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Title: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: lyric1 on November 01, 2011, 05:40:53 PM
Lisunov Li-2.

First off I am under no delusions that this would be nothing other than a pig in AHII so lets get that out of the way.

That aside after reading a little more about this plane it may be a down & dirty way to get something in the form of a Russian bomber in to the game.

I have seen the posts about wanting an armed C-47.  Personally I would say so what its meat on the table any way you cut it if any fighter is about.

Icepack posted a picture of one carrying bombs :O in another thread. That was a first for me I did not know they did that so I dug a little deeper.

Here is some photos & stats & see what you would all think about adding this as a bomber version only & of course the option for formation's as well.

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Li2.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Li210-1.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Li211.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Li25.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Li21.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Li23.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Li24-1.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Li22.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Li28-1.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/russiangoons-2.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/russiangoons1-1.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Li26.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Li27.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Li29.jpg)

http://www.oldwings.nl/st/li2.pdf

http://www.douglasdc3.com/li2/li2.htm

http://www.vectorsite.net/avc47_2.html#m2

http://www.dc3history.org/russianli2.html

http://mig3.sovietwarplanes.com/li-2/li-2camo/li2-camo.htm

That is all I have for now. I think it is a plane that could be added using our current C-47 as it's template.  With some additional programming it would be a quicker way to get some sort of formation Russian bombers in than starting from scratch on some other plane.
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: skorpion on November 01, 2011, 05:51:31 PM
+1

but isnt that just a C-47 with a few 7.62mm guns and some bombs added? :lol
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: RTHolmes on November 01, 2011, 05:51:41 PM
formation dakotas with 4x250kg at 183mph ... why not!  :lol
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: oakranger on November 01, 2011, 05:54:11 PM
Wow!  You will always learn something new on the wishlist. 
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: killerdude8 on November 01, 2011, 05:54:38 PM
The goon may finally get some teeth.  :aok  :D
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: titanic3 on November 01, 2011, 05:57:24 PM
Uhhh....goon only mission?  :huh

Bomb the town then capture it with 2 players.  :noid
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: lyric1 on November 01, 2011, 06:00:47 PM
Uhhh....goon only mission?  :huh

Bomb the town then capture it with 2 players.  :noid
That is a possability with the load out options.

The war was over before the Russians could get the cannon version Li-2 in to the war.

They were not defensive guns either.  :aok
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: RTHolmes on November 01, 2011, 06:18:05 PM
thats a real shame, I'd pay good perks to fly a cannon armed dakota :D
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Pigslilspaz on November 01, 2011, 07:32:23 PM
 :O :O :O

+1
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: MachFly on November 01, 2011, 07:47:19 PM
+1
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Skyguns MKII on November 01, 2011, 08:58:32 PM
+10000000000000000000000000.9999  I REAAALY want it.
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: M0nkey_Man on November 01, 2011, 09:16:59 PM
yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes :rock :aok
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Liberator on November 01, 2011, 10:13:12 PM
That would be pretty cool! +1
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: 007Rusty on November 01, 2011, 11:36:39 PM
 :aok
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Skyguns MKII on November 01, 2011, 11:37:12 PM
KEEP THIS BEAST ALIVE
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Tyrannis on November 02, 2011, 01:49:57 AM
Would we get the version with a Bombay, without a Bombay, Or both?

To bad its not an EW ride, Might stand a bit of a Chance in there.
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Volron on November 02, 2011, 02:04:25 AM
I'd fly it. :aok  And likely die in it... :bhead  +1

It would end up being a separate model, though it probably wouldn't be too hard to do.  Upping a formation of these would be interesting, to say the least. :D
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: bustr on November 02, 2011, 01:08:50 PM
Well I'll Be......Puff the Magic Dragon had a DADDY........

Boris the Grumpy Tyrannosaurus...............

Could you imagin one of those against a newbie in his first King Tiger and the whine here in the Forums after he looses all of his tank perks?

Noob: Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa a Goon can't drop bombs..only troops and supplys.

(????): Be quiet you noob. You got sh@t upon by a Russian Grumpy.......Grumpy's drop bombs you fool.

Noob: Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa a....your a meany..................
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: waystin2 on November 02, 2011, 01:29:35 PM
+1.  And your use of the word Pig is offensive Lyric. :D
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: lyric1 on November 02, 2011, 02:59:51 PM
Would we get the version with a Bombay, without a Bombay, Or both?

