Mosquito defensive maneuvers

[SgtPappy]

the question's been bugging me... how exactly (both in AH and real life) did the mosquito escape or fight with enemy fighters? it's a bomber which, therefore, focused on destroying ground enemies rather than enemy planes (which only need to be destroyed defensively) so im pretty sure it had a negative kill ratio. however, from what i read about AH, im not sure if the mossie can survive enemy attacks regardless of the e/a position. would any1 like to clear things up for me, as it is my favorite bomber?

[Hoarach]

Its a bomber?

[SgtPappy]

well, according to AH, its not, but it was designed to be one. however it is such an efficient strike aircraft, that it was categorized as an attack plane. plus, bombers in AH are pretty much the reeeaaly big clunckers like the boston or the Lanc. the boston/A-20 maybe quite small but its not so sleek and fast  like the mossie.

[jaxxo]

mossie was  the fastest mofo around pre 1942..not much could catch it hence its affectiveness and survivability...in the ma with countless la's d model ponies and doras its not only useless but a giant target easily run down...grab e spray and recover, just like the rest of the timid ma lot..u will do fine in it

[Raptor]

It's a bomber and fighter. On bomber missions they would fly low to the ground and avoid radar detection and were faster than a lot of german planes. Pure bomber varients would rely soley on speed, flying high and fast enough to stay away from fighters.

[B@tfinkV]

Thrilla would fly the mossie as his primary fighter. he was more than a fight for a pair of la7s that for sure.


is a damn big target though.

[SgtPappy]

wow.. amazing. how can he survive??

[B@tfinkV]

i have no idea, he was a strong marksman with those guns, and flew acms like magic against me when ive bumped into him with me flying single propfighters in the past. dont find a fight with him often even back then, i'm not sure that i've seen him in 6 months at least.

Rolex also flies the mossy well i seem to recall, but then he did teach me to land an Ar234 jet bomber on a CV too

[SgtPappy]

lol ho-lee crap... well as long as i noe that the mossie dus indeed stand a chance of survival in the MA, and is NOT useless lol, then i guess i feel more comfortable.

[jaxxo]

thrila was a good shot. but it aint hard in a mossy, however if he missed one pass on any competent pilot he was done..

[Squire]

It was used mainly as a night fighter in its fighter role (defensive and offensive), but was also used for anti-shipping, and precision (for WW2) ground attack.

The version we have in AH is the FB VI which was the fighter-bomber.

To use it in the MA, do not carry too much fuel, I would go with 50 percent internal fuel max, but I would suggest 25 fuel and drop tanks for most sorties.  Once you get into the fight, let the DTs go, and you have about 15 min flying time at full throttle.

Stay fast, and dont bother getting above 15k alt. Conserve your wep for when you need it. Below 10k is its best alt.

Set all the guns at 500 yards, and most often the 150 rpg 20mm load is more than enough ammo. You could even get rid of the 303 once you were airborne. I do sometimes.

Make sure you are not carrying internal bombs or rockets!

Set your cockpit views so you like them.

Fly smart and be aware of whats around you. Pick your moment and go in for a kill, use your speed to get out of a tough spot, and dont be afraid to manuever hard if your backs against the wall.

[Kurt]

Originally posted by SgtPappy
the question's been bugging me... how exactly (both in AH and real life) did the mosquito escape or fight with enemy fighters? it's a bomber which, therefore, focused on destroying ground enemies rather than enemy planes (which only need to be destroyed defensively) so im pretty sure it had a negative kill ratio. however, from what i read about AH, im not sure if the mossie can survive enemy attacks regardless of the e/a position. would any1 like to clear things up for me, as it is my favorite bomber?

I protect my Mossie by leaving it on the ground and taking a real airplane.

I've generally found that most of the enemy ones I've ever come up agaist have ended up quickly dead.  I find it a perfectly useless aircraft.

For the purpose of AH, the 110 does everything the mossie can, and does it better.  If I need a twin engine attacker, I'll be in a 110 every time.

[Rolex]

As Squire said, the mossie was a fast and fearsome nightfighter. The LW respected it so much, they rarely lifted against them. The mossie owned the night skies for a time.

If you're interested in the mossie, HERE>> is a good place to get you started with some good info.

I like flying the mossie for 2 reasons:

1. It's a challenge. For me, landing 3 kills in a mossie (or P-40, or Spit I, or FM-2, etc.) is more satisfying than landing 6 in almost anything else. And...

2. My father was an RCAF Mosquito pilot flying Pathfinder missions during the war.

Anyway, I would say you have to pick your fights more carefully starting from being fast @ about 13k, don't get suckered into slowing down, turn off combat trim and use the excellent "Forward View" of the mossie to set up deflection shots.

You can see over the nose of the mossie better than any other plane, which means you can track your prey and anticipate better where to be to get that deflection shot. (Foward view is the 8 key on the keypad. Use arrows and page up/down keys, then F10 to set, but I'm sure most everyone has it set on their stick.) It has reasonable rudder for shooting solutions - use it.

She is a big target and it doesn't take damage well - I think the sound of just one .50 cal round fired within 300 yards of a mossie will make it fall apart. But, it's a fun plane because everyone hates being shot down by one. And that is satisfying.

[Grits]

Ther best defensive maneuver for the Mossie is to leave it in the hangar.

[Squire]

Ya, just roll an LA-7, and then when you see a con, HO. You will fit right in.