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Mark50 wrote:What about the Bristol Blenheim MK I, the PZL 11(b, c and f) and the Messerschmitt Bf 110 C? Also, shouldn`t there be an upgraded version of the infantry/cavalry/mountain troops? There was a reorganization/retraining and re-equipment at the end of 1941 and then a second one in the autumn of 1942, plus the program to buy german equipment from the automn of 1943. I`m mentioning this because other factions have a 1943 version and I think there are grounds for a similar thing concerning the Romanian units to reflect such things(among others) as the MG 34 md. 1934(7,92 mm) and the Panzerfaust.
Yes, there were more planes in use (Hurricane for example) but I selected only ones with a significant number. There are two reasons: 1) too much work and 2) makes little sense to have available unlimited units for purchase that in reality barely made up a squadron.

Also the list of artillery types in actual use is really long, but translated in PzC stats, most of them would have the same stats so they are redundand.

About the reorganization, that is debatable. The changes made in theory in 1942 were not applied to the units on the front, that took part in the major operations such as Stalingrad. Even if the Romanian infantry units had an increase of firepower in 1943, that power suddenly decreased after summer 1944 and into 1945, when due to the political and economical situation, the troops have found themselves in an worse shape than even in 1941.

But of course this is open for discussion and thanks for bringing it up!
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I have not read anything about the Vanatori being Mountain formations. I have read about them being called "Hunters". I know they are in the regular infantry and 1st Romanian Armored Division OOB.

I know there was few paratroopers but it makes for a good what-if scenario which has to be considered just like German Maus.
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Carius wrote:dragos you might want to add the:

Romanian Guard Infantry
Romanian "Vanatori" Infantry
Romanian Paratroopers
Romanian Marines
The Guard Division had the same equipment and training as regular infantry division, so no need to a specific unit here.

Romanian "Vanatori" or "Dorobanti" Infantry is another name for regular infantry regiment, made up for keeping tradition.

Romanian paratroopers were never used in an airborne operation during WW2, so if we are to make realistic scenarios we shouldn't have usable airborne troops.

Romanian marines did see some small scale actions in 1941, while on defensive duties. Not enough to justiy the creation of a new unit IMO. Also they had obsolete equipment, and there is already a cheaper unit thant the regular infantry, which is Reserve Infantry, another cheap unit I don't think it would worth just for crowding the purchase list.
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"The Guard Division had the same structure as an infantry one, but it also had protocol duties. The selection for this elite unit was very strict. All the soldiers had to be educated, had to have a very good physical condition and were subjected to more intensive training. "

Sounded like an SS type of formation to me.
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dragos wrote: Yes, there were more planes in use (Hurricane for example) but I selected only ones with a significant number.
Ok, only 12 Hawker Hurricane and the same number of Messerschmitt Bf 110 C, but there were 37 Bristol Blenheim MK I and a couple hundred PZL were bought, produced or taken from the retreating Poles. There are things on your list that were available in smaller numbers than that(like the AB 41, Hs-129B2 and the Ju 87D ). The Karas btw only equipped a single squadron too and the Los was also barely more numerous even if it did form two bombing squadrons. Iirc the Bristol Blenheim and PZL 11 already exist in game so you could just change the markings.
Also the list of artillery types in actual use is really long, but translated in PzC stats, most of them would have the same stats so they are redundand.
Speaking of which, how many of the IAR-80 and IAR-81 versions do you think deserve different stats?
About the reorganization, that is debatable. The changes made in theory in 1942 were not applied to the units on the front, that took part in the major operations such as Stalingrad.
To my knowledge in the winter of 1941/1942 the infantry divisions that were not on front line duties(8 of them) were reorganized and retrained, with 3 of them following a special instruction program under german control. However 7 infantry divisions which were left on frontline duties in the winter and spring of 1942 were only partially retrained and reequipped(this reorganization phase btw is also valid for the mountain and cavalry units). I`d say this is one of the things that you could use as a base for an upgraded infantry.
Even if the Romanian infantry units had an increase of firepower in 1943, that power suddenly decreased after summer 1944 and into 1945, when due to the political and economical situation, the troops have found themselves in an worse shape than even in 1941.
Yes, but we`re still talking about at least 2 levels of firepower and the influx of german equipment deserves to be seen imo. You don`t necessarily need to have one replace the other, but can present both versions at the same time. That said, the part with the after 23 august is irrelevant imo, otherwise we`d have to ignore other german equipment that ceased to be used for various reasons. This is all in the context of the gameplay of course. If you`ll have a long campaign you`ll need to be able to keep up with all the other factions that have improved infantry units.
The Guard Division had the same equipment and training as regular infantry division, so no need to a specific unit here.
Well, according to some people(book authors I mean) there was a special selection and training so there`s ground for a slightly better infantry unit. The problem with it is that we`d be making a type of unit of what was actually just a single division.