To bad its not an EW ride, Might stand a bit of a Chance in there.
That would depend on what they mean by experimental. The 1941 version had both it all depends on how it was used? Kind of hard to believe though that this would be a late war bomber though. :uhoh Still looking for more info.

Edit: After reading my links that I posted in depth looks like 1942 on wards was external bombs & not until early 1945 that internal bombs were used as well.
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: lyric1 on November 02, 2011, 03:55:36 PM
+1.  And your use of the word Pig is offensive Lyric. :D
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/c47pig.jpg)
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: waystin2 on November 02, 2011, 04:07:53 PM
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/c47pig.jpg)

Cool! :aok
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: AKP on November 02, 2011, 07:41:07 PM
 :aok  Very cool!
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: MAINER on November 03, 2011, 09:58:24 AM
+1
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: ebfd11 on November 03, 2011, 10:49:42 AM
+1 on the Boris The Grumpy Tyrannosaurus.
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: mthrockmor on November 03, 2011, 11:16:51 AM
It's cute-n-all but after the first 72 hours in the game only a 2-weeker is going to fly it. It will be a hangar queen al la deluxe on steroids. The only reason I oppose it (since its no skin off my back if you want to die gloriously) is that HT would spend time on this as opposed to more useful contributions such as the Yak-3, D.520, some Japanese birds or the P-61.

-1

Boo
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Tyrannis on November 03, 2011, 12:59:57 PM
It's cute-n-all but after the first 72 hours in the game only a 2-weeker is going to fly it. It will be a hangar queen al la deluxe on steroids. The only reason I oppose it (since its no skin off my back if you want to die gloriously) is that HT would spend time on this as opposed to more useful contributions such as the Yak-3, D.520, some Japanese birds or the P-61.

-1

Boo
Same could be said of the Beau.  :neener:
 :bolt:
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: FBCrabby on November 03, 2011, 02:44:28 PM
+1 For the butt-load of information given for once

+1 Cause its a very angry goon (I'd fly it cause the eny would be EPIC)

+1 Just to annoy the people giving -1's for a goon they fear :P

+10 Cause you can bomb**** with it and drop supplies at the same time - perfect ground support
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: killerdude8 on November 03, 2011, 02:46:47 PM
The goon may finally get some teeth.  :aok  :D
+1

EDIT: i meant to edit my original post and click the quote button.....    my bad  :cry
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: lyric1 on November 03, 2011, 02:48:18 PM
It's cute-n-all but after the first 72 hours in the game only a 2-weeker is going to fly it. It will be a hangar queen al la deluxe on steroids. The only reason I oppose it (since its no skin off my back if you want to die gloriously) is that HT would spend time on this as opposed to more useful contributions such as the Yak-3, D.520, some Japanese birds or the P-61.

-1

Boo
The only reason I chose to put it in at all is the fact most of every thing they need is already there with the C-47.
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: mthrockmor on November 03, 2011, 03:50:11 PM
Lyric, I don't fault you at all. If it comes along great. It would be funny to watch some hot shots get killed by a rambo-goon. Like when I shot down a Fw-190A8 while I was in a TBM. Out turned him, took for ever to kill him with only two .50s but...

Boo
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: lyric1 on November 03, 2011, 03:59:32 PM
Lyric, I don't fault you at all. If it comes along great. It would be funny to watch some hot shots get killed by a rambo-goon. Like when I shot down a Fw-190A8 while I was in a TBM. Out turned him, took for ever to kill him with only two .50s but...

Boo
Personally I don't hold much hope for it being added,& I would not care either way. Just thought I would throw it out there like my single seat IL-2 thread.  :aok

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,321945.0.html
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: lyric1 on November 03, 2011, 10:54:32 PM
Some line drawings.

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/4248600769_b6023e90cc_o.gif)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/4248724327_b56d1694bd_o.gif)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/4249376536_4b742859db_o.gif)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/4249376954_d1e84790a1_o.gif)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/4249377244_cecdceff93_o.gif)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/4249377656_8215f81a73_o.gif)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/4249377920_ab6e387b07_o.gif)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/4249378268_5db3ed3028_o.gif)

Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: thndregg on November 04, 2011, 08:49:42 AM
Old dog of a plane or not, I'd fly it just for the challenge.  :cool:
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: fbEagle on November 04, 2011, 10:00:41 PM
+1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1  :pray
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: FBCrabby on November 05, 2011, 03:38:41 AM
Seriously add this plane!

troop-supply + bombrack?

or

bombay + bombrack

Give the lunatic thing a eny of 10 - but still ADD THIS
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Ping on November 05, 2011, 04:12:46 AM
+1    but

Either/Or    Bombs or drunks, not both.   
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Volron on November 05, 2011, 04:47:43 AM
Bombs = Formations
Troops/Supplies = No Formations
No to having a mix of bombs and troops/supplies.

