"Vehicle Only"

[Stejones82]

In the available loads drop down menu, vehicle weapons often have some sort of AP round with a note in parentheses that says "Vehicle Only."

What does this mean in game turns? Does it mean:

a) that if the AP round is selected, it will fire the AP round (with the higher penetration) at ALL targets including non-vehicle targets?

b) that if selected, the AP round will fire at vehicle targets, but ALL other targets will automatically get the HP or another optional round.

c) some other devious trick of the designer.


Curious, because for 'soft' targets (infantry, e.g.) in 'hard-ish' terrain (urban, industrial e.g.) the AP is the better weapon of choice, but if selected, am I actually sending the HE or non-penetrating round downrange?

So, to sum up, can someone please give a reasonable and succinct explanation of what "vehicle only" is telling me?

Steve