Variants of existing planes

[Ack-Ack]

Can you remind me where the H fits in terms of differences between the G and J? My problem is that the differences are so minimal after a certain point on P-38 variants that you can just add weapons options to an existing plane. What sets the H apart?

P-38H had more powerful engines (1425 hp Allison V-1710-89/91 engines) than the G.  The P-38H was fitted with automatic oil radiator flaps in order to solve a chronic engine overheating problem and enable military power above 25,000 feet to be increased from 1150 to 1240 hp.  The M1 20mm cannon was replaced by the more reliable M-2C 20mm cannon and bomb capacity for each underwing rack was raised to 1600 pounds.  It also introduced WEP, as previous versions of the P-38 lacked WEP.

[Karnak]

Mosquito F.Mk II
Mosquito B.Mk IV
Mosquito FB.Mk XVIII
Mosquito NF.Mk 30

Ju88C-6
Ju88G-6

B-17F

LaGG-3
La-5
Yak-1

B-24D

Ki-61-I

P-51A

Seafire Mk III

Bf109G-6/AS

C.200

P-38H

[Devil 505]

Bf 110F

[Denniss]

The Fw 190 A-9 for sure had a more powerful engine, that's what made it different from the A-8. Both were produced simultaneously due to lower availability of the stronger engines. By the end of November 1944 the A-9 delivery count was at 215 and the A-9/R11 at 185. Some ~250 more of both until 2/45. It's not known how many were produced afterwards, it may be possible they focussed on the F-9 ground attack version with the same engine instead as the Jumo-engined D-9 proved to be the better fighter.

[shotgunneeley]

I want the B-17F model in a hurry - mostly so i can get the "Miss Ouachita" skin (of local significance to Arkansas).

[FBKampfer]

From everything I can find, it really seems like the early US bombers are kind of unneeded, even from a scenario standpoint. Frontal attacks are exceedingly rare in the MA, and typically a one-shot deal in special events from what I've seen. And major variants we would like be likely to get would mostly have the same tail and belly armament.

[ccvi]

Speaking of the P-38, wikipedia lists some interesting options for the -L.

Apart from the 2000 lbs bombs, and the large number of 500 lbs bombs, the most interesting option being the troop pods.

"Standard Lightnings were used as crew and cargo transports in the South Pacific. They were fitted with pods attached to the underwing pylons, replacing drop tanks or bombs, that could carry a single passenger in a lying-down position, or cargo. This was a very uncomfortable way to fly. Some of the pods were not even fitted with a window to let the passenger see out or bring in light." (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_P-38_Lightning)

Surely, someone added this to wikipedia as an april fools joke?

[Ack-Ack]

Speaking of the P-38, wikipedia lists some interesting options for the -L.

Apart from the 2000 lbs bombs, and the large number of 500 lbs bombs, the most interesting option being the troop pods.

"Standard Lightnings were used as crew and cargo transports in the South Pacific. They were fitted with pods attached to the underwing pylons, replacing drop tanks or bombs, that could carry a single passenger in a lying-down position, or cargo. This was a very uncomfortable way to fly. Some of the pods were not even fitted with a window to let the passenger see out or bring in light." (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_P-38_Lightning)

Surely, someone added this to wikipedia as an april fools joke?

[JimmyC]

Brits had it covered....

[save]

That's just a new way to deliver cybro to a base 

Speaking of the P-38, wikipedia lists some interesting options for the -L.

"Standard Lightnings were used as crew and cargo transports in the South Pacific. They were fitted with pods attached to the underwing pylons, replacing drop tanks or bombs, that could carry a single passenger in a lying-down position, or cargo. This was a very uncomfortable way to fly. Some of the pods were not even fitted with a window to let the passenger see out or bring in light." (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_P-38_Lightning)

Surely, someone added this to wikipedia as an april fools joke?

[Owlblink]

Sorry, somehow made a miss post on my phone

[caldera]

That's just a new way to deliver cybro to a base 

Is cybro RuPaUl's shade?  They have the same alternating type fetish.

[FLOOB]

variants of planes of existance

[save]

The A9 did have the TS engine, the F-engine however never enter service, it was a 30mm longer version of the A8 (The current A8 airframe can be reused, maybe with the exception of the canopy that was the same as the F8)

The A-9 used both the new wood paddle propeller, and the metal propeller.

The TS engine had 1,471 kW instead of the BMW 801 D-2 that had 1,250 kW the A7-A8 had.
The BMW F-1-engine had 1,765 kW.

Source :  FW190 volume 3 1944-1945 

The 190 A-9 didn't have an engine any stronger than the A-8. The myth of the A-9 having a more powerful engine never really materialized.

[bustr]

Maybe as an early Christmas present Hitech could let Waffle list what is on his work list for updating the old 3D models and any new rides for the first quarter of 2017. Strangely, over the years asking politely has often been answered with something.