User blog comment:ArmInAss/Deadliest Warrior: Tamil Tigers VS Viet Cong/@comment-379205-20160224051227

119's "Jungle Warfare" Edges:


 * Melee: The Piha Kaetta is a fearsome machete-like slashing blade, and when compared to the bayonet on its own, its longer, however, the bayonet is typically attached to the AK-47, making it a longer weapon, and it means the VC guerilla can engage in close combat without having to draw a second weapon. For this reason, Edge: Viet Cong


 * Pistols: The Tokarev's larger magazine takes the edge, as it allows the VC more shots before a reload, and can be fired and reloaded faster than the Webley revolver. Edge: Viet Cong


 * SMGs: The Sterling SMG has a longer range and also a slightly longer magazine, though two extra rounds will probably not mean much in a fully automatic weapon. The Sterling is also longer barreled, meaning at least a slight increase in accuracy. Edge: Tamil Tigers


 * Rifles: The AK-47 and the Vz. 58 are very similar in appearance, but actually different weapons with no common parts. A quick look on Wikipedia shows that both the Vz. 58 and the AK-47 have a sight adjustments for up to 800 meters, though sighting is will be difficult long range using a non-scoped rifle. It also has a rear sight designed to allow for "snap shooting" at ranges of up to 300 meters. Both fire the same ammo, meaning the effective range would really likely be similar. The Vz. 58 has a higher rate of fire, but the AK a slightly higher muzzle velocity. Both weapons are proven in jungle warfare, with the AK serving in numerous conflicts worldwide and the Vz. 58 serving in Cuba and various African countries. In the end, I call this Even.


 * Explosives: The Milkor MGL has a smaller warhead, but it can fire six or them before reloading, while the RPG-2 must be reloaded after every shot. Add to that the longer range of the MGL, and the Tamil Tigers' take this edge.

TO BE CONTINUED