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Offline Rich46yo

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What do you consider a Beast! ?
« on: May 19, 2014, 03:11:38 PM »
Many things can make an airplane or a GV a Beast! Speed, firepower, maneuverability, bomb load, or a mix of the above.

I say the 109K4 is a Beast! I'd say the Jagdpanther is a Beast! I'd say the P-47M is a Beast! I'd say the TU-2 is a Beast!

What is a "Beast" to you?
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Re: What do you consider a Beast! ?
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2014, 03:20:19 PM »
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Re: What do you consider a Beast! ?
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2014, 03:34:38 PM »
Im not sure what plane that is but i would consider the KI-84 worthy of "Beast"! consideration.
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Re: What do you consider a Beast! ?
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2014, 04:24:54 PM »
B-17G.

Range

Defensive capabilities

Bomb Load

54 thousand pounds of awesome

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Re: What do you consider a Beast! ?
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2014, 04:26:49 PM »
Quote from: Rich46yo on May 19, 2014, 03:34:38 PM
Im not sure what plane that is but i would consider the KI-84 worthy of "Beast"! consideration.

 that would be the Ki84 :D


The King of Beasts. ;)
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Re: What do you consider a Beast! ?
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2014, 04:43:33 PM »
190 A8

The reason is the gun package and if used properly then it is an awesome bomber killer and I have actually scored vehicle kills with it too

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Re: What do you consider a Beast! ?
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2014, 04:47:24 PM »
Lala-7 ... Hairy beast. Like a bear!
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Re: What do you consider a Beast! ?
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2014, 04:58:40 PM »
Often the beast is inside the cockpit...  :old:
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Re: What do you consider a Beast! ?
« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2014, 05:15:36 PM »
To me, the term "beast" is applied to something that hits hard, damned hard, plus has a bit of an uncontrollable edge to it.

In AH, I typically apply the term "beast" to the Typhoon most often.  The pair of 1000 lb bombs and the quad 20mm, coupled with the impressive speed and a bit of a handling quirk qualifies it for the title of "beast".  If you lose control you dont get it back.   :aok
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Re: What do you consider a Beast! ?
« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2014, 05:24:19 PM »
F4U-4.

1) Among the fastest propeller fighters in any given altitude band.
2) Strong rates of climb and acceleration.
3) Solid gun package.
4) Large ordinance load.
5) Excellent maneuverability at both high and low speeds.
6) Superb combat flexibility, able to easily shift gears between close-quarters maneuvering fight and a high-speed energy engagement.
7) Sturdy airframe able to take a good amount of damage.

Let's face it, it's a Corsair that eliminates almost all of the type's main vices and makes its strengths even STRONGER.
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Re: What do you consider a Beast! ?
« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2014, 05:32:27 PM »
Quote from: Lusche on May 19, 2014, 04:58:40 PM
Often the beast is inside the cockpit...  :old:


 this ^^^
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Re: What do you consider a Beast! ?
« Reply #11 on: May 20, 2014, 12:28:40 AM »
FW190A-8.  The one and only.
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Re: What do you consider a Beast! ?
« Reply #12 on: May 20, 2014, 01:04:55 AM »
Quote from: SmokinLoon on May 19, 2014, 05:15:36 PM
To me, the term "beast" is applied to something that hits hard, damned hard, plus has a bit of an uncontrollable edge to it.

In AH, I typically apply the term "beast" to the Typhoon most often.  The pair of 1000 lb bombs and the quad 20mm, coupled with the impressive speed and a bit of a handling quirk qualifies it for the title of "beast".  If you lose control you dont get it back.   :aok

^^^ :old:
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Re: What do you consider a Beast! ?
« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2014, 01:42:03 AM »
Quote from: Saxman on May 19, 2014, 05:24:19 PM
F4U-4.
Yes, that is a beast.

Mosquito is the beauty :D
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Re: What do you consider a Beast! ?
« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2014, 02:23:14 AM »
Mk103, best air-to air gun in the game.
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