Next new plane

[RotBaron]

I know the graphics engine takes precedent now. But afterward...

Just wondering if we could have a discussion and see how much desire there is for each one of your wished for next plane.

Mine of course, as many of you know is the J2M, they could give us 3 variants with different gun packages in one release like Jadg TDs.

Where does the J2M fit on your list?

What is your top 5?

 
 

[Brooke]

Top of my list in order of priority:

Yak-1 or LaGG-3 (For Eastern Front mid-war; Yak-1 was more produced)
B6N (Most-produced Japanese torpedo bomber, taking over for the early-war B5N)
D4Y (Most-produced Japanese dive bomber, taking over for early-war D3A)
Pe-2 (Most-produced Soviet attack plane other than Il-2, for Eastern Front)
TBD (Important for Battle of Coral Sea and Midway)
Beaufighter (Multi-role, would add a lot of flavor to events)

[FLS]

Not to rain on the parade but with the coming visual improvements isn't it time for the remaining old models to get updated?

[zack1234]

 We should get the 410

[Megalodon]

Top of my list in order of priority:

Yak-1 or LaGG-3 (For Eastern Front mid-war; Yak-1 was more produced)........................... We just got another yak
B6N (Most-produced Japanese torpedo bomber, taking over for the early-war B5N) .................another hanger queen like the b5n
D4Y (Most-produced Japanese dive bomber, taking over for early-war D3A) ............................. ...........ditto
Pe-2 (Most-produced Soviet attack plane other than Il-2, for Eastern Front) ......................We just got a Russian bomber
TBD (Important for Battle of Coral Sea and Midway)....................... This one would be good because there is one off San Diego    ....As long as it gets its flotation bags with HT's new water


Beaufighter (Multi-role, would add a lot of flavor to events)   .................Hanger queen maybe as a dap21

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Top of my list ...Cac Boomerang and the Dewoitine D-520 and/or any other plane or GV that expands the countries list and most probable the subscription list as well.

After that lets have a few planes the daily players will dig and have some fun in...then get back to work on the stable.

A-20G1
109F with options
P51 A36 .....51B and D makeover
P-63
VG33 ...about the same number built and delivered as the ta-152 >13<
MS-406
MB-152



 

[Mister Fork]

We should get the 410

I know I know. An updated B-26.  Wait. Nope nope nope. Updated C-47. No, TBM.   

Alright. Updated Jap bombers. 

But the next "NEW" plane should be the Beaufighter.

[pervert]

We should get the 410

+1 or a spit 9??

[whiteman]

A26 & KI-45 for purely selfish reasons

[Rich46yo]

I'd like to see the Beau or the Firefly. Im torn between the two. For GVs I'd love to see the SU-100.

[Kazaa]

No new planes. Focus on updating the older models.

[Brooke]

Yak-1 or LaGG-3 (For Eastern Front mid-war; Yak-1 was more produced)........................... We just got another yak
B6N (Most-produced Japanese torpedo bomber, taking over for the early-war B5N) .................another hanger queen like the b5n
D4Y (Most-produced Japanese dive bomber, taking over for early-war D3A) ............................. ...........ditto
Pe-2 (Most-produced Soviet attack plane other than Il-2, for Eastern Front) ......................We just got a Russian bomber
TBD (Important for Battle of Coral Sea and Midway)....................... This one would be good because there is one off San Diego    ....As long as it gets its flotation bags with HT's new water
Beaufighter (Multi-role, would add a lot of flavor to events)   .................Hanger queen maybe as a dap21

My list is based on what is needed for special events, which are a whole other world of gaming in addition to the MA.  What is best in special events is having the aircraft that were there in the actual battles.  When we can't do that (because the aircraft isn't in AH), we substitute, but some substitutions don't work very well, such as for the aircraft I list below.

The Yak-1 and LaGG-3 were main fighters for the Soviet Union mid war.  The Yak-7b is nice, but not an ideal stand-in for those.
The Japanese bombers are not hangar queens in Pacific Theater events.
The Tu-2 is not a suitable stand in for the Pe-2.
The Beaufighter would not be a hangar queen in many theaters, including Mediterranean events.

[SmokinLoon]

I'd be willing to bet the Wellington bomber or Beaufighter gets the next nod.  Maybe the Ki-100.

Think gaps in the plane set that could actually be used.  That is where I start.  Would the Meteor Mk III be nice to have for that hypothetical matchup vs the Me262?  Oh yeah.  But I don't see it happening anytime soon.  I could be wrong and at this point I wouldn't be sad to say so.  

I say count on the Wellington, Beaufighter, Ki-100, D520, or maybe even the Pe-2.  Time will tell.

As for additions to the ground game my bet goes towards the Su-100, Panzer III/StuG III (either, or both?), or Cromwell.    

[SmokinLoon]

My list is based on what is needed for special events, which are a whole other world of gaming in addition to the MA.  What is best in special events is having the aircraft that were there in the actual battles.  When we can't do that (because the aircraft isn't in AH), we substitute, but some substitutions don't work very well, such as for the aircraft I list below.

The Yak-1 and LaGG-3 were main fighters for the Soviet Union mid war.  The Yak-7b is nice, but not an ideal stand-in for those.
The Japanese bombers are not hangar queens in Pacific Theater events.
The Tu-2 is not a suitable stand in for the Pe-2.
The Beaufighter would not be a hangar queen in many theaters, including Mediterranean events.

Wouldn't the MiG-3 be a better fit than the Yak-1? Even in 1942?
Japanese bombers are always prevalent, glad we have what we do for scenarios.
Agreed that the Tu-2 is not an acceptable stand in for the Pe-2, thought the properly equipped B25 is.
The Beaufighter has much the same punch as the Mossi albeit being slower.  Oh, and able to carry a torpedo as well.    In PTO and MTO scenarios it will do well enough. Though, for MA use the ENY of the Mossi Mk IV will need to be adjusted (it is too high on the scale).

[Arlo]

Top of my list in order of priority:

Yak-1 or LaGG-3 (For Eastern Front mid-war; Yak-1 was more produced)
B6N (Most-produced Japanese torpedo bomber, taking over for the early-war B5N)
D4Y (Most-produced Japanese dive bomber, taking over for early-war D3A)
Pe-2 (Most-produced Soviet attack plane other than Il-2, for Eastern Front)
TBD (Important for Battle of Coral Sea and Midway)
Beaufighter (Multi-role, would add a lot of flavor to events)

I've always respected your priorities. 

[Ack-Ack]

The Beaufighter would not be a hangar queen in many theaters, including Mediterranean events.

Nor would the Beaufighter be a hanger queen in any of the main arenas, not with the various ordnance packages it could carry.  It would be a very popular attack plane.

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