common in the Pacific theater and were popular with the U.S. Marine Corps. Most
issued for combat were modified to accept a bayonet. The Ithaca has no trigger disconnect which allows the
weapon to fire as fast as the pump action is worked when the trigger is held back. This speeds the rate of fire and
allow the weapon to be fired almost as fast as a semi auto.
Remington M31
The M31 is a pump action shotgun purchased by the U.S. military during World war 2.
Remington M11
The M11 is a semi auto shotgun purchased by the U.S. military during World war 2.
Stevens M620A
The M620A is a pump action shotgun purchased by the U.S. military during World war 2.
Winchester M12
The M12 is a pump action shotgun purchased by the U.S. military during World war 2.
Winchester M97
The M97 is a pump action shotgun used by the U.S. military during World war 1, due to a shortage of weapons
many were re-issued during World war 2. Like the Ithaca it has no trigger disconnect allowing the gun to fire as
fast as a semi auto.
M2
The M2 is an improved version of the M1921 introduced in 1933. It is a water cooled heavy machine gun
primarily used as an anti-aircraft weapon. The M2 remained in service through the war primarily with anti-
aircraft units and on naval vessels. The weapon weighs 58.4kg, the tripod weighs 170.1kg and the gun is cooled
by 8 liters of water weighing 8kg.
M2HB
The M2HB is an air cooled version of the M2 also introduced in 1933. An early version also known as the M2
was developed but the barrel over heated when the rate of fire exceeded approximately 75 rounds per minute, a
heavy barrel was designed to remedy this problem which created the M2HB. The power of the .50 caliber round
is largely responsible for the U.S. Army never adopting an anti-tank rifle, it was felt that the M2HB could be
used as an anti-tank machine gun and made a seperate anti-tank rifle redundant. The M2HB proved to be a solid
reliable weapon which was used in large numbers during World war 2 and which has continued in service to the
present. There have been several designs offered to replace the M2HB but these have all failed, the only real
competition coming from the Soviet DShK 12.7mm and KPV 14.5mm machine guns both also World war 2
designs. The weapon weighs 51.1kg and the tripod weighs 20kg.
M1917A1
The M1917A1 is a water cooled machine gun developed from the World war 1 M1917 during the 1920's. It was
in service with the U.S. military at the start of World war 2 and remained in use until the wars end. It was well
suited for use in defensive emplacements due to its ability to sustain long periods of automatic fire and was
particularly popular in the Pacific theater. The weapon weighs 24.5kg, the tripod weighs 25kg and the gun is
cooled by 6 liters of water weighing 6kg.
M1918A2 BAR
The BAR or Browning Automatic Rifle was developed at the end of World war 1. It was improved between the
wars and was adopted by the U.S Army during the 1920's. The M1918A2 was the standard light machine gun of
the U.S. military at the start of World war 2 and it remained in service through the 1950's. The BAR is often
criticized as a compromise, the critics claim the magazine is to small to be useful in the light machine gun role
and the weapon is to heavy to be a rifle. Despite these claims it had a successful war career gaining a reputation
for reliability, most importantly it was highly regarded by the U.S. troops to whom it was issued. The BAR is
equipped with a bipod.
M1919A6
The M1919A6 was introduced in 1943 developed from the M1919A4 to provide a light machine gun for U.S.
forces. It was basically the M1919A4 with a shoulder stock and bipod added in place of the tripod arrangement.
The M1919A6 was not popular as it was nearly as heavy as the M1919A4 and was considerably heavier than the
BAR or BREN. It was reliable though and provided the fire support of a belt fed machinegun. In service it was
generally used more as a light weight medium machine gun not as a squad automatic weapon like the BAR or
BREN.
M1941 Johnson
The M1941 or Johnson light machine gun was adopted at the start of World war 2 by the U.S. Marine Corps, it
was never standardized as the U.S. Ordnance Dept. would not allow the Marine Corps to standardize on a
weapon the U.S. Army had not adopted. It remained in use throughout the war in small numbers and became
popular with Airborne troops as it could be dismantled for packing and quickly reassembled for use. It has a side
mounted magazine and a bipod. The M1941 can be reloaded from 5 round charger strips, this feature was
requested by the Marine Corps. It was felt that the ability to quickly reload without removing the magazine
would enable the gunner to maintain a full magazine by topping up during lulls in combat. The M1941 was used
by the U.S Army Airborne and Rangers in addition to the Marine Corps.
Handguns
Luger P-08
The Luger was the standard German side arm during World war 1, it was still in service at the start of World war
2. The Luger was a popular weapon and it remained in use until the wars end although it was officially replaced
by the P-38 before the war. It was also a popular war trophy and was used unofficially by many Allied soldiers.
Mauser C96
The C96 was one of the first successful semi auto pistols made and had been issued during World war 1. When
World war 2 began Germany had a shortage of pistols, they had many of the Mausers in storage so the C96 was
once again issued. It has a detachable wooden stock which doubles as a holster for the weapon. The C96 is often
called the broom handle because of its odd shape.
Mauser HSc
The HSc was developed to compete against the Walther PP. It was adopted as the official side arm of the
Luftwaffe and the German Navy. Production was never sufficient and several other designs were also issued to
supplement the HSc.
Walther P-38
The P-38 was introduced shortly before the start of World war 2. It was to replace the Luger in service but due to
the Lugers popularity and a shortage of weapons the P-38 never fully replaced it. The P-38 never attained the
fame and popularity of the Luger despite being more rugged and reliable, it was eventually recognized for these
characteristics however and survived the war remaining in production to the present. The P-38 was one of the
first double action semi auto pistols to be adopted as a military weapon.
Walther PPK
The PPK was developed as a small concealable pistol based on the PP. It was designed for police detectives and
was popular with German officers and the SS. It was also issued to the Luftwaffe.
Submachineguns
Mauser M-712
The M-712 is a selective fire version of the Mauser C96 developed during the 1930's. It was not officially
adopted but with the German militaries chronic shortage of weapons small numbers of the M-712 were issued. It
has a detachable wooden stock which doubles as a holster for the weapon.
Caliber ROF Damage Pen Blk Magazine Recoil Range Weight
7.63mm Mauser 5 2 Nil 1 Box 10, 20 3/9 12 1.3kg
w/stock 3 2/5 20 1.8kg
9mm Para 5 2 Nil 1 Box 10, 20 3/9 12 1.3kg
w/stock 3 2/5 20 1.8kg
MP-28
The MP-28 is an improved version of the World war 1 MP18, after World war 1 the MP-28 was sold throughout
the world, with many being used by European countries. Large numbers had been captured by 1940 and these
were re-issued to German units.
MP-35
The MP-35 was the standard submachine gun of the German SS at the start of World war 2. It is similar in design
to the World war 1 MP18 but was not simply a modified copy. It has a wooden stock and a side mounted
magazine. It was only used by the SS and served through the end of the war.
Rifles
FG-42
The FG-42 was designed for German Airborne units and is often credited with being the first assault rifle. It was
time consuming and expensive to produce which prevented it from being issued in large numbers. It uses a side
mounted magazine and includes a bipod.
Gew 33/40(t)
The Gew 33/40(t) is a short barreled Czech rifle. (Gew is short for Gewehr or rifle, the (t) indicates it is a Czech
design). Due to rifle shortages production of this weapon was restarted after the invasion of Czechoslovakia and
was it was issued to German mountain infantry units. It was a light handy weapon but had a violent recoil and
muzzle blast due to the short barrel. It may be reloaded from 5 round charger strips.
Gew 41
The Gew 41 was introduced in 1941 and was the first semi auto rifle adopted by the German Army during World
war 2. It was not issued in large numbers and most went to the East front for use against the Soviets. It was not a
great success due in part to being heavy and poorly balanced. It also has a non detachable magazine which has to
be reloaded from 5 round charger strips slowing reloading.
Gew 43
The Gew 43 was introduced in 1943 and is an improved version of the Gew 41. The Soviet Tokarev Model 40
had been encountered by units on the East front and many concepts were copied from it when designing the new
rifle. The Gew 43 is a much better weapon which includes a removable box magazine and was designed to accept
a mount for a telescopic sight. It was issued more widely than the Gew41 and could be found on all fronts. Most
were used as snipers weapons and it was adopted by the Czech Army after the war for this purpose. When
equipped with a telescopic sight add 15 meters to the base range and 0.5kg to the weight.
StG 44
The Sturmgewehr 44 was introduced in 1943, it uses a shortend, less powerful cartridge than the standard
7.92mm Mauser round. The StG 44 was known under several designations during its development, the first was
MK43 (machine carbine) and then MP43 and MP44. Hitler did not approve of the project initially which resulted
in the changing designations, this was done in an attempt to keep it away from his attention. The rifle was first
used on the East front against the Soviets and it was an immediate success, with proof of the concept it is said
Hitler bestowed the final title of Sturmgewehr (storm rifle). The StG44 was used on all fronts and there were few
changes made from the original weapon. It is credited as being the first modern assault rifle and has many
similarities to the Soviet AK-47 which was influenced by it. A cup type grenade launcher was developed for the
rifle allowing it to fire rifle grenades. An unusual development based on this rifle was a small number of curved
barrel attachments produced. These ranged from a 30-90 degree turn and were fitted with periscopic sights, it is
not known what the intent of these attachments were. Several possibilities have been suggested, the most popuar
are that they were for clearing out tanks, clearing infantry off the tops of tanks or for firing from around corners
and out of trenches, what ever the intended purpose few were made and even less used.
Anti-tank Rifles
PzB 39
The PzB39 was the standard Anti-tank rifle of the German Army when World war 2 began. It uses a modified
13mm anti tank round developed during World war 1. The 13mm cartridge is necked down to 7.92mm and the
bullet has a tungsten core. The PzB39 was a useful anti tank weapon during the invasion of Poland but by 1940 it
was only capable of defeating the lightest tanks. It is a single shot weapon but it includes a box holding 5 rounds
beside the breach providing a ready source of ammunition. It also includes a bipod.
Machineguns
MG-30(t)
The MG-30(t) is the Czech ZB vz30 and was the weapon used as a starting point for the British BREN. After the
invasion of Czechoslovakia Germany re-issued many of these weapons captured from the Czech Army. The
factory which produced them was even restarted at one point to produce more as the German Army was always
short of weapons. The MG-30(t) was one of the best of the captured weapons used and was popular when issued,
often being used by the SS. It is very similar to the BREN with a top feeding magazine and a bipod.
MG-42
The MG-42 was introduced in 1942 as a simplified version of the MG-34. The weapons are similar but the MG-
42 has a square barrel shroud while the MG-34's is round. The MG-42 was initially considered to be an inferior
weapon but it soon proved to be better than the MG-34, it was more reliable, had a higher rate of fire and
introduced a quick barrel change. The high rate of fire of the MG-42 made a distinctive sound sound like tearing
cloth as the individual shots blurred into one. The performance of the two weapons is similar but the design of
the MG-34 made it more suitable for mounting in armored vehicles. As a result of this was that most armored
vehicles used the MG-34 in hull and coaxial positions and the MG-42 on anti-aircraft roof mountings. The 75
round saddle drum may also be used. The tripod weighs 19kg. The MG-42 was a very influential weapon on post
war machine gun design and it is still in service in a slightly modified form as the MG-3.
Handguns
Nagant M1895
The Nagant was the standard pistol of the Tsar's army before the 1917 revolution. Following the revolution it
remained in service with the Red army. Production of the Nagant continued until the end of World war 2. It was
an overly complex reveolver which used an unusual method of camming the cylinder forward with each shot to
fully seal the cylinder gap, the gas leak on conventional revolvers is minimal and little advantage is gained from
this extra complication.
