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Offline iron650

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A-36 Apache
« on: May 16, 2011, 06:18:09 AM »
The A-36 is a jabo divebomber. The Germans called the A-36 was used in the North African campaign. They were used in the China-Burma theater where they were outclassed by the Ki-43 "Oscar." In 1944 they were replaced by P-47s and P-40s. It served from 1943 to 1944. It was one of the P-51's brothers. They were used in several fighter missions.

Characteristics:
Engine: 1 Allison V-1710-87 liquid-cooled piston V12 engine, 1,325 hp
Crew: 1
length: 32ft 0.25in
wingspan: 37ft 0.25in
height: 12ft 2in
loaded weight: 10,000lbs
Max speed: 365mph
Cruise: 250mph
Range: 550mi
Service ceiling: 25,100ft

Armament:
6 .50 cal M2 brownings
1,000lbs of bombs on external racks


The bomber would be useful to divebombers who want to stay and strafe or divebombers that also want to eliminate anymore uppers. The bomber is practically a divebombing P-51. Plus it can be a decent fighter bomber. Also decent for anti-gv patrols who ran out of bombs but have ammo in the guns. Please let it score as fighter/bomber or fighter/attacker. They will also help scenario play.






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Offline MachFly

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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2011, 07:07:05 AM »
So it's like a slow pony...?


Why would you take it over the P-51? P-51 is lighter, faster, and carries more ord. I think it would be another hangar queen. 
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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2011, 07:23:51 AM »
Quote from: iron650 on May 16, 2011, 06:18:09 AM
The Germans called the A-36 was used in the North African campaign.


 :huh


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They were used in the China-Burma theater where they were outclassed by the Ki-43 "Oscar."


 :huh


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1,000lbs of bombs on external racks


So it's like a divebombing pony, right?
Except it's worse in every possible way?
So.. You want something quite insignificant,
that was replaced the P-40 of all elite aircraft?

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Offline icepac

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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2011, 10:23:09 AM »
Why not?

Scoring a kill in an A36 after destroying stuff is sweet.

Not every single new plane is required to be higher performing than most of the planeset.
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Offline colmbo

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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2011, 11:02:56 AM »
Quote from: MachFly on May 16, 2011, 07:07:05 AM
Why would you take it over the P-51? P-51 is lighter, faster, and carries more ord. I think it would be another hangar queen. 

FYI, the A-36 is a decent performer down low.

For at least some of us it isn't about taking the latest/greatest ride....it's about doing well with what you have.

The Apache would be very fitting for North Africa events.
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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2011, 11:29:19 AM »
It's not outside of HTC's realm. Warbirds had it, too. While relatively limited in use and numbers, it would be as interesting an addition as the B-17D might be. Different, not as capable, but still in the same family.


I could have swore there was a version with the 2x50cal in the nose but 4x30cal in the wings, though. Am I cross-mixing memories, or was there an early version like that?
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Offline MachFly

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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2011, 11:30:23 AM »
Quote from: colmbo on May 16, 2011, 11:02:56 AM
FYI, the A-36 is a decent performer down low.

For at least some of us it isn't about taking the latest/greatest ride....it's about doing well with what you have.

The Apache would be very fitting for North Africa events.

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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2011, 12:13:47 PM »
This???      or do I have the wrong Apache? :D :P


 Sorry couldn't resist. lol   Next evil con mission?  :eek:
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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2011, 12:16:13 PM »
Quote from: Krusty on May 16, 2011, 11:29:19 AM
It's not outside of HTC's realm. Warbirds had it, too. While relatively limited in use and numbers, it would be as interesting an addition as the B-17D might be. Different, not as capable, but still in the same family.


I could have swore there was a version with the 2x50cal in the nose but 4x30cal in the wings, though. Am I cross-mixing memories, or was there an early version like that?

That's my recollection as well, I don't believe the A-36 ever had six .50's in the wings.  I'll grab a book off the shelf later and try and confirm.
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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2011, 12:24:39 PM »
I know they didn't have 6 .50s in the wings, but the question is: did they ever have .30s in the wings? Or was it always .50s?
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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2011, 12:27:51 PM »
Nope, we're wrong. :)

6 .50's, two in the lower fuselage and four in the wings.

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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #11 on: May 16, 2011, 12:31:34 PM »
wasn't it the mustang 1 that had the 30s in the wings with fuselage mounted 50s?
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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #12 on: May 16, 2011, 12:32:32 PM »
Quote from: Soulyss on May 16, 2011, 12:27:51 PM
Nope, we're wrong. :)

6 .50's, two in the lower fuselage and four in the wings.

:)

Lower fuselage? So under the cockpit?
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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #13 on: May 16, 2011, 12:34:38 PM »
Quote from: MachFly on May 16, 2011, 12:32:32 PM
Lower fuselage? So under the cockpit?
front cowling under the nose just behind the prop.
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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #14 on: May 16, 2011, 12:37:41 PM »
Quote from: gyrene81 on May 16, 2011, 12:34:38 PM
front cowling under the nose just behind the prop.

Ah, got it.
I see it on this picture

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