Author Topic: New plane election (Read 31496 times)

straffo · « **Reply #195 on:** March 23, 2007, 12:42:36 AM »

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Originally posted by Fencer51
Dear god man, do you realize your quoting a resource which is compiled by any idiot with a computer?

Open a book such as "Stuka Pilot" and "Horrido".

Hahem ... Stuka pilot is far from reliable !

715 · « **Reply #196 on:** March 23, 2007, 12:54:16 AM »

I read somewhere that under certain hard handling the P-39 would actually flip end over end (i.e. swap its nose for its tail). Something about the dynamic weight balance from the mid engine position. It would be cool if HTC could work that into the flight model

if the P-39 gets selected. Then again, if it were in the flight model, someone would figure out how to do it reproducibly and then imagine the whines from people that get a sudden face full of 37mm when tail chasing the P-39.

hubsonfire · « **Reply #197 on:** March 23, 2007, 01:01:15 AM »

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Originally posted by Pyro
There are some hurdles to overcome but things have been moving in that direction.

Here's the best bit of news in a long time, new planes included. This would be phenomenal, were it to happen, and be void of some of the issues that plague player generated content in other games.

IMO, the only thing better than choosing 1 plane from a list, is choosing the entire list.

moot · « **Reply #198 on:** March 23, 2007, 01:24:14 AM »

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Originally posted by 715
I read somewhere that under certain hard handling the P-39 would actually flip end over end (i.e. swap its nose for its tail).

The mossie does something pretty similar.

Stoney74 · « **Reply #199 on:** March 23, 2007, 01:24:54 AM »

P-39 as a plane that could impact the two more deficient plane sets--Eastern Front and Pacific.

Ki-43 would be my first choice, with one caveat...Its use in the MA could run the risk of being more cult-like, but for the SEA, it would be huge. The rest of the Japanese aircraft mentioned were comparitively much less significant. The fact that the IJA flew the Ki-43 for the entire war when considered with the number built, IMHO means this should be the next Japanese plane added to the set. I suppose that if some of the different versions were included, it could even be considered competitive in the MA.

B-25 gets my second vote based on numbers produced, significance of its contribution to the war in almost ALL theaters, and that it also, like the Ki-43 was operational for practically the entire war, although in different versions. B-25 would also be competitive in the MA. My second plane would be the Betty, except for its value in the MA. For SEA, it again would be huge. But, given the need in my opinion for some utility in the MA's, I'd have to say the B-25 tips the scales in its own favor.

Xasthur · « **Reply #200 on:** March 23, 2007, 01:43:03 AM »

Dornier 335

It would certainly be unlike anything we have here

Performance

* Maximum speed: 474 mph (765 km/h)
* Combat radius: 721 mi (half load) (1.160 km)
* Service ceiling: 37,400 ft (11,400 m)

Armament

* Guns:
1× 30 mm MK 103 cannon
2× 20 mm MG 151 cannon
* Bombs: 2,200 lb (1,000 kg)

Failing that, I'd like to see the Me 410.

Even better....... G2 model JU 87

Treize69 · « **Reply #201 on:** March 23, 2007, 01:45:53 AM »

Shouldn't the chairs be facing that monster, not away from it? Who would ever let that thing behind them?

Brooke · « **Reply #202 on:** March 23, 2007, 01:47:51 AM »

Here are some production numbers for those that I have handy.

P-39: 9529
He 111: 7300
B-25: 9186
Pe-2: 11427
Tu-2: 2527
Yak 3: 4848
Ki-44: 1225
J2M: 476
Ki-45: 1701
Ki-43: 5919

I would pick based on number produced and based on what would be most useful to round out plane sets for scenarios. So, I'd probably pick from among Pe-2, He 111, B-25, P-39, and Ki-43.

53gunner · « **Reply #203 on:** March 23, 2007, 02:04:41 AM »

Ok well on the list, in the order Id like
410
111
26

That having been said, I REALLY want the JU87G. After all we just got a new tank so shouldn't we have something new to kill it? Its the american way.
Glenn

Murdr · « **Reply #204 on:** March 23, 2007, 02:26:51 AM »

As much as I love the vader....

P39 is a glaring filler for the planeset.

Nilsen · « **Reply #205 on:** March 23, 2007, 02:27:35 AM »

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Originally posted by Pyro
Me 410 - I think this plane has the biggest cool factor. It would be the most fun to build. From cockpit to armament to gunner position, it’s atypical. I’ve always wanted to do one of these.

I think you should do what you think is fun and not let all these players get what they want all the time. They are just a bunch of spoiled kids.

P39? pffft...

I say do the 410 and you will have fun and live longer. Its nice to see that you are letting us vote and all *wink wink tsk tsk* but dont let the results mess with your head. You have my blessing to start working on the 410 sir

bozon · « **Reply #206 on:** March 23, 2007, 02:40:53 AM »

Maximazing value for coding time, I'd say:
P39!

Will not be a total hangar queen (at least the later models). Very useful for special events as it served in almost all theaters, during most of the war, including the Russian front. Mass produced, so this is not "some 300 built" rare bird.

A26 is also a good MA addition, but far less useful for events.

Oleg · « **Reply #207 on:** March 23, 2007, 02:56:17 AM »

P-39, both D and Q models.

Ball · « **Reply #208 on:** March 23, 2007, 03:14:19 AM »

Bruv119 · « **Reply #209 on:** March 23, 2007, 03:34:28 AM »

Personally I would vote for all of them!

We need AH to become a virtual musuem where we can up and fly all sorts of planes and bombers.

From Pyro's list I would vote Tu-2 (No russian bombers in game)