No BoB without He-111

[macerxgp]

No need, because the speeds that the Ju-88 are capable of in-game are the same as those that the Ju-88 was capable of in real life.

The variant of the Ju-88 that entered service in time to catch the very tail end of the BoB was an earlier variant of the Ju-88 we have. it was slower, and arrived too late. We need the He-111. Not for the realism, but because we just need more friggin German bombers. (And any other kind of Early War aircraft, at that.)

[SmokinLoon]

Im not infavor of a restricted alt because that is where everyone will hang out. 

I am however, in favor of some major cloud cover to force German bombers to fly at legit altitudes.  Oh... and those clouds just may make those German bombers do a second pass at a lower alt or from a different angle so they can see the target.  Interesting concept.

[Anaxogoras]

A good layer of strong wind above 15k would be sufficient for forcing bombers lower.  You don't need clouds.

[RTHolmes]

I am however, in favor of some major cloud cover to force German bombers to fly at legit altitudes.

for realism and gameplay - doesn't restict fighters alt like a wind cap so they can use E to make up for the 88s speed. several layers of patchy but dense cloud would be enough to deterr buffs but still allow fighters the chance to spot them.

[Anaxogoras]

Clearly, neither of you have tried to get a ju88 to 17k ft with full fuel and a full bombload.

[Stoney]

Clearly, neither of you have tried to get a ju88 to 17k ft with full fuel and a full bombload.

I didn't even think you could get 'em that high in a reasonable amount of time.

[Krusty]

They get very sluggish above 12-14k with full loadout. In FSO last week we were able to get them to 18-19k (I forget which) and hit the target in maybe 45 minutes, but we had 75% fuel I think. Full fuel would take a little longer.