TT33 Tokarev
The Tokarev was introduced in the early 1930's as a replacement for the Nagant revolver. Due to demand and the
low priority afforded to pistol production the Tokarev was used alongside the Nagant not replacing it until after
the war. Pistols were issued to the Soviet infantry at a much lower rate than in most other armies, the majority of
Tokarev production was used to arm the crews of aircraft and armored vehicles.
Caliber ROF Damage Pen Blk Magazine Recoil Range Weight
7.62mm M30 AL 2 Nil 1 Box 8 4 12 0.9kg
Submachineguns
PPD-1934/38
The PPD-34/38 is little more than a copy of the German MP-28 although features from the Finnish m/1931
Suomi are also present, the 71 round drum being a direct copy. The Soviets used a small number of these
weapons during the Spanish Civil war and again during the Russo-Finnish Winter war. The Soviets decided the
submachinegun was to be an important weapon in future wars. An improved design the PPD-1940 was
introduced in 1940 but like the earlier designs it was too complicated for mass production. A less complex
weapon was desired and the result was the PPSh-41.
PPSh-41
The PPSh-41 entered service shortly before the German invasion of the Soviet Union. Earlier designs had been to
difficult to produce in large numbers and a simple design was called for. The PPSh-41 was designed to be as
simple as possible using a minimum number of parts. It entered service shortly before the German invasion. The
PPSh-41 soon proved itself to be both effective as a weapon as well as easy to build. Factories and workshops
throughout the Soviet Union began turning out the weapon and more than 5 million were completed by the wars
end. The Germans were impressed with the weapon particularly the large ammunition supply, several attempts to
increase the capacity of the MP-40 were made but none were very successful. Large numbers of captured PPSh-
41's were issued to German troops on the East Front including some rechambered for the 9mm Parabellum.
PPS-43
The PPS-43 was first used during the siege of Leningrad and it is not clear whether it was intended to replace the
PPSh-41 or was simply a back up design. Whatever its intended purpose during 1942 Leningrad was cut off and
weapons were in short supply. Factories in the city were used to produce the weapon and they went directly from
the production lines to front line combat. After the siege was lifted the PPS-43 remained in production until at
least 1944. Approximately 500,000 were produced and it remained in service until the wars end. It uses a 35
round box magazine and this magazine was later adopted for use with the PPSh-41.
Rifles
Mosin-Nagant M1891/30
The M1891 served with the Tsar's army until the 1917 revolution, it remained in use by the Red army until the
1930's. In 1930 a program to modernize the M1891 began resulting in the M1891/30, this consisted of shortening
the barrel and on new rifles several changes to simplify production. The M1891/30 served through the war as the
standard rifle of the Soviet army. Some were issued with telescopic sights and used as snipers weapons, add 15
meters and 0.5kg to rifles so equipped. It was also used by Finland (m27) and Poland (karabin wz 91). Many
were captured by the Germans who designated them Gewehr 254(r) and issued them to second line, garrison and
militia units. The M1891/30 may be reloaded from 5 round charger clips.
Tokarev SVT40
During the 1930's the Soviet army experimented with several semi-auto rifles, while several designs were fielded
in limited numbers none survived to 1940. The problems encounted by these rifles centered on their durability,
the SVT40 is an improved version of an earlier Tokarev design the SVT38. Although the SVT40 was made more
robust than the earlier weapons it was still found to require more care than the typical Soviet soldier would give
to their weapon. In order to get the most from the weapon it was generally issued to NCO's or carefully trained
soldiers who could use their increased firepower to good effect. It also became common to issue the SVT40 with
a telescopic sight as a snipers weapon. The ability to get a rapid second shot was seen as an asset to snipers and
generally they took better care of their weapons. When Germany invaded the Soviet Union in 1941 they soon
encountered the SVT40 and used any they captured as the Selbstladegewehr 259(r). Examples sent back to
Germany were studied an influenced the design of the Gewehr 43.
Caliber ROF Damage Pen Blk Magazine Recoil Range Weight
7.62mm M91 BA 4 2-3-Nil 6 Box 10 5 70 4.3kg
Anti-Tank Rifles
PTRD-41
The PTRD-41 is a single shot anti-tank rifle introduced shortly before the German invasion of the Soviet Union.
Due to the rapid increase of tank armor the PTRD-41 was soon ineffective as an anti-tank weapon although it
remained in use until 1945 for use against soft skin targets and light armored vehicles. It was also mounted on
many lend lease vehicles such as Universal carriers. Many were captured and used by the Germans until 1943,
those in German service were designated 14.5mm Panzerabwehrbuchse 783(r). The PTRD-41 includes a muzzle
brake and a folding bipod.
PTRS-41
The PTRS-41 is a semi-automatic anti tank rifle which entered service shortly before the German invasion of the
Soviet Union. The semi-auto operation gave the PTRS-41 greater fire power than the PTRD-41 but paid for it
with increased weight and reduced reliability. The barrel may be removed reducing the length and allowing the
weapon to be carried in two loads. Like the PTRD-41 it was often mounted on many lend lease vehicles. Many
were captured and used by the Germans until 1943, those in German service were designated 14.5mm
Panzerabwehrbuchse 784(r). The PTRS-41 includes a muzzle brake and a folding bipod. It may be loaded from 5
round charger clips.
Machineguns
DP-28
The DP-28 was the standard Soviet light machine gun from the early 1930's through the end of World war 2. It
proved to be simple to produce, rugged and reliable in action. It feeds from a top mounted horizontal drum and
includes a light folding bipod. A tank version was developed which uses a larger 60 round drum.
DShK-38
The DShK-38 was the standard Soviet Heavy machinegun during World war 2. It was usually found mounted on
a wheeled carriage and occasionally included a gun shield to protect the gun crew (AV:2). It could be found on
vehicle mounts but this was not nearly as common in the Soviet army as the Browning was in the U.S. military.
Beginning with the IS-2 heavy tank the DShK-38 became a fixture on Soviet tanks as an anti-aircraft weapon.
The wheeled carriage weighs 81.3kg and the weapon weighs 46.7kg.
PM M1910
The PM M1910 is a copy of the Maxim 1910 used during World war 1 and it remained in use through World war
2. It is mounted on a wheeled carriage and is water cooled. The carriage weighs 50kg and the weapon weighs
30.8kg, it holds 8 liters of water which adds an additional 8kg. When originally issued many included a gun
shield (AV:2) to protect the gun crew but these were often discarded to save weight.
SG-43
The SG-43 was developed to replace the PM M1910 machinegun. While the M1910 was a servicable weapon it
was costly and time consuming to produce. The SG-43 was designed with production in mind and was a mush
simpler weapon, it was air cooled and could use either the M1910's fabric belt or a 50 round metal link belt. It
uses the same wheeled carriage as the M1910 or may use a tripod. Due to the demand for machineguns during
the war the SG-43 did not replace the M1910 until 1946. The weapon weighs 8.9kg and the tripod weighs 13.8kg.
Mortars
60mm M2
The M2 was the standard light mortar used by the U.S. military during World war 2. It uses a smooth bore tube,
base plate and bipod. It can be broken into 3 loads for transport.
81mm M1
The M1 was the standard medium mortar used by the U.S. military during World war 2. It uses a smooth bore
tube, base plate and bipod. It can be broken into 3 loads for transport.
4.2" (107mm) M1
The M1 was the standard heavy mortar used by the U.S. military during World war 2. It has a rifled barrel. The
barrel, monopod and base plate can be seperated for transport. It was originally designed for laying smoke and
chemicals but a High Explosive round was developed before the war.
Grenade Launcher M1
The M1 is a spigot grenade launching adaptor used with the M1903 Springfield, in the spigot style launcher the
grenade is placed over the launcher and range is adjusted by placing the base over the proper range ring. Due to
the difficulty of converting the Semi Automatic M1 Garand for grenade launching the M1903 with the M1
adaptor served through most of the war as a squad grenadiers weapon. The M1 adaptor clamps over the muzzle
of the rifle. The rifle may be fired with the adaptor (without a grenade) in place but a blank cartridge must be
used to launch a rifle grenade.
Several rifle grenades were produced during the war, the M9A1 Anti tank grenade, M17 Fragmentation grenade
and M22 Colored smoke grenade were all introduced prior to the U.S. entry to the war and are impact fused. The
M22 is available in the same colors as the M18. The M1A1 is an adaptor for the Mk 2A1 Fragmentation grenade,
a standard Mk 2A1 is fitted to this adaptor creating a rifle grenade, the M2A1 is similar but is for the AN-M8
smoke grenade or M18 colored smoke grenade. Both of these adaptors were introduced in 1942 and use the
grenades time fuses, this allows the option of an air burst for the M1A1 if properly timed (this generally requires
a range of 55 to 115 meters). The M19A1 is a White Phosphorus rifle grenade introduced in 1944, it has an
impact fuse.
Grenade Launcher M8
The M8 is a spigot style grenade launching adaptor for the M1 Carbine. Unlike the M7 launcher on the M1
Garand it was not neccessary to defeat the semi auto operation of the Carbine. The adaptor clamps over the
muzzle of the weapon and the rifle may be fired with the adaptor in place. A blank cartridge is required to launch
a rifle grenade.
Weapon Wt: 0.3kg Rng: 15 IFR: 135
Grenade Type Damage Pen Wt
M1A1 adaptor Frag C:3 B:8 Nil 0.8kg
M2A1 adaptor CHEM C:1 B:12 Nil 0.8kg
M9A1 Anti-tank HEAT C:3 B:4 20C 0.6kg
M17 Fragmentation Frag C:3 B:8 Nil 0.7kg
M19A1 WP C:1 B:8 Nil 0.7kg
M22 Colored smoke CHEM C:1 B:12 Nil 0.6kg
Grenades
Flamethrowers
M1 Flamethrower
The M1 was introduced early in 1942, it includes a flame gun, pressure tank and fuel tank. It contains 18 liters of
fuel, enough for approximately five two second "bursts". The ignition system is electric using sparks to ignite the
fuel, this system was troublesome and often alternate sources of ignition were required. The M1 uses gasoline.
ROF Damage Pen Blk Magazine Recoil Range Weight
SA Flame Nil 4 Tank 5 4 3 31.8kg
M1A1 Flamethrower
The M1A1 is an improved version of the M1 introduced in 1943. It is very similar to the M1 but uses napalm in
place of gasoline which increases the range by approximately 50%.
M2-2 Flamethrower
The M2-2 is an improved version of the M1A1 introduced in 1944. The primary improvements were reduced
weight and the troublesome electric ignition was replaced with a more reliable cartridge system. The ignition
system uses special cartridges in a revolving cylinder to ignite the fuel.
5cm leGr 36
The 5cm leichte Granatwerfer 36 (light grenade thrower) was introduced in 1936. It was designed as a light
infantry mortar used at the squad level. It was a complex design which mounted the tube and monopod directly to
the baseplate, it was trigger fired in place of the more common drop fire method. The leGr36 included a very
precise traversing mechanism and a telescopic sight. While the design of the leGr 36 was impressive from an
engineers viewpoint it was not a very practical weapon in use. It was a solid unit which could not be broken into
smaller loads like most mortars and was costly in production resources. This last fault doomed the weapon and
production stopped in 1941. It was gradually withdrawn from front line service and replaced with other designs.
It remained in use until the wars end most serving with second line and garrisson units.
8cm s Gr W 34
The 8cm schwere Granatwerfer 34 (heavy grenade launcher) was the standard German medium mortar
throughout the war. It gained a reputation for extreme accuracy and rapid rate of fire although much of the credit
should go to the training of the crews. The design of the weapon follows standard mortar design and it may be
broken into three loads (barrel, bipod, baseplate) for transport.
8cm k Gr W 42
The 8cm kurzer Granatwerfer 42 is a light weight version of the sGrW34 originally developed for airborne
infantry. It saw little use as an airborne weapon but quickly found a place as a light mortar replacing the 5cm
leGr36. It fires the same ammunition as the 8cm sGrW34 but is limited to a smaller propelling charge which cuts
the range in half.
15cm sIG 33
The 15cm schwere Infantriegeschutz 33 (heavy infantry gun) is a howitzer designed as the heavier counterpart to
the 7.5cm leIG18. It did not use any light weight materials in its construction which led to its being rather heavy
for its intended role and it required a horse team, truck or halftrack for mobility. An anti-armor "stick bomb" was
produced, this is a muzzle loaded HEAT round similar in effect to a giant rifle grenade, due to the inaccuracy of
this round it was generally used against static targets like fortifications and obstacles.
Granatbuchse 39
This is the PzB39 anti-tank rifle modified for use as a grenade launcher. With the rapid increase of tank armor the
PzB39 was made obsolete early in the war, in an attempt to provide infantry units some anti-armor capability
many were converted into grenade launchers. It fires standard German rifle grenades but has a longer range. It
retains the ability to fire as a rifle although it was rarely used this way. The Granatbuchse was not a great success
and when rocket propelled anti-tank weapons became available the Granatbuchse was largly removed from
service. It includes a bipod which is generally used. Special cartridges are required for launching grenades.
8.8cm RPzB 43
The Raketenpanzerbuchse 43 was introduced in 1943 and was the first German rocket propelled anti-tank
weapon, it was heavily influenced by the American Bazooka which had been encountered in 1942. The trigger
unit includes a self powered electrical generator to fire the rocket motor. The RpzB43 uses a larger rocket than
the Bazooka but was less refined, the rocket motor was still burning when the rocket left the barrel so the
operator had to wear protective clothing and a gas mask. The Raketenpanzerbuchse series were nicknamed
Panzerschrek (tank terror) or Ofenrohr (stove pipe or oven chimney). Like other rocket weapons the RPzB has a
danger area behind the weapon.
Crew: 1 ROF: 1
Weapon Wt: 1.5kg Reload: N/A
Panzerfaust 30
The Panzerfaust 30 was introduced in 1943. It is similar to the Panzerfaust 30 klein but uses a larger warhead for
increased penetration. The trade off is greatly increased weight.
Crew: 1 ROF: 1
Weapon Wt: 5kg Reload: N/A
Round Range Damage Pen
HEAT 5 C:10 B:10 40C
Panzerfaust 60
The Panzerfaust 60 was introduced in 1944, it is similar to the Panzerfaust 30 but uses a larger propellant charge
to increase the range.
Crew: 1 ROF: 1
Weapon Wt: 6.8kg Reload: N/A
Panzerfaust 100
The Panzerfaust 100 was introduced in 1945. It is similar to the other Panzerfaust weapons but uses a larger
propellant charge to increase the range.
Crew: 1 ROF: 1
Weapon Wt: 8.2kg Reload: N/A
Schiessbecher
This is a 30mm cup type rifle grenade adaptor, it can be used on any German bolt action rifle firing 7.92mm
ammunition or the Stg44. A special cartridge is required and each grenade type has its own cartridge (they are not
universal). There were several types of rifle grenade available.
2.7cm Sturmpistole
The Sturmpistole is a small grenade launcher introduced in 1944. It is based on a 2.7cm flare pistol, it has a
folding stock and an adjustable sight. In concept it is similar to modern 40mm grenade launchers like the M79 or
HK69A1 but the grenades used are much smaller. Three grenades are available, the Wurfgranatpatrone 326 is a
small high explosive grenade, it is impact fused with a 10 meter safety delay. The Wurfkorper 361 uses the
standard Eihandgranate modified for use in this weapon, it retains the time fuse of the grenade, this results in
detonation after travelling approximately 75 meters. The Panzerwurfkorper 42 is the SS Gewehr Panzergranate
61 modified for use in this weapon, it is impact fused and arms when fired. In addition to the grenades standard
2.7cm signal flares may be launched by removing the rifled sleeve from the bore.
Blendkorper 1H
This is a glass bulb smoke grenade, it looks similar to a lightbulb filled with a smoke producing liquid. It is
carried in a cardboard carton until needed. In use it is pulled from the carton by a tape and thrown at the target, it
produces a thick smoke cloud on impact. It is intended for use against vehicles and pillboxes.
Eihandgranate 39
The Eihandgranate (egg grenade) is an egg shaped high explosive grenade. It was introduced shortly before the
war and was used along with the Steilhandgranate 24.
Geballte Ladung
This is an improvised anti-tank grenade. It uses the heads of six Steilhandgranate grenades attached to a seventh
intact grenade. In use the Grenade is thrown onto the rear deck of a tank, the resulting blast hopefully damaging
the engine. This type of grenade was also used as a demolition charge against fortified positions or bunkers (DP
7).
Nebeleihandgranate 42
This is an egg shaped smoke grenade similar in appearance to the Eihandgranate. It has three white bands to
identify it as a smoke grenade.
Nebelhandgranate 39
This is a stick type smoke grenade similar in appearance to the Stielhandgranate 24 HE grenade. It has a white
band painted around the head and three grooves in the handle to assist in identification.
Stielhandgranate 24
This was the standard hand grenade in service with German forces at the start of the war. It is a stick type
grenade similar to the type used during World war 1. It was nicknamed the "potato masher". A fragmentation
sleeve was available but not commonly used (with the sleeve add 0.1kg to weight and B:10)
Flamethrowers
Flammenwerfer 35
The Flammenwerfer 35 was the standard German flamethrower at the start of World war 2. It was basically just
an improved version of flamethrowers used during World war 1. It uses gasoline ignited by a hydrogen torch. It
holds 12 liters of fuel for about 10 seconds worth of use. Due to the torch system it may only fire "hot" shots. A
one second burst will cover a 2x2 area for approximately 40 seconds.
Flammenwerfer 41
This is an improved version of the Flammenwerfer 35. It only holds 6 liters of fuel resulting in less weight and
the hydrogen torch is replaced by a cartridge ignition system. 10 cartridges are loaded and the Flammenwerfer
provides approximately 10 seconds of use. Unlike the American cartridge system a cartridge is fired each time
the trigger is pulled so only "hot" shots may be fired. A one second burst will cover a 2x2 area for approximately
25 seconds.
Handguns
Browning HP-35
The Browning was issued in limited numbers during World war 2, primarily to Airborne and Commando units.
The HP-35 was very popular and was officially adopted by the British Army as thier standard sidearm in 1946.
Prior to the war HP-35's were built in Belgium, when Germany invaded in 1940 the factory was captured and
production was continued for the German military where the pistol was designated P640(b). A licensed factory
was built in Canada who produced the HP-35 for the British, Canadian and Chinese armies during the war. Some
early versions were designed with the ability to accept a holster / shoulder stock similar to the Mauser C96. This
was rare on most pistols built after 1940 but it was a standard item on the pistols ordered by China.
Enfield Revolver #2
The Enfield #2 was the standard sidearm issued by the British Army in World war 2, it was not as popular as the
earlier .455 caliber Webleys of World war 1 and there was concern over the effectiveness of the .38 caliber
round. The revolver itself was very rugged and reliable, it has a top break cylinder like most British military
revolvers. The Enfield was widely issued and it remained in service until the end of the war.
Caliber ROF Damage Pen Blk Magazine Recoil Range Weight
.380 SAA DAR 1 Nil 1 Break 6 2 10 0.9kg
Webley Mk 5
The Webley in .455 caliber was the standard issue British sidearm during World war 1. It was replaced in 1936
when the Enfield revolver was adopted along with the .380 round. During World war 2 the British had a shortage
of pistols and many of the Webleys remained in service most being issued to home guard units. It is a rugged
revolver with a top break cylinder.
Webley Mk 6
This is another version of the Webley revolver which was also used from World war 1 into the 1930's. It is
identical to the Mk 5 except for the barrel which is 5.1cm (2") longer.
Submachineguns
Lanchester Mk 1
In 1940 Britain found itself with no native submachinegun designs, prior to World war 2 the British military had
shunned submachineguns as a criminals weapon with no place in the military. After the fall of France with a
German invasion of England expected the submachine gun suddenly found acceptance. A number of Thompson
M1928's were issued and several weapons were in development, this later resulted in the adoption of the Sten by
the British Army. The Lanchester was ordered by the Royal Navy and Air Force, it is basically a copy of the MP-
28, the Air Force had ordered the Lanchester for air field defence from paratroopers, after the Battle of Britain
ended and the threat of air assault passed these weapons were given to the Navy. The Lanchester was an
expensive weapon to produce which resulted in a small production run. It was also heavy and included a solid
brass magazine housing. The Lanchester may use a bayonet.
Sten Mk 2S
This is a suppressed version of the Sten Mk 2. The 9mm is not the best round for a suppressed weapon as it is
normally supersonic and either requires special low powered ammunition or a more complex suppressor to gain
the maximum noise reduction, both of these methods result in a weapon with less range and effect than the
standard weapon. The suppressor on the Sten Mk 2S uses the second method, it uses standard ammunition and
slows the bullet below the speed of sound by cutting the barrel short and bleeding off gasses. The suppressor was
designed for single shots and automatic fire will quickly wear it out. The suppressor is not removable except for
maintenance.
Sten Mk 5
The Sten was never really popular with British troops and they used other weapons whenever possible. The Mk 5
was introduced in 1944 in an attempt to improve the image of the Sten. It was produced to a higher standard and
included a wooden stock and pistol grip. The abilty to mount a bayonet was included and early versions had a
vertical forward hand grip. The quality and performance of the Mk 5 was slightly better than earlier versions but
it did little to improve its reputation. The Mk 5 remained in service until replaced by the Sterling in the 1960's.
Sten Mk 6
This is a suppressed version of the Mk 5, it uses the same suppressor design as the Mk 2S.
Patchett Mk 1
The Patchett was introduced in 1944 for use with airborne troops. It is similar to the Sterling submachinegun
which it closely resembles and it includes a folding stock. It was only a small number were produced (less than
200) but it was issued and used by British paratroopers during the D-Day landings and later at Arnhem during
Operation Market Garden.
Rifles
De Lisle Carbine
The De Lisle carbine was developed for use as a silent weapon for use with clandestine units. It uses the stock
and action of the Lee Enfield #3 Mk 1 rifle, this is combined it with a .45 caliber barrel and the magazine from
the Colt M1911A1. An integral suppressor is fitted to the weapon. The .45 ACP round was selected despite being
a non standard cartridge, due to its characteristics which make it ideal for use in suppressed weapons. It is
normally sub sonic in flight and so retains full lethality when suppressed without compromising the noise
reduction of the suppressor. The De Lisle is one of the quietest weapons ever built, the noise of firing being
reduced to the sound of the firing pin striking the round, this was offset however by the noise of working the bolt
to chamber a new round. A small number of these weapons were produced with a metal folding stock (Blk 3/4).
Enfield #4 Mk 1
The Enfield #4 Mk 1 was the standard rifle of the British Army during World war 2. It is an improved version of
the Lee Enfield #1 Mk 3 of World war 1 but is modified to reduce the cost of production. The #4 Mk 1 remained
in service into the 1960's. It can be reloaded from 5 round charger strips. A grenade launcher was developed for
the #4 Mk 1 which allows it to fire rifle grenades.
Enfield #4 Mk 1(T)
This is a sniper rifle version of the #4 Mk 1 introduced in 1942. The rifle is selected for accuracy and a telescopic
sight is added. The telescopic sight adds 15 meters to the base range for aimed fire.
Enfield #5 Mk 1
This is a short barreled version of the #4 Mk 1 rifle introduced in 1944, it was commonly known as the "Jungle
carbine". It was initially well recieved as it was light and handy compared to the full sized rifle. It was soon
discovered however that this was paid for with excessive recoil and muzzle flash which resulted in a rapid
decline of its popularity. It can be reloaded from 5 round charger strips.
