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I'm planning a scenario for a game at the end of the month, any suggestions for the carrying capacity of an Il76 Transport aircraft? Troops and/or Gaz Tigr transports, its an ultra modern scenario with some rule fudges to fit. A suggestion for the Kornet ATGW would be handy as well, ta!

Hi Neil,

We normally use the following system for working out capacity.

Each model aircraft = 3 aircraft

E.g. A Russian An-24 carries approx 50 troops x 3 = 150 troops therefore 1 model aircraft can carry 3 infantry units. So I think a Il-76 holds about 125 paratroops x 3 = 375 paratroops so about 7-8 infantry units per aircraft (if in 2 level configuration it can hold around 225 armed troops x 3 = 675 armed troops so about 13 or 14 units but it has to land). Using this system then a single aircraft model would hold 3 BMD's, and maybe say 4 GAZ Tigr's.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

Richard P

As for the Kornet, I think you can't go wrong with the trusty 6/150 rating.

Thanks guys, that's very useful. The 12th MEU will have another outing in a one off game before getting back to the Khemed campaign.