Russians get a Bomber/Transport plane hybrid, with a gun to boot! :aok
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: USAF2010 on November 05, 2011, 02:49:24 PM
I can picture it now..... The town is down, been a long fight, but no one is willing to get the goon for the capture. Suddenly a two-week squeaker comes along in this aircraft and all are excited for the capture, when the aircraft diverts to try and gun down the il-2 thats been ruining the m3's.  :lol Insta-fail


But i do love the idea of this plane

+1  :aok
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: TwinBoom on November 05, 2011, 06:58:50 PM
+1
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: lyric1 on November 05, 2011, 11:00:06 PM
Would we get the version with a Bombay, without a Bombay, Or both?

To bad its not an EW ride, Might stand a bit of a Chance in there.
I think this proto type picture probably would best show how the early version would have looked with no internal bombs.

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/yak1b3.jpg)
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Dichotomy on November 06, 2011, 10:48:30 AM
+1

Nice find Lyric. 
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: lyric1 on November 07, 2011, 04:12:47 PM
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/watermark2.jpg)
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Skyguns MKII on November 07, 2011, 07:47:46 PM
+1 again
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Beefcake on November 07, 2011, 08:22:06 PM
This looks really cool! +1
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Raptor05121 on November 07, 2011, 10:02:37 PM
+100
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: matt on November 08, 2011, 12:10:41 PM
+1 :x
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: MK-84 on November 08, 2011, 03:18:02 PM
+1
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: 1sum41 on November 09, 2011, 12:15:26 AM
+1 :aok
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: TheRhino on November 10, 2011, 03:06:06 AM
+1 
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: lyric1 on November 10, 2011, 02:57:09 PM
Closer look at the top turret.

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/13-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: lyric1 on November 11, 2011, 10:57:40 PM
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/13_86.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Li-2_fuzel.gif)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Li-2_wing.gif)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Li-2_shassi.gif)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Li-2_hvost_koles.gif)
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Volron on November 11, 2011, 11:19:31 PM
I would laugh my arse off if this ended up being released with the 410. :lol  Getting quite a few details about the aircraft after all. :x
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: lyric1 on November 12, 2011, 04:27:47 PM
http://mig3.sovietwarplanes.com/li-2/li-2camo/li2-camo.htm
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: crazyivan on November 14, 2011, 04:28:40 PM
 :rofl I love it
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Grape on November 16, 2011, 10:33:45 AM
+1 So I can finally form the GOON squad...
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: lyric1 on November 17, 2011, 06:25:59 PM
http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/thread/1264624143/Interior+colours+of+Lisunov+Li-2-
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Volron on November 18, 2011, 11:23:39 PM
Screw the Yak 3, I want this! :x :banana: :joystick: :airplane:
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Templar on December 18, 2011, 08:03:21 PM
Armed goonbomber formation escorting a transport goon in close formation for defensive firepower and pulling ahead to do some last minute area denial bombing......very nice.  In addition, the soviet lineup needs bomber representation in this game. I also like the presentation of all the drawings and technical support in this thread. +1 for the aircraft and a salute to the people who contributed technical information in this thread.  :salute
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: SpencAce on December 18, 2011, 08:23:16 PM
oh ya, this looks promesing, especially since it would just be modifying the c-47 pretty much, this sounds like a great idea +10
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: lyric1 on December 19, 2011, 09:29:22 PM
Bunch of photos here on these links.

