Westland Whirlwind

[zack1234]

Will it as awesome as the 410?

[Reaper90]

I'll wing with you Reaper, if and when it arrives 

 

 

[Reaper90]

Will it as awesome as the 410?

The 410 is less awesome than a parrot.



An ex-parrot.

[Baggy]

If you mean it won't be the ride of choice for runners, you're right. It will also "struggle" in that the ammo count will mean those with poor aim will be bingo sooner rather than later.

Beyond that, I don't see it "struggling" any more than the Brewster, Ki-43, or Hurri IIc. Excellent turning ability, excellent low speed handling, deadly lethal cannon package, great views, robust airframe with twin engine survivability.... think of it as a small, slower Mossie that turns like a Brewster.

It will be a challenging aircraft in the LWMA, and you won't see many of the "avoid a fight at all costs" flyers in them.

I'm totally OK with that.

Ok mate don't shoot me I'm on your side! I was replying to this:

Don't vote Hitech out dropping this thing on us as the HTC random choice for whatever reasons he has decided we need something. Not to insult this audience but, look at the Brewster and the years of effort by a few. Then one day there it was. The Whirlwind will probably be a watch what you ask for, it may not be what you expected moment. He111 comes to mind.

After such a long post over this ride. The posts in the first week after it's introduced should be epic. I have to admit from a LWMA standpoint. I'm not sure what you would use it for, other than to showcase your real expertise and skill for translating ACM prowess into any ride you choose. That would be worth seeing. I doubt this will be a beginners ride.

As for the Beau. Historically it has a good place waiting for it in the game. Maybe your bribe deliveries aren't making it to the new office in Ft. Worth........

I want it as much the next man

[JUGgler]

 


JUGgler

[nrshida]

You're absolutely right JUGler, the lack of activity on the Aces High homepage is a clear indication that the Whirlwind is nearly ready for release. 

[Baggy]

About 2 weeks then?

[ReVo]

You're absolutely right JUGler, the lack of activity on the Aces High homepage is a clear indication that the Whirlwind is nearly ready for release. 

Lies! They're hard at work on my Ki-100! 

[nrshida]

Lies! They're hard at work on my Ki-100! 

Oh I'm also with you on that wish Revo (actually more likely) I've touched the last existent Ki-100 and it hums with human history.

But, the Whirlwind is a sexy beast and would be the ultimate eccentric experienced gentleman's ride, what? 

[ReVo]

Oh I'm also with you on that wish Revo (actually more likely) I've touched the last existent Ki-100 and it hums with human history.

But, the Whirlwind is a sexy beast and would be the ultimate eccentric experienced gentleman's ride, what? 

Please, please, please tell me you have photos of this experience. *drool*

[nrshida]

Please, please, please tell me you have photos of this experience. *drool*

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,296722.0.html

[ReVo]

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,296722.0.html

I may be a dedicated Luftweenie, but the Ki-61 was my first true love in Aces High. That is a beautiful aircraft..

[nrshida]

I may be a dedicated Luftweenie, but the Ki-61 was my first true love in Aces High. That is a beautiful aircraft..

That aircraft has now been moved and is on display at R.A.F. Cosford. My Brother got a photograph inside the cockpit, sorry for the bad quality, but well, if you saw how he got it...

[Arlo]

That aircraft has now been moved and is on display at R.A.F. Cosford. My Brother got a photograph inside the cockpit, sorry for the bad quality, but well, if you saw how he got it...

What is 'sitting on someone's shoulders', Alex?

[nrshida]

I can't say, we'd be blacklisted from future visits to the R.A.F. museum. You should of seen what he did to the Mosquito