Author Topic: Ki-43 "Oscar" (Read 4405 times)

Krusty · « **Reply #30 on:** December 19, 2007, 05:05:30 PM »

Lemme guess, he thinks it went up against USN Hellcats and killed 14 without any losses, right?

Redlegs · « **Reply #31 on:** December 19, 2007, 05:57:16 PM »

The Ki-100 wasn't far above anything the Americans had. But, it was the best plane the Japanese had. In a post-war test is was compared to the P47 and P51. It had better maneuverability then both and was comparable with speeds, especially around medium altitude. But, it wasn't as good up high and wasn't as good as an interceptor as the J2M Raiden.

Not my source, but heres a link to Wikipedia.

Karnak · « **Reply #32 on:** December 19, 2007, 06:53:52 PM »

Redlegs,

The Ki-84, meticulously maintained and running on US fuel, performed better up to 20,000ft.

The Ki-100 was far, far slower than our aircraft. The reason it was liked was because it was reliable when advanced designs like the Ki-84 were not.

As to where the Japanese were, according to the Japanese manufacturers they were about 3 years behind the US in terms of power and technology at the end of the war.

Bubbajj · « **Reply #33 on:** December 19, 2007, 11:38:17 PM »

Well, if you'll all recall, we just had the chance to vote on a new plane. There were some very good choices, and a couple of new jap fighters IIRC. An uneducated group of moronic dolts gave us the B25. Good job. We'll probably get something equally stupid on the next round. He 111, Me 210, some pathetic jap bomber that I can't currently think of.

hubsonfire · « **Reply #34 on:** December 20, 2007, 12:10:40 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by Bubbajj
Well, if you'll all recall, we just had the chance to vote on a new plane. There were some very good choices, and a couple of new jap fighters IIRC. An uneducated group of moronic dolts gave us the B25. Good job. We'll probably get something equally stupid on the next round. He 111, Me 210, some pathetic jap bomber that I can't currently think of.

Here's a little bit of insight into why some of us "moronic dolts" voted for the B-25.

http://forums.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=151504&highlight=quitch

The fact that it makes some stupid ****s mad is just an added bonus.

Bubbajj · « **Reply #35 on:** December 25, 2007, 05:37:07 AM »

I see, so the best war story gets your favorite ride added? It must be that there are no other heros that flew anything else in WWII. Get a grip. I guess the 25 made milk runners and field porkers happy. It's pretty worthless junk as far as I'm concerned.

Bombing is like watching grass grow. I guess there's something to be said for the 75 but it only has limited uses. Bombing just isn't my thing and the addition of yet another bomber was a waste of time. What does the b25 do that the 26 or A20 don't? What, exactly, is the point of a light bomber in this game in any event? If your gonna bomb, why not have some payload? With the list of AC offered during the selection process I was astonished, to say the least, at the outcome.

The only way I'd have been even slightly interested in the 25 is if they could be carrier launched. Might be fun to launch raids on unsuspecting rear areas. Would be fun to fly Doolittles raid on Tokyo as a historical scenario too. Other than that, ??????????????

E25280 · « **Reply #36 on:** December 25, 2007, 09:29:40 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Bubbajj
Blah Blah Blah

Sooo . . . because Bubba doesn't like bombers, anyone who does is an idiot?

Got news for you, kid. Many if not a majority of the people who play this game do so because they have a genuine interest in any or all of 1) World War Two 2) Aviation History or 3) Air Combat, all of which entail much more than finding the biggest, fastest, most heavily armed aircraft and seeing if you can pwn everyone else.

If all you are interested in is Uber Weaponry, I suggest moving on to Halo or World of Warcraft so you can have your power ups and such.

Bubbajj · « **Reply #37 on:** December 27, 2007, 12:15:10 AM »

Hey, your right. Lets just do away with fighters and you can just milkrun yourself into a frenzy. Geez, I'm interested in aircraft that will increase the challenge of the game. No bomber you can add will do much of that. Every one is much the same as the last, just another flying target. I've got books for study of WW aircraft history. This is a game and I come to play. As far as uber planes, check my scores and see how many uber planes I fly. I fly to pit my skill against other pilots. I learn something every time AKAK shoots me down in that stupid 38 or I get smacked around by Kestrol in his GD BnZ machines. I think your missing a lot of the depth of the game if all you do is fly around in bombers.

I'm not trying to insult anyone, I just think there are plenty of bombers already in the game. I'm not really in favor of adding another uber machine, I'd like to see a Brewter or a Poli'. Why not am early war era bi-plane? Now there's a challenge.

I apologize for my strong language in my first post, that was rude and uncalled for.

hubsonfire · « **Reply #38 on:** December 27, 2007, 09:12:29 AM »

You really have no idea what you're talking about, do you?

Bronk · « **Reply #39 on:** December 27, 2007, 09:46:54 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by Bubbajj

I'm not trying to insult anyone,

Quote

Originally posted by Bubbajj
An uneducated group of moronic dolts gave us the B25. Good job. We'll probably get something equally stupid on the next round.

You sure have a strange way of not insulting, ya numpty.

Bubbajj · « **Reply #40 on:** December 28, 2007, 08:05:41 PM »

Geez, I said I was sorry, I'm still bitter over that last selection. We had a chance to get a really neat ride that might add something to the game. Instead we get a hanger queen. I can't recall the last time I saw a B25 in the air. They were really popular as a new plane but have kinda faded as their usefulness becomes more suspect. With my luck, about the time we get to pick another new plane, someone will make a drama film about the Enola Gay and/or Bock's Car. Heaven help us.

AirFlyer · « **Reply #41 on:** December 28, 2007, 08:25:01 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by stephen
The Japanese lost the war because of limits placed upon them by aircraft such as this, and I for one would hate to see time wasted on it when there are other aircraft that should be in ahead of it.

Thats by far one of the biggest ignorant thoughts I've seen in awhile. Before you try saying why they lost the war, pick up a book, or while I'm here I'll give you a link on just why they lost the war...

I'll vote yes for this one, I would love to see some more Japanese planes for events.

Motherland · « **Reply #42 on:** December 28, 2007, 08:32:25 PM »

Bubbajj, you dont seem to understand that the B25 was a big, glaring hole in our planeset that was an important asset in the war and is commonly used in the MA's. I dont mind the decision. Infact, any new plane is fine. at least it keeps the game a bit fresh.

Motherland · « **Reply #43 on:** December 28, 2007, 08:34:30 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Bubbajj
I can't recall the last time I saw a B25 in the air.

Do you have memory problems? Seriously, I see a B25H at LEAST once a day, and B25C's... at least 6 times a week. They arent B24's or Lancasters but they certainly are used.

Bronk · « **Reply #44 on:** December 28, 2007, 09:36:14 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Bubbajj
Geez, I said I was sorry, I'm still bitter over that last selection. We had a chance to get a really neat ride that might add something to the game. Instead we get a hanger queen. I can't recall the last time I saw a B25 in the air. They were really popular as a new plane but have kinda faded as their usefulness becomes more suspect. With my luck, about the time we get to pick another new plane, someone will make a drama film about the Enola Gay and/or Bock's Car. Heaven help us.

Wanna see a b-25? Up a gv and head to an enemy base. Bet you see one realy quick.