as a supporter of Halftracks, i do not like how they have been implemented.
the m3a1 being a premium for the soviets made somewhat sense.
but the 251 shouldn’t have been a premium. and as much i love t r u c k s. each faction deserves it’s weaponized halftracks / APCS.
even though we cannot change the past as DF is unwilling, i would like to suggest an alternative that aims to:
- provide weaponized APCs for all factions
- bring " new " vehicles
- cost effective vehicles from already existing ones ( except japan… )
with that in mind, let’s begin:
Soviets
the soviets due to not have many APC, the options are two:
T20 Komsolet ( somewhat in the editor - needs some work/tuning )
specifics:
it’s a small APC weaponized with a DT29
historically, it could transport 6 soldiers and had a crew of two soldiers ( driver & gunner ).
it would be similar something similar to the british Universal carrier. but smaller.
ideally, we already have the Zis 30. hence, shouldn’t bee hard to get a T20 ( like i have a fully functional for my mods )
speaking of universal carrier, the second APC that could be implemented, it could be the:
Bren Carrier ( somewhat in the editor - needs some work/tuning )
part of land lease to the soviets:
keep in mind that it doesn’t necessary have to get bren guns. matter of fact, most weapons can be applied with a bit of code, and through decorators, like i have done, you can replace all weapons. but for sake of semplicity and just a mere suggestion, i have switched the anti tank boys rifle onto an additional Bren gun.
For the US
well, in the us case it’s really simple. just give them the
M3A1 since it was their mass produced APC.
( but if we want to keep things differently, as shown in the picture, they could get a “weaker” machinegun. aka a 30 cal mounted on the roof. but doesn’t seem worth the effort and still am of the opinion that the soviet premium one should be available in the US TT with us camouflages ).
alternatively,
M3 GMC ( used to be in the editor at some point )
it would be somewhat on pair with the german sdkfz 251/9
which, i know some people dont like TDs onto apcs, but you cannot undone the 251/9.
plus, more is always better.
Japan
japan is very tricky as they didn’t had much of weaponized.
but, the
ho-ki ( not in the game )
could suit our needs. and, add a machinegun to it:
( maybe a type 92 )
and lastly,
Germany
Sdkfz 250 ( not in the game )
the Sonderkraftfahrzeug 250 is similar to the 251, except shorter.
used extensively during the first period of the war both on the eastern front, and north african campaign.
this vehicle had the capacity to transport 4 soldiers and had a crew of 2 ( gunner & driver ). the other difference is, it uses an mg34 opposed as an mg 42
Sdkfz 251/10 ( already in the editor )
if DF is feeling lazy, and are not really keen on adding new type of models like the 250 ( for one reason or another ), they could opt to introduce the 251/10.
which it’s already in the editor:
( ignore the decorations… it’s for one of my upcoming mods )
now, i know some people do not like TDs being APCs. but that boat has sailed with the Stummel being an apc. and arguably, this one wouldn’t be a great TD at br 1 either way. so to at least make it’s usage a bit more relevant than never used ( like the gajdpanzer 70IV ) while reusing what we currently have and not let these vehicle take dust in the editor.
Sdkfz 251/22 ( somewhat in the editor, but needs working )
an upgunned stummel i’d suppose.
and… that’s pretty much it.
but of course, if more people have suggestions, feel free.
P.S.
i know there are many more. but i only tried to include the one who are either in war thunder, or relatively easy to make.
i’m sure many other versions and others unknown designes / protos would also be interesting to get. but i was striving for less work needed with what we have… since we have to scrape the barrel around here for content etc.
