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Title: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: McLovin1 on April 10, 2008, 10:07:26 PM
So far there are only u.s. helicopters in WWII that I can find reliable specs for. They could be used as spotters, or to do supplies/troops.





If you know of any others please tell me.
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: DiabloTX on April 10, 2008, 10:13:27 PM
I want a ROFLCOPTER!!!1!1!1!!!11!!
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: SgtPappy on April 11, 2008, 12:11:44 AM
lawl.
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: EskimoJoe on April 11, 2008, 12:29:57 AM
 :rofl
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: lyric1 on April 11, 2008, 12:28:12 AM
I think by the guide lines for acceptance into the game it would have to have seen combat & at least at squadron strength. I think the only copter that was used in combat in ww11 & @ unit strength was a Japaneese gyrocopter that dropped depth charges on subs. Still it is a wish list no harm in wishing.
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: Larry on April 11, 2008, 02:33:01 AM
Here we go again.




I think by the guide lines for acceptance into the game it would have to have seen combat & at least at squadron strength. I think the only copter that was used in combat in ww11 & @ unit strength was a Japaneese gyrocopter that dropped depth charges on subs. Still it is a wish list no harm in wishing.


FA-223.
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: Mr No Name on April 11, 2008, 02:54:16 AM
We have only one Helo in the game... It is painted black and ONLY flown by Voss, sorry.
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: SectorNine50 on April 11, 2008, 04:15:27 AM
I think it could be cool, I'd have to think of it's roll in this game though.  The problem is I don't think anyone would fly it unless rescue operations were implemented.  The C-47 does supplies more efficiently considering how far you have to go from base to base to resupply.  However, I could see it being useful in resupplying GV's and such.

The problem I see with rescue operations is that people go down so often in such big numbers, there would have to be choppers flying around constantly.  I love flying choppers, but I don't think I'd want to do it constantly like would be required.
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: Larry on April 11, 2008, 04:39:12 AM
I think it could be cool


 :uhoh
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: SectorNine50 on April 11, 2008, 05:30:23 AM
What's wrong with that?
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: zoozoo on April 11, 2008, 05:31:42 AM
is this a joke? :rofl
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: Ghosth on April 11, 2008, 06:55:35 AM
I do know they were actually used in Burma dropping supplys and extracting wounded.

But I don't think they actually saw combat, but were used in a support role.
But I'm sure someone else will know more about this than I do.
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: 5PointOh on April 11, 2008, 08:40:16 AM
 :confused: :confused: :confused: :huh :huh
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: McLovin1 on April 11, 2008, 09:24:32 AM
We have only one Helo in the game... It is painted black and ONLY flown by Voss, sorry.

really or does he just take a plane straight up?
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: McLovin1 on April 11, 2008, 09:25:59 AM
I think it could be cool, I'd have to think of it's roll in this game though.  The problem is I don't think anyone would fly it unless rescue operations were implemented.  The C-47 does supplies more efficiently considering how far you have to go from base to base to resupply.  However, I could see it being useful in resupplying GV's and such.

The problem I see with rescue operations is that people go down so often in such big numbers, there would have to be choppers flying around constantly.  I love flying choppers, but I don't think I'd want to do it constantly like would be required.
well how many people make it to the ground?
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: C(Sea)Bass on April 11, 2008, 09:36:19 AM
The only American helo to see be used was the YR-4. It was used to rescue some downed pilots in Burma. So, it never saw combat, and the Y designation usually means that it is a prototype, not a production aircraft.
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: McLovin1 on April 11, 2008, 09:38:47 AM
The only American helo to see be used was the YR-4. It was used to rescue some downed pilots in Burma. So, it never saw combat, and the Y designation usually means that it is a prototype, not a production aircraft.

dude i  could quote this info.
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: Spikes on April 11, 2008, 12:11:21 PM
really or does he just take a plane straight up?

