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Offline FTJR

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« on: July 14, 2002, 06:57:19 AM »
It costs a lot to use, with the new bombing setup it aint that accurate. SO? who is going to use it?
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Offline Revvin

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« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2002, 08:20:15 AM »
You can still bomb with a fair degree of accuracy with the new bomber systems.
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Offline rosco

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« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2002, 08:25:13 AM »
Could always jabo in it :)


  Oh well, if any plane gets used less im glad its a jet :D
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Offline osage

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« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2002, 08:29:46 AM »
Yeah, it's a shame that all it's good for is recon (which was it's main role).

3 Arados could theoretically take out a CV.  Problem is it takes 20 mins for it to accelerate to terminal velocity and you're fuel burn sucks under 16K.  And who want's to risk 180 perks?

I like slipping under unsuspecting loners, pulling up, leveling and spraying and praying with the rear .20s.  Great fun.  Got an assist the other day.  If you don'd mind getting plastered every now and then.

Anybody managed an A2A guns kill with the Arado?
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Offline X2Lee

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« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2002, 09:17:52 AM »
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[/BUh-uh chile, way you shake that thang /
Gon’ make you burn, gon’ make you stang]


Everytime I hear those lyrics it makes me think the guy had VD       :D
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Offline jarbo

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« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2002, 09:23:09 AM »
So taking up a 3-ship costs 3x60 perks?  If so, thats kinda wrong.  Should only cost the 1x60 for single or 3-ship.

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Offline Kieran

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« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2002, 09:29:30 AM »
It ain't a sidewalk sale. Three times the effect for the same cost? Nope.
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Offline popeye

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« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2002, 09:52:36 AM »
"Anybody managed an A2A guns kill with the Arado?"

Kilt a 262 with one.
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Offline Sandman

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« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2002, 09:54:52 AM »
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It ain't a sidewalk sale. Three times the effect for the same cost? Nope.


Not much effect. There are free birds that pack more punch.
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Offline Kieran

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« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2002, 10:15:56 AM »
Always were planes that were more effective in terms of firepower. The speed is the issue, and the relative impunity afforded by that luxury. Fact is, three times the ord can be delivered at the same speed. It's still up to the pilot to have the skill to place it.
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Offline Otto

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« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2002, 11:15:41 AM »
I always liked to fly the '234' but I doubt I'll do it with the new sytem.  The 'cost/benfit' ratio is just too low.  Anyway, it's not something I'll lose any sleep over.   AH is still the best buy for your money and I'll just save my PP's for a B-29  :)
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Offline illo

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« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2002, 06:45:34 PM »
Is Ar 234 dive bomb sight modeled?
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Offline Fariz

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« Reply #12 on: July 14, 2002, 07:24:18 PM »
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It ain't a sidewalk sale. Three times the effect for the same cost? Nope.


Problem is that effect is not three times, it about 1/3rd. Before arado was a tactical buff, which could knock down strat targets ,like fuel. Now it can get 1 fighter hangar, if accurate. Or couple fuel at most.  

Also, 1 arado has more chances to survive. It is like with lancs, prior to 1.10 you could turn it hard not to let anyone to get to your belly, now you just fly, and pray guy is dumb enough to let you gun him.

Arado shall be cheaper, no doubt. Around 15 for a plane.
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Offline gatso

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« Reply #13 on: July 14, 2002, 08:10:27 PM »
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Anybody managed an A2A guns kill with the Arado?


Yup

(Thats Slo in his luuurvley 1 winged 262 last tour  :D )

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Offline ZeroPing

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« Reply #14 on: July 14, 2002, 10:21:35 PM »
I will never fly the 234 agian, mainly because i thought all 3 bombers were 60 perks not 3 bombers for each 60 perks... and well i took off and my 234 AI didnt seem to come with me so i said F it... auto climb BOOM BOOM.. lalalala bomb base (sorta) come back and auger on landing.. i ask my squadie "234 are still 60 perks right?" " Yes, each 234 is 60 perks" so uhh watermelon o well
-170 perks for me! :\
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