Lee - Enfield #3 Mk 1
The Lee Enfield #3 Mk 1 or SMLE (Short, Magazine, Lee Enfield) was the standard rifle of the British Army
during World war 1. It was a popular rifle and it remained in service through World war 2. The Lee Enfield was
time consuming and costly to build which resulted in a modified design (the #4 Mk 1) which entered production
in 1939. The #3 Mk 1 was also built in Australia where it remained in production a few years longer not being
replaced by the #4 Mk 1 until 1943. Although the two rifles are very similar the Lee Enfield was more popular,
many soldiers believing the #4 Mk 1 was inferior since it was designed to be less expensive. The #3 Mk 1 has a
better fit and finish but the two rifles are about equal in quality and durability. A grenade launcher was developed
for the Lee Enfield which allows it to fire rifle grenades. It can be reloaded from 5 round charger strips.
Boys Mk 1
The Boys was the only anti tank rifle used by the British during World war 2, it was introduced in 1937 and
remained in production until 1942 when the PIAT was introduced. The Boys was originally to be named the
Stanchion but the rifles designer Captain Boys died shortly before production was to begin and the rifle was
renamed in his honor. The Boys was moderately successful during 1940 against the early German tanks but
remained useful against the thin armor on most Japanese and Italian tanks. It remained in service through the war
but was gradually phased out by the PIAT after 1942. The Boys was one of the most successful anti-tank rifles
ever designed with more than 60,000 produced, it was also used by the U.S. Marine Corps and has the distinction
of being the only anti-tank rifle officially adopted by the U.S. military. A large muzzle brake is fitted and a bipod
is included.
Machineguns
BREN Mk 2
The BREN was developed from a Czech light machine gun the ZB vz/30, the name was derived from Brno the
Czech company that designed it and Enfield where it was built. It was a popular weapon which gained a
reputaion for durability and reliability, in modified forms it remained in service with the British military into the
1990's. The Bren first entered production in 1937 but the main production version was the Mk 2 which entered
service in 1941. The Mk 1 and Mk 2 are nearly identical and most of the changes were minor modifications to
speed production. A tripod was made for the BREN but it was rarely used, most were left in France after
Dunkirk. The BREN was commonly used as an anti-aircraft weapon on vehicle mounts.
BREN Mk 3
The Mk 3 is a light weight version of the BREN introduced in 1944. The barrel is 2.75" (70mm) shorter than the
standard barrel.
Lewis Mk 1
The Lewis gun was the standard light machine gun of the British Army during World war 1. It was re-issued
during World war 2 primarily to Home guard units, the Lewis was also a common anti-aircraft weapon on
merchant marine vessels. It has a top mounted horizontal drum magazine and an unusual radiator system around
the barrel which gives it the appearance of being a water cooled gun.
Caliber ROF Damage Pen Blk Magazine Recoil Range Weight
.303 British 5 4 2-3-Nil 6 Drum 47, 97 1/ 3 60 14 kg
bipod 1/2 75
mount 1/1 100
Vickers Mk 1
The Vickers is one of the most successful machine guns ever developed. It was introduced in 1912 and it
remained in service with the British Army until 1968. It is a water cooled machine gun and it gained a reputation
for reliability. The weapon weighs 25.1kg, the tripod weighs 22.7kg and the gun is cooled by 6 liters of water
weighing 6.0kg
Vickers 0.5" Mk 3
The Vickers .50 caliber machine gun was adopted for use as a Naval anti-aircraft weapon in the 1930's. By the
start of World war 2 it was being replaced with 20mm cannons but it remained in use as a reserve weapon and
some were used on merchant marine vessels. It was occasionally found in use as a ground or vehicle weapon
primarily with the Special Air Service or the Long Range Desert Group. It is very similar to the .303 caliber
Vickers Mk 1 and is watercooled by 10 liters of water.
Mortars
ML Mortar 2" Mk 2
This is a light mortar introduced for British service during the 1930's. It is a simple design consisting of a tube
and baseplate. The firer aims by tilting the barrel and lining up the sights, this is not as accurate as designs with a
bipod but at the ranges the 2" was designed for this is not a problem. One advantage of this system is the ability
to fire at very low angles allowing direct fire. The 2" mortar is trigger fired with a lanyard.
1930-1942
1943+
SB Mortar 4.2"
The 4.2" mortar was introduced in 1942, it was the standard British heavy mortar used during World war 2. The
4.2" can be broken into three loads for transport (barrel, bipod, baseplate), a light wheeled carriage was available
allowing the mortar to be moved short distances by the crew or towed behind a light vehicle, use of this carriage
allowed the mortar to get in and out of action quickly. When first introduced the ammunition manufacture
resulted in a heavy cast round, this resulted in a rather short range. Improved rounds became available in 1944
which increased the range.
Crew: 4 Ammunition: 4.2" SB ROF: SS
Weapon Wt: 599kg Ammunition Wt: 9.1 kg Reload: 1
1942-43
1944+
Grenade Launchers
PIAT Mk 1
The PIAT (Projector Infantry Anti Tank) was introduced in 1941 as the standard British infantry anti armor
weapon. Unlike many anti-tank weapons it is not recoiless and has no back blast, the muzzle blast is also fairly
light similar to firing a rifle grenade. The PIAT is a spigot mortar which fires a heavy "grenade", the round is
placed over a rod and is protected by a shroud. A heavy spring powers the firing pin used to trigger the rounds
propelling charge. When fired the recoil recocks the spring, unfortunately in the case of a misfire or if the
weapon is not properly braced the spring must be recocked manually. This spring was the worst feature of the
weapon, it takes a 100kg pull over 0.6 meters to cock the weapon. The procedure used to cock the spring was to
stand on the butt plate and pull with both hands, in combat standing is not a popular position with the result that
the gunner had to attempt this laying on the ground. Despite this the PIAT was capable of destroying tanks and it
remained in service for several years after the war. High explosive and smoke rounds were also issued for the
PIAT increasing its capabilities, it also has a limited indirect fire capability allowing it to be used like a mortar.
The PIAT was occasionally used as the main armament on light vehicles such as the universal carrier, some were
armed with several weapons as a multiple mortar carriage. If the weapon must be cocked during combat the
gunner must roll against AVG: STR if standing or DIF:STR if laying down, each attempt takes one action.
Grenades
Handguns
Nambu Type B
The Type B or Baby Nambu was originally designed for commercial sales but was instead adopted by the
Japanese Air Force and was also used by Staff officers. It is similar to the larger Nambu Taisho 14 but uses a
different cartridge. The magazine had to be pulled out by two small knobs at the base of the magazine and was
difficult to remove when the users hands were wet or cold.
Nambu Taisho 14
The Taisho 14 was the standard issue Japanese sidearm during World war 2. It is somewhat similar in appearance
to the German Luger but is completely different in operation. It is a simple design which suffered from numerous
faults and poor reliability. It shared the magazine extraction difficulty of all the Baby Nambu.
Submachineguns
Type 100
The Type 100 was the only submachine gun used by the Japanese during World war 2. It was time consuming
and expensive to build. The Type 100 was not built in large numbers compared to most other nations, less than
30,000 being completed by the wars end. It has a side mounted magazine and includes a bayonet mount.
Arisaka Type 97
The Type 97 is a sniper rifle based on the Meiji 38th year rifle. It has adds a telescopic sight and a light bipod.
Add 15 meters to the base range for aimed fire when the telescopic sight is used.
Caliber ROF Damage Pen Blk Magazine Recoil Range Weight
6.5mm Type 30 BA 3 1-2-Nil 6 Int 5 3 60 5.0kg
Bipod 1 70
Arisaka Type 99
The Type 99 was introduced in 1939 as the standard Japanese rifle. Fighting in Manchuria during the Sino-
Japanese war had led the Japanese military to the conclusion that the 6.5mm round was not lethal enough and that
a new more powerful cartridge was needed. This led to a more powerful 7.7mm round and a redesign of the Meiji
38th year rifle. In addition to the new cartridge the rifle was modernized, creating a "short rifle" comparable to
those being issued by other nations. Although the Type 99 was to be the standard rifle of the Japanese Army it
was never produced in sufficient quanties to meet the demand and served along side the Meiji 38th year rifle. It
may be reloaded from 5 round charger strips.
Anti-Tank Rifles
Model 97
The Model 97 is a 20mm anti-tank rifle developed in 1937. It is one of the largest weapons of its type and it
required a crew of 4. It is a selective fire weapon which is unusual in an anti-tank rifle. It had some success early
on but was rarely encountered after 1942. Due to the recoil it had to be fired from the bipod. A 20mm cannon
was later developed from this rifle.
Caliber ROF Damage Pen Blk Magazine Recoil Range Weight
20mm Type 97 5 15 2-2-3 8 Box 7 7 / 12 75 73.5kg
Machineguns
Taisho 3
The Taisho 3 was introduced in 1914 and remained in service through World war 2. It is based on the French
Hotchkiss Modele 1900. A feature unique to Japanese machine guns is sockets in the feet of the tripod which
allows the crew to insert poles and carry the gun and tripod in one load ready for use. The ammunition feed is a
flexible metal strip common to Hotchkiss weapons. The cartridges must be oiled before use which can lead to dirt
fouling the weapon, failure to oil the cartridges generally results in torn cases jamming the weapon. The weapon
weighs 29.1kg, the tripod weighs 27.2kg.
Type 92
The Type 92 is an improved version of the Taisho 3 introduced in 1932. It is very similar to the earlier weapon
but was modified to fire a more powerful 7.7mm round. This was the most common machine gun used by the
Japanese during World war 2, due to a distinctive stuttering effect while firing this gun was nicknamed the wood
pecker. The weapon weighs 29.1kg and the tripod weighs 27.2kg.
Type 96
The Type 96 was introduced in 1936 to replace the Taisho 11. It is very similar but the hopper is replaced by a
top mounted box magazine. The oiler was removed and the cartridges were oiled before loaded into the magazine.
Belgium
OTHER
Denmark
New Zealand
TWILIGHT 2000
Twilight 2000 This is my collection of material that I have developed for the standard
Twilight 2000 / MERC 2000 timelines. I have used the Version 2.2 rules for the most part as I feel that
this version handles some of the earlier rules in a manor more suited to my ideas. These rules are fairly
easily converted between the two. The main changes are the inclusion of stats for NBC (Nuclear,
Biological, Chemical) warfare protection, a Fire control bonus of +1 / +2 in place of the Range finder
bonus of +1 to +4 and a change in Weapon stabilization classes. If you use Version 2.0 the Fire control
bonus can be converted easily to a Range finder stat a FC +1 will be a RF +1 or +2 and a FC +2 will be a
RF +3 or +4, you will have to make the decision of when to use the higher stat based on the vehicle. The
Weapon stabilization changes are simply this V.2.2 uses None, Basic or Good compared to V.2.0's
None, Fair and Good. I have chosen not to include prices / availability for military equipment as I never
used the ones included in the game much and don't really have much access to the real world prices
anyway, as far as availability for the most part the text for the individual items should give some idea of
how common it is (just entering service / widely exported etc). Vehicles and equipment from World war
2 which remained in service after 1945 have only been duplicated from my World war 2 site if they were
in wide spread use long after the war. (such as the M4A3 (76mm) Sherman, T-34/85 or the British 25
Pounder).
I have not completed all the material below, that which is not ready is listed in text. As I finish new
material I will change the text to links.
