Allied discussion thread

[Odee]

As for abuse of a plane, again, nothing I can do about that. I hope that the allies will fly in a manner that is respectable regardless of what they're flying. However, there's always some bad apples and not much you can do about it except adapt.

...or leave.
 
Or better still, remove the temptation and use the Boston.

And by-the-way what is that hun Larry doing in here in the first place? and secondly, are we getting "Member only" threads for AxisvAllies like the FSO has?

SPIES every where I go there are SPIES!

[Odee]

Why'd I not think of this before?  don't answer that!

Maiden flight 25 November 1940
Introduction 1941
Retired 1956
Primary users Royal Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
United States Army Air Force
Produced 1940–1950
Number built 7,781

Mossie as the Allies Low/Med alt attack/bomber!   Or the Boston!

[Phil]

Chapel

Any decision you take, will make some happy and others not so happy...

Ah well, you're the C.O and we will put up with your decision like so many did in WWII.

Assess the situation and react accordingly.
Talk to your squad C.O's and get input from them.
When u log into AvA, what do you see in the skies that is a threat to your attack plans ?
What is the enemy doin' effectively ?
What tactics are they using and what are they stopping us with ?

Once you have some answers, choose what's available to you.
Ask HTC what they have in stores for you in the future rounds ?

Best of luck

Phil / OPP7755

[Phil]

Originally posted by XAKL
This is MUGADAI of the MUNGADAI WARRIORS

 I still call for P-40E rather than SpitV
HOOOOOARGHHHHHHHHHH

I don't have much hours on the P40E but will it turn with the A6M ?
I think the P40E will not be able to stay in a prolonged turn fight with the A6M.
P40E as a good gun platform and will shred the enemy target but you will need a 3-4second burst. Will the P40E be able to "saddle up" with the A6M  that long ?

Any ZEEKE pilot would comment on the above ?
What would give you the most fear ? P40E or a SPITV on your butt ????

Input anyone ?

Phil /OPP7755

[Oldman731]

Originally posted by Phil
Any ZEEKE pilot would comment on the above ?

Someone did turn tests years ago, you can probably find the results by searching these boards.

My recollection is that the first three went like this:

A6M2
Hurricane I
A6M5b

So:  the basic answer is that nothing really can turn with the zekes, and certainly not the P-40s (B or E).  You have to use different tactics altogether.  Very much as in real life.

- oldman

[XAKL]

Originally posted by Phil
I don't have much hours on the P40E but will it turn with the A6M ?
I think the P40E will not be able to stay in a prolonged turn fight with the A6M.
P40E as a good gun platform and will shred the enemy target but you will need a 3-4second burst. Will the P40E be able to "saddle up" with the A6M  that long ?

Any ZEEKE pilot would comment on the above ?
What would give you the most fear ? P40E or a SPITV on your butt ????

Input anyone ?

Phil /OPP7755

Phil P40E does not outturn Zeke or 109 (welll.... maybe in capable hands and if the opponent is a noob)  I'm calling it for it's excellent gun platform, and the ability to carry 500lb bomb.

If I was in a Zeke, I'd be more afraid of the Spit than the P-40E


Mugadai of the MUNGADAI WARRIORS

HOOOOOARGHHHHH

[Phil]

Good stuff. Forgot about the 500lb egg !

You answered my concerns....
If you were a Zeke, I would be afraid of the SpitV.

I still believe those Zeke pilots will intercept the P40's like they do with the SBD's:(
Ok, I'm heavy with the P40 and when I see the bogeys(Zekes), I jettison my load. Now I'm fighting the Zekes. What are my chances ?

Have several escorts(SpitV) with 3 heavy SBD's.  Those Zeke pilots better fasten their seat belts  !!!
I think you have a winning formula !!!!!!!!

We have a good arguement here

Anyone else want to provide some input ?

I hope the C.O is getting all this


Phil / OPP7755

[whiteman]

Originally posted by Geophro
With the F4-F available, I honestly think the largest improvement would be the B-25C.

agree, somthing with more than 3 bombs would be nice.

[Panzzer]

Originally posted by Oldman731
Someone did turn tests years ago, you can probably find the results by searching these boards.

The results for the turning and a lot more can be found and compared at DokGonzo's Fighter Comparison Site, http://gonzoville.com/ahcharts/index.php

[waystin2]

The Pigs squad was actually having some success with the SBD's last night, and I am leaning towards the Spit V.  It will give all the Axis planes a serious run for their money.  I am now firmly voting for the Spit V.  The SBD's can do the job for now, but they need credible escorts.  I will not be irritated with whatever choice is made.

[FiLtH]

A good pilot will get about 3 turns in a P40E vs an average pilot in a A6m. Then its time to dive away and run.

[FiLtH]

Also, with the B5N carrying 3 bombs, the stuka the fat bomb, the allies really need a plane that carries more than 1 1000 and 2 lil bombs. The 109 they have now if flown right, is as good as any fighter they could improve to over us anyways. Adding a SpitV and they add a 109f it will stay the same. We need a bomber like the B25 or Boston, whatever is available.