Darkly Dangerous

[Nathan60]

Same as during the war, mostly as a strike aircraft.  Night-fighters aren't vampires, they don't magically lose their ability to operate when the sun comes up.

I am aware of quite a bit of daylight usage of the P-61s and Mosquito Mk 30s because there wasn't enough left for them to do at night.

Im not saying they would lose the ability I'm asking if it's capabilities are good enough that it wont end up as  a hanger queen after a cpl weeks. I know its not a Spixteen but how does it compare to other aircraft in the role that it would be used in AH?

[Karnak]

Im not saying they would lose the ability I'm asking if it's capabilities are good enough that it wont end up as  a hanger queen after a cpl weeks. I know its not a Spixteen but how does it compare to other aircraft in the role that it would be used in AH?

It might need to be perked to control its overuse as a strike aircraft would be my guess.

Twin engined aircraft handle their ordnance better than single engined aircraft and it was capable of carrying 6,400lbs of bombs while still having the four 20mm cannon in the belly.

[Slash27]

Im not saying they would lose the ability I'm asking if it's capabilities are good enough that it wont end up as  a hanger queen after a cpl weeks. I know its not a Spixteen but how does it compare to other aircraft in the role that it would be used in AH?

"Despite its size, the Black Widow was remarkably maneuverable"

"the P-61 was exceptionally maneuverable for such a large plane "

"the P-61 was determined to be highly manoeuvrable- more so than any other USAAF fighter. It could have been a major 'player' as a day fighter too"

Like Karnak pointed out. She served as a ground attack aircraft as well with ability to carry various rockets, bombs, napalm, plus drop tanks to give her great range. She was one of the best armed U.S.fighters ( maybe the best) with the 4 fuselage mounted 20 mm cannons and 4 .50 cal mgs. Plus she's drop dead gorgeous. Not the traits of a hangar queen.

[Rich52]

 

[Hazard69]

i wouldn't call that thing drop dead gorgeous........thats one ugly mug shes got..........but then again seeing how the tail end does somewhat resemble the P38s twinboom setup....meh, Id give it a try....

[nrshida]

Fixed that for ya! 

 

[mthrockmor]

If I had the choice of the Swedish Biking team or adding this beaut to the line-up....hands down the P-61. I'm in love plus my wife would understand the plane, not the bikinis.

Back on focus now...Skuzzy and HiTech, first you tease us with the Me-410 and give us the Storch. How else can we addicts be tortured? Of course we aren't going anywhere but seriousl?! What next, the Russian version of the C-47 with a miniature bomb bay and single pop-gun on top. Just do me a solid for Christmas...first the Me-410 then at least pretend like the P-61 is on deck. With that manual it should be half-way completed.

Boo

PS On a serious note, how much does it cost HiTech to develop a new plane or tank?

[Slash27]

i wouldn't call that thing drop dead gorgeous........thats one ugly mug shes got..........but then again seeing how the tail end does somewhat resemble the P38s twinboom setup....meh, Id give it a try....

Maybe I've turned in to a chubby chaser. I love everything about her.

[MiloMorai]

It was my understanding that the ground attack was night interdiction missions.

I know it is Osprey but their Combat Aircraft #8 is on P-61 units,

[Slash27]

It was my understanding that the ground attack was night interdiction missions.

I know it is Osprey but their Combat Aircraft #8 is on P-61 units,

I'll have to go look but I know they did daylight missions in the CBI. Not sure to what extent or if any in the other theaters.

[STEELE]

If I had the choice of the Swedish Biking team  

PS On a serious note, how much does it cost HiTech to develop a new plane or tank?

How are the Swedes doing in Tour de France?   

2)  I'll pitch in a case of Johnny Walker for 190 A9  

[Slash27]

It was my understanding that the ground attack was night interdiction missions.

I know it is Osprey but their Combat Aircraft #8 is on P-61 units,

The book "Combat Chronicles of the Black Widow" makes mention of several daylight missons from routine patrols, flying top cover for PT boats as well as ground attack missons and more. It's actually by the same author as Osprey #8.

[JVboob]

Hey guys, my only argument against adding the P-61 is that it was MAINLY and for the most part exclusively used in a night fighter role. And seeing that we really don't have a "Night" in the normal sense, I believe that there are still quite a few other aircraft that should be added first, including but not limited to:

Beaufighter
He-111
Yak-3
Pe-2
Do-17
Dewoitine D.520

I cannot think right now being late and all, lol, but there are others and Im sure many of you could take this list further. Also, if and when we can get another map or 2 we could also include more Armored vehicles such as the IS series of Soviet Heavy Tanks, the Pershing, the Crusader, etc. Just thoughts.

my responce to this...the lancaster was MAINLY and for the most part exclusively used in a night fighter role. there for the whole night time thing is irrelevent... plus the accounts of it used for ground attack it would be effective as a town killer for NOE runs you could finally have an all american line up for a NOE jabo strike and not have to throw in 110s or mossies for the town killers!

and dont under estimate how it would handle its self in the MAs crowded skies. when working in wing pairs you can effectively use A20s, 110s, mossies, or any big heavy fighter/attack aircraft

[Ack-Ack]

my responce to this...the lancaster was MAINLY and for the most part exclusively used in a night fighter role. there for the whole night time thing is irrelevent... plus the accounts of it used for ground attack it would be effective as a town killer for NOE runs you could finally have an all american line up for a NOE jabo strike and not have to throw in 110s or mossies for the town killers!

and dont under estimate how it would handle its self in the MAs crowded skies. when working in wing pairs you can effectively use A20s, 110s, mossies, or any big heavy fighter/attack aircraft

The Lancaster was a bomber, not a night fighter nor was it designed to be a night bomber. 

ack-ack

[Karnak]

P-38Ls and P-47D-40s/P-47Ns are better town killers than Mossies are as it is, so if you want to do all American missions you're all set already.