Ground Vehicles
South African
American Tanks French Tanks Japanese Tanks Civilian autos
Tanks
South African
American AFV's French AFV's Japanese Tanks Civilian trucks
AFV's
South Korean Heavy civilian
British Tanks German Tanks Soviet Tanks
Tanks vehicles
South Korean Other civilian
British AFV's German AFV's Soviet AFV's
AFV's vehicles
NATO Surplus Tanks of other Emergency
Chinese Tanks Israeli Tanks
Tanks nations vehicles
NATO Surplus AFV's of other
Chinese AFV's Israeli AFV's Other vehicles
AFV's nations
Soviet Surplus
Export Tanks Italian Tanks Light vehicles
Tanks
Soviet Surplus
Export AFV's Italian AFV's Transport vehicles
AFV's
Aircraft
Naval Vessels
American Naval vessels French Naval vessels Naval vessels of other nations
British Naval vessels NATO Naval vessels Civilian watercraft
Chinese Naval vessels Soviet Naval vessels Other watercraft
Artillery
American artillery French artillery South African artillery
British artillery Israeli artillery Soviet artillery
Chinese artillery NATO artillery Artillery of other nations
Small arms
Infantry weapons
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SOUTH AFRICA
Oliphant
The Oliphant (Elefant) is a modernized version of the British Centurion MBT. It includes a diesel engine and
additional fuel capacity to increase its range. A 105mm gun, improved armor, a new fire control system, night
vision and an NBC system have been added to increase the Oliphants effectiveness.
Fire control: +2 Stabilization: Good Fuel: Diesel Weight: 56 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 4 Maint: 16
Armament: 105mm NATO gun, FN-MAG coaxial, FN-MAG (C)
Ammo: 72x 105mm, 5600x 7.62mm
Night Vision: passive IR Radiological: enclosed NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1990 In service: South Africa
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cannot be republished or distributed without the consent of the author who contributed it.
SOUTH AFRICA
ARMORED CARS
Eland Mk 7
This is a license built version of the French AML 60-7 armored car. It is now in limited service with South
African Forces.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 5.5 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 3 Maint: 4
Armament: 60mm gun mortar, 2x FN-MAG coaxial
Ammo: 53x 60mm, 3800x 7.62mm
Night Vision: passive IR Radiological: enclosed NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1962 In service: South Africa
TrMOV: 180 / 130 Com Mov: 40 / 30 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 155 liters Fuel Cons: 70 Susp: Wheel:(2) Turret 4 3 2
Hull 3 3 2
60mm
ROF: IFR:
gun / Rld: 1
SS 4.0km
mortar Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
Round Range Damage Pen FN- 2-3- SS 1
10 4 Belt 100 125
MAG Nil Brst 2
HE 150 C: 5 B:20 Nil
WP 150 C:2 B:12 Nil
Eland 90
The Eland 90 is a license built version of the French AML H 90 armored car. It is now in limited service with
South African Forces.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 6.0 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 3 Maint: 4
Armament: 90mm GIAT F1 gun, FN-MAG coaxial, FN-MAG (C)
Ammo: 21x 90mm, 2000x 7.62mm
Night Vision: passive IR Radiological: enclosed NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1962 In service: South Africa
TrMOV: 180 / 130 Com Mov: 40 / 30 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 155 liters Fuel Cons: 70 Susp: Wheel:(2) Turret 4 3 2
Hull 3 3 2
90mm
ROF:
GIAT Rld: 1
SS
F1
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
Round Range Damage Pen
FN- 2-3- SS 1
HEAT 300 C:5 B:10 65C 10 4 Belt 100 125
MAG Nil Brst 2
HE 300 C:14 B:19 4C
CHEM 300 C:2 B:12 Nil
Rooikat (76mm)
The Rooikat was developed in the late 1980's to replace the Eland armored cars then in service with the South
African Army. It is an eight wheeled armored car armed with a turret mounted 76mm naval gun. An APFSDS
round was developed for this weapon, with this round the gun is capable of defeating the armor of most Soviet
tanks which are in common use with many African nations.
Fire control: +2 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Diesel Weight: 28 tons Load: 800kg Crew: 4 Maint: 9
Armament: 76mm Armscor gun, FN-MAG coaxial, FN-MAG (C)
Ammo: 48x 76mm, 3600x 7.62mm
Night Vision: image intensifier Radiological: enclosed NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1990 In service: South Africa
TrMOV: 240 / 105 Com Mov: 55 / 25 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 540 liters Fuel Cons: 260 Susp: Wheel:(3) Turret 15 8 6
Hull 15 8 6
Rooikat (105mm)
This is the Rooikat armed with a 105mm gun. It is primarily intended for export as the South African Army is
currently satisfied with the performance of the gun on the Rooikat (76mm).
Fire control: +2 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Diesel Weight: 28 tons Load: 800kg Crew: 4 Maint: 9
Armament: 105mm NATO gun, FN-MAG coaxial, FN-MAG (C)
Ammo: 32x 76mm, 3200x 7.62mm
Night Vision: image intensifier Radiological: enclosed NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1995 In service: Export
TrMOV: 240 / 105 Com Mov: 55 / 25 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 540 liters Fuel Cons: 260 Susp: Wheel:(3) Turret 15 8 6
Hull 15 8 6
105mm ROF: Magazine:
NATO SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
100 /
90 /
APFSDSDU 500 26
80 /
60
80 / Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
70 / FN- 2-3- SS 1
APFSDS 500 26 10 4 Belt 100 125
60 / MAG Nil Brst 2
40
HEAT 400 C: 6 B:12 80C
HESH 400 C:8 B:16 70C
HE 400 C:10 B:20 5C
WP 400 C:3 B:20 Nil
APERS 100 Special 1-Nil
Ratel 20
The Ratel is a 6x6 Infantry Fighting Vehicle developed for the South African Defense Force in the 1970's. Like
most South African APC's the crew is well protected from land mines, the shape of the hull deflecting much of
the blast to the sides. A small turret armed with a 20mm cannon is mounted near the front of the hull, a machine
gun is located on the turret top for the Commander, a second machine gun is located on the rear hull top operated
by a passenger. There are three large doors for the passengers, one each left, right and rear. Weapon firing ports
are located on either side for the passengers.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 18.5 tons Load: 2 tons Crew: 4+7 Maint: 7
Armament: 20mm autocannon, FN-MAG coaxial, FN-MAG (C), FN-MAG (P)
Ammo: 1200x 20mm, 6000x 7.62mm
Night Vision: image intensifier Radiological: enclosed NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1979 In service: South Africa, Morocco
TrMOV: 210 / 95 Com Mov: 50 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 430 liters Fuel Cons: 180 Susp: Wheel:(3) Turret 6 6 4
Hull 6 4 4
Ratel 60
This is a version of the Ratel armed with a 60mm gun / mortar in place of the 20mm cannon.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 18.5 tons Load: 2 tons Crew: 4+7 Maint: 7
Armament: 60mm gun mortar, FN-MAG coaxial, FN-MAG (C), FN-MAG (P)
Ammo: 50x 60mm, 6000x 7.62mm
Night Vision: image intensifier Radiological: enclosed NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1979 In service: South Africa, Morocco
TrMOV: 210 / 95 Com Mov: 50 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 430 liters Fuel Cons: 180 Susp: Wheel:(3) Turret 6 6 4
Hull 6 4 4
60mm
ROF: IFR:
gun / Rld: 1
SS 4.0km
mortar Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
Round Range Damage Pen FN- 2-3- SS 1
10 4 Belt 100 125
MAG Nil Brst 2
HE 150 C: 5 B:20 Nil
WP 150 C:2 B:12 Nil
Ratel 90
This is a Fire Support version of the Ratel armed with a 90mm gun. The turret used is the same as the French
AML (Eland) armored car. The passenger capacity is reduced by one to allow additional 90mm ammunition to be
carried.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 19 tons Load: 1.5 tons Crew: 4+6 Maint: 7
Armament: 90mm GIAT F1 gun, FN-MAG coaxial, FN-MAG (C), FN-MAG (P)
Ammo: 69x 90mm, 6000x 7.62mm
Night Vision: image intensifier Radiological: enclosed NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1979 In service: South Africa, Morocco
TrMOV: 210 / 95 Com Mov: 50 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 430 liters Fuel Cons: 180 Susp: Wheel:(3) Turret 4 3 2
Hull 6 4 4
90mm
ROF:
GIAT Rld: 1
SS
F1
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
Round Range Damage Pen
FN- 2-3- SS 1
HEAT 300 C:5 B:10 65C 10 4 Belt 100 125
MAG Nil Brst 2
HE 300 C:14 B:19 4C
CHEM 300 C:2 B:12 Nil
G6
The G6 is a 6x6 turreted self propelled 155mm gun which entered service with the South African army in the late
1980's. The howitzer used is a modified version of the South African built G5. The Driver sits at the front of the
vehicle while the gun crew have positions in the turret at the rear of the hull, all are protected by armor. A
machine gun is provided for the Commander on the turret top. The howitzer is provided with a power assited
loader which speeds reloading, four outrigger stabilizers are used during firing. A base bleed HE round is
available which extends the maximum range to 39km.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 47 tons Load: 600 kg Crew: 6 Maint: 14
Armament: 155mm G5 howitzer, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 45x 155mm, 1000x .50 Browning
Night Vision: passive IR Radiological: enclosed NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1988 In service: South Africa, Oman, United Arab Emirates
Com Mov: 40 /
TrMOV: 180 / 80 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
20
Fuel Cap: 700 liters Fuel Cons: 370 Susp: Wheel:(3) Turret 6 4 4
Hull 6 4 4
155mm
ROF: IFR:
G5 Rld: 1
SS 30.0km
howitzer
Round Range Damage Pen
C:30
HE 350 3C
B:36
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
HE-BB
C:30 2-2- SS 2
(IFR: 350 3C M2HB 5 8 Belt 105 150
B:36 3 Brst 7
39.0km)
WP 350 C:3 B:44 Nil
CHEM 350 C:3 B:28 Nil
ILLUM --- B:2000 Nil
DP /
ICMDP --- B:60
Grenade
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Peoples Republic of China
LIGHT TANKS
Type 62
The Type 62 is a light tank based on the Type 59 MBTand is basically a scaled down version of that vehicle. It
was designed for use in rugged terrain. The Type 62 is available for export sales and can be found in service with
several nations. A machine gun operated by the Driver is mounted in the hull front, it is fixed and is aimed by
moving the vehicle.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 21 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 7
Armament: 85mm Soviet gun, Type 59 coaxial, Type 59 hull (fixed), Type 54 (C)
Ammo: 47x 85mm, 1750x 7.62mm, 1250x 12.7mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1962 In service: China, Albania, Bangladesh, Congo, North Korea, Mali, Sudan, Tanzania,
Vietnam, Zaire
TrMOV: 120 / 70 Com Mov: 30 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 730 liters Fuel Cons: 350 Susp: Track:4 Turret 5 5 3
Hull 8 3 2
85mm ROF: Magazine:
Soviet SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
36 /
Type 2-3- SS 1
APC 300 22 18 / 5 4 Belt 50 125
59 Nil Brst 2
9/3
Type 2-3- SS 3
25 / 5 8 Belt 50 150
54 4 Brst 7
AP 250 22 12 /
6/2
HE 250 C: 14 B:16 3C
Type 63
The Type 63 is a light tank based on the Soviet PT-76 and the Chinese Type 77 APC. It is very similar to the PT-
76 in appearance but has a more powerful engine providing better performance. The Type 63 is amphibious
propelled through the water by 2 water jets. External fuel tanks may be fitted on the rear deck.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: None Fuel: Diesel Weight: 18.7 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 6
Armament: 85mm Soviet gun, Type 59 coaxial, Type 54 (C)
Ammo: 47x 85mm, 1000x 7.62mm, 500x 12.7mm
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1963 In service: China, North Korea, Vietnam
TrMOV: 130 / 85 / 25 Com Mov: 30 / 20 / 5 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 545 + 180 liters Fuel Cons: 380 Susp: Track:3 Turret 5 5 3
Hull 8 3 2
85mm ROF: Magazine:
Soviet SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
36 /
Type 2-3- SS 1
APC 300 22 18 / 5 4 Belt 50 125
59 Nil Brst 2
9/3
Type 2-3- SS 3
25 / 5 8 Belt 50 150
54 4 Brst 7
AP 250 22 12 /
6/2
HE 250 C: 14 B:16 3C
Type 59-I
The Type 59 is a Chinese version of the Soviet T-54 MBT. During the 1950's the Soviet Union supplied China
with large numbers of T-54's. Production of the T-54 was soon started in China as the Type 59. Early versions
were identical to the T-54 and had no weapon stabilization system or night vision. External fuel tanks may be
fitted to the rear deck.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Diesel Weight: 36 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 4 Maint: 11
Armament: 100mm Soviet gun, Type 59 coaxial, Type 54 (C)
Ammo: 34x 100mm, 3500x 7.62mm, 200x 12.7mm
Night Vision: passive IR Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1959 In service: China, Albania, Bangladesh, Congo, North Korea, Pakistan, Tanzania, Vietnam,
Zimbabwe
Type 59-II
This is an improved version of the Type 59-I. During the 1980's many Chinese Type 59-I's were upgraded to
include a gun firing the NATO 105mm round and improved fire control. Upgrade packages have also been
exported to the many countries using the Type 59 to bring them up to this standard.
