What? No one has noticed the new Mossie?

[Wildcat1]

i think the new plane looks beautiful.

my only concern, it looks like there will be nothing in terms of aircraft armament. basically a goon that some man made from leftover couch frames that can carry a 4k bomb......

why am i complaining? looks great, HTC

please add the Pe-2 or re-model the FM-2 next!

[Wildcat1]

this and  hopefully a "tse-tse"  next week   

oh man, would that make GV busting interesting

[bustr]

HTC has a consistant track record of surprising us.

1.) Why is anyone fixated on this being the only offering that can be released with the next update based on HTC's track record?
2.) How often has HTC released more than a single new and unexpected offering in an update?
3.) Why do some of you long timers act as though HTC is personaly abusing you by not fulfilling your expectations and desires?

One would think some players are mistaking thier $14.95 per month as an accumulation of one stock share per month granting them a vote at a quarterly share holders meeting. I can see HiTech's wisdom in not going that route. How would some number of you treat him if you had a few shares and felt entitled to your fantasy as an investor?

HTC was asked in the Wishlist forum last week if they would put up some screen shots of something being worked on. I'd say HTC delivers when asked nicely.

[Bubbajj]

It'll give the TAs and 47Ms something to do.

[Beefcake]

 

NEW BOMBER NEW BOMBER!!!!



I wonder if it will have formations?

[Plazus]

Formations would definitely be a great feature! Likely to be perked in Mid War, and perhaps a low ENY value in Late War. We shall see. 

[Karnak]

I have been hoping HTC would add this variant. Look at the engine nacelles guys. There are six exhaust stubs on each side of the engine nacelle. The nacelles appear to be more elongated than the current Mossie we have in game. The Mossie Mk VI in game has five exhaust stubs on each side. If I am certain, this new Mossie variant will have excellent top speed over 15K. But I could be wrong.

If it is what I think this Mossie is, itll likely be a perked ride in Mid War, as we would see this bomber flying high in the clouds, flying fast enough that most interceptors will struggle mightly in gunning it down.

Karnak please shed us some more light!

This Mossie is unlikely to be available in MW.  B.Mk XVIs started ops in early 1944.  Speedwise the FB.Mk VI will easily out run it down low, but you are quite correct that the 6 stacks mean something.  It has two stage Merlins unlike the FB.Mk VI's one stage engines, thus having excellent high altitude performance.  Top speed should be something like 410-416mph at ~27,000ft.  It is quite likely to be a perk bomber, much cheaper than the Ar234, but still perked.

[Lusche]

It'll give the TAs and 47Ms something to do.

They have to plan their intercept well. Catching a 400mph plane at 30k isn't that easy.

[Plazus]

They have to plan their intercept well. Catching a 400mph plane at 30k isn't that easy.

Indeed. Likely the best way to catch one would be to line up for a high angle frontal shot or a head on. But if the Mossie pilot is smart, he can easily avoid it. Climbing to altitude and diving in on its six is possible, but one would need a considerable speed and altitude advantage to pull it off.

[steely07]

Looks great, can't wait to take it CV hunting!

[SmokinLoon]

I can see it now.... 10 of these things heading for HQ's.  I'd be willing to bet that HQ's will be going down more often.   

[Lusche]

I can see it now.... 10 of these things heading for HQ's.  I'd be willing to bet that HQ's will be going down more often.  

I can safely saddle up in my 163 then... no pesky rear guns to ruin my day

[Ack-Ack]

Formations would definitely be a great feature! Likely to be perked in Mid War, and perhaps a low ENY value in Late War. We shall see. 

Probably won't see it in the MW arenas as I believe is a late model Mossie, first seeing service around 1944.

ack-ack

[RTHolmes]

I can see it now.... 10 of these things heading for HQ's.

... or 4 formations, they are bombers after all ... 

[Treize69]

I can see it now.... 10 of these things heading for HQ's.  I'd be willing to bet that HQ's will be going down more often.   

I can safely sadle up in my 163 then... no pesky rear guns to ruin my day

Both good things IMO. A new wrinkle on the old raids, but not an invulnerable one. Challenging to both use properly and stop properly.