http://crimso.msk.ru/Site/Arts/Art3838.htm

http://crimso.msk.ru/Site/Arts/Art3840.htm
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: DemonFox on December 19, 2011, 09:34:34 PM
You know what just yes!!!!! This thing wouldn't be the best bomb by far but it would be easy to add and is freaking cool as hell! Only problem is that they just did the refurb on the C-47 so idk if they will want to go back to it already
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: 1Nicolas on December 22, 2011, 09:01:54 AM
Its a C-47 copy(or as we would say in Worcester, Capy) With guns and bombs. Nothin' else
+1 we need a C-47 with defensive armament and bombs. Just take the C-47, copy it, make a base skin, add guns and bomb loadout and and add a bombsight?.
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: lyric1 on March 25, 2012, 07:56:11 PM
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/ee14433.jpg)
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: lyric1 on September 04, 2012, 02:14:23 AM
Found a few videos.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrQqh4LVaS4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8iIWRamnVE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTz0JfsBzZk&feature=relmfu
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Skull_001 on September 04, 2012, 07:07:23 PM
+1 to the gunnery goon. lmao
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Butcher on September 04, 2012, 07:08:15 PM
Poor GV'er who thinks some noob in a goon is going to resupply him only to watch a bomb kill his tank. LOL
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Eric19 on September 04, 2012, 08:40:05 PM
Poor GV'er who thinks some noob in a goon is going to resupply him only to watch a bomb kill his tank. LOL
lets do it  :devil
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: RedBull1 on September 05, 2012, 12:08:18 AM
Poor GV'er who thinks some noob in a goon is going to resupply him only to watch a bomb kill his tank. LOL
+1 because that would be DAMN funny!
"What got your Panther???"
"A GOON!"
"..."
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: waystin2 on September 05, 2012, 09:43:55 AM
+1
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: surfinn on September 05, 2012, 07:42:51 PM
Only bomber I fly is the JU87
I would fly this thing
+1 great idea :aok
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: donna43 on September 05, 2012, 10:53:50 PM
That would last about 30 sec ya'll know how easy of an target those things are being slow.
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Babalonian on September 06, 2012, 03:45:57 PM
I don't know... enclosed cockpit, optional auxiliary power/heat generators, doors and windows...  seems definetley more like the Russian luxury bomber/transport.

If you want the real Russian's bomber, one built to be tough but without any of the bells, whistles an compforting luxuries of the western world, then go for the TB-3 (ANT-6) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupolev_TB-3


(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8c/TB-3_cockpit.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/69/Paratroopers_jumping_from_Tupolev_TB-3.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8enj6nXqTZE/TA5HnnkubdI/AAAAAAAAA0E/8BqGireWD8c/s1600/tupolev-ant-6-01.jpg)

(http://www.wwiivehicles.com/ussr/aircraft/bomber/tupolev-tb-3-bomber/tupolev-ant-6-tb-3-bomber-02.png)

(http://www.wwiivehicles.com/ussr/aircraft/bomber/tupolev-tb-3-bomber/tupolev-ant-6-bomber-02.png)
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Volron on September 08, 2012, 12:28:16 AM
I don't know... enclosed cockpit, optional auxiliary power/heat generators, doors and windows...  seems definetley more like the Russian luxury bomber/transport.

If you want the real Russian's bomber, one built to be tough but without any of the bells, whistles an compforting luxuries of the western world, then go for the TB-3 (ANT-6) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupolev_TB-3


(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8c/TB-3_cockpit.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/69/Paratroopers_jumping_from_Tupolev_TB-3.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8enj6nXqTZE/TA5HnnkubdI/AAAAAAAAA0E/8BqGireWD8c/s1600/tupolev-ant-6-01.jpg)

(http://www.wwiivehicles.com/ussr/aircraft/bomber/tupolev-tb-3-bomber/tupolev-ant-6-tb-3-bomber-02.png)

(http://www.wwiivehicles.com/ussr/aircraft/bomber/tupolev-tb-3-bomber/tupolev-ant-6-bomber-02.png)


You'd see me in it in the MA's. :D  Even if it's in flames...  :airplane: :joystick: :O :bhead :aok
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: jay on September 08, 2012, 06:18:05 AM
I would kill to have some Russian bombers.  :bhead  :bhead
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: MAINER on September 08, 2012, 08:46:01 PM
I don't know... enclosed cockpit, optional auxiliary power/heat generators, doors and windows...  seems definetley more like the Russian luxury bomber/transport.

