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General Forums => Wishlist => Topic started by: FLTSGT on December 16, 2009, 09:52:59 AM
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(http://www.world-war-2-planes.com/images/Douglas-A-26-Invader.jpg)
I think it would be a fun aircraft to add to the game for more variety (even though variety is already great!)
Here is a little about it for those who are interested:
The Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26 between 1948–1965) was a United States twin-engined light attack bomber built by the Douglas Aircraft Co. during World War II that also saw service during several of the Cold War's major conflicts. A limited number of highly modified aircraft (designation A-26 restored) served in combat until 1969.
The redesignation of the type from A-26 to B-26 has led to popular confusion with the Martin B-26; Although both types used the R-2800 engine, they are completely different designs.
The last A-26 in active US service was assigned to the Air National Guard; that aircraft was retired from military service in 1972 by the US Air Force and the National Guard Bureau and donated to the National Air and Space Museum.
For those interested in learning more about it, here is a link:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-26_Invader (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-26_Invader)
Again not demanding it, just throwing the idea out there :salute
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now what on earth would be fun about having that bird :headscratch:
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Like I said more variety. It looks like a fun plane to fly... that's my story and I'm sticking to it! :rock
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I agree. +
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Yes :x +1
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Eh.
It's just an average plane. Everything about it screams mediocre.
Low speed, bad turning radius, almost non existant ords and firepower like that.
Why would you ever want it?
It would be better just to stick to the boston. :D
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Low speed, bad turning radius, almost non existant ords and firepower like that.
Umm......
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I for one would LOVE a Vader.
Was my 2nd all time fav. ride in AirWarrior.
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One of my favorites in Air Warrior, also.
+3
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Low speed, bad turning radius, almost non existant ords and firepower like that.
If by 'low speed', you mean 'high speed', and by 'almost non-existent ords and firepower' you mean 'very large bombload and very high firepower', then I agree with you. Of course, my sarcasm-detection-ometer did go off when reading your post :P
+1 on the A-26!!!
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lol the a26 with its non existing firepower had the most firepower of any other plane in ww2. it was fast, maneuverable, lots of cannon/mg and fun to kill running ponies with :D. Its kindda like the b29 WITH THE NUKE built in :x :x :x. bring it on.
semp
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now what on earth would be fun about having that bird :headscratch:
There would be no fun at all,if Cobie was piloting it. :devil
Well, he might have fun,others wouldnt think it was fun.....
:salute
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There would be no fun at all,if Cobie was piloting it. :devil
Well, he might have fun,others wouldnt think it was fun.....
:salute
Funny, I thought the very same thing :neener:
:salute
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now what on earth would be fun about having that bird :headscratch:
Cobia is my hero!
+1 million for the A26
DuHasst
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Umm......
.sarcasm
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Yup... I was waiting for this one. Seems like someone watched the A-26 episode of "Great Planes" that was on again the other night. You can almost guess what is going to hit the wishlist if you pay attention to what the Military Channel is showing.
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What??? I didn't know they had an episode on it! :frown: I'm sad I didn't get to see it now.. I actually was reading one of my aircraft of WWII books. I mean I've known about this bird forever but kinda forgot about it. When I saw it I thought to myself " one of the greatest attack planes in WWII and so much so they used it through Korea AND Vietnam?? This thing is a legend for a reason and should be added to the game"
I need to get a DVR.. Then I wouldn't miss good episodes like that :furious
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Yeah... It was on Tuesday night I think. Not a bad episode as far as "Great Planes" goes... I have seen some that just replay the same footage over and over again, but this one was ok.
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I offer a sarcasm detector repair and maintainence service.
$14.95 per month will keep your detector running like you stole it! :bolt:
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Yup... I was waiting for this one. Seems like someone watched the A-26 episode of "Great Planes" that was on again the other night. You can almost guess what is going to hit the wishlist if you pay attention to what the Military Channel is showing.
Every time I turn on the Military Channel, my ole lady knows I'm gonna be off playing a game shortly after.
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I remember watching the P47 episode of strafing the trains...shortly after I had a light 47 with rockets in Aces High train hunting!
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Every time I turn on the Military Channel, my ole lady knows I'm gonna be off playing a game shortly after.
I'm the same way! I read a book, watch a video on youtube or a show on history or military channel and I get so pumped I gotta play! lol I love history especially when I get to re-live it in sorts of ways
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What??? I didn't know they had an episode on it! :frown: I'm sad I didn't get to see it now.. I actually was reading one of my aircraft of WWII books. I mean I've known about this bird forever but kinda forgot about it. When I saw it I thought to myself " one of the greatest attack planes in WWII and so much so they used it through Korea AND Vietnam?? This thing is a legend for a reason and should be added to the game"
I need to get a DVR.. Then I wouldn't miss good episodes like that :furious
IIRC, that particular episode, while it did touch on the Invader's use in WW2 and Korea, it seemed that the major focus of the show was the Invader's service in Vietnam.
ack-ack
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+1 :aok a fine piece of American iron and I'm surprised it didn't make an earlier showing in game. :airplane:
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This thing would be like the A20 we have now, but on steroids. With up to 14 forward firing .50 cals, AND 6k ord.... wow.
I say there are many other aircraft that need to be brought into the fray first. The He111, Beaufighter, D520, Pa-2, Ki-45, and a whole host of others.
:)
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A-26 (http://shock.military.com/Shock/videos.do?displayContent=205277)
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I give a thumbs up :aok
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Ah yes, the A-26 Invader, exactly the right aircraft for re-enacting the Bay of Pigs fiasco, the CIA's non-finest hour.
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