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Offline Arlo

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Douglas TBD Devastator
« on: June 04, 2015, 07:12:56 AM »


Currently being subbed in an FSO (B5N on both sides). Sounds like a need .... for events.  ;)
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Re: Douglas TBD Devastator
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2015, 09:12:56 AM »
Yes please! +1 :aok
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Re: Douglas TBD Devastator
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2015, 11:03:49 AM »
Quote from: Arlo on June 04, 2015, 07:12:56 AM
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Currently being subbed in an FSO (B5N on both sides). Sounds like a need .... for events.  ;)
Alternate history where Nakajima entered the B5N for consideration as the US Navy's next torpedo bomber?  Probably superior to the TBD....
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Re: Douglas TBD Devastator
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2015, 01:44:32 PM »
Quote from: Karnak on June 04, 2015, 11:03:49 AM
Alternate history where Nakajima entered the B5N for consideration as the US Navy's next torpedo bomber?  Probably superior to the TBD....

Well, the B5N does have a higher top speed (by something close to 30mph)...then again, the TBD has a cowl mounted gun and the B5N has nothing pointing forward. Other than that; they both stack up pretty much equal IMHO

+1 bring on the TBD!!
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Re: Douglas TBD Devastator
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2015, 01:57:31 PM »
+1 on Devastator
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Re: Douglas TBD Devastator
« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2015, 02:20:41 PM »
I've been for and against the TBD over the years; we had many plane sets that require more attention then something that could be nothing more then a "Hanger queen" unless its a scenario, but honestly we need to start having these "hanger queens" because frankly it has to fill the gaps left in the plane sets.

I still honestly want to see some other plane sets added; D.520 for example, Beaufighter - planes that would serve a purpose in scenarios and in game. TBD is important yes; however other considerations like more Japanese aircraft to fill out its plane sets would be nice.

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Re: Douglas TBD Devastator
« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2015, 06:08:17 PM »
I have read, that pilots didn't like the TBD very much.  I'm still pushing for the Japanese Judy. Just my thoughts.
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Re: Douglas TBD Devastator
« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2015, 06:26:29 PM »
My point, actually, is if it takes a substitute to run an event then the missing plane should hop up a rung or twelve since a need was just proven.  ;)
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Re: Douglas TBD Devastator
« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2015, 07:51:06 PM »
Quote from: tmetal on June 04, 2015, 01:44:32 PM
Well, the B5N does have a higher top speed (by something close to 30mph)...then again, the TBD has a cowl mounted gun and the B5N has nothing pointing forward. Other than that; they both stack up pretty much equal IMHO

+1 bring on the TBD!!
I'd take 30mph over a pop gun that would hardly be a threat to a fighter. 
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Re: Douglas TBD Devastator
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2015, 08:02:42 PM »
Did the TBD have a bombsight too?
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Re: Douglas TBD Devastator
« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2015, 08:07:03 PM »
Quote from: FLOOB on June 04, 2015, 08:02:42 PM
Did the TBD have a bombsight too?

Yeah, the Norden bombsight.  The bombardier (middle seat) would have to lay prone on the bomb run and then sight through a window on the bottom of the fuselage using the Norden bombsight.
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Re: Douglas TBD Devastator
« Reply #11 on: June 05, 2015, 04:35:38 AM »
Would we get the one with a single .30, or with the 2x.30's in the tail? :headscratch:
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Re: Douglas TBD Devastator
« Reply #12 on: June 05, 2015, 07:37:26 AM »
Quote from: Volron on June 05, 2015, 04:35:38 AM
Would we get the one with a single .30, or with the 2x.30's in the tail? :headscratch:

Single .30 caliber in the rear; a few days before the battle of midway, LCDR John Waldron of VT-8 ordered all the TBD's in the squadron equipped with twin 30's, this would be a field modification. VT-8 as well as VT-6 had the .50 caliber option in the nose. Most "Late" TBD-1's were given the option of a .30 cal or .50 cal in the nose however.


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Re: Douglas TBD Devastator
« Reply #13 on: June 05, 2015, 10:08:13 AM »
Quote from: Arlo on June 04, 2015, 06:26:29 PM
My point, actually, is if it takes a substitute to run an event then the missing plane should hop up a rung or twelve since a need was just proven.  ;)

Could not agree more. :aok  +1
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Re: Douglas TBD Devastator
« Reply #14 on: June 05, 2015, 10:46:48 AM »
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