If you want the real Russian's bomber, one built to be tough but without any of the bells, whistles an compforting luxuries of the western world, then go for the TB-3 (ANT-6) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupolev_TB-3


(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8c/TB-3_cockpit.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/69/Paratroopers_jumping_from_Tupolev_TB-3.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8enj6nXqTZE/TA5HnnkubdI/AAAAAAAAA0E/8BqGireWD8c/s1600/tupolev-ant-6-01.jpg)

(http://www.wwiivehicles.com/ussr/aircraft/bomber/tupolev-tb-3-bomber/tupolev-ant-6-tb-3-bomber-02.png)

(http://www.wwiivehicles.com/ussr/aircraft/bomber/tupolev-tb-3-bomber/tupolev-ant-6-bomber-02.png)


+1 for TB-3
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Volron on September 09, 2012, 12:37:54 PM
Can't forget about the Tupolev SB (aka: Tupolev ANT-40) either. :D
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: tunnelrat on September 11, 2012, 10:49:01 AM
The TB-3 would be the most pointless dog turd in the MA ever. 

130 MPH at 10k?!?  A 246 ft/min ROC?!

But wait, those 7.62mm defensive guns with their 63 round drums would add some punch.  And, 8 days later, assuming no one else is in the arena to put you out of your misery, you reach the target to drop less ords than a lot of fighters carry.

Pass.

Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Babalonian on September 11, 2012, 03:19:49 PM
I would kill to have some Russian bombers.  :bhead  :bhead

But, more importantly, would you die (like, a lot)?


Can't forget about the Tupolev SB (aka: Tupolev ANT-40) either. :D

The TB-3 would be the most pointless dog turd in the MA ever. 

130 MPH at 10k?!?  A 246 ft/min ROC?!

But wait, those 7.62mm defensive guns with their 63 round drums would add some punch.  And, 8 days later, assuming no one else is in the arena to put you out of your misery, you reach the target to drop less ords than a lot of fighters carry.

Pass.



Not gonna lie, I think it would be as fun (and valuable) to have in the LWMAs as the IJ Kates and Vals.  It's only "valuable" purpose in AH is when we need a plane to stick those "I fly Russian only" dweebs that are really "I fly La7s (aka: the biggest crutch below 7k) only" dweebs in to really see their "skills".
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Volron on September 13, 2012, 09:03:19 PM
I would take both the TB-3 and the Tupolev SB up in the MA's for kicks.  Much like I take the G4M1 up from time to time.  I mean, it's there, so why the ell not? :D  Scenario and FSO wise though, these 2 planes would have very limited use and it would be restricted to the first parts of Operation Barbarossa.  The Winter War (Not the Continuation War) would see a bit more use, providing the planes are there.  More of the earlier planes that is.  Stuff like the J8A (I believe this is the Gloster Gladiator or Gauntlet), G.50 and what-not.  While the TB-3 would still suffer, the Tupolev SB may stand some what of a chance.

They meet the criteria to be added, so I don't see why they wouldn't be added.  More planes like these means we could run a more proper Winter War, if we run one at all that is.  I think it would be neat to do a Spanish Civil War FSO/Scenario and a Winter War FSO/Scenario. :aok  I will admit that the Russians and Italians are in DIRE need of bombers for the MW/LW arena's first though. :aok
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: jay on September 15, 2012, 12:40:55 PM
But, more importantly, would you die (like, a lot)?


Not gonna lie, I think it would be as fun (and valuable) to have in the LWMAs as the IJ Kates and Vals.  It's only "valuable" purpose in AH is when we need a plane to stick those "I fly Russian only" dweebs that are really "I fly La7s (aka: the biggest crutch below 7k) only" dweebs in to really see their "skills".


yes, yes i would  :airplane:
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Karnak on September 15, 2012, 01:01:11 PM
Much like I take the G4M1 up from time to time.
The G4M1, and B5N2 and D3A1, are all superbly capable in comparison to the TB-3.

Compare the speeds and climb rates for example.  The G4M is literally twice as fast with a climb rate something like five times as fast.
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Volron on September 15, 2012, 01:37:25 PM
The G4M1, and B5N2 and D3A1, are all superbly capable in comparison to the TB-3.

Compare the speeds and climb rates for example.  The G4M is literally twice as fast with a climb rate something like five times as fast.