Fire control: +2 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Diesel Weight: 36 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 4 Maint: 11
Armament: 105mm NATO gun, Type 59 coaxial, Type 54 (C)
Ammo: 34x 105mm, 3500x 7.62mm, 200x 12.7mm
Night Vision: passive IR Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1984 In service: China, Albania, Bangladesh, Congo, North Korea, Pakistan, Tanzania, Vietnam,
Zimbabwe
Type 69
The Type 69 is an improved version of the Type 59, it includes a new 100mm gun with enhanced performance,
an NBC system, a more powerful engine and better fire control. A large number of these tanks were sold to Iraq.
Fire control: +2 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Diesel Weight: 36 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 4 Maint: 11
Armament: 100mm Chinese gun, Type 59 coaxial, Type 54 (C)
Ammo: 43x 100mm, 3500x 7.62mm, 250x 12.7mm
Night Vision: passive IR Radiological: shielded NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1982 In service: China, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Thailand
TrMOV: 110 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 815 + 280 liters Fuel Cons: 420 Susp: Track:6 Turret 41 26 12
Hull 40 15 12
100mm ROF: Magazine:
Chinese SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
80 /
70 / Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
APFSDS 400 22
60 / Type 2-3- SS 1
40 5 4 Belt 50 125
59 Nil Brst 2
70 / Type 2-3- SS 3
60 / 5 8 Belt 50 150
APDS 350 22 54 4 Brst 7
50 /
30
HEAT 250 C: 4 B:10 70C
HE 250 C:10 B:18 5C
Type 80
The Type 80 is similar to the Type 69 from which it was developed but it is a new design. The turret is that of the
Type 69 while the hull is completely new and uses composite armor over the front. A 105mm gun which uses
standard NATO ammunition is mounted and an advanced fire control system is included. The Type 80 has better
performance than the Type 69 due to increased fuel capacity and a more powerful engine.
Fire control: +2 Stabilization: Good Fuel: Diesel Weight: 38 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 4 Maint: 12
Armament: 105mm NATO gun, Type 59 coaxial, Type 54 (C)
Ammo: 44x 105mm, 2250x 7.62mm, 550x 12.7mm
Night Vision: passive IR Radiological: shielded NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1984 In service: China
TrMOV: 120 / 80 Com Mov: 30 / 20 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 1400 liters Fuel Cons: 780 Susp: Track:6 Turret 41 26 12
Hull 50 Cp 16 12
105mm ROF: Magazine:
NATO SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
100 /
90 /
APFSDSDU 500 26
80 /
60 Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
80 / Type 2-3- SS 1
5 4 Belt 50 125
70 / 59 Nil Brst 2
APFSDS 500 26
60 / Type 2-3- SS 3
40 5 8 Belt 50 150
54 4 Brst 7
HEAT 400 C: 6 B:12 80C
HESH 400 C:8 B:16 70C
HE 400 C:10 B:20 5C
WP 400 C:3 B:20 Nil
APERS 100 Special 1-Nil
Type 85
The Type 85 is a new tank developed from the earlier Type 80 in cooperation with Pakistan. It has improved
armor including composite armor in the turret and hull front and it mounts a 125mm autoloading gun firing
standard Soviet ammunition.
Fire control: +2 Stabilization: Good Fuel: Diesel Weight: 41 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 3 Maint: 12
Armament: 125mm Soviet autoloading gun, Type 59 coaxial, Type 54 (C)
Ammo: 40x 125mm, 2000x 7.62mm, 300x 12.7mm
Night Vision: passive IR Radiological: shielded NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1989 In service: China, Pakistan
TrMOV: 115 / 75 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 1000 liters Fuel Cons: 480 Susp: Track:6 Turret 55 Cp 24 20
Hull 75 Cp 16 10
125mm ROF: Magazine:
Soviet SS Rld: 2
Round Range Damage Pen
110 /
100 / Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
APFSDSDU 450 28
90 / Type 2-3- SS 1
70 5 4 Belt 50 125
59 Nil Brst 2
100 / Type 2-3- SS 3
90 / 5 8 Belt 50 150
APFSDS 450 28 54 4 Brst 7
80 /
60
HEAT 400 C: 10 B:20 110C
HE 400 C:14 B:28 1C
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ISRAEL
Isherman
When Israel was recognized in 1947 the U.S. and Britain gave the new military large numbers of M4 Sherman tanks. In the
early 1960's these tanks were still in service but were clearly outdated so several upgrades were considered. The Isherman is
one of the modernized versions of the M4 which then entered service. A French 105mm gun and a new diesel engine were
added, the hull machine gunner / radio operator was removed along with the hull machine gun, the space saved being used
for additional ammunition. Although long out of front line service Shermans are still in use with reserve and training units.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Diesel Weight: 40 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 12
Armament: 105mm GIAT gun, M1919A4 coaxial, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 55x 105mm, 4250x .30-06, 600x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1960 In service: Israel
Fire control: +2 Stabilization: Good Fuel: Diesel Weight: 58 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 4 Maint: 17
Armament: 105mm NATO gun, M2HB coaxial, FN-MAG coaxial, FN-MAG (C), FN-MAG (L)
Ammo: 63x 105mm, 600x .50 Browning, 8000x 7.62mm
Night Vision: passive IR / thermal Radiological: shielded NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1990 In service: Israel
TrMOV: 110 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 1420 liters Fuel Cons: 420 Susp: Track:6 Turret 50 (+80) 15 (+80) 15
Hull 50 (+80) 24 24
Merkava Mk 2
The Merkava was developed in the late 1970's using the experience gained during the many Arab / Israeli wars, it was
designed with crew survival as the highest priority, firepower second and mobility third. The Merkava Mark 1entered
service in 1979, the Mark 2 version was introduced in 1983, it added improved fire control and reactive armor. All Mark 1's
in service were upgraded to the Mark 2 standard in the mid 1980's. The Merkava has serveral unusual features including an
engine mounted in the front and a large ammunition compartment in the rear which may be accessed through two large
hatches in the hull rear. By removing some of the stored ammunition personnel may be transported within the tank. A 3
person squad may be carried by reducing the ammunition by 25 rounds, if 45 rounds (total) are removed up to 10 personnel
may be carried for short periods. While this cargo area allows the transport of personnel it is cramped and uncomfortable as
no provision is made for passenger comfort, it is intended only for use in an emergency or for short duration missions, not to
replace an armored personnel carrier. A 60mm mortar is mounted in the turret top, it may be loaded, aimed and fired from
within the turret.
Fire control: +2 Stabilization: Good Fuel: Diesel Weight: 60 tons Load: 600kg Crew: 4 Maint: 17
Armament: 105mm NATO gun, M2HB coaxial, FN-MAG coaxial, FN-MAG (C), FN-MAG (L), 60mm mortar
Ammo: 85x 105mm, 1000x .50 Browning, 10,000x 7.62mm, 30x 60mm mortar
Night Vision: passive IR / thermal Radiological: shielded NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1983 In service: Israel
Merkava Mk 3
This is an improved version of the Merkava, although it is similar in layout and appearance it is an all new design. It
includes a 120mm smooth bore gun, improved armor, a more powerful engine and a heavier suspension. It retains the
ammunition compartment in the rear, removing 15 rounds allows a 3 person squad to be carried while removing 30 rounds
allows 10 people to be carried.
Fire control: +2 Stabilization: Good Fuel: Diesel Weight: 61 tons Load: 600kg Crew: 4 Maint: 17
Armament: 120mm NATO gun, M2HB coaxial, FN-MAG coaxial, FN-MAG (C), FN-MAG (L), 60mm mortar
Ammo: 50x 120mm, 1000x .50 Browning, 10,000x 7.62mm, 30x 60mm mortar
Night Vision: passive IR / thermal Radiological: shielded NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1989 In service: Israel
TrMOV: 115 / 95 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 1000 liters Fuel Cons: 450 Susp: Track:6 Turret 120 Cp 40 20
Hull 200 Cp 25 Sp 20
M48 (Israeli)
This is an improved version of the M48. Israel received large numbers of M48's through U.S. foriegn aid programs, many
were improved during the late 1970's and are still in service. The gasoline engine was replaced with a diesel, a 105mm gun
with a new fire control system was added and reactive armor was fitted.
Fire control: +2 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Diesel Weight: 49 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 4 Maint: 15
Armament: 105mm NATO gun, FN-MAG coaxial, FN-MAG (C), FN-MAG (L)
Ammo: 54x 105mm, 10,000x 7.62mm
Night Vision: passive IR Radiological: shielded NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1980 In service: Israel
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Diesel Weight: 30 tons Load: 300kg Crew: 4 Maint: 10
Armament: 75mm GIAT gun, M1919A4 coaxial, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 71x 75mm, 4250x .30-06, 600x .50 Browning
Night Vision: headlights Radiological: enclosed NBC system: no
Introduced: 1960 In service: Israel
TrMOV: 100 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 670 liters Fuel Cons: 460 Susp: Track:6 Turret 15 10 10
Hull 15 10 8
M60 (Israeli)
This is a modified version of the M60. Israel received large numbers of M60's through U.S. foriegn aid programs. The large
Commanders cupola / turret of the M60 was found to be unpopular with Israeli tank commanders. A new cupola was
developed and retrofitted, it is a lower profile more inline with conventional cupolas. The Commanders machine gun is no
longer included within the armor of the cupola and is replaced by an FN-MAG. Additional machine guns were added, an
FN-MAG at the loaders hatch and an M2HB .50 caliber ranging machine gun is mounted coaxially on top of the gun barrel.
Attachment points for reactive armor were added at this time as well.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Diesel Weight: 53 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 4 Maint: 16
Armament: 105mm NATO gun, M2HB coaxial, FN-MAG coaxial, FN-MAG (C), FN-MAG (L)
Ammo: 63x 105mm, 600x .50 Browning, 8000x 7.62mm
Night Vision: passive IR Radiological: shielded NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1980 In service: Israel
Rhino
The Rhino is a modernized version of the American M47 MBT. Large numbers of M47's were sent to Israel through foriegn
aid programs, these were upgraded during the 1970's and can still be found in use with reserve units of the Israeli military.
The improvement program replaced the engine, fuel tanks and gun bringing the vehicle to a standard similar to the M60
MBT.
Fire control: +1 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Diesel Weight: 47 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 4 Maint: 14
Armament: 105mm NATO gun, M1919A4 coaxial, M2HB (C)
Ammo: 63x 105mm, 440x .50 Browning, 4125x 7.62mm
Night Vision: passive IR Radiological: enclosed NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1975 In service: Israel
S'hot
The S'hot is a modernized version of the British Centurion MBT. It includes a diesel engine and additional fuel capacity, a
105mm gun, improved armor (including reactive armor), a new fire control system, night vision and an NBC system.
