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General Forums => Wishlist => Topic started by: SCABIUS on October 02, 2012, 06:56:49 AM
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We have the allies C47 why not the JU-52
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If memory serves, HTC has stated in the past they don't want an armed goon.
Wiley.
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If memory serves, HTC has stated in the past they don't want an armed goon.
Wiley.
Not to start anything but did they mention a reasoning? we already have a Jet bomber with 20mm that may or may not be factious
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If memory serves, HTC has stated in the past they don't want an armed goon.
I have never heard or read anything like that :headscratch:
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JU52 is not an armed goon.
In fact, it is not a goon at all...
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like it, more things to shoot at is a positive.
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I have never heard or read anything like that :headscratch:
I could swear I remember reading it a couple years ago, search turns up nothing. *shrug*
Wiley.
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The reason we don't have a Ju52 is the same as the reason we don't have a Tu-2, Ki-43 or He111, they just haven't gotten to it yet and it has been a lower priority compared to other things.
The Ju52 being armed doesn't matter as that is simply a choice. Do you want to take the 60-70mph faster C-47 or the lightly armed Ju52? It is like the choice between the lightly gunned Lancaster with its very heavy bomb load or the heavily armed B-17G with a much lighter bomb load.
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JU52 is not an armed goon.
In fact, it is not a goon at all...
Nope, it sure isn't. It's a shed with wings :D
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HEY!! It's an armed shed with wings! :lol
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I don't think a single 7.92mm or 13mm machine gun is gonna make a differance against a P-51
If it could shoot on the ground now that would be interesting
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well i got killed by a rear gunner 110 some time ago ( in an A8 ! ) so some guns are better than no guns i guess.
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Even if it is armed, why not? It was Germanys main trainsport aircraft. It's not that great of a plane but for realism purposes the game should have aleast the main aircraft and vehicles of all sides. They talk about realism well lets get real. :cheers:
General characteristics
Crew: 3 (two pilots, radio operator)
Capacity: 18 troops or 12 litter patients
Length: 18.90 m (62 ft 0 in)
Wingspan: 29.25 m (95 ft 10 in)
Height: 4.5 m (14 ft 10 in)
Wing area: 110.5 m² (1,190 ft²)
Empty weight: 6,510 kg (14,325 lb)
Loaded weight: 9,200 kg (20,270 lb)
Max. takeoff weight: 10,990 kg (24,200 lb)
Powerplant: 3 × BMW 132T radial engines, 533 kW (715 hp)[32] each
Performance
Maximum speed: 265 km/h (165 mph) at sea level
Cruise speed: 211 km/h (132 mph)
Range: 870 km (540 mi)
Service ceiling: 5,490 m (18,000 ft)
Rate of climb: 17 minutes to 3,050 m (10,000 ft)
Armament
Guns: * 1 × 13 mm (.51 in) MG 131 machine gun in a dorsal position
2 × 7.92 mm (.312 in) MG 15 machine guns
Bombs: up to 500 kilograms (1,100 lb) of bombs (some variants)
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It also was used for bombing (Spain), and have the looks !
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well i got killed by a rear gunner 110 some time ago ( in an A8 ! ) so some guns are better than no guns i guess.
Some guns are better than no guns, all else being equal, but between the Ju52 and C-47 not all else is equal. The C-47 is much faster. That is why it would be a choice.
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Some guns are better than no guns, all else being equal, but between the Ju52 and C-47 not all else is equal. The C-47 is much faster. That is why it would be a choice.
True, but I'm pretty sure theres enough die-hard german iron aficionados who'd still take it up regardless. :salute
A few .30s aren't going to save anyone being chased by a fighter, but then again neither would being 60mph faster. :P
EDIT: Matter of fact I think a more common defensive technique would be to use the slower speed to try and get the con to auger. :lol
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True, but I'm pretty sure theres enough die-hard german iron aficionados who'd still take it up regardless. :salute
A few .30s aren't going to save anyone being chased by a fighter, but then again neither would being 60mph faster. :P
EDIT: Matter of fact I think a more common defensive technique would be to use the slower speed to try and get the con to auger. :lol
60mph faster buys you time and perhaps a friendly will be able to intervene.
Both are sitting ducks.
As to the German fans, as I said, it is a choice and thus would be a nice addition. When people ask for armed, 280mph Italian bombers that were also troop transports, well, that isn't a choice, it is just flat out better in all ways.