Pretty sure it's been suggested before, but I'd like to revisit the idea of allowing a certain set of planes and GV's to players free of charge. Say, the 202/205, B25, and a Panzer of some variety all there for the FTP guys. Everything else is "unlockable" with a subscription.
I chose the 202/205 because it's competitive and fun but not overpowered (maybe in actual firepower) in any category. The B25 is a a capable medium bomber, plus it's iconic. Not being a GV guy I haven't ever gotten into the subtleties of AH ground combat, but I'm sure one of the Panzer variants would suffice, plus they're iconic. Of course we could expand or rotate the selections to include other aircraft and vehicles, but obviously there needs to be a careful eye on not giving the FTP guys and gals too much. Yes, there would be those who take the free ride and never subscribe, but I would imagine there would be a fair to good amount who would at least want to sub for a while to check out the full plane and GV set, and maybe they stay a while. Hell, even the freeloaders wouldn't be that bad. There would at least be more planes and tanks to shoot.
Let us now discuss.