Btw, I agree with you on the marines.
Carius wrote:I have not read anything about the Vanatori being Mountain formations. I have read about them being called "Hunters". I know they are in the regular infantry and 1st Romanian Armored Division OOB.
Vanatori literally means Hunters. In the context of the ww2 Romanian army it could be one of the two: Vânători de munte (which are the mountain troops) and Vânători de tancuri (which are the tank hunters). The first were organized in "brigades"(later branded "divisions") so I suppose you`re actually referring to the latter. But I don`t think there are enough grounds to have such distinct units in the PzC context.
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Mark50 wrote: Ok, only 12 Hawker Hurricane and the same number of Messerschmitt Bf 110 C, but there were 37 Bristol Blenheim MK I and a couple hundred PZL were bought, produced or taken from the retreating Poles. There are things on your list that were available in smaller numbers than that(like the AB 41, Hs-129B2 and the Ju 87D ). Iirc the Bristol Blenheim and PZL 11 already exist in game so you could just change the markings.
I have already implemented PZL P.24. PZL P.11 although in service, was obsolete at the begining of Barbarossa, and completely out of service by the end of 1941.

Hs 129 and Ju 87D were in larger number than P.11 (over 200 Hs 129 and over 160 Ju 87D).

As for AB, this is in the recon class. They were few indeed, but the choice was between not giving any recon at all and giving this.

Speaking of which, how many of the IAR-80 and IAR-81 versions do you think deserve different stats?
I gave stats to all of them. Fighters: IAR 80, 80A, 80B, 80C and 81C, and tac bombers: IAR 81. Other versions did not exist operationally.
To my knowledge in the winter of 1941/1942 the infantry divisions that were not on front line duties(8 of them) were reorganized and retrained, with 3 of them following a special instruction program under german control. However 7 infantry divisions which were left on frontline duties in the winter and spring of 1942 were only partially retrained and reequipped(this reorganization phase btw is also valid for the mountain and cavalry units). I`d say this is one of the things that you could use as a base for an upgraded infantry.
Yes, but we`re still talking about at least 2 levels of firepower and the influx of german equipment deserves to be seen imo. You don`t necessarily need to have one replace the other, but can present both versions at the same time. That said, the part with the after 23 august is irrelevant imo, otherwise we`d have to ignore other german equipment that ceased to be used for various reasons. This is all in the context of the gameplay of course. If you`ll have a long campaign you`ll need to be able to keep up with all the other factions that have improved infantry units.
Having upgraded infantry to the best standards available in theory can spoil a campaign. We need to see how much part in the actual operations these upgraded units had. There were a lot of improvements on paper, but less in the field.
Well, according to some people(book authors I mean) there was a special selection and training so there`s ground for a slightly better infantry unit. The problem with it is that we`d be making a type of unit of what was actually just a single division.
There were two divisions and they didn't stand out from the regular divisions in combat with anything.
Carius wrote:Vanatori literally means Hunters. In the context of the ww2 Romanian army it could be one of the two: Vânători de munte (which are the mountain troops) and Vânători de tancuri (which are the tank hunters). The first were organized in "brigades"(later branded "divisions") so I suppose you`re actually referring to the latter. But I don`t think there are enough grounds to have such distinct units in the PzC context.
The term of "Vanatori" came from some Romanian infantry units during 1800s , and for keeping tradition, many infantry regiments were designated as "Vanatori"

