Making the case for the Russians

[Karnak]

So if you had both in the hanger.... Which would you choose

B26 invader

Or

Tu-2

Tu-2.  It is faster and likely more agile.  It is true that the B-26's defenses are superior though.

[Lusche]

So if you had both in the hanger.... Which would you choose

B26 invader

Or

Tu-2

Would depend on mood & mission

[Volron]

So if you had both in the hanger.... Which would you choose

B26 invader

Or

Tu-2

Okay, okay.  I'll be honest.


BOTH!  Because I love choices!

[Wmaker]

Tu-2.  It is faster and likely more agile. 

It's actually the other way around. A-26 is significantly faster than Tu-2.

[Tilt]

Apologies if my mixing up my. B's and A's has generated confusion.

[Wmaker]

Apologies if my mixing up my. B's and A's has generated confusion.

Ahh...

Nvm Karnak if you meant the Marauder.

[Karnak]

Ahh...

Nvm Karnak if you meant the Marauder.

I did as he said B-26 and I ignored the invader bit.

I don't think the A-26 and Tu-2 share the same mission as one is an attack aircraft and the other is a level bomber.  The A-26 is also likely to be perked while the Tu-2 probably won't be.

[Tilt]

Tu2 is a dive bomber and level bomber.

[Karnak]

Tu2 is a dive bomber and level bomber.

Yup, as I said, different roles.

[Wmaker]

I don't think the A-26 and Tu-2 share the same mission as one is an attack aircraft and the other is a level bomber.

A-26C is a level bomber which was what I was thinking, both noses could be included in the load outs like with the B-25C.

[Karnak]

A-26C is a level bomber which was what I was thinking, both noses could be included in the load outs like with the B-25C.

Did the A-26C see action in WWII?

[matt]

+1

[Wmaker]

Did the A-26C see action in WWII?

Yes it did.

[Karnak]

Yes it did.

Ah.  I think that many of us have a fighter bias and so tend to focus on the hard nosed versions of the A-26.

[Blinder]

Yes please!  All three eventually but the Tupolev first!