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Offline BillyD

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4000 lb bomb for Mossie
« on: June 12, 2008, 02:06:40 AM »
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Re: 4000 lb bomb for Mossie
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2008, 02:11:36 AM »
We have the wrong version, that was the bomber mossie... which means we need that added :D



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Re: 4000 lb bomb for Mossie
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2008, 02:14:25 AM »
the bomber mossie could carry up to 6 smaller bombs,  guns were removed though to lessen weight,

id like to see the tse tse myself  :cool:
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Re: 4000 lb bomb for Mossie
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2008, 02:19:24 AM »
It isn't so much that guns were removed as that guns were added to the fighter versions.

The Mosquito B.Mk XVI would be my choice for late war and the B.Mk IV for the early and mid war.  Probably have to perk the B.Mk IV in early war and possibly the B.Mk XVI in lat war.
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Re: 4000 lb bomb for Mossie
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2008, 08:16:58 AM »
Though not much on flying the British Bombers I do believe the Bomber "Skeeter" needs to be added and would be well used in the arenas.

We also need the "Cookie" for all the British Bombers that will handle it.

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Re: 4000 lb bomb for Mossie
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2008, 08:56:40 AM »
id like to see the tse tse myself  :cool:
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Re: 4000 lb bomb for Mossie
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2008, 09:07:37 AM »
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Re: 4000 lb bomb for Mossie
« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2008, 08:30:03 PM »
First, I say fix the Mossi FB Mk VI.  I believe the case has been made very thoroughly and with plenty of evidence for bumping the top speed up 15mph or so across all alt levels.

Then, I say add the Mossi B Mk XVI. 

I think allowing the best bomber version of the Mossi the ability to show what it really can do with the high speed and good medium bomber payload (3-4K), AND correcting the FB Mk VI speed would give this legendary plane its rightful place in the AHII arena instead of looked upon as an easy kill in any sense.

I dont think we need the Mk XVIII.  ;)  The other ground pounder planes with large guns dont seem to be worth their while (Hurri IID, B25, etc) and a Mossi with a 57mm AT cannon made for anti-shipping isnt going to fare any better.   
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Re: 4000 lb bomb for Mossie
« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2008, 08:50:28 PM »
The other ground pounder planes with large guns dont seem to be worth their while (Hurri IID, B25, etc)
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Re: 4000 lb bomb for Mossie
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2008, 04:02:11 AM »
i think the Tsetse would be pretty devastating against ground targets: 50+ rpm of shells which could one-shot a Tiger in a fast and manouverable airframe. reported 33% acc against tank sized targets in training :aok

fantastic video of tsetse firing here: http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ-a8U1QWUw  :D
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Re: 4000 lb bomb for Mossie
« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2008, 04:39:13 AM »
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Re: 4000 lb bomb for Mossie
« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2008, 05:01:39 AM »
thinking about it, the mossie graphic model must be on the list for an update anyway (theres also a good case for removing the dampers) so adding a  B.V or B.XVI (perked, with formations surely?) and a FB.XVIII shouldnt be that much extra work...
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Re: 4000 lb bomb for Mossie
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2008, 09:57:44 AM »
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Re: 4000 lb bomb for Mossie
« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2008, 01:14:00 PM »
didnt realise it was that few, ive seen footage of them a few times so assumed they must have been used a fiar bit, i guess the effects of wartime propaganda last a long time :)
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Re: 4000 lb bomb for Mossie
« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2008, 02:36:58 PM »
didnt realise it was that few, ive seen footage of them a few times so assumed they must have been used a fiar bit, i guess the effects of wartime propaganda last a long time :)
They saw very heavy use for how few there were.

They also had 800lbs of additional armor compared to the base FB,Mk VI they were based on.
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