PBY-5A

[iron650]

and i do take stuka nukes to 15k, i do that when ever i go out for a cig or to store from more beer   also do same for long bomber runs. pby no different.  

They carried nukes!!   

[Ack-Ack]

i believe it carried 2 torps sir, and if it is mounted on a wing rack a counter weight/another torp im sure would be there. and anyway having a 4000lb bomb load and torps being 2000lbs makes it logical to have 2. here is a sweet painting of it carrying 2 torps under wing racks. note one has been dropped and is in the air 
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It was able to carry two torpedoes but normal operations had the PBYs carrying one torpedo on one wing rack and the other one with 500 pound bombs and anti-personel bombs stowed wherever they could fit inside of the plane.

ack-ack

[DemonFox]

Sorry Gyrene about the lack of stuka flights I've been cruzin the B5N. Plus ive been away from my computer for awhile. (Making these posts off my iPhone)

[DemonFox]

Ok well I relized I've been more of a pest of these BBS then anything and I hate being a pest so this will bey last post for a long time. I figure im not helping at all get the PBY added probably have made HiTech never want to add it  If the PBY isnt gonna be added then it just won't be. Doesn't mean I Dont want it. I just relized I've just been pissing people off on here and think I should stick to the game not to the words I'm no John Hancock.

<S> All BBS users expecilly you Gyrene. You made many very good counter arguments and I have no answer to them. Hope to see you flying when I return to my computer

[Ack-Ack]

DemonFox, if you want to learn more about the PBY, there is a book I recommend.  It gives you a good general overview of what the PBYs faced in the beginning of the war before the book moves onto the more specific story of the Black Cats.

Amazon has a paperback version selling for as little as 8 cents, though I don't know the condition of the book.

Black Cat Raiders of World War II

ack-ack

[bangsbox]

It was able to carry two torpedoes but normal operations had the PBYs carrying one torpedo on one wing rack and the other one with 500 pound bombs and anti-personel bombs stowed wherever they could fit inside of the plane.

ack-ack

i love ack-ack

and want his support and love for the PBY cause

[Martyn]

A lot of aircraft will never get into the game because they simply underperformed compared to what we already have. However, if we can give them another 'ability' then the balance may be restored somewhat.

It has been suggested that maritime and long range recce planes have the ability to 'photograph' enemy CVs - i.e. if they approach one to within a certain range and 'take a photo' then the enemy CV icon appears on the map. Of course the enemy CV icon stays only a few minutes and doesn't move - so it'll quickly be out of date.

Another possibility is having these aircraft able to 'rescue' downed pilots (provided they bailed successfully) - thus enabling the pilots to not lose so many perks after being shot down.

[K-KEN]

If we think beyond just planes, consider new maps, terrains (like used n Scenarios or other historical events) then we move this "game" a step further. The point of Aces High is to entertain folks using a part of history that was a large part of what the USA is all about. The Glory days, the Golden years.

We currently have an EW and Mid war arena. Do you think there might be a way to get some practice and experience in planes like the PBY? I think it's a viable option and have also posted my wishes. Rescue missions for downed pilots may only have a place in FSO or Scenario events, but it makes it a great tool. The PT boat was pre-war in concept and has a use, but its not fast-like planes.   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PT_boat  Interesting read, btw.

The PBY shares it's history even in the 1930s. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consolidated_PBY_Catalina

We may see a time when Aces High runs historical maps in rotation like it does with the MA maps. Moving from period to period, or Theater. 

I can see the chat coming now.    Before the flame war begins...... It might not be the right time for the PBY CAT but that doesn't mean we shouldn't have such a dual-duty piece of equipment at our disposal.

[kvuo75]

We may see a time when Aces High runs historical maps in rotation like it does with the MA maps. Moving from period to period, or Theater. 

they do already in the AvA arena

[gyrene81]

The point of Aces High is to entertain folks using a part of history that was a large part of what the USA is all about. The Glory days, the Golden years.

i'm sorry kken but...WHAT???

[K-KEN]

they do already in the AvA arena

Agreed...that's why I said it might move to that... I dunno! (Meaning the MA)

i'm sorry kken but...WHAT???

See Above..  

[gyrene81]

no, i was referring to what you said is the point of aces high...it's all about the usa? i think there are a number of people who would disagree with that...and then some.

you do realize the "glory days" and "golden years" were the years after wwii...not during?