Why is the A-10 A not a tank buster?

[Mag]

I've played DSC World using the A10 C not the A10 A, but the A10 C was a tank buster, so is that not the case with an A10 A in this game? I see that the stats show that the A10 A is not used to destroy tanks in this game?

[Wilson]

I'm not sure what you mean?

They currently have two versions of the A-10A in this game. One with dumb bombs for CAS, and another with mavericks for anti-tank duty? I can only assume you're overlooking the latter loadout.

[Sabalias]

It depends on the load out you choose - the "game names" are A-10A (HE) or the A-10A Thunderbolt II. The HE version is configured as a Close Air Support bomber and the Thunderbolt II version is the tank buster with Maverick missiles. In reality they are the same aircraft but carrying different ordinance. The GAU8 Avenger is on both and more than capable of killing a tank to be honest.

[Mag]

Sorry, my bad. I was clicking on the button wrong. I was looking in the Armoury to see what aircraft were good at destroying tanks. I clicked the button off instead of on LOL.

[Wilson]

Originally posted by Jakabee:

I clicked the button off instead of on LOL.

Blame the UI, there's a lot of that going around at the moment

[Mag]

Originally posted by Wilson:

Originally posted by Jakabee:

I clicked the button off instead of on LOL.

Blame the UI, there's a lot of that going around at the moment :griefer:

Yes, the other thing I find odd is that when I highlight something like fast forward for a troop order in the menu, the fast forward option doesn't indicate it's highlighted, like lighting up or something.

[[EUG] MadMat]

Be aware that all plane loadouts aren't done, more will be added over the course of the EA.

[molnibalage]

OFF

In fact without the AGM-65 the A-10 never was a tank buster...
https://youtu.be/vfkQ0o2I_60

ON

[GS]

A10 gun has been fixed to be able to shoot on tanks (same for Su25)

[J_MACK_]

Never has been, use the chadvark

[gribelo]

Originally posted by GrandStrateger:

A10 gun has been fixed to be able to shoot on tanks (same for Su25)

Hello!

What does it mean? In WRD it worked well in semi-reaistic fashion, HIgh ROF 30mm verus weak top armor, exactly like it should.

Doest it work other way in WARNO? Why gun required a fix? You forgot to add AP ammo? ))

And BTW Su-25 cannon is a baby compared to GAU Avenger. I hope things like these are represented in game. Less artificial balance, more semi-realism please. Just balance it with unit price if you wish!

[molnibalage]

Originally posted by gribelo:

Originally posted by GrandStrateger:

A10 gun has been fixed to be able to shoot on tanks (same for Su25)

Hello!

What does it mean? In WRD it worked well in semi-reaistic fashion, HIgh ROF 30mm verus weak top armor, exactly like it should.

Doest it work other way in WARNO? Why gun required a fix? You forgot to add AP ammo? ))

And BTW Su-25 cannon is a baby compared to GAU Avenger. I hope things like these are represented in game. Less artificial balance, more semi-realism please. Just balance it with unit price if you wish!

Nope, this is an urban legend

The GAU-8 did not have any chance even against the top armor of the T-55/62.
https://youtu.be/vfkQ0o2I_60?t=1022

Because of the shallow attack angle. During the trial test and if you check of any videos on net you can see that in low level attack the firing angle was between 3-6 degrees.
You also can see in the video why cannot be performed higher fire angle.

[gribelo]

Originally posted by molnibalage:

Nope, this is an urban legend

Man, I saw some Soviet video where BMP test fired 30mm at some old tank. It wasnt enough to blow the turret of course. But from what I witnessed in this video, you dont want be in that tank, believe me! )) All stuff is broken, and your body is packed with secondaries.

I bet avenger can do it with lucky shot, anyway a lot of problems and panic in a tank.

P.S. Not really a Tankbusting but certainly a Tankharassment. Supression and some simple criticals and some small direct damage. I think that how it was in WRD and it was fine.

[molnibalage]

Originally posted by gribelo:

Originally posted by molnibalage:

Nope, this is an urban legend

Man, I saw some Soviet video where BMP test fired 30mm at some old tank. It wasnt enough to blow the turret of course. But from what I witnessed in this video, you dont want be in that tank, believe me! )) All stuff is broken, and your body is packed with secondaries.

I bet avenger can do it with lucky shot, anyway a lot of problems and panic in a tank.

I Hungary from close a 30 mm BTR-80A fired on T-72M1 side armor (~T-72A protection). As was expected literally was no damage except the painting.

[gribelo]

Where you did found a BTR-80A in Hungary? You still buying our stuff?

P.S. I miss "Ikarus" buses, they were cool back then! ))

[molnibalage]

Originally posted by gribelo:

Where you did found a BTR-80A in Hungary? You still buying our stuff?

P.S. I miss "Ikarus" buses, they were cool back then! ))

They are in service. From home likely show you the result of the test.
The test were performed around 2006-08, I cannot recall exacty.