Watch The Skies With New Soviet Options For Flames Of War
October 19, 2020 by brennon
Battlefront Miniatures has been showing off four new releases for the Soviets in Flames Of War. You now have some new options to not only patrol the skies but also gun down invaders coming from above and below.
Il-2 Shturmovik Assault Flight // Flames Of War
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At the forefront of the releases for this week we have some ground-attack aircraft for the Soviets. These planes were well-designed and effective at their job. As with everything with the Soviets they were produced in great numbers and were a mainstay of the army throughout the war.
On the anti-air front, we have some new options with the ZSU M17 AA Platoon.
ZSU M17 AA Platoon // Flames Of War
These units were another of the lend-lease options which were dropped into the Soviet army with their big ol' quad .50 cal machine guns. They were light anti-aircraft guns which could fight off what was left of the German airforce during Operation Bagration.
You can also punish German armour with the Heavy Tank-Killer Company.
Heavy Tank-Killer Company // Flames Of War
You can either build these as 57mm or 76mm guns which could be used to blast holes in oncoming tanks. These guns sacrificed mobility for firepower and could knock out pretty much anything that the Germans threw at them. You'd often find them supported by infantry as they raced past under their watchful eye.
If you're looking for a lighter option then you've also got the Light Tank-Killer Company option here too.
Light Tank-Killer Company // Flames Of War
This became a standard option for the Soviets and could be found amongst many of the motor rifle battalions which ranged across the battlefield. Small, light-weight guns that are able to deal with medium weight tanks and packs of infantry sound like a good idea!
Are you going to be picking these up for your Flames Of War games?
"As with everything with the Soviets they were produced in great numbers..."
Death from above!
XD
If only the Soviets had had these in World War II
Isn’t that what Dust 47 was all about? 😉
More of a Konflikt ’47 fan myself but yes, same principle 😉
Ah yes that art from Battletech CCG mission card Death From Above with Catapult making attack of that name on Warhawk.
Oh and as Finnish I disagree with that Soviets should had had mechs during WWII.
Good releases but hate seeing lend lease stuff released in soviet form and not being able to field it in US form. the M16 has a soft spot in my heart ( thanks to the Matchbox kit and fantastic art )
M16 Halftrack. Matchbox PK-78. Artwork: Roy Huxley
sorry folks, you’ll have to google it, i tried too cut and paste the image but no luck.
I don’t fancy the chances for the German tanks with the anti tank guns an the shturmovik’s on the prowl.