The idea that the MG-42/34 belt fed is too “basic” is just… sad
It’s one of the symbols of WW2, A belt fed MG-42 was so scary the US had to make videos saying “Yeah it sounds scary but it don’t bite!” due to how much fear that thing made
here is a video on what it is like:
I’m pleasently surprised to find out that japan modified some of its aircraft MGs to ground use, those would be good at BR IV and V, unfourtunately the 30rnd Type 38 is not select fire. Japanhas been cursed by Darkflow by the fact that their unique Semi autos are all premuim/Battle pass weapons. In terms of tanks un fourtunately the Chi-Se is fictional, just like the Ho-Ri and Japans best tank that saw combat, the Shinhoto Chi-Ha Kai is also an Event vehicle, major clown moment from darkflow, that would be like making the T-34-85 or Tiger a premuim or event vehicle. Major L.
There’s more than one way to use those, btw. Saying “nooo it cannot be used standing!” Is false:
Here’s the proper way, explained:
I’m not saying firing those standing is the best way to use such a squad support weapon. It’s best used in a good defensive position. BUT IN BETWEEN THOSE POSITIONS, there’s the “assault” way to use lmgs. Ofc less accurate. Still effective in it’s role.
Works well with other factions (cold war) lmgs too (again look at the stance)
Oh I don’t disagree at all here, I thought you meant it cannot be done.
But… pretty much every weapons in game behave unrealistically. Look at avt40 that has no recoil, the run and gun lmgs, ptrs and other AT rifles accurate while standing…
It’s call of duty worthy, really. Lmgs are just the tip of it all.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was a soldier in the Austrian army, treats machine guns like pistols.
so I would not be surprised if a soldier in Germany, next to Austria, does the same thing.