B-26 Wish

[earl1937]

  Aces High did a great job improving the Lanc's in the game and now it is time to improve the B-26. Maybe the answer is just replace the B-26B with the B-26C, "Invader" series of aircraft. The B-26C is a much more viable medium bomber than the A-26 and would be used more if in the game.One of the most successful U.S. twin-engine medium attack bombers of World War II the Douglas A-26 Invader was originally designed as a replacement for the B-25 Mitchell and Martin B-26 Marauder. First flown in 1942, the A-26 saw combat in every theater of World War II before continuing in service through the first three decades of the Cold War. In 1948, the A-26 was re-designated the B-26 after the Martin B-26 was retired from service. Armed with variations of up to 16 .50 caliber machine guns, air-to-ground rockets and a maximum of 12,000 pounds of bombs (4,000 internally and 8,000 on external wing racks) the A-26/B-26 proved itself as a versatile multi-role combat aircraft. In World War II, Korea and Vietnam, the Invader flew missions as a medium bomber, ground attack and night interdiction aircraft. Invaders served in the Air Forces of several U.S. allies including Thailand, France and in a covert role in the Congo and as a part of the Cuban anti-communist forces during the Bay of Pigs.

[Karnak]

Why replace it?  The Martin B-26 is a core WWII aircraft whereas the A-26 is a footnote.  Add the A-26 eventually, sure, but that is no reason to remove the B-26.

The Martin B-26 has the lowest loss rate of any American bomber in Europe.

[earl1937]

Why replace it?  The Martin B-26 is a core WWII aircraft whereas the A-26 is a footnote.  Add the A-26 eventually, sure, but that is no reason to remove the B-26.

The Martin B-26 has the lowest loss rate of any American bomber in Europe.

Because the "C" is a better all around aircraft and can carry more ords as well as rockets!

[Arlo]

Because the "C" is a better all around aircraft and can carry more ords as well as rockets!

Going down the 'replacement' slope would be a right slippery experience. Besides, why make even
more work? Adding a plane doesn't require eliminating one.

Hiyas, Earl! 

[gyrene81]

you need to get your aircraft model designations straightened out Earl. the "invader" was originally designated the a-26 it's designation was changed post war. the "charlie" version (made in california) was the "glass nosed" model that was intended to be used in a "pathfinder" or "lead bomber" role for the solid nosed a-26b. production of the a-26c lagged behind the a-26c so b-26 marauders were used in lead bomber roles in the interim.

what would be interesting would be mixed formations of b-26b's with solid nosed a-26b drones.

[Saxman]

In 1948, the A-26 was re-designated the B-26 after the Martin B-26 was retired from service.

From your own initial post.

"B-26 Invader" is a POST-WAR designation for the A-26. It's no where NEAR the same as upgrading the B-26, because they're two entirely different and unrelated machines, by two entirely different manufacturers. So you're basically advocating REMOVING an aircraft ENTIRELY to replace it with something entirely different.