T34 formation driving - slow comrades?

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I just managed my first "real" combat mission which was a total succes.. but.. 

My 3 platoon comrade tanks which I had ordered in a "Echelon-Left-Close" formation. It looked good at start but they were driving so slow compared to my advance that I had to stop 3 or 4 times just to let them catch up.

Why can't they just keep up with my speed?

I don't feel comfortable having to stop so many times when advancing against the enemy. It takes the edge off a surprise attack.

Maybe there is a setting I have missed?

[[KG]Destaex]

You can set your tanks max gear in order to stay as slow as they are. I think their is a set speed command when you can use as well. Max speed. I wonder if that would work for you.

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On 4/5/2021 at 12:05 PM, [KG]Destaex said:

You can set your tanks max gear in order to stay as slow as they are. I think their is a set speed command when you can use as well. Max speed. I wonder if that would work for you.

Hmm, thank's for advice but it does not feel so good to go slower just to keep them in line ? 

I think I have to continue.. drive..wait..drive.. I like to end up against the enemy with my line of tanks intact.

[[KG]Destaex]

Yeah I get the sense of urgency. But tank drive trains must be preserved until contact with the enemy!