Fw 200

[Tank-Ace]

It seems like the Do-217 could be rather underwhelming, depending on circumstance. Up high, it would be fast and hard to intercept, but from what I've read, getting up that high could take a good long while while loaded with bombs. And defensive armament would be kind of 'meh'.

[Karnak]

What do you think of the Ju188A-1?

[Lusche]

It seems like the Do-217 could be rather underwhelming, depending on circumstance. Up high, it would be fast and hard to intercept, but from what I've read, getting up that high could take a good long while while loaded with bombs. And defensive armament would be kind of 'meh'.

But far less 'meh' than the He 111 under any circumstances. Faster climbing, higher practical bomb load, much faster (~70mph) at any alt. Very simplified spoken: Think of a Ki-67 with some lesser armament, but carrying four times more bombs
In terms of survivability, it's several magnitudes higher rated than the He 111.

[Tank-Ace]

And I'm saying I'd rather have a Ju-188 or an He-177 to go along with the He-111.


And preferably we'd get two He-111 models so it wouldn't be complete **** in the MA. He-111 H3, and He-111 H11

[MAINER]

+1 for FW200

[Babalonian]

4 Engine German bomber with decent defensive armament.

This game does lack German bombers, and only has four 4-engined aircraft featured from throughout the entire war, so that's a good arguement.

What else could the Fw200 bring to the table though?

[Babalonian]

I think it would be awesome to have the Fw 200 added.  But I would be surprised to see it before the Do-17, truth be told.  The plane that might start an argument is the TB-3.  It does meet the requirements to be included in AH, even if the Russians stopped making them before the war started.  They were in squadron strength and were even used in daylight raids, though the losses where severe to say the least.  I would like to see the TB-3 EVENTUALLY added.  I will admit though, that it's scenario and FSO use would be limited, but probably no more than the Fw 200 (the Fw 200 will have more use if we ever get merchant convoys and subs, maybe).  And no, I'm not thinking about that mothership TB-3 thing they tried.


And yes, I threw out a TB-3 card.


As for the Fw 200, yes, an eventual add, definitely.  But I wonder how they will model it...   It was known to break it's back when landing after all...  Couple of pings to the tail when engaged and it snaps off?  That...would suck.

I love how popular my wish is becoming - to die of laughter while shooting down a TB-3 in AH.

[Volron]

I love how popular my wish is becoming - to die of laughter while shooting down a TB-3 in AH.

See, I have a plan for when I encounter a formation of TB-3's.

First part of the plan will be to land whatever I'm flying as soon as possible.  The second part will be to decide if I want to use the 109E, 110C or anything else that will have come well before it.  Then I would put 100% fuel in it with DT's, if applicable, and take off.  The third part will be, providing no one has ruined my plans, to intercept using the weakest guns on my chosen interceptor.   And yes, you will have the time to do this because they weren't exactly the fastest thing in the air.


My plan for when I'm IN the TB-3...  Put up a pretty fireworks display.


I dream of flying the Fw 200 in Aces High, scouting out for CV's.   Hopefully we'll have merchant convoy's in place by then.



Hmm...which should get added first?  The TBD or the Fw 200?  Just talking about these two planes.  The Fw 200 has the numbers advantage over the TBD, but the TBD will probably have more use in scenarios and FSO's than the Fw 200.  In the MA's...both will piss me off because I'm not in a proper interceptor when I see them...   By "proper" I mean, one of it's matching era.  I recall seeing some screenies someone posted of them flying a Hurri I and intercepting G4M1's...in the MA!!!  That lucky bastajege!   You suck, whoever you are!

[Babalonian]

See, I have a plan for when I encounter a formation of TB-3's.

First part of the plan will be to land whatever I'm flying as soon as possible.  The second part will be to decide if I want to use the 109E, 110C or anything else that will have come well before it.  Then I would put 100% fuel in it with DT's, if applicable, and take off.  The third part will be, providing no one has ruined my plans, to intercept using the weakest guns on my chosen interceptor.   And yes, you will have the time to do this because they weren't exactly the fastest thing in the air.


My plan for when I'm IN the TB-3...  Put up a pretty fireworks display.


I dream of flying the Fw 200 in Aces High, scouting out for CV's.   Hopefully we'll have merchant convoy's in place by then.



Hmm...which should get added first?  The TBD or the Fw 200?  Just talking about these two planes.  The Fw 200 has the numbers advantage over the TBD, but the TBD will probably have more use in scenarios and FSO's than the Fw 200.  In the MA's...both will piss me off because I'm not in a proper interceptor when I see them...   By "proper" I mean, one of it's matching era.  I recall seeing some screenies someone posted of them flying a Hurri I and intercepting G4M1's...in the MA!!!  That lucky bastajege!   You suck, whoever you are!

Well, I was thinking of using the 109E against it too, but only because of it's narrow landing gear.  If you can clear the vert stab and the speedbumps that are the open-air cockpit and gunner, one could maybe land aboard and hijack the TB-3.


But yeah, there's a place in AH for the Fw200 and TB-3, the kindling box.