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Offline Soulyss

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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #15 on: May 16, 2011, 01:03:26 PM »
Yep, can see them a little more clearly here.
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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #16 on: May 16, 2011, 01:05:45 PM »
I think they were hard to get to and clean/rearm/maintain.

Interesting side note: The first series ("Serie 0") of G.55 also had 2 guns UNDER the nose. Along with 2 guns on top of the nose it had 4x 12.7mm MGs all synchronized through the prop (plus a 20mm firing through the hub). These were also ditched in favor of wing guns because of access problems. Only difference is the G.55 Serie 1 went with 20mm instead of .50cal when they made the move  :D

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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #17 on: May 16, 2011, 01:18:20 PM »
A-36 would be a nice addition to AH.  Get us something earlier in the Mustang family, with an Allison engine.

I also like that this isn't a request for you know what kinds of guns disguised as a request for an Allison Mustang.
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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #18 on: May 16, 2011, 01:38:21 PM »
This???   (Image removed from quote.)   or do I have the wrong Apache? :D :P

No...

This!    Or do I have the wrong A36? :bolt:
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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #19 on: May 16, 2011, 01:44:34 PM »
Early Allison Mustang with MGs or the A36 would be nice.  They both cover MTO, CBI and the Allison 51 with the MGs covers ETO as well.
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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #20 on: May 16, 2011, 02:51:37 PM »
The Germans called the A-36 the invader. It was used in the North African campaign.

Sorry fixed. (in quotes)

I think they were hard to get to and clean/rearm/maintain.

Interesting side note: The first series ("Serie 0") of G.55 also had 2 guns UNDER the nose. Along with 2 guns on top of the nose it had 4x 12.7mm MGs all synchronized through the prop (plus a 20mm firing through the hub). These were also ditched in favor of wing guns because of access problems. Only difference is the G.55 Serie 1 went with 20mm instead of .50cal when they made the move  :D

I was talking about the A model.
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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #21 on: May 16, 2011, 03:16:48 PM »
This one with the big guns in the wings looks interesting.  :rock











What about that one. :headscratch:  :aok  :D  :bolt:


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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #22 on: May 16, 2011, 03:17:58 PM »
This one with the big guns in the wings looks interesting.  :rock

What about that one. :headscratch:  :aok  :D  :bolt:

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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #23 on: May 16, 2011, 03:23:48 PM »
This one with the big guns in the wings looks interesting.  :rock











What about that one. :headscratch:  :aok  :D  :bolt:



Think thats a Pony MKI  :headscratch:
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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #24 on: May 16, 2011, 03:34:04 PM »
Think thats a Pony MKI  :headscratch:
mk1-a...the mk1 had 2-.30 cals and 4-.50 cals
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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #25 on: May 16, 2011, 03:37:53 PM »
mk1-a...the mk1 had 2-.30 cals and 4-.50 cals

The picture I've seen of them had bulging .50 cals.


So would you guys say +1?  :headscratch:
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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #26 on: May 16, 2011, 06:44:31 PM »
Might as well just take a P-51B (4x50's and 2 500 Lb bombs).  It really isn't so much of a difference that I would put the A-36 ahead of many other needed rides.

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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #27 on: May 16, 2011, 06:52:00 PM »
Might as well just take a P-51B (4x50's and 2 500 Lb bombs).  It really isn't so much of a difference that I would put the A-36 ahead of many other needed rides.

I was just flying that today. But, how about for scenario play? Also, more gunload and divebombing accuracy.
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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #28 on: May 16, 2011, 07:04:53 PM »
I was just flying that today. But, how about for scenario play? Also, more gunload and divebombing accuracy.

The extra couple of nose mounted guns are an oddity for sure.  Dive bombing accuracy between a A-36 and a P-51B in AH I would expect would be exactly the same though.  It is an interesting find, but I can't say that I want this ride more than I want a Fiat G.55, or the Re.2005, or the Me-410.  We are kind of heavy on the American rides, and I'd like to see a bit more Axis iron in the game first.

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Re: A-36 Apache
« Reply #29 on: May 16, 2011, 07:20:02 PM »
The extra couple of nose mounted guns are an oddity for sure.  Dive bombing accuracy between a A-36 and a P-51B in AH I would expect would be exactly the same though.  It is an interesting find, but I can't say that I want this ride more than I want a Fiat G.55, or the Re.2005, or the Me-410.  We are kind of heavy on the American rides, and I'd like to see a bit more Axis iron in the game first.

I agree with the Axis iron. But, how about the A-36 we don't have any divebombers that can strafe. Also, It is faster than most divebombers in the game.  :salute :airplane: