Does anyone REALLY want the WW so people will use the Osti more? I doubt it.
I think people want it perked because it forces the air war up into the actual sky instead of between the trees (if you want to live), gives GV convoys a slim chance to survive air attack, eliminates the silly idea of simply flying around low strafing GVs instead of bombing them, keeps the runways open and at least lets the defending planes get gear-up, giving base defenders a chance when a full DAR suddenly appears in the sector. (Has probably greatly reduced the effectivness of NOE base-grabbing, which was always over-used.)
I will repeat: The WW has no defense against level bombers with even a smidgeon of altitude, the Osti is only a little better in this regard. An accurate dive-bomber generally kills either without giving them a shot. The VH has no defense against bombing either. A vehicle/VH must depend on interceptor aircraft to kill/drive off these threats, which certainly help puts things in a more realistic context and should encourage mutual support.
Because of the WW, when you strafe things on the ground, the ground may strafe you back. Some people think this is bad, I think it is fair.
Aahhh, someone understands
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