Author Topic: We need a new mosquito (Read 923 times)

Wasp · « **on:** April 07, 2006, 07:23:13 AM »

one of these

De Havilland D.H.98 Mosquito N.F.XIX
Dimensions:
Wing span: 54 ft. 2 in. (16.5 m)
Length: 41 ft. 2 in. (12.54 m)
Height: 15 ft. 3 in. (4.64 m)
Weights:
Empty: 15,970 lb (7,243 kg)
Normal: 20,600 lb. (9,344 kg)
Max Gross: 21,750 lb. (9,865 kg)
Performance:
Maximum Speed: 378 mph (608 km/h) @ 13,200 ft. (4,023 m)
Cruise Speed: 295 mph (474 km/h) @ 20,000 ft. (6,096 m)
Service Ceiling: 28,000 ft. (8,534 m)
Range: 1,400 miles (2,253 km) (with 453 Imp. gal.)
1,905 miles (3,065 km) (with 616 Imp. gal.,
including two 50-gal. droptanks)
Powerplant:
Two Rolls-Royce Merlin 25 twelve-cylinder 60ø Vee liquid-cooled engines each providing 1,620 hp (1,208 kw) @ takeoff and
1,500 hp (1,118 kw) @ 9,500 ft. (2,895 m).
Armament:
Four 20-mm. British Hispano cannon

2bighorn · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2006, 08:34:03 AM »

Nice bird, but you shouldn't complain about "insignificant" german planes and at the same time propose bird from which less than 300 were build, besides we don't have "night" to make use of such plane...

Karnak · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2006, 10:38:59 AM »

The Mk XIX would add very little to AH unless it was modeled with the N2O system. The NF.Mk 30 would be a much better choice if you are looking for a high performance Mossie fighter.

The two Mossies that are most needed are the B.Mk IV and B.Mk XVI. Removing the performance inhibiting flame dampers on the FB.Mk VI would be a bigger boost to the Mossie's use in AH than adding the NF.Mk XIX by far.

Pooface · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2006, 10:56:41 AM »

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Originally posted by Karnak
The Mk XIX would add very little to AH unless it was modeled with the N2O system. The NF.Mk 30 would be a much better choice if you are looking for a high performance Mossie fighter.

The two Mossies that are most needed are the B.Mk IV and B.Mk XVI. Removing the performance inhibiting flame dampers on the FB.Mk VI would be a bigger boost to the Mossie's use in AH than adding the NF.Mk XIX by far.

agreed.

should be:

mossie B.4 (glass nosed, early bomber variant)

mossie F.6 (the one we have now, but would be 25 mph or so faster, as the one we have now is modelled with the performance of a mossie with flame dampers, used for night ops, and seeing as right now we dont use night at all, what's the point?)

mossie B.16 later war variant, faster and larger payload bomber

mossie NF.30 fast late war nightfighter

im really hoping HT might do the mossies before CT comes out

dedalos · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2006, 11:50:06 AM »

Would it fly or vulch different at night? What advantage would it have at night vs the other planes and the gamma setings?

Karnak · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2006, 12:09:47 PM »

The Mosquito NF.Mk 30 has a top speed of 424mph, so it would see use in the MA just for being that fast with four centerline cannon.

That said, I am not a big advocate of adding it. I would be quite happy with the B.Mk IV, B.Mk XVI and taking the flame dampers off the FB.Mk VI.

Pooface · « **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2006, 12:42:11 PM »

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Originally posted by Karnak
The Mosquito NF.Mk 30 has a top speed of 424mph, so it would see use in the MA just for being that fast with four centerline cannon.

That said, I am not a big advocate of adding it. I would be quite happy with the B.Mk IV, B.Mk XVI and taking the flame dampers off the FB.Mk VI.

quiet you!!!!;)

i'd love to see a mossie that can actually live up to the legend in the MA, and survive in an arena of 44/45 rides

Karnak · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2006, 12:47:38 PM »

You'd probably be a bit disappointed in the NF.Mk 30 then. It only did about 335mph on the deck. An undampered FB.VI is the best bet we have for a competitive MA Mossie. That should do about 350-355mph on the deck.

Scherf · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2006, 05:56:44 PM »

Hey Karnak:

Do you want me to send you my FB.VI performance stuff? You mention having exchanged emails with Pyro - I've never done so, therefore maybe the infol has a better chance of reaching the development process if it goes through you?

Or have I already sent it to you?

Karnak · « **Reply #9 on:** April 08, 2006, 02:55:53 AM »

I don't know. I have received stuff from several sources. I always like to see more data though, so please send it my way.

Thank you.

Scherf · « **Reply #10 on:** April 08, 2006, 05:23:19 PM »

Karnak - OK, check PMs. Have given you my email addy; contact me and I'll reply with assorted bits & pieces.

Karnak · « **Reply #11 on:** April 10, 2006, 02:40:21 PM »

Scherf,

Email sent, but I've had problems with hotmail, so it may not arrive.