Fire control: +2 Stabilization: Good Fuel: Diesel Weight: 56 tons Load: 500kg Crew: 4 Maint: 16
Armament: 105mm NATO gun, M2HB coaxial, FN-MAG coaxial, FN-MAG (C)
Ammo: 72x 105mm, 600x .50 Browning, 5600x 7.62mm
Night Vision: passive IR Radiological: shielded NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1985 In service: Israel
TI-67
This is an improved version of the Soviet T-54 / T-55. During the many Arab / Israeli wars, the Israeli's have captured large
numbers of T-54's and T-55's. many of these have been upgraded and are used to supplement the israeli tank forces. The gun
and fire control are replaced with a 105mm gun and Israeli night vision and fire control systems.
Fire control: +2 Stabilization: Basic Fuel: Diesel Weight: 36 tons Load: 400kg Crew: 4 Maint: 11
Armament: 105mm NATO gun, FN-MAG coaxial, FN-MAG (L)
Ammo: 40x 105mm, 3500x 7.62mm
Night Vision: passive IR Radiological: shielded NBC system: yes
Introduced: 1980 In service: Israel
TrMOV: 110 / 65 Com Mov: 25 / 15 Config: Turret Armor Front Side Rear
Fuel Cap: 960 + 200 liters Fuel Cons: 420 Susp: Track:6 Turret 41 26 12
Hull 40 16 12
105mm ROF: Magazine:
NATO SS Rld: 1
Round Range Damage Pen
100 /
90 /
APFSDSDU 500 26
80 /
60
80 / Type ROF Damage Pen Magazine Recoil Range
70 / FN- 2-3- SS 1 Brst
APFSDS 500 26 10 4 Belt 100 125
60 / MAG Nil 2
40
HEAT 400 C: 6 B:12 80C
HESH 400 C:8 B:16 70C
HE 400 C:10 B:20 5C
WP 400 C:3 B:20 Nil
APERS 100 Special 1-Nil
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TWILIGHT 2000
FIRE has been closely associated with humanity since the dawn of civillization. It is a force of
nature which is often seen as destructive, but which also has its positive features. It is required as part of
the ecosystem in many parts of the world, it cleans the wilderness of dead organic matter recycling the
nutrients and releasing them back into the soil, many plants are dependent on fire for reproduction
releasing thier seeds after a fire passes when the forest floor is clear of debris and rich in nutrients. Fire
has been used for centures as a tool for heating, cooking and in agriculture. But fire as a destroyer is the
form most often recalled, images of Yellowstone and Southern California, nature at its most destructive.
Images of Tokyo and Dresden during World war 2, fire as one of humanities oldest and most powerful
weapons.
Fire is a powerful force which I feel has long been ignored in game rules, I have written what I believe is
a simple method of generating wildfires for use by the players or as a plot device by the referee. Fire is
generally seperated into structural fires (buildings) and wildland fire (grass, brush and forest fires). I am
beginning with wildfire as I feel it has more use by the players as a weapon or barrier to pursuit and is of
more use to the GM as a plot device or backdrop to a scenario. I am also adding a section on fire
equipment, fire careers and some generalized of methods of fire control. My intention is not to make
Twilight a game about fire but I think it could add a unique experience. My own experience in the field
is based around the Western United States and this has influenced me while writing these rules, other
areas of the world are different but hopefully I have included a wide enough variety of fuel types to
include all of your games.
Wildfire calculator
Wildfire equipment
Fire careers
Fire links
Wildfire
Some general rules of wildfires.
Fire burns uphill faster than it does downhill.
Fire is heavily influenced by wind, a small slow burning fire can instantly blow up with an increase in
wind speed. A change in wind direction will also change the direction the fire burns.
Light fuels burn faster but cooler than heavy fuels, they are also consumed quickly, heavy fuels burn
hotter and burn for a longer duration than light fuels leaving a dangerous hot zone behind. (grasses are
light fuels, trees are heavy fuels). Brush falls in the middle making it one of the most dangerous fuel
types, it burns hot, moves fast and leaves a lingering hot zone behind.
Light fuels are strongly influenced by air temperature and humidity changes, they can show behavior
changes within an hour of a change, brush may take several hours to days before these effects show and
heavy fuels such as trees can take more than a month before significant changes occur.
As an example one hot day during the winter could result in a large grass fire, it would take about a
week of hot weather to have a similar brush fire. The reverse is also true a summer rain storm would
have an almost immediate effect on grass, but it would take much longer before it would noticably
change the flammability of brush or trees ( a week of wet weather for brush, a month or more for
timber).
Temperature: Cold 0-10 deg. C (32-50 deg. F), 50% humidity, Warm 25 deg. C (80 deg. F), 35%
humidity, Hot 35 deg. C (95 deg. F), 20% humidity, Very Hot 44+ deg C (110+ deg. F), 10% humidity.
Fuel Types and wind speed: Burning vegetation rate of spread in meters per combat turn, (slower
burning fuels are listed at 1 minute intervals) and the average flame height in meters, these figures
assume a standard wind speed of 0-8kph and high wind speed of 24+ kph.
Grass: grasses 0.15-3m (6-12") tall. Examples: annual and perinnial grasses.
Tall Grass: grasses 0.75m + (2.5 + feet) tall. Examples: unharvested or wild grains, prairie and marsh
grasses.
Live Brush: living green brush approximately 0.6 - 1.8m (2-6 feet) tall. Examples: green forest
undergrowth, marsh or swamp vegetation.
Dry Brush: dead or dry brush approximately 0.6-1.8m (2-6 feet) tall. Examples: sagebrush, juniper,
young manzanita, small dead trees.
Chaparral: fast burning brush 1.8m + (6 + feet) tall. Examples: Southern California brush types
(chamise, chaparral, manzanita), Eastern United States high pocosin (fetterbush, gallberry, bay trees),
jack pine stands or dry marsh brush types.
Timber Litter: slow burning leaf and needle cast, light forest undergrowth. Examples: forest or
woodland floor, pine needles, oak leaves etc, with occasional light brush or small trees.
Timber: Trees or timber slash (the residual wood products left after a timber harvest, limbs, stumps etc).
Ignition Probability: The chance that an ignition source (ember, hot metal, open flame etc) will start a
fire, percentage chance is per source or attempt.
Condition Modification
multiply rate of spread and flame height by 0.5 (Grass
Below 0 deg. C (32 deg. F)
and Tall grass fuel types multiply by 0.25)
Below 0 deg. C and humidity greater than multiply rate of spread and flame height by 0.25 (Grass
50% and Tall grass fuel types will not burn)
Go down one column for each 20% increase (Hot 60%
Humidity +20%
humidity {normally 20%}, use Cold column)
Go up one column for each 20% decrease (Cold 10%
Humidity -20%
humidity (normally 50%), use Hot column).
multiply rate of spread by 2 (if fire is burning down
Moderate slope (10-30 degee angle)
hill, divide by 2)
multiply rate of spread by 3 (if fire is burning down
Steep slope (30+ degee angle)
hill, divide by 3)
Application:
The rate of spread is in the direction of wind travel, if modified by slope the increase applies only to the
uphill side, decrease the downslope side accordingly, high winds will greatly increase the rate of spread.
For fires with low wind speeds the rate of spread is full in the direction the wind is blowing, use 1/2 for
lateral spread and 1/2 as it backs into the wind, flame height is not changed. For high wind speeds use
1/2 the low wind speed rate of spread and flame height for the fires spread into the wind, the fire should
spread laterally 1/4 of the forward spread rate and 1/2 the flame height.
Example 1: a fire in grass on a warm day with light winds will spread 2m/cr with the wind, 1m/cr left
and right of the head and 1m/cr into the wind, flame height will be 1.2m on all facings.
Example 2: a fire burning in grass under high winds on a hot day will spread 14m/cr forward with a 3.3
meter flame front, 3.5m/cr to each side with 1.7 meter flames and 1.25m/cr to the rear with 0.8 meter
flames.
Example 2: The same fire with the wind blowing down a moderate slope. The forward rate of spread
(downslope) would be 7m/cr (14 / 2), 3.5m/cr side to side and 2.5m/cr (1.25 x 2) upslope (into the
wind), the flame heights would remain the same.
Legalese message.
The rules stated here are for game purposes only, while these are based on formula used in wildfire
calculation they are extremely simplified and generalized, no attempt should be made to use these to
predict actual wildfire conditions. Firefighting can be dangerous and should be left to trained personnel
only. End of message.
Wildland Firefighting Equipment
Handtools
Axe: This is a standard wood axe, single and double bit versions are both common. It is used for
chopping tasks, cutting trees, downed logs and brush being very common duties. It is not well suited for
cutting brush as it tends to bounce back or slip off the brush creating a safety hazard, the Brush hook is
much better suited for this task since the blade design tends to "catch" the brush better. With the
introduction of light weight chainsaws the axe saw a great decline in use, but it has remained common in
the U.S. for use in designated wilderness areas (which don't allow power equipment).
Price: $50 Wt: 2kg Range: L Hit Mod:-2 Damage Value: 1d6+STR
Brush hook: The brush hook looks like something that belongs in a slasher movie. It has a long cleaver
like blade which curves forward at the top, the blade is mounted at the end of an axe handle. It has been
banned in much of the U.S. for safety reasons but is still commonly found in fire caches and fire
departments (firefighters hate to throw anything away). It is a very effective chopping tool for smaller
tree limbs and brush (as the name would suggest) and is much more suited for this task than an axe.
While it could eventually cut down a tree it really wasn't designed for that purpose and it would be a
miserable chore (and would very possibly result in a broken tool).
Price: $50 Wt: 2kg Range: L Hit Mod:-2 Damage Value: 1d6+STR
Combination tool: The Combi-tool as it is more commonly known is the Jack of all trades of fire tools.
It is basically an enlarged version of the military entrenching tool. It has a long handle (approximately
1.5 meters or 5 feet) and a small shovel head which can be folded out straight with the handle to be used
as a shovel or it may be folded at 90 degrees to the handle for use as a hoe or scraping tool. The back
side has a pick like point, this also may be folded inline with the handle or at a 90 degree angle. It is
often referred to as the crew boss or officers tool as its length is just about perfect for leaning on while
watching others work.
Price: $50 Wt: 1.5kg
Council rake: The council rake is common in the Southern and Eastern United States, it resembles a
garden rake that has had its tines replaced with metal shark teeth. It is a scraping tool used to cut through
thick layers of leaf or needle litter while making fire line. The sharp teeth also make it useful for cutting
vines.
Price: $50 Wt: 1.5kg
Cross cut saw: The cross cut saw is commonly referred to as the misery whip, it is a muscle powered
logging saw. Smaller saws have a single handle and are designed for one operator, these have a blade
about 1.5m (5 feet) long, the larger designs have a handle on each end and are intended for use with two
sawyers, these generally have a blade 1.8-3m (6-10 feet) long. The crosscut saw can be bowed in half for
carrying. These saws remain in use primarily with Smoke Jumpers and for use in wilderness areas. It is
much more difficult to operate the two person saw than most people would assume, it takes close
coordination between the two sawyers to effectively operate these saws.
Price: $150-200 Wt: 2-3kg
Drip Torch: This is a tool used to ignite fires, often for firing operations during fire suppression or
controlled burning for resource management. The drip torch is a cylindrical cannister which holds 6
liters (1.5 gallons) of a flammable mixture (usually gasoline and diesel fuel). The fuel mixture is
dispensed through a spout approximately 0.3 meters (1 foot) long, an enclosed wick ignites the mixture
as it leaves the spout.
Price: $100 Wt: 5kg
Forestry shovel: This is a short handled shovel about 1.2 m (4 feet) long. The shovel is the workhorse
of the wildfire inventory, it is used to scrape light fuels from the dirt when building fire line, may be
used to throw dirt cooling or smothering flames and the edges are sharpend allowing it to chop down
saplings and cut branches from brush or trees.
