User blog comment:LB&SCR/What if?....: West German Bundeswehr vs. East German National People's Army/@comment-379205-20160605022754

119's "Tear Down This Wall!" Edges

Assault Rifles: The AKM is a reliable and deadly weapon, however, the G3 is a more accurate weapon, designed to be fired accurately rather than to spray bullets. This also give the G3 a longer effective range. Edge: Bundeswehr

SMGS: The PPSH-41's fast rate of fire and optional 71-round drum can lay down a formidable curtain of lead, however, once again, it is emblematic of the Soviet doctrine of use of aggressive tactics and high volumes of fire, rather than focusing on marksmanship training. The MP5 has better recoil control, and thus accuracy and effective range. Edge: Bundeswehr

Machine Guns: The PKM is lighter, however, the MG3 has a faster rate of fire. Both weapons are known for their reliability, the MG3 being a variant of the legendary WWII-era MG-42, and the PKM designed with the reliability of the AK-47. Even.

Pistols: The two weapons are similar enough to be considered Even.

Sniper Rifles: The Dragunov is based off the legendary AK-47, and is thus highly reliable, however, its lower-power scope means it is more of a designated marksman rifle than a true sniper rifle. The PSG-1, on the other hand, typically came with a 10x scope, making it accurate at longer range. Edge: Bundeswehr.

Anti-Tank: The Carl Gustav is most effective with a two-man team, but is reloadable. On the other hand, the RPG-18, on the other hand, is a lightweight one-man launcher. The two weapons both have their advantages. Even

Armor: The Leopard I is armed with the heavier, higher velocity 105mm L7A3 main gun, which, when mounted on the comparable American M-60 in the Gulf War, has proven easily capable destroying the T-55. The Leopard is also faster, and is comparable in armor. Edge: Bundeswehr

X-Factors: The Bundeswehr are better trained, and have slightly greater experience. These X-Factors will prove most important in this close battle. Logistics also will not be as far off as the Bundeswehr used standardized NATO ammunition.

Overall Winner: The Bundeswehr takes the victory thanks to in large part to their superior training, as well as the superior firepower of their Western-made hardware, particularly the Leopard tank, which completely outclasses the T-55.