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dragos wrote: I have already implemented PZL P.24. PZL P.11 although in service, was obsolete at the begining of Barbarossa, and completely out of service by the end of 1941.
I was only referring to the P.11(having seen the P.24 on your list). Be that as it may, but it was still present in larger numbers than many of the rest and should be there imo. How much longer than the P.11 was the P.24 kept in service btw?
Hs 129 and Ju 87D were in larger number than P.11 (over 200 Hs 129 and over 160 Ju 87D).
Oh, do tell me the source for that armada of Hs 129 and Ju 87! I was under the impression that there were tens, not hundreds.
As for AB, this is in the recon class. They were few indeed, but the choice was between not giving any recon at all and giving this.
I was referring to the italian AB 41, not the SdKfz(even though they were few too). Btw, why not use the C.K.D. Praha R-1 as a recon unit? I know that as a tankette(corresponding to some polish and italian units for example) it should be in the tanks category in PzC, but in the Romanian army it had a recon role so it would be sorta cool if it had recon abilities imo.
I gave stats to all of them. Fighters: IAR 80, 80A, 80B, 80C and 81C, and tac bombers: IAR 81. Other versions did not exist operationally.
That`s not what I`ve asked though. My question was: how many of these versions will deserve different stats from one another in a PzC environment?
Having upgraded infantry to the best standards available in theory can spoil a campaign.
No, not the best standards as in the whole ww2 context. I meant better standards than the ones with which you start in 1941. They can still be bellow other infantry units of other countries, but would still be better to use against those 1943 versions than the ones you have at the start.
We need to see how much part in the actual operations these upgraded units had. There were a lot of improvements on paper, but less in the field.
I did say gameplay above. By which I actually meant being able to play the game in a productive fashion, not analyzing each historical regiment in part. I doubt the game`s designers went that far when they came up with the idea of a 1943 version for other countries. It`s basically a gaming design and I don`t see why it would be reserved for 4 countries only. But, of course, it`s your mod so implement them as you see fit.
There were two divisions and they didn't stand out from the regular divisions in combat with anything.
I wasn`t there personally so I can`t make such statements myself. I based mine on some historians who appreciated its standards and battlefield results as being above those of regular infantry units.
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Mark50 wrote:I was only referring to the P.11(having seen the P.24 on your list). Be that as it may, but it was still present in larger numbers than many of the rest and should be there imo. How much longer than the P.11 was the P.24 kept in service btw?
I checked my sources and it appears that both models were withdrawn at the same time at the end of 1941 and relegated to training role. I will consider adding the P.11 to the list.
Oh, do tell me the source for that armada of Hs 129 and Ju 87! I was under the impression that there were tens, not hundreds.
It is to be noted that both Hs 129 and Ju 87 were not sold by Germany to Romania, but lend. They were delivered directly at the front line by Luftflotte 4, which was also responsible for repairs and replacements. [source: Third Axis Fourth Ally, Mark Axworthy]

The source for numbers used is Rumanian Air Force, The Prime Decade, 1938-1947, Denes Bernad
I was referring to the italian AB 41, not the SdKfz(even though they were few too). Btw, why not use the C.K.D. Praha R-1 as a recon unit? I know that as a tankette(corresponding to some polish and italian units for example) it should be in the tanks category in PzC, but in the Romanian army it had a recon role so it would be sorta cool if it had recon abilities imo.
The first four AB which appear to be SdKfz 222 have been received in October 1942. Between October 1943 and August 1944 Germany delivered more SdKfz 222 and Autoblinda 41 left behind by Italians. Number is unknow. [source: Trupele blindate din Amata Romana, 1919-1947, Cornel Scafes, Horia Serbanescu, Ioan Scafes]
That`s not what I`ve asked though. My question was: how many of these versions will deserve different stats from one another in a PzC environment?
All of theme. I have already completed the stats for IARs so here they are:

# ID Short Name Class Cost Max Ammo Max Fuel Movement Spotting Range Initiative Soft Attack Hard Attack Air Attack Naval Attack Ground Defense Air Defense Close Defense Target Type Flag Icon Available From Available Till Type of Movement Rate Of Fire Max Strength Full Name Add Traits Remove Traits Series Multipurpose