I don't need to make comparison's between the TB-3 and our current lineup. :)  I know that it's so slow that you would actually go BACK in time while in one; climbs like a rock that's rolling down a hill; and is such an easy, fat target, that your chances of flying into the ground and MISSING are greater than to MISS a TB-3. :aok  However, this would NOT stop me from flying one around in the MA's. :x


I know that there are other planes that we need sooner.  Italy and Russia lack ANY bombers of their own.  England lacks any proper EW - MW bombers (aside from the Boston).  Japan and Germany could do with more bombers, period.  The ONLY Country not hurting for bombers is the US, though they could do with some earlier versions of what we have now. :)  I don't even want to go down the Fighter Route... :bhead


Now to get back on track, which variant of the Li-2 would we get exactly?  Am I to assume (according to wiki) that it would be the Li-2VV?
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Babalonian on September 17, 2012, 12:46:36 PM
The G4M1, and B5N2 and D3A1, are all superbly capable in comparison to the TB-3.

Compare the speeds and climb rates for example.  The G4M is literally twice as fast with a climb rate something like five times as fast.

Well, as the title says, I don't think you can get much poorer than the TB-3 and the lucky pilot tasked to fly one... but, there's probabley a reason why they adapted the C-47 (Li-2), and furthermore maybe why it prooved to be viable in that role for them.
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: JVboob on September 17, 2012, 03:09:09 PM
i would use it for fun runs lol
but id rather take B5n kates on a legit mission
so +.5 from me
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Tracerfi on September 17, 2012, 03:40:54 PM
+1 for Goon Bomber   :x
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: ap1102 on September 17, 2012, 04:54:17 PM
lets enable goon formations. that would be awesome.....im on crack by the way
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: save on September 18, 2012, 02:02:25 AM
+1 IF i get my Tante Ju52  :rock
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: RicOShay on October 12, 2012, 11:18:22 PM
+1

but isnt that just a C-47 with a few 7.62mm guns and some bombs added? :lol



Shhhhhhh comrade that is a state secret!
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: DemonFox on April 08, 2013, 01:26:06 AM
Aawwwwee yyyaaaaa do want
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: lyric1 on January 22, 2014, 12:04:09 AM
Since another thread about this aircraft came to my attention.
I did a quick search to find some more pictures of the NKPB-7 bombsight.

Here are a few views that I posted on the first page of this thread back from WWII.

 (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Li28-1.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/barneybolac/media/Li28-1.jpg.html)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Li22.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/barneybolac/media/Li22.jpg.html)

The Russians actually are still using this bombsight now. Talk about getting your moneys worth. :aok
Here are a few picture of it that I found.


(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Douglas%20C-47/NKPB-7-1_zpsfa8624ed.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/barneybolac/media/Douglas%20C-47/NKPB-7-1_zpsfa8624ed.jpg.html)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Douglas%20C-47/Pic20-1_zpse4107382.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/barneybolac/media/Douglas%20C-47/Pic20-1_zpse4107382.jpg.html)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Douglas%20C-47/NKPB-7_zps034f4593.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/barneybolac/media/Douglas%20C-47/NKPB-7_zps034f4593.jpg.html)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Douglas%20C-47/NKPB-7_1_zps7d71a98a.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/barneybolac/media/Douglas%20C-47/NKPB-7_1_zps7d71a98a.jpg.html)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Douglas%20C-47/attachmentc_zpsf1bd3e52.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/barneybolac/media/Douglas%20C-47/attachmentc_zpsf1bd3e52.jpg.html)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Douglas%20C-47/attachmenta_zpsc2a1505b.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/barneybolac/media/Douglas%20C-47/attachmenta_zpsc2a1505b.jpg.html)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Douglas%20C-47/attachment_zps766f85ff.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/barneybolac/media/Douglas%20C-47/attachment_zps766f85ff.jpg.html)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Douglas%20C-47/92502789_zpsfd39ac95.jpg) (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/barneybolac/media/Douglas%20C-47/92502789_zpsfd39ac95.jpg.html)


Have no idea how it works :headscratch: no eyepiece for it based off the pictures I have found.

Found a Russian link talking about Russian optics.
Interesting read once you translate it.

http://vivovoco.ibmh.msk.su/VV/PAPERS/HISTORY/WAROPT/WAROPT.HTM

Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: Volron on January 22, 2014, 12:43:41 AM
Would that mean it's effective then?  Why get rid of something that works pretty damn good? :)
Title: Re: Russian poor mans bomber.
Post by: lyric1 on January 27, 2014, 04:36:55 AM
Link to the pilots manual.

http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/other-mechanical-systems-tech/lisunov-li-2-a-21818.html