Hello everyone!
In this lastest version of Aces High, we've gotten a few more aircraft which have never been modeled before. I really enjoy the fact that there are C.202s and 205s (even if they look hideously ugly) So I'd like to expand on that.. but also throw a few more varient ideas in the mix. Let me know what you think. I only know the basics on their performance, so if you have additional information, please feel free to fill it in.
First of all, my girlfriend is an Aussie, so she demands I throw an Aussie plane into the mix. It would probably be fodder in the MA (slower than a Zeke), but it's interesting historically, and actually did quite well!
Commonwealth CA-12 Boomerang"The first enemy contact was made on May 16 1943, when Boomerangs from No 84 Sqn intercepted and drove off three Betty bombers. For many months, the Boomerangs successfully carried out many similar sorties until, eventually, they were replaced by Kittyhawks and Spitfires. Relegated to the army co-operation role with Nos 4 and 5 Sqn the Boomerangs soon established a high reputation for effective strikes throughout New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Borneo; particularly so in co-ordinated operations with RNZAF Corsairs."- Single-seat interceptor and ground attack fighter. Metal and wood construction.
- Max speed, 305 mph at 15,000 ft. Initial rate of climb, 2,940 ft/min. Service ceiling 29,000 ft.
- Two 20 mm Hispano or CAC manufactured cannons. Four 0.303 Browning machine-guns. Bombs could be substituted when the large drop tank was not carried.
I would love to have a rolling plane set, just so I could use this plane in a somewhat equal performance arena. Wonder what happened when a Hispano hit an early Zeke (the kind without self-sealing fuel tanks). It would also be a joy to have in a Pacific scenario.
Reggiane Re 2005 SagittarioThe strength of 362a Squadriglia was increased with the addition of ten pre-production Sagittarios in July 1943. The squadron had developed a rather daring method of attacking Allied B-17s which involved diving head-on with all guns blazing, then flipping the aircraft over on its back and diving away at the last minute."- Max speed, 421 mph at 22,800 ft. Service ceiling 39,400 ft.
- Two 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, 3 20 mm Mauser MG 151 cannons, up to 2,200 lb / 1,000 kg bomb or fuel tank under fuselage, Two wing hardpoints for 353 lb / 160 kg of bombs or fuel tanks.
We have the C.202 and C.205, so why not the Re 2005? It's my understanding that it performs better than the C.205 and is a fair bit faster. It'd be a nice to have an Italian late war plane that can compete better in the MA. Plus, you can't deny that the paint is -much- better than the C. series.
...and everyone knows that's the most important point.
Fiat G.55 Centauro- Max speed, 385 mph at 24,300 ft. Service ceiling 41,700 ft.
- Two 12.7mm MGs. Three 20mm Mauser cannons.
More Italy goodness. While it packs a little more punch than the C.205, it's not anything to write home about speed wise. I have no idea how well this plane handled... anyone?Again, notice the superior paint job.
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3- Max speed, 407 mph at 22,960 ft. Service ceiling 39,370 ft.
- Two 7.62mm ShKAS. One 12.7mm UBS.
This would give the VVS in Aces High a good high altitude fighter. The Yak, and especially the La5fn/La7 suffer at higher altitudes. Still the same pop-guns as the Yak-9U though, anyone know of a functional variant with more punch?
I was going to throw the P-47C in here too, but after researching it some more. It's nearly identical to the P-47D-25 we have now. So, anyone have any extra input?
Servo
[This message has been edited by Servo (edited 03-23-2001).]
