I've got to admit, I am one of the people that knows the differences between modern vehicles (yup, even between a T-80 and T-90), and I dislike proxying. It's an irritating habit, I know, but I am working on getting better.......... :lol:
As to the Russian list, as far as I'm aware, the one in the book is less representative of the Russian forces than the others. I think it represents the urban strike forces used in the Chechen conflict, but I could be wrong. The most common mechanised organisation in the Russian Army is still the BMP-2/T-80/90 with additional units. Considering just how big the Russian Army is, it is taking them a long time to re-arm with new stuff. I know they're also down-sizing their military (like almost everyone else), but it's still going to take a very long time. BMP-3's are still a minority, most units still use BMP-2's, most of the BMP-1's have gone by now. Tunguska is still slowly replacing the Shilka and SA-9/13 units, although they were still using Shilka's alongside Tunguska's in Chechnya. Vodniks are due to replace BRDM recon vehicles soon, but again, slowly.
For most of the Russian Military, certainly the second-line units, you could use an organisation and most of the equipment from the 80's or 90's without there being a difference! :shock:
