How about the ability to airdrop GVs?

[BLKBaron]

I was thinking that it could be a strategic advantage if we could airdrop tanks and other GVs from a cargo aircraft.

"Which one?" You might say. "We don't have any aircraft in the game that can perform that role."

And right you are, non-existent conversationalist.

I recommend the C-82, C-119, and the Me-323 for the roles. That's just an inclusive list; others are welcome.

Because of the strategic advantage they could provide, they would be large, generally slow, practically unarmed (for the experienced, no guns doesn't mean you can get away without a kill), and probably would cost a few perk points.

Historically, this ability was utilized during WW2 and it would be....interesting, at least....to see it being reflected here in the game.

Are there any supporters for this idea?

[Lusche]

What tank would the Me-323 be able to carry, and how in the world would it be able to airdrop it?

[ImADot]

How would the tank be manned? Would the player doing the airdrop have to land the plane near the vehicle, bail from the plane and somehow jump in the tank? Would you need another player already in the tank, along for the ride and then free to drive around once safely on the ground? Would an interceptor get multiple kills for downing the cargo plane before the vehicle is dropped?

I think it would be a massive change in the game code to allow such gameplay, for very little gain.

[BLKBaron]

Lusche, the Me-323 could airdrop any GV, as long as it fit within the dimensions on the fuselage and didn't exceed the weight limits. I believe it could be dropped like troops, supplies, or bombs.

ImADot, in my mind, I would imagine you would drop a GV that has a player in it. During the flight, the second player would operate guns until the drop where the player would find him/herself in the GV parachuting towards the ground. This would require at least two people to be involved in this type of airdrop. As far as kills, if an interceptor were to destroy the aircraft, it should register 2 kills. Now, if the GV kill is counted in their score, that would be up to HiTech. It should be the same as if you have a second person gunning in a bomber.

I wouldn't waste your time if I didn't think it could bring an interesting aspect to the game and enrich the experience of the players.

[Lusche]

Lusche, the Me-323 could airdrop any GV,

Again: How?

[BLKBaron]

A Panzer IV.

You may need to land to deploy GVs with that particular plane. I thought they were rear loaded.

Either way, I'm sure there was at least one plane capable of airdropping vehicles in that particular timeframe.

[Karnak]

A Panzer IV.

You may need to land to deploy GVs with that particular plane. I thought they were rear loaded.

Either way, I'm sure there was at least one plane capable of airdropping vehicles in that particular timeframe.

Me323 could not nearly fit or lift a Panzer IV.  Of the GVs we have it could carry a jeep or an M8.

[BLKBaron]

Or the C-74, though it came very late in the war.

[BLKBaron]

Karnak, you're right. That's a Renault UE. My mistake.

But you named 2 GVs the Me-323 could lift.

[kvuo75]

why not just ask for more gv spawns

[bustr]

Or the C-74, though it came very late in the war.

On September 2, 1945, a formal surrender ceremony was performed in Tokyo Bay, Japan, aboard the battleship USS Missouri.

The first flight of the C-74, 42-65402, occurred on 5 September 1945.
The second built, 42-65403, c/n 13914, crashed during flight testing on 5 August 1946.
The "C-74 squadron" was activated along with the "C-74 Project" on 5 September 1946.

Apple must have released an I-Time or something we haven't heard about yet. BLKBaron, how do we get in that alpha testing program.

[BLKBaron]

Bustr, I didn't look at the dates. I just knew it was in 1945. It was developed for use in the war. Whether it's considered a war plane is debatable. Since you're pretty good at researching this type of thing, find a few more planes capable of air dropping vehicles that were used during WWII.

[USCH]

Name one aircraft capable of air dropping a GV, that saw service in WWII.

[Karnak]

Ignoring for the moment that the C-74 completely missed the war, looking at photos of it I cannot see any way that it could have carried any vehicle.

[Guppy35]

I was thinking that it could be a strategic advantage if we could airdrop tanks and other GVs from a cargo aircraft.

"Which one?" You might say. "We don't have any aircraft in the game that can perform that role."

And right you are, non-existent conversationalist.

I recommend the C-82, C-119, and the Me-323 for the roles. That's just an inclusive list; others are welcome.

Because of the strategic advantage they could provide, they would be large, generally slow, practically unarmed (for the experienced, no guns doesn't mean you can get away without a kill), and probably would cost a few perk points.

Historically, this ability was utilized during WW2 and it would be....interesting, at least....to see it being reflected here in the game.

Are there any supporters for this idea?

C-82 and C-119 in WW2?  Since when?