Hello? chirp chirp anyone out there?

[LCADolby]

I guess my D9 question shall go unanswered.

So I shall allow another thought for some to ponder; The meaning of AS in G14/AS and the difference over the normal G14. Including the application of normal G14s at high altitude interceptions of B17s instead of AS modelled G14s.

Don't answer it on the BBS, just ponder it, and understand it.

[Brooke]

Is the G-14/AS much different from a K-4?

[Zoney]

I don't see you registered Dolby.  Aren't you going to play ?

[LCADolby]

Is the G-14/AS much different from a K-4?

Ponder that for the time being.

I don't see you registered Dolby.  Aren't you going to play ?

After the BoB CM shambles, I'm walking on this time.

[Brooke]

Ponder that for the time being.

I'm not an expert in 109 versions, which is why I asked, but OK -- I'll go look a bit, since I guess there's something too fascinating to reveal directly.

[Brooke]

The G-14/AS and K-4 seem very similar to me in the small amount of research I just did.  Same prop, same MK108 cannon available, close top speeds at 26k, about the same HP, one having a DB605ASM and the other having a DB605DB.

OK, I have pondered.  Did I miss anything?  Could be -- I didn't ponder enormously.

[LCADolby]

G14AS over K4;
20mm nose option, Gondola options plus Rocket option, which is better for buff hunting.
Better range.
Better turn.

There are;
Different climb and speed rates.
Different weights.
Different torque amounts.
Handling characteristics.

As it is now we don't have any of the high altitude 109 versions which were used from spring of 1944 until late 1944.
Affecting every axis flyer tasked with high altitude interception.


Easy to answer, so let go back to my 190D9 question as I answered the pondering one for you..

Funny how they never complain when Fw-190D9s are used in numbers in 1944 events.

What does it sub for?

[Brooke]

G14AS over K4;

I don't think anyone has ever done much with rockets in scenarios.  I much prefer no gondolas, but maybe some folks like them.  I think it's a lot more effective for 109's to be fighters and use 190A's as bomber destroyers.  But OK, that is a difference then to the extent it would be used.

Better range.

I don't think I've ever needed more range in a 109 in scenarios other than Battle of Britain.

Better turn.
Different climb and speed rates.
Handling characteristics.

I would guess that all of those are very similar.

Easy to answer, so let go back to my 190D9 question as I answered the pondering one for you..

You asked what the D9 is substituting for?  Generally, for no aircraft at all.  It is often the case that a scenario will have more aircraft or a higher proportion of better aircraft than were in the historical battle, in order to make the scenario balanced.

[Hajo]

Hey Brooke  ....... what are you flying and leading?  Count me in if I fly for you.

Doesn't matter which side.  Doesn't matter what aircraft.  Unfortunately I'll only be able to make maybe 3 out of the four.

Keep me posted.

[BFOOT1]

Hey Brooke  ....... what are you flying and leading?  Count me in if I fly for you.

Doesn't matter which side.  Doesn't matter what aircraft.  Unfortunately I'll only be able to make maybe 3 out of the four.

Keep me posted.

Looks like I'm flying with a lot of the fellas who flew DGS, looks to be good fellas!

[Brooke]

Hey Brooke  ....... what are you flying and leading?  Count me in if I fly for you.

Doesn't matter which side.  Doesn't matter what aircraft.  Unfortunately I'll only be able to make maybe 3 out of the four.

Keep me posted.

Yes! 

I'll let you know as soon as I know which side I'm on.

I have to let HB know, too.

[Brooke]

Hey Brooke  ....... what are you flying and leading?  Count me in if I fly for you.

Doesn't matter which side.  Doesn't matter what aircraft.  Unfortunately I'll only be able to make maybe 3 out of the four.

Keep me posted.

OK, I am assigned to the IJN side.

So, B5N torpedo bombers it is (as long as the Japanese CO is OK with that).

[Brooke]

Brooke, I am in, IJN, waiting for B5N Assignment from my Group leader  . Number 2 IJN Registrant. Let the games begin.

OK, I'm registered Japanese and ready to go! 

Time to start recruiting additional torpedo-bomber pilots!

[Arlo]

OK, I am assigned to the IJN side.

So, B5N torpedo bombers it is (as long as the Japanese CO is OK with that).

I thought you were CMing the Allieses?

[Hajo]

Brooke registered, requested B5N under your lead.