IAR-80 7 305 8 50 13 2 0 4 1 1 11 1 19 15 0 2 14 15.2.1941 1.1.1944 5 IAR
IAR-80A 7 335 8 48 13 2 0 5 1 1 12 1 19 16 0 2 14 1.6.1941 1.1.1946 5 IAR
IAR-80B 7 360 8 48 13 2 0 6 1 1 13 1 19 16 0 2 14 1.6.1942 1.1.1946 5 IAR
IAR-80C 7 385 7 48 13 2 0 6 1 1 15 1 19 16 0 2 14 1.12.1942 1.1.1946 5 IAR
IAR-81C 7 395 8 48 13 2 0 7 1 1 14 1 19 17 0 2 14 1.6.1943 1.1.1946 5 IAR
Bf 109E 7 410 8 41 13 2 0 7 1 1 14 1 19 18 0 2 14 1.4.1940 1.1.1946 5 Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Messer
Bf 109G 7 478 6 62 14 2 0 10 1 1 14 1 20 20 0 2 14 1.3.1943 1.1.1946 5 Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Messer
IAR-81 8 324 6 46 13 2 0 4 4 4 10 2 19 16 0 2 14 1.6.1941 1.1.1946 5

No, not the best standards as in the whole ww2 context. I meant better standards than the ones with which you start in 1941. They can still be bellow other infantry units of other countries, but would still be better to use against those 1943 versions than the ones you have at the start.
I will consider adding a 43 version but as you suggested, not with a big boost in stats.
I wasn`t there personally so I can`t make such statements myself.
That's a good one ! :lol:
I based mine on some historians who appreciated its standards and battlefield results as being above those of regular infantry units.
Then please share those sources. Can you give an example of such battlefield result where the Guard Division performed better than the rest of the units? I just reviewed the operation of Odessa and while indeed the unit performed well and was decorated, other regular divisions performed just as well.
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Dragos,

I like your attutide to pursue the historical view - I agree on that only such units has a sense to be created which were high in numbers or at least they role were critical in the battles.

By the way I wanted to ask you that Tacam units were really used as artillery? I'm only curious - I thought they were used only as tank destroyers and their gun angle was also limited.
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dragos wrote: I checked my sources and it appears that both models were withdrawn at the same time at the end of 1941 and relegated to training role.
Both retired from the front at the beginning of 1942 is what I`ve got from Modelism 2/2003(need to recheck, but I think I`ve noted it well).
It is to be noted that both Hs 129 and Ju 87 were not sold by Germany to Romania, but lend. They were delivered directly at the front line by Luftflotte 4, which was also responsible for repairs and replacements.
[source: Third Axis Fourth Ally, Mark Axworthy]
The first Ju-87 that entered service with the 3rd Group were of D3 version and were indeed lent from the Germans. And also returned in april 1944. In may 1944 the Group(together with the 6th Group) was reequipped with "new" Stukas brought from Germany(of D8 type). This all being from Modelism 2/2000. My assumption was that the new means bought, not just lent, but it`s probably irrelevant.
The source for numbers used is Rumanian Air Force, The Prime Decade, 1938-1947, Denes Bernad
It`s a title I don`t have unfortunately. Does he say how he got to that number? How many were in service at any one time? I`d appreciate a quote if possible about the number(if it`s a phrase and not just a table).
The first four AB which appear to be SdKfz 222 have been received in October 1942. Between October 1943 and August 1944 Germany delivered more SdKfz 222
A company of SdKfz 222 entered service on 12 december 1942 and about 10 SdKfz 222 were present at Stalingrad. Numerous types were captured by the Romanian army in small quantities(2-30) and were used with Romanian markings in schools or even on the battlefield. Sources being Armata Romana 1941-1945, Editura R.A.I. Bucuresti 1996(page 132) and Modelism 4/2004. The first source also lists the SdKfz 223 at the end btw.

