I would like the B-29

[gear]

Here's your b29 complete with nose art.

[gear]

The Real Last Mission of WWII

http://home.att.net/~sallyann2/last-mission.html


Every crew member waited breathlessly for the Bombs away and the steep diving turn that always followed. Finally it came. This time we unloaded forty 500-pound demolition bombs and Horrible Monster shuddered in relief. Darkness returned as we lost the searchlights and turned our tail to the fireworks. A deep breath, the first I'd taken since we started the bomb run, cleared my mind and restored my composure....but not for long. One of the crew in the rear reported that No. 4 engine was losing oil fast. It was shut down quickly and the prop was feathered. The pilot verified that all the crew members were OK

[ChopSaw]

That's a lot of bombs all right.  If HTC actually modeled the B-29 payload like that, you might have a point on the heavy perking.  But witness the modeling of the Lancaster for a predictor.  Fourteen thousand pound capacity for 1,000 lb. bombs and only 9,000 lb capacity for 500 lb bombs.  That's with the 18 x 500 lb. and the 4K bomb.

My point is, it's unlikely HTC will model the B-29 to its fullest capabilities even if they did bring it to the game.  However, if it was modeled to its full capabilities, perking it like a 262 might be justified.

[frank3]

Oh well, we could use a non-american bomber better, so far we already have 2 heavies
Something of a He-111 would be in order

[Masherbrum]

Originally posted by frank3
Oh well, we could use a non-american bomber better, so far we already have 2 heavies
Something of a He-111 would be in order

He-111 would be a more appropriate choice.

Karaya

[gear]

Originally posted by Masherbrum
He-111 would be a more appropriate choice.

Karaya

Good for early war set up.
It's just a bit faster then a goon and would be cannon fodder for late war fighters.

Specifications (He 111H-16):
        Engines: Two 1,350-hp Jumo 211F-2 inverted V-12 piston engines
        Weight: Empty 19,136 lbs., Max Takeoff 30,865 lbs.
        Wing Span: 74ft. 1.75in.
        Length: 53ft. 9.5in.
        Height: 13ft. 1.25in.
        Performance:
            Maximum Speed at Sea Level: 227 mph
            Ceiling: 21,980 ft.
            Range: 1,212 miles
        Armament:
            One 20-mm MG FF cannon;
            One 13-mm (0.51-inch) MG 131 machine gun;
            Three 7.92-mm (0.31-inch) MG 81Z machine guns;
            Internal bomb-load of 2,205 pounds.

[gear]

Now A b25 would be cool

[gear]

Junkers Ju 188


Type: Bomber (D-2 Reconnaissance)
Origin: Junkers Flugzeug und Motorenwerke AG
Models: Ju 188A, D and E series
Crew: Five
First Flight:
   Ju 88B-0: Early 1940
   Ju 88V27: September 1941
   Ju 188V1: December 1941
   Ju 188E-1: March 1942
Final Delivery: 1945-46 (French built)
Number Produced: 1,100

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Engine:
Ju 188A & Ju 188D:
  Model: Junkers Jumo 213A
  Type: 12-Cylinder inverted liquid cooled vee
  Number: Two    Horsepower: 1,776 hp

Ju 188E:
  Model: BMW 801G-2
  Type: 18-Cylinder two-row radials
  Number: Two    Horsepower: 1,700 hp

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Dimensions:
Wing span: 72 ft. 2 in. (22m)
Length: 49 ft. 1 in. (14.96m)
Height: 14 ft. 7 in. (4.44m)
Wing Surface Area: 602.80 sq. ft.

Weights:
Empty:
   Ju 188E-1: 21,825 lb. (9900 kg)
Loaded:
   Ju 188A & D: 33,730 lb. (15,300 kg)
   Ju 188E-1: 31,967 lb. (14,500 kg)
   Performance:
Maximum Speed:
   Ju 188A: 325 mph at 20,500 ft. (6250m)
   Ju 188D: 350 mph at 27,000 ft. (8235m)
   Ju 188E: 310 mph at 19,685 ft. (6000m)
Initial Climb: N/A
Service Ceiling:
   Ju 188A: 33,000 ft. (10,060m)
   Ju 188D: 36,090 ft. (11,000m)
   Ju 188A: 31,170 ft. (9500m)
Range with 3,300 lb. (1500kg) bomb load:
    Ju 188A & E: 1,360 miles (2160 km)

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Armament: Typical.
One 20mm MG 151/20 cannon in nose.

One 13mm MG 131 machine gun in dorsal turret.

One 13mm MG 131 machine gun manually aimed from rear dorsal position.

One 13mm MG 131 machine gun or
twin 7.92mm MG 81 machine gun manually aimed from rear ventral position.

Payload: Typical.
6,614 lb. (3000kg) of bombs internally or two 2,200 lb. (1000kg) torpedos under inner wings.

[ChopSaw]

Originally posted by gear
Now A b25 would be cool

You're not the first I've heard this from.  Why, exactly, would this be a desireable bomber?  It only carries 5,000 lbs.

[TyrNM]

I would like to see the He111 and Do17 added.

[TyrNM]

The following is from a previous B-29 discussion. Perhaps this can generate some constructive ideas.

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[gear]

Not goig to happen. There will be no WMD's .

[TyrNM]

Pardon my ignorance but what is a WMD?

[gear]

Weapon of Mass Distruction:aok

[TyrNM]

Oh...Duh! Thanks