Price: $50 Wt: 1.5kg Range: L Hit Mod:-2 Damage Value: 1d6+STR/2
Fusie: Very similar to the common road flare, fusies have a burn duration of 10 minutes and are about
0.3 meters (1 foot) long, they can be linked together increasing the burn duration and reach. The longest
practical fusie "staff" would be 5 or 6 fusies long. Fusies are used for the same ignition tasks as drip
torches but are more portable, most firefighters carry 2-4 fusies with their gear.
Price: $1 Wt: 0.2kg
McLeod: This is combination of a rake with long tines on one side and a cutting / scraping edge on the
other. It is most successful in grasses and timber litter. Generally the rake side is used to pull loose
material aside, the cutting edge is then used to scrape the ground to mineral soil while building fireline.
Price: $75 Wt: 2kg Range: L Hit Mod:-2 Damage Value: 1d6+STR/2
Pulaski: Named for its inventor Edward Pulaski, one of the early pioneers of organized wildfire
suppression in the U.S. The Pulaski is a combination axe and hoe. The axe is used to perform standard
cutting chores and the grubbing or hoe side is used to dig up roots, scrape light fuels down to mineral
soil and loosen dirt for other tools.
Price: $50 Wt: 2.5kg Range: L Hit Mod:-2 Damage Value: 1d6+STR
Swatter: This resembles a thick rubber mud flap on the end of a 1.8m (6 foot) handle. It is used to beat
out flames in light fuels like grasses where it is suprisingly effective when properly used. It is commonly
found in the South West and Alaska. Variations of the swatter are common world wide and range from a
flap of wet canvas or a truck inner tube on the end of a pole to the most simple method of using a freshly
cut tree limb (which often works just as well).
Price: $50 Wt: 3kg
Power tools
Chainsaw: The gas powered chainsaw has become one of the most useful cutting tools, largely
replacing the axe, brush hook and hand saw. When equipped with the more common straight bar it can
make quick work of falling trees and cutting up logs, it can be used on brush as well but for that task the
bow bar is preferred. The bow bar is a large oval shaped hoop which the chain runs around, it has a hook
on the top and bottom which is used to catch brush allowing the chain to cut it. Chainsaws come in a
variety of sizes, most of those used are medium sized industrial models with bars from 0.45-0.6m (18-
24"), areas with large trees tend to use larger saws with bars from 0.75-1.2m (30-48").
Price: $400-800 Wt: 6.8-11.4 kg Range: L Hit Mod:-2 Damage Value: 3d6
Fuel Cap: 1-1.5 liters Fuel Cons: 2-3 liters per period
Floato-pump: This is a portable pump which is placed in a water source where it floats on the surface
and pumps water to hoses, it only needs water about 0.18m (8") deep to operate. It is often used when
there is no road access for a fire engine.
Price: $1000 Wt: 11kg Pump flow: 114 liters / min (30 gallons per minute) Fuel Cap: 4 liters Fuel
Cons: 3 liters per period
Fusie dispenser: This is an ignition device mounted in a helicopter, it uses short fusies (about 3 minute
duration) which are ignited as they are dropped from the dispenser at a set rate.
Price: $2500 Wt: 10kg Magazine: 40 fusies
Fusie launcher: This device is made to launch fusies during firing operations. It is generally powered
by compressed air and has a range of approximately 100 meters. Often these are "home built" using a
section of pipe, an air line and an air compressor.
Price: $100 Wt: 2kg Range: 15
Heli-Torch: This is another aerial ignition device. It consists of a 55 gallon drum of a flammable
mixture (usually gasoline and diesel fuel) slung beneath a helicopter. It has a spout with an ignition
source at the end remotely operated by the pilot. The helicopter flies over the desired ignition site and
burning fuel is dumped over the area, the fuel can be split into several drops by opening and closing the
spout.
Price: $2500 Wt: 120kg
Leaf Blower: This is a standard gas powered commercial leaf blower, it is occasionally used in the
Eastern United States in hardwood forests for constructing fire line (it is used to blow the leaves away
from an area creating a fire break).
Price: $150 Wt: 6.8kg Fuel Cap: 2 liters Fuel Cons: 2 liters per period
Ping pong ball aerial ignition device: This is an ignition device mounted in a helicopter, ping pong
balls are filled with a chemical, just as the ball is dispensed from the machine a needle injects a second
chemical resulting in a reaction, a few seconds after being dropped the ball "melts" igniting any nearby
combustables. Despite Hollywood depictions of exploding ping pong balls, these ping pong balls simply
ignite into a small pool of burning goo.
Price: $3500 Wt: 18.2kg Magazine: 250 ping pong balls
Portable pump: This is a gasoline powered water pump, these are generally more powerful than floto-
pumps. Most portable pumps use a special 19 liter (5 gallon) fuel can similar to the type used with an
outboard motor. The pump uses a 3m (10 feet) semi flexible hard suction hose to draft from a water
source and most only need about 0.15m (6") of water to operate. Portable pumps are often used to
supply water to hoses when there is no road access for a fire engine.
Wt: 20.5kg (fuel can adds 14kg) Pump flow: 190 liters / min (50 gallons per minute)
Price: $1500 Fuel Cap: 19 liters Fuel Cons: 4 liters per period
Terra Torch: Otherwise known as a flame thrower. This is a trailer mounted flame thrower generally
used for controlled burning. Terra Torches are uncommon.
Price: $2500 Wt: 365kg Fuel Cap: 190 liters
Very pistol: This is a flare pistol which fires 12 gauge incediary flares, it is used to ignite fires at a
distance during firing operations.
Price: $100 Wt: 1kg Range: 10
Boots: Heavy leather boots with 8-12" ankle protection. Boots are the closest thing to a status item with
wildland firefighters, most equipment is issued but boots are generally purchased by the user. Once an
individual has spent 21 days in a pair of boots they understand the value of a good pair. Generally new
firefighters buy the most economical pair of boots available (usually $80-120), more seasoned veterans
will spend the money for the best they can get often paying $250-400, custom fit boots are not
uncommon. This money goes for quality construction not glitter, it is spent for comfort not vanity. So
when meeting an unknown firefighter the first impression is often determined by a glance footward, a
cheap pair of boots says I am inexperienced or I spend most of my time in the office.
Price: $80-400 Wt: 4kg
Chain saw chaps: These are similar to the chaps used by horse riders but are made of kevlar cloth. They
are designed to protect a chainsaw operators legs from the saw. If the saw cuts into the chaps the kevlar
abrades away quickly jamming the saw and usually protecting the sawyer, the chaps are generally
destroyed in this process.
Price: $150 Wt: 1kg
Fire Shelter: This is a tent made of heavy duty aluminum foil backed with fiberglass cloth, it is used as
a last resort when trapped by fire. It may sound like a worthless piece of equipment unlikely to work but
it reflects 95+% of the radiant heat generated by a fire and has been credited with saving the lives of
more than 300 firefighters in the U.S. since its introduction in the 1970's. Its use is largely restricted to
the United States although Austrailia was involved in its development. It is a required piece of
equipment in the U.S. but most other countries do not issue them due to the cost. It is prepackaged
folded into a rectangle about 0.15m x 0.24m (6x10") and issued with a canvas cover which is hung on a
belt.
Price: $100 Wt: 1.5kg
Hardhat: This is a standard plastic construction helmet, full brim and cap styles are both common and
vary by region, often a fire resistant cloth shroud is attached to the helmet to protect the face from burns.
A few agencies issue helmets with the look of a traditional firefighters helmet.
Price: $25 Wt: 0.4kg
Headlamp: This is a battery powered headlamp designed to fit on a helmet. It is bright enough to allow
a person to walk confidently in broken terrain on a dark night and will last approximately 6-8 hours on
four AA batteries. The most common designs use a large rubber band which goes around the outside of
the helmet.
Price: $15 Wt: 0.2kg
Nomex or Fire resistant cotton clothing: Nomex is a fire resistant cloth, fire resistant does not mean
fire proof, it will burn but when removed from a source of heat the fire goes out. The most common
designs are jump suits or a long sleeved shirt and pants, designs that include lots of pockets are popular.
Fire resistant cotton is often used as a substitute material, it is regular cotton treated with a fire resistant
chemical and is about one half the cost of Nomex. Both materials are about the weight and thickness of
heavy cotton or denim.
Price: $200 Wt: 1kg
Web gear: Similar in fuction to military web gear, in fact some agencies use surplus web gear. The
most common designs blend military and recreational technology, these generally include a detachable
pack (about the size of a day pack), pouches for canteens (2-6 1 liter canteens), holders for 2-6 fusies
and a pouch for a fire shelter at the small of the back. Additional small pouches on the shoulder straps
can be added to most for notebooks, weather kits, compasses, flashlights etc. Web gear is available in a
multitude of colors ranging from camoflage to bright pink.
Price: $100 Wt: 1.5kg
Misc. Equipment
Belt Weather kit: This is a small kit designed to fit on a belt, it includes a compass along with several
specialized pieces of equipment used to determine the current wind speed / direction, air temperature
and humidity. A notebook and pencil are included for documenting the results. None of the equipment is
electronic.
Price: $100 Wt: 1kg
Fire Line Handbook: This is a book about the size of a standard paperback book which is often carried
by crew leaders. It includes charts used to calculate fire behavior including rate of spread, probability of
ignition, flame length etc, most of these charts require a weather kit to obtain current data needed for
these calculations. In addition to this there are charts with estimations of work potential for various
resources, safety reminders and other useful information including first aid, compass use, hand signals
etc.
Price: $10 Wt: 0.5kg
Hose Accessories:
Adaptors: These come in a wide variety of designs based on use and are similar in function to plumbing
adaptors, common functions are increasers / reducers to allow a larger or smaller hose to be connected,
double male / female to reverse the threads and thread adaptors to allow a different type of thread design
to be used. Price: $25-50 Wt: 0.1kg
1.5" Gated Wye: Goes on the end of a hose to split it into 2 "legs", a shut off is included on each exit to
stop water from entering that leg if desired. These are often used to run a "trunk line" running a long
distance with a wye placed in it at places people would want to have a hose and nozzle. Adaptors are
used to use a smaller hose, often a large hose is used for a trunk and a smaller hose is used to provide
water at desired locations. Price: $50 Wt: 1kg
Nozzles: Goes on the end of a hose to control the flow of water.
3/4" (19mm) This is a standard metal garden nozzle with a range of approximately 10 meters, flow rate
is about 13 liters (3 gallons) per minute. Price: $5 Wt: 0.1kg
1" (25mm) This nozzle may be set for 38 or 76 liters (10 or 20 gallons) per minute. It has a maximum
range of approximately 20m. Price: $25 Wt: 0.3kg
1.5" (37mm) This is nozzle may be set for 76 or 285 liters (20 or 75 gallons) per minute. It has a
maximum range of approximately 30m. Price: $50 Wt: 0.5kg
FIRE
I've worked for the U.S. Forest Service since 1996, during this time I have worked on
the Eldorado and Lassen National Forests in Northern California, the Coronado
National Forest in South Eastern Arizona and now back to Central California on the
Sequoia National Forest. Working for the Forest Service has allowed me to travel to
fires in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas and Mexico. Before working
for the Forest Service I was a volunteer firefighter with the Alameda County fire
department for about five years, a paid federal firefighter in Monterey, California
for one year and I worked for a private ambulance company in Sonoma County for
two years.
Sequoia National Forest Engine 65 on the Manter fire, Sequoia NF, CA (7/2000)
Coronado National Forest Engine 32 on a fire
while detailed to Elko, NV (8/99)
Naval Support Activity Monterey Bay Fire Dept. Station 2 (Ft. Ord)
Alameda County Fire Department Engine 5241 and crew after a structure fire (7/95)
Propane fire training Alameda County Fire Department (9/94)