:rofl :rofl
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: VansCrew1 on April 11, 2008, 02:04:42 PM
Do you even try to search before you post something?
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: Lukanian-7 on April 11, 2008, 02:16:06 PM
No No No No No No No No No NO NO NO!
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: Jiblowey on April 11, 2008, 02:41:46 PM
I dont know if they did this in WWII, but could the chopper have rockets on it to help take out a town. Not large rockets, but the ones on the fighters and only a few, say 6 or 8.

The might not have had rockets so I dont know, and I am to lazy to look it up right now.
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: McLovin1 on April 11, 2008, 06:46:28 PM
I dont know if they did this in WWII, but could the chopper have rockets on it to help take out a town. Not large rockets, but the ones on the fighters and only a few, say 6 or 8.

The might not have had rockets so I dont know, and I am to lazy to look it up right now.

these ones had no armament
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: StugIII on April 11, 2008, 09:39:27 PM
you forgot about the German dragonfly, it was used in 1942 to aid the mountion division, get supplies and wounded men out of the area. It seem service before any of those if they ever did.
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: ECHO44 on April 11, 2008, 09:56:29 PM
why rescue a  downed pilot? so you fly out to the battlefield slowly with the risk of getting ripped apart by flak or cons then pick up the pilot and bring him back to base ..... :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: Latrobe on April 11, 2008, 10:31:30 PM
While we're at it, I want Hot ir Balloons! We've all seen what hey can be capable of in the ever so famous thread "Hot Air Balloon Duels"  :rofl
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: ShrkBite on April 11, 2008, 11:33:36 PM
HeliCopters would bee a good addition to AH!! SO MUCH FURBALLS TO CRUSH!!
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: Jiblowey on April 12, 2008, 12:07:16 AM
While we're at it, I want Hot ir Balloons! We've all seen what hey can be capable of in the ever so famous thread "Hot Air Balloon Duels"  :rofl


Didn't they use Zeppelin's as bombers or transports in late WWI?

I know they where used as passengers transports, we all know the Hindanberg. But I want to say they used them to move cargo


But now I am off topic.




Helos are hard to fly, and slow. (The ones that have been tossed around in the topic) So crushing a furball, I doubt. I can see a chopper with a gun acting as mobile ack. But they where not in WWII, as far as I know.
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: Major552 on April 12, 2008, 12:18:22 AM
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Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: SD67 on April 12, 2008, 04:05:44 AM
Didn't the Brits have some sort of armed gyrocopter in use in Britain during the BoB?
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: Yossarian on April 12, 2008, 09:30:37 AM
Zeppelins or any airship would be cool, if only because I'd LOVE HOing them with a B-25H.  :devil
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: pengu146 on April 12, 2008, 11:55:48 AM
I would love to see Helicopters added just so i could hover over allied gvs and give directions for the nmes. and to accurately drop sups
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: Lukanian-7 on April 12, 2008, 12:10:19 PM
It'd Look Like 'Nam In The Arenas The Day They Came Out.

That'd Is If They Get Added, Which They Won't.
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: McLovin1 on April 12, 2008, 06:01:15 PM
dude are you the freaking boss?...NO.
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: Gowan on April 12, 2008, 06:16:03 PM
but he is smarter than you, nyeah nyeah


 :D
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: Larry on April 13, 2008, 12:23:02 AM
dude are you the freaking boss?...NO.

If you knew the rules for puting a plane in the game you wouldnt have any new threads. So please read a book or two about WWII aviation and stop posting things you think would be cool just because you know nothing.
Title: Re: Historically Accurate HELICOPTERS
Post by: McLovin1 on April 13, 2008, 02:48:46 PM
If you knew the rules for puting a plane in the game you wouldnt have any new threads. So please read a book or two about WWII aviation and stop posting things you think would be cool just because you know nothing.

what are the rules, they need to post the rules and a specific format for our posts. that way the admins could easily read our plane requests.