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Weirdest plane...and it's role in AH
« on: May 28, 2009, 03:24:11 PM »
Figure this would be a fun little topic...

What is the weirdest plane you've seen WWII wise, and what role do you think it would play in Aces High? How well do you think it would be at it's role?
This does include planes that were experimental, etc.
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Re: Weirdest plane...and it's role in AH
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2009, 03:29:39 PM »
The B-17WW Fighter Interceptor... :lol



Seriously...Take a look at the Focke-Wulf Triebfluegel

This weird-looking device was a Focke-Wulf project for a vertical take-off fighter to counter the ever-increasing bomber threat near the end of World War 2. It combined both aircraft and helicopter technology, propulsion being provided by a 3-ramjet powered rotor swinging around the fuselage.  I imagine it would be somewhat like a 163 in it's role for AH.  Bomber interceptor high alt work.  How well do I think it would do in this role?  I hope there is no trees around when that thing starts spinning! :D
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Re: Weirdest plane...and it's role in AH
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2009, 03:42:00 PM »


Arado 141 - 26 built, but didn't went operational, FW-189 was being preferred.





My favorite - A fighter with 2 30mm MK 108 but no engine. Not operational.
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Re: Weirdest plane...and it's role in AH
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2009, 03:52:45 PM »










^^^^^^^^^^ CANNONS  :huh  :aok

In game i always found the typhoon to be weird. looking out the window and seeing the wingtips so close to you, and the engine noise from the sound-pack I use. I don't really like how it handles Either. Somehow people land 7 kills in it too...
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Re: Weirdest plane...and it's role in AH
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2009, 04:54:42 PM »
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Re: Weirdest plane...and it's role in AH
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2009, 05:14:55 PM »
How about this for a odd plane design...

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Re: Weirdest plane...and it's role in AH
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2009, 06:17:14 PM »
Like this stuff?  Check out this site:

http://www.luft46.com/luftart.html
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Re: Weirdest plane...and it's role in AH
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2009, 06:29:09 PM »
Check 6?






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Re: Weirdest plane...and it's role in AH
« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2009, 06:31:54 PM »
Quote from: AWwrgwy on May 28, 2009, 06:29:09 PM
Check 6?

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Re: Weirdest plane...and it's role in AH
« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2009, 06:40:35 PM »
Bacham Natter I always though was a weird plane.
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Re: Weirdest plane...and it's role in AH
« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2009, 08:03:59 PM »
Quote from: Hoarach on May 28, 2009, 05:14:55 PM
How about this for a odd plane design...

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I bet that thing turns like "mad crazy"  :rock
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Re: Weirdest plane...and it's role in AH
« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2009, 08:22:24 PM »
If you think the F4U is a "UFO" check out this prototype VSTOL fighter from Chance-Vought.



it lead to the XF5U-





The XF5U never flew but the V-173 did.
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Re: Weirdest plane...and it's role in AH
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2009, 08:32:37 PM »
Jack Northrop at his best.





Built to ram other planes. Tell me that wouldn't be fun in the MA.  :aok
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Re: Weirdest plane...and it's role in AH
« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2009, 08:54:29 PM »
The tomcat looks like an evolution of that one.
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Re: Weirdest plane...and it's role in AH
« Reply #14 on: May 28, 2009, 11:24:52 PM »
Quote from: Lusche on May 28, 2009, 03:42:00 PM
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Arado 141 - 26 built, but didn't went operational, FW-189 was being preferred.




You mean Blohm & voss?

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