Aces High Bulletin Board
General Forums => Aircraft and Vehicles => Topic started by: mthrockmor on November 03, 2011, 09:37:29 AM
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I've been doing some research on the Bf-109G-6 and discovered the Eria-Haube canopy for the G-6 and beyond. Basically, the view in the 109 is pretty rough, numerous cross bars in the way. A canopy manufacturer developed, tested and fielded a canopy with much better vision. This canopy was fielded and saw extensive service from 1943 onward, as best I can tell.
What are the chances we can get this canopy added to the G-6, G-14 and K-4, as actually happened? And of course, always open to hearing I need to be corrected.
I should add, I have pictures of this canopy on frontline aircraft though do not know how to post pictures on this board.
Boo
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I've been doing some research...
Cite your sources please.
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Have you actually taken a look at what we have in-game? We have it where it applies.
It does not apply to our G-6, though. "G-6" is a vague term and spans many different configurations. We have a 1943 variant for better planeset distribution and better scenario/setup planning. Our G-14 is more comparable to a late G-6.
The G-14 and K-4 already have this.
Might want to make sure it's not already in-game before requesting? :P
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Two sources, second is Wikipedia under Gustav improvements. First source is JG26: Photographic History of the Luftwaffe's Top Guns by Donald L Caldwell. Publisher Motorbooks International, copyrighted 1994. Page 128. After reading this with minimal information I googled and found a source in German and the Wiki reference, I don't read German thus the Wiki.
I semi-understand that "G-6" is a term used to cover many modified versions of the Gustav though this clearly shows the G-6 having it. More research I suppose. And you are certain this is already in game? In my views I see no difference.
Thanks for the response.
Boo
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Them saying "a G6 has it" is also vague. SOME G-6's had it. Many more did not. It was more common later, but you still found the squared canopy on a high % of G-6s. Erla was only one of the factories, remember.
Yes, we have it in-game now.
G-6 squared:
(http://www.netaces.org/skins/109g6/skin7.jpg)
G-14 Erla Haube:
(http://www.netaces.org/skins/109g14/skin3.jpg)
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Good to know and thanks for taking the time to educate, with pictures no less.
Boo
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