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If the WT Ferdinand was historically accurate [script]

By far, the Ferdinand is the worst vehicle I have covered.


 

Due to having no cupola and only the scissor-type periscope as means for observation, the player cannot use third person view. Only use the commander’s binocular view can be used while not looking through the gunner’s scope or driver’s view. (Ferdinand and Elefant Tank Destroyer by Thomas Anderson)

Shells that strike the front of the superstructure can send shrapnel down into the engine compartment, causing damage. (Ferdinand/Elefant Vol.1 by Welleman Tadeusz)

Bodies of water deeper than 1 meter cannot be forded and result in the loss of the vehicle if such a crossing is attempted. (Elefant, Jagdtiger, Sturmtiger: Rarities of the Tiger Family by Wolfgang Schneider)

In game the Ferdinand can depress 8 degrees. Actual depression is -5 degrees. (Jagdpanzer 38 to Jagdtiger (Panzer Tracts No.9) by Thomas Jentz and Hilary Doyle)

Loading HE has a chance to jam the gun. (Ferdinand/Elefant Vol.1 by Welleman Tadeusz)

The extremely high ground pressure of the Ferdinand (~17.5 psi) makes it incredibly easy to get bogged down in muddy or snowy terrain. (Elefant Panzerjager Tiger P by Thomas Jentz)

Top sustained road speed is 20km/h. In-game it is much higher. (Elefant Panzerjager Tiger P by Thomas Jentz)

Top speed over cross-country is 10km/h. (Ferdinand/Elefant Vol.1 by Welleman Tadeusz)

The suspension is poor and is prone to breakdowns. (Ferdinand and Elefant Tank Destroyer by Thomas Anderson)

Due to extremely low production numbers, only one Ferdinand can be spawned per match.  (Jagdpanzer 38 to Jagdtiger (Panzer Tracts No.9) by Thomas Jentz and Hilary Doyle)

The engine deck of the Ferdinand is 30mm thick, not 80mm. (Jagdpanzer 38 to Jagdtiger (Panzer Tracts No.9) by Thomas Jentz and Hilary Doyle)

The engines are very prone to overheating. (Ferdinand and Elefant Tank Destroyer by Thomas Anderson)

Repairs take much longer to complete on the Ferdinand due to inaccessibility of components. (Ferdinand and Elefant Tank Destroyer by Thomas Anderson)

Ferdinands are more likely to experience engine troubles while navigating a slope, due to increased stress on the powertrain. (Ferdinand and Elefant Tank Destroyer by Thomas Anderson)

The generators are very prone to overheating. (Ferdinand and Elefant Tank Destroyer by Thomas Anderson)

The fuel pumps are unreliable, leading to instances where the engine does not receive fuel and must be repaired. (Ferdinand and Elefant Tank Destroyer by Thomas Anderson)

The electric motors are prone to breakdowns. (Ferdinand and Elefant Tank Destroyer by Thomas Anderson)

Attempting to free a bogged down Ferdinand using its own power is liable to overheat the engines. It must be towed out by another vehicle. (Ferdinand and Elefant Tank Destroyer by Thomas Anderson)

Comments

im stealing this and using it in a documentary staring the national geographic guy

if shes under four, feel free to enter her door

Make sure you don't forget: when fighting the Russians at Kursk, no anti infantry weapons cause the tank to be overrun.

Dj_Peatz


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