Author Topic: How about some more twin engined fighter/attack aircraft? (Read 1139 times)

EDO43 · « **on:** August 17, 2001, 11:16:00 AM »

We've got the P38 and Ju88 but how about some others like the Mosquito Mk VI, Beaufighter, Gekko, Betty w/Torpedo and Ohka option for carrier destruction? Fast recon planes like the F5, Ki-46 Dinah or it's bomber destroyer version? Lets not forget the luftwobbles and inlcude the Me110,210,410, He 219? The P-61, P-70 (A20 havoc) Previously mentioned B25G/H or a gunship D/J. Let's limit it to planes that actually saw combat.

For the night time, make the radar equipped night fighters available with operational radar in addition to the arena radar so it's easier to find the aircraft during the dark of night. Let the target aircraft be illuminated when within a certain cone of radar coverage/range; I'm thinking appx 3k and closer.

Anyone else think that might be fun?

EDO43

XO Flying Circus

R4M · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2001, 11:24:00 AM »

Some of the most kewl ww2 planes were twin engined...

He-219...Me410...Me110...Mossie, Beaufighter (much talk about the Mosquito but I like the BFighter looks MUCH MORE), Pe-2, Tu-2, B25,A-20, A-26...

And the japanese ones too but I simply dont know their names

I simply drool thinking in the Me410, and the ME110 will be great too. CT use, baby

Bring em on!

Tac · « **Reply #2 on:** August 17, 2001, 12:07:00 PM »

I second this motion.

Start with Me110 , then P-61 then the Japanese one..and then the A-20

funkedup · « **Reply #3 on:** August 17, 2001, 12:09:00 PM »

Yep, I love twins.

sling322 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 17, 2001, 12:46:00 PM »

Ya know I saw some pictures of a <censored> that Nate was working on last nite at the HTC office. It will be pretty cool once we get the <censored> in the game.

pugg666 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 17, 2001, 12:48:00 PM »

come on...why does every one ignore the a-26

one of the of the best twins in the second world war IMO

ya i saw it on your list ram

(but it was LAST on your list)

come on isn't she sexy

8 .50's in the nose and 3 in each wing <BG>
14 rockets and 2-3K bomb load

[ 08-17-2001: Message edited by: pugg666 ]

EDO43 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 17, 2001, 12:53:00 PM »

I didn't list the A26 cause those of us from AWIII had A26's crammed up the ying yang and are like me, tired of seeing them. I personally wouldn't mind the A26 gun nose but only after all the other twins are implemented and with a realistic performance unlike the twin engined A26 fighter from AWIII.

the A26 is just too "common" IMO

pugg666 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 17, 2001, 01:00:00 PM »

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the A26 is just too "common" IMO

it might have been common in awIII, but if they model it properly here it shouldn't be that common. if i remember correctly the hard nose version didn't have a bomb sight.
it would be just like any other jabo plane...only slower at altitude.
and yes i don't want the soft nose version...we don't need a fast light/medium bomber with .50 defensive turrets.sure it has less defensive guns than a b-26, but it's what? about 60-70 MPH faster...that would compensate for thwe lower amount of guns i think....opinions

bigUC · « **Reply #8 on:** August 17, 2001, 01:44:00 PM »

I am hoping for a twin-engined fighter/bomber next release, and I would like to see some early/mid war versions (39-42) implemented first. 110, Mossie(?), Beauf comes first to mind....

SKurj · « **Reply #9 on:** August 17, 2001, 05:27:00 PM »

Love to see the BEAUFIGHTER.. alas I doubt it will be modelled +(

Skurj

Karnak · « **Reply #10 on:** August 17, 2001, 05:43:00 PM »

Mosquito FB.VI Series 2 is from 1943, mid war.

Skurj,
I'm afraid that the Mossie FB.VI is going to have a struggle to be useful in the MA with the current planeset, the Beaufighter would be nigh useless in the MA. Sorry bud, but its just too slow. I think the Beaufighter could find a place in the CT, but I think that the Mosquito FB.VI should be modeled first due to its greater usefulness.

I think that the Mosquito FB.VI Series 2, the Me410A-1 and the Ki102b would make great additions.

-tronski- · « **Reply #11 on:** August 18, 2001, 05:22:00 AM »

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Originally posted by Karnak:
the Beaufighter would be nigh useless in the MA.

I totally disagree.
I've managed to attack Fleets loaded with cap in a Ju88, which means a Beau could more than easily do it as well. This is after all it's primary role, Anti-shipping, but would also make a usefull a/c in the attack role. The advent of a 'convoy' element would make the Beaufighter the primary aircraft to use in combating this menace.

I personally would like to see the 410, Beaufighter Mk21, A-20.

Tronski

...the whispering death

juzz · « **Reply #12 on:** August 18, 2001, 07:53:00 AM »

Unfortunately the Mk.21 couldn't carry a torpedo(did have a rack for a 2000lb bomb though

), so there would have to be a T.F.X or similar if you want a torpedo with your Beaufighter.

Replicant · « **Reply #13 on:** August 18, 2001, 08:01:00 AM »

Beaufighter and Mosquito are a couple of my favourite WWII planes... bring them on!

I would also like the see the Bf110 & 410, B25, A20 (French markings?), A26, Whirlwind, Pe2... and some Japanese ones too

Regards

Nexx

-tronski- · « **Reply #14 on:** August 18, 2001, 10:50:00 AM »

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Originally posted by juzz:
Unfortunately the Mk.21 couldn't carry a torpedo(did have a rack for a 2000lb bomb though ), so there would have to be a T.F.X or similar if you want a torpedo with your Beaufighter.

I understood the Mk21 was based on the TFX but with Australian modifications (such as the .50 cals and the 2000lb rack) , and also retained it's ability to deliver a torp.
However I'm sure that 'when'

the Beau is delivered to AH, that various variants or their respective bomb loads could be made avail. ie for the Mk21/TFX etc
Appropriately RAAF marked of course

Tronski