What about the R-1 as a recon?
and Autoblinda 41 left behind by Italians. Number is unknow.
Yes, my point being that it could be irrelevant. Personally I`d skip this one given the context in which it was acquired and the probable low numbers.
All of theme. I have already completed the stats for IARs so here they are:
I`ll look over the list latter. Thanks for providing it!
I will consider adding a 43 version but as you suggested, not with a big boost in stats.
That`s what I was proposing. More likely something different than necessarily better.
That's a good one ! :lol:
Thanks, it was meant to be funny!
Then please share those sources.
Armata Romana 1941-1945, Editura R.A.I. Bucuresti 1996. Page 99. You`ll see the authors are pretty unambiguous about it being an "elite" and why that was(albeit very briefly noted) so I just took their word for it. I`m pretty sure I`ve read similar assessments in other books, but I see no point in spending the day looking for them as none that I remember actually went into much details.
Anyway, I`m not sure I`d have this as a separate unit in game. If all factions get a guard unit then Romania should too, but otherwise there`s probably not much role for it. From what I`ve read, there`s no room to make it much better than a regular infantry division so in gameplay terms it wouldn`t add much(considering experience, heroes, etc. which regular divisions would acquire in game).
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Uhu wrote:Dragos,

I like your attutide to pursue the historical view - I agree on that only such units has a sense to be created which were high in numbers or at least they role were critical in the battles.

By the way I wanted to ask you that Tacam units were really used as artillery? I'm only curious - I thought they were used only as tank destroyers and their gun angle was also limited.
Thanks!

Since TACAM R-2 carried 21 HE rounds and only 9 AP rounds then it is was expected to act more as self-propelled artillery than tank destroyer. On the other hand, TACAM T-60 carried 44 AP rounds, so it's safe to delegate it as tank destroyer only.
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Mark50 wrote:What about the R-1 as a recon?
That sounds reasonable. I'll remove Autoblinda 41 and put R-1 in the recon class.
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dragos wrote:Since TACAM R-2 carried 21 HE rounds and only 9 AP rounds
OK, but that shows only evidence for that it was used agains infantry too.
It's second role beside engaging armored targets could be acting as assault gun.
Honestly, this theme is for me also not 100% clear:
- the tank destroyer role is clear
- artillery if it is not tracked it is also clear
- tracked artillery which are lightly armored like the Wespe or Hummel or SiG has also a clear role - their gun angle even not allowed to use them in direct fiiring role

But what about the assault guns??
As I know they were used prior for close infantry support. (Later in the war also against armored targets even later as panzer-replacements). But as I understand "close" means that they fired directly and not in indirect mode. Their gun angle also not allowed that.
Well as I wrote I'm not fully clear on that it would be useful if somebody who has deep knowledge about this theme would write about it.
I'm uncertain if the Italian Semovente 75/34, 75/46, 105/25 plus the Hungarian Zrínyi II were used in multi-mode (AT, Assault gun, indirect artillery), if not which mode were they used?

So, in PC if - for example - the Tacam R-2 were used in assault gun role and never as indirect artillery than I would give them no second, artillery mode.
I hope, somebody has more knowlegde about this. :)
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I hope it will not show as scoff, only to add my opinion for that. :)
So, it's not a bad idea but if we want to be historical, the R-1 in recon role should have such values which shows that it is not a recon unit directly constructed for this role. What I mean?
Armored cars like the Sdkfz 222, AB 41, Csaba were constructed for this role: they were (lightly) armored, had a small caliber gun, plus they were fast, some of them could be driven even in both direction. (Maybe they had also stronger radios and optical devices too?)
So, if a lightly armoder fighting vehicle becomes the role as recon unit it will not automaticly have the same advantages as a "real" recon unit. For example the Italian L3 tankettes or the Hungarian Toldi I tanks were also used later in the war as recon (because they were obsolote for other fightning role) but I would not give them the same values in PC as for an AB 41 or for a Csaba.
For what the differences should be between the two types of recon units - it's a good question, I have think about it too. :)
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Mark50 wrote:What about the R-1 as a recon?
That sounds reasonable. I'll remove Autoblinda 41 and put R-1 in the recon class.
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Uhu wrote:I hope it will not show as scoff, only to add my opinion for that. :)
So, it's not a bad idea but if we want to be historical, the R-1 in recon role should have such values which shows that it is not a recon unit directly constructed for this role.
The C.K.D. Praha R-1 (Romanian indicativ R-1) is basically the czechoslovak AH IV tankette(based on the british Carden Loyd Mk VI tankette), but the Romanian army demanded certain customizations specifically to make it meet its recon standards. The modifications mean mainly lighter armour, less overall weight, less fuel consumption and longer autonomy - 160 km on roads and 110 km off road. These tankettes were not used by the armour units, but by the recon units of the cavalry divisions. Romania bought 76 of them in 1937 and their allocation was this: the first Cavalry division was given 10 tankettes, the 2nd and 3rd Cavalry divisions got 11 each and the 4th Cavalry division 9. A number of 35 was given to the Cavalry`s instruction center.(the source being Modelism 4/1989). My point is that, at least in the Romanian Army`s mind and by their given destination(supported by the customization of the vehicle), they were recon equipment. That said, they clearly had limitations compared to other dedicated vehicles and the in game stats should normally reflect these.
EDIT: actually one of the modifications made to the AH IV for the Romanian army was the removal of the observation cupola from the turret. It lessened the vehicle`s height, but I have to wonder what it helped it with in terms of its intended recon role.
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Looks good! :)
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Interesting information, thanks.
Mark50 wrote:
Uhu wrote:I hope it will not show as scoff, only to add my opinion for that. :)
So, it's not a bad idea but if we want to be historical, the R-1 in recon role should have such values which shows that it is not a recon unit directly constructed for this role.
The C.K.D. Praha R-1 (Romanian indicativ R-1) is basically the czechoslovak AH IV tankette(based on the british Carden Loyd Mk VI tankette), but the Romanian army demanded certain customizations specifically to make it meet its recon standards. The modifications mean mainly lighter armour, less overall weight, less fuel consumption and longer autonomy - 160 km on roads and 110 km off road. These tankettes were not used by the armour units, but by the recon units of the cavalry divisions. Romania bought 76 of them in 1937 and their allocation was this: the first Cavalry division was given 10 tankettes, the 2nd and 3rd Cavalry divisions got 11 each and the 4th Cavalry division 9. A number of 35 was given to the Cavalry`s instruction center.(the source being Modelism 4/1989). My point is that, at least in the Romanian Army`s mind and by their given destination(supported by the customization of the vehicle), they were recon equipment. That said, they clearly had limitations compared to other dedicated vehicles and the in game stats should normally reflect these.
EDIT: actually one of the modifications made to the AH IV for the Romanian army was the removal of the observation cupola from the turret. It lessened the vehicle`s height, but I have to wonder what it helped it with in terms of its intended recon role.
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Mark50 wrote:The C.K.D. Praha R-1 (Romanian indicativ R-1) is basically the czechoslovak AH IV tankette(based on the british Carden Loyd Mk VI tankette), but the Romanian army demanded certain customizations specifically to make it meet its recon standards. The modifications mean mainly lighter armour, less overall weight, less fuel consumption and longer autonomy - 160 km on roads and 110 km off road. These tankettes were not used by the armour units, but by the recon units of the cavalry divisions. Romania bought 76 of them in 1937 and their allocation was this: the first Cavalry division was given 10 tankettes, the 2nd and 3rd Cavalry divisions got 11 each and the 4th Cavalry division 9. A number of 35 was given to the Cavalry`s instruction center.(the source being Modelism 4/1989). My point is that, at least in the Romanian Army`s mind and by their given destination(supported by the customization of the vehicle), they were recon equipment. That said, they clearly had limitations compared to other dedicated vehicles and the in game stats should normally reflect these.
EDIT: actually one of the modifications made to the AH IV for the Romanian army was the removal of the observation cupola from the turret. It lessened the vehicle`s height, but I have to wonder what it helped it with in terms of its intended recon role.
Problem with R-1 as recon is that the max speed is translated into 5 movement, which makes the special recon movement nearly impracticable. All recon units in the game have 8 movement with the exception of PzIIL which has 7. Should I artificially increase the R-1 movement to 6 to make it a bit more useful?
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