Author Topic: B-29 vs. Ta152 (Read 1861 times)

Vudak · « **on:** August 23, 2004, 06:56:58 PM »

How would the B-29 fare against the Ta152? Would its introduction make the Ta152 make sense?

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #1 on:** August 23, 2004, 07:16:33 PM »

That matchup is about the only WW2 (sort of) related reason I would want to have B29 in AH.

I think that the B29 would have an easy time with Ta152 in AH. Ta 152 has weak wings and weak anti buff armament that requires getting in close. It has poor acceleration so it wouyld take it a long time to re position for attacks against very fast B29s.

B17Skull12 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2004, 07:23:25 PM »

if a good 152 was in control of the 152 then hand down 152 even with a great bomber pilot.

MiloMorai · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2004, 07:36:54 PM »

Depends on which Ta152.

The Ta152H was developed in response to the B-29 but the Ta152C would have wrecked murder on the B-29.

Nefarious · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2004, 07:42:19 PM »

It would be good in the hands of a skilled pilot.

The Matchup would be fun to see in Aces High, Although I'd rather go against it with a Me262, 163.

Angus · « **Reply #5 on:** August 23, 2004, 07:52:53 PM »

What alt and cruising speed does a loaded B29 have?

F4UDOA · « **Reply #6 on:** August 23, 2004, 08:30:08 PM »

It would be very difficult for any fighter in AH to destroy a B-29 with a compatent pilot simply because of it's speed.

This aircraft will buzz along at 25K at around 350MPH+/- (Without looking up any performance numbers).

Intercepting it will be hard enough. Tail chases will have low closure speeds meaning more time in the bomber sights.

Even if you have alt. you may only be able to make one run and then you are chasing again.

Barring the 262 or 163 very difficult unless flown at low alt and what would be the point of that.

Krusty · « **Reply #7 on:** August 23, 2004, 09:08:56 PM »

You've just outlined the reasonse why the B-29 should NEVER enter AH2. *Ever.*

Karnak · « **Reply #8 on:** August 23, 2004, 10:12:03 PM »

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Originally posted by Krusty
You've just outlined the reasonse why the B-29 should NEVER enter AH2. *Ever.*

Sure it should, as an expensive perk bomber.

GScholz · « **Reply #9 on:** August 23, 2004, 10:24:39 PM »

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Originally posted by F4UDOA
It would be very difficult for any fighter in AH to destroy a B-29 with a compatent pilot simply because of it's speed.

This aircraft will buzz along at 25K at around 350MPH+/- (Without looking up any performance numbers).

Intercepting it will be hard enough. Tail chases will have low closure speeds meaning more time in the bomber sights.

Even if you have alt. you may only be able to make one run and then you are chasing again.

Barring the 262 or 163 very difficult unless flown at low alt and what would be the point of that.

Your numbers would give the Ta152H-1 a 100 mph speed advantage. The B-29s were more susceptible to damage than earlier bombers like the B-17 and B-24. The pressurized hull for instance would make the German cannons much more effective in ripping the skin off the plane.

Glasses · « **Reply #10 on:** August 23, 2004, 11:56:26 PM »

...and Kurt Tank.
Sorry but, no thread can't end talking about the Ta152 without mentioning him ,it just can't

simshell · « **Reply #11 on:** August 24, 2004, 04:09:21 AM »

i can see the B29 being the King HQ raider if it ever made in AH

B17Skull12 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 24, 2004, 04:54:45 AM »

GScholz i got the same impression, but since i am the ubber n00b at that type of physic's, i wouldn'r know what the damage to the plane i would be. im but i think the damage would be fatal to say the least because doesn't when a pressurized cabin get a crack that opens up, the plane just about falls apart?

MiloMorai · « **Reply #13 on:** August 24, 2004, 06:20:07 AM »

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Originally posted by GScholz
Your numbers would give the Ta152H-1 a 100 mph speed advantage. The B-29s were more susceptible to damage than earlier bombers like the B-17 and B-24. The pressurized hull for instance would make the German cannons much more effective in ripping the skin off the plane.

The hull was not pressurized, only the crew stations were > cockpit, middle gunners and rear gunner.

They can be seen in this diagram

VO101_Isegrim · « **Reply #14 on:** August 24, 2004, 06:48:04 AM »

Hmm, the Ta 152 would be at least 300 km/h faster than a cruising B-29. Even the Japanese could catch it a number of times.

And, since when a bomber stands much of a chance against an interceptor?