Snowmobiles

[asgrrr]

I wonder if this type of vehicle can presently be simulated in SPWAW:

http://history.vif2.ru/library/bookshelf/aerosani/aerosan.html

This is an unarmored sled, powered by an aero engine. Which unit class would be most suitable for this? Perhaps simply ski infantry?

[panda124c]

Originally posted by Penetrator:
I wonder if this type of vehicle can presently be simulated in SPWAW:

http://history.vif2.ru/library/bookshelf/aerosani/aerosan.html

This is an unarmored sled, powered by an aero engine. Which unit class would be most suitable for this? Perhaps simply ski infantry?

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'Ski Truck'? How do you stop this thing?? <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> Hey how about a very high movement which has to be used completely each turn.
Seriously, a truck with a very high movement would be best. Trees, Rough, Buildings, etc would slow this vehical a lot just like a truck.

[asgrrr]

It is true that these thing avoided wooded areas, they were hell on the propellers. Perhaps the truck is a good idea, except that road movement would be too fast.

[panda124c]

Originally posted by Penetrator:
It is true that these thing avoided wooded areas, they were hell on the propellers. Perhaps the truck is a good idea, except that road movement would be too fast.

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Would it be too fast we are talking the difference between hard packed snow and soft powder, it just might work out to a difference in driving style, slower on unmarked routes and very fast on marked.
Just what is the differenc in the movement rates between truck and ski on the same terrain?

[alassi]

Very interesting story, indeed!! So why not use them in SpWaW..much like an LMG squad.

Hey, why not use dogs with explosives too!! Great AT-weapon... <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

[asgrrr]

My feeling is that the speed of such a sled would be about the same on or off road - perhaps even higher offroad in good conditions. On the other hand, trucks get penalized for moving offroad as compared to tanks.