Author Topic: Horsa Mk I (Read 861 times)

Movie · « **on:** March 27, 2007, 05:07:21 PM »

How about having this troop and cargo combat glider might be fun

Crew: 2
Capacity: 25 troops
Length: 67 ft (20.4 m)
Wingspan: 88 ft (26.8 m)
Height: 21 ft (6.4 m)
Wing area: 1,148 ft² (106.7 m²)
Empty weight: 7,500 lb (3,400 kg)
Loaded weight: 15,250 lb (6,920 kg)
Maximum speed: 127 mph on tow; 100 mph gliding (204 km/h / 160 km/h)
Wing loading: 13.3 lb/ft² (64.8 kg/m²)

Movie · « **Reply #1 on:** March 27, 2007, 05:09:03 PM »

I h8 when this picture dont work.. anyways this...

frank3 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 27, 2007, 08:17:37 PM »

IMO that would be a great idea, I suggested it aswell a few years ago.
Just think of a Horsa being dragged by a C-47, or even a Lancaster? (Since we lack the Wellingtons)

The question now is: Horsas flown by AI or player?

Wes14 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2007, 09:15:08 PM »

have someone join you in the glider and when near the target area..tell them Godspeed and good luck and then cut the rope:D

frank3 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2007, 10:38:29 PM »

Hehe, the glider pilots would cut the rope themselves though

(brave buggers!)

Captain Virgil Hilts · « **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2007, 10:45:13 PM »

If we get gliders, they'll likely be the ones made by the casket company that made so many of them (Now there's a real fun decision, "should I fly this thing a CASKET company built?) . Be fun to tow 2-3 of them with a C-47, if you get close enough, the enemy will be torn on which way to go. You have ten in the C-47, and ten or more in EACH glider. You'd want player pilots in the gliders, because you'd want them all going in different directions to force the enemy to decide. Glider pilots should get more points/perks if their drunks make a capture. If you can glide into the town (or close enough) for a crash landing, it should not matter if the wings are damaged, if the fuselage is mostly intact, the drunks should get out. At least some of them.

rogerdee · « **Reply #6 on:** March 28, 2007, 10:37:41 AM »

id like this idead but if you got normal guys flying gliders thay might just as well fly a c47.

now if it was made taht the field wasnt flashing and the gliders came in at dawn like they really did it would be intresting

Rino · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2007, 11:27:56 AM »

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Originally posted by Captain Virgil Hilts
If we get gliders, they'll likely be the ones made by the casket company that made so many of them (Now there's a real fun decision, "should I fly this thing a CASKET company built?) . Be fun to tow 2-3 of them with a C-47, if you get close enough, the enemy will be torn on which way to go. You have ten in the C-47, and ten or more in EACH glider. You'd want player pilots in the gliders, because you'd want them all going in different directions to force the enemy to decide. Glider pilots should get more points/perks if their drunks make a capture. If you can glide into the town (or close enough) for a crash landing, it should not matter if the wings are damaged, if the fuselage is mostly intact, the drunks should get out. At least some of them.

You know, if you shoot the C47..the gliders will more than likely slow
down considerably

Movie · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2007, 03:28:51 PM »

obviously

Serenity · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2007, 04:01:03 PM »

I WOULD agree with you, but because you keep posting wishes in here, not the wishlist, I will say a big fat NO just to spite you.

edit: Give me the Gigant.

(Notice the clamshell doors. It looks small here, but its actual pretty freaking huge!)

Rino · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2007, 05:05:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Movie
obviously

Warning! Warning! Sense of Humor Failure Whoop! Whoop!

Movie · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2007, 05:11:18 PM »

was ur post necessary?

Serenity · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2007, 06:49:58 PM »

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Originally posted by Movie
was ur post necessary?

his? Or mine?

Mine was. This is at LEAST your 3rd thread ASKING for something in the wrong forum. USE THE WISHLIST. I say we just delete all of his wish threads here...

frank3 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 29, 2007, 10:37:19 AM »

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Originally posted by Captain Virgil Hilts
Be fun to tow 2-3 of them with a C-47

I thought the Skytrains only towed 1 each?

Movie · « **Reply #14 on:** March 29, 2007, 01:33:02 PM »

im not wishing for it im comenting about it