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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Butcher on January 17, 2014, 12:11:45 PM
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I wonder if anything will change far as bombload or loadouts?
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Hopefully the revamped B-26 gets the option to carry torpedoes.
ack-ack
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(http://www.hitechcreations.com/images/stories/news/b26/b26b1.jpg)
Wow, what a beauty.
The plane she's painted on ain't too bad, either.
:D
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(http://www.hitechcreations.com/images/stories/news/b26/b26b1.jpg)
Wow, what a beauty.
The plane she's painted on ain't too bad, either.
:D
:airplane: If we get a new B-26, I had rather see the "C" invader series.
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Between the B26 being updated and the TU-2S coming into the game, I can just kick my heels together and clap.
GD outstanding.
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:airplane: If we get a new B-26, I had rather see the "C" invader series.
ahh, the A-26
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:airplane: If we get a new B-26, I had rather see the "C" invader series.
Wrong plane.
ack-ack
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:airplane: If we get a new B-26, I had rather see the "C" invader series.
This is the Martin B-26, not the Douglas A-26 (later B-26), as we've been over this before.
I am sure the A-26 will be updated eventually, but the existing B-26 in AH was the last 3D model left from AH v1.00 and desperately needed a facelift.
The new model looks great.
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I love watching these updates roll on through :aok :aok
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The closest I could get with the pilots still showing:
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc473/UnkShadow/ahss17_zpsc30818cb.png)
(http://www.hitechcreations.com/images/stories/news/b26/b26b1.jpg)
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc473/UnkShadow/ahss18_zps94fa5f37.png)
(http://www.hitechcreations.com/images/stories/news/b26/b26b4.jpg)
The differences are Night and Day... :O
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Way to go Superfly and cactus, that looks great!
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It would be great to have torpedoes for the B-26.
Also, for some planes, would be nice to have skip bombs.
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was long over due IMO,
will be interesting to see the damage it will now take.
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Would be cool to see this skin for the B-26
(http://warbird-central.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bighairybi..ourplate-1024x355.jpg)
ack-ack
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I wonder how the usage numbers between the B-26B and Tu-2S will end up? They are pretty much direct competitors.
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I wonder if anything will change far as bombload or loadouts?
it's a medium bomber--i doubt the bomb load will much different :joystick:
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B-26 as the war moved on were mounted with the same N-3 and A1 sight head as our B25H. Ring and post sights didn't allow on the fly range estimation and caused the pilot to have to rapidly change focus between the ring and his target. Also the bouncing around of the aircraft kept the pilot from maintaining a perfect alignment of his head to the post and ring.
B26 mounted with a N-3 and A1 sight head. Life Magazine.
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/12/oa4p.jpg)
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I wonder how the usage numbers between the B-26B and Tu-2S will end up? They are pretty much direct competitors.
While it depends a lot on the final loadout of the Tu-2 I'm still somewhat partial to the B-26, at least in the formation bomber role. Much larger and thus probably more durable, and much better defensive armament. The Tu-2 may be significantly faster, but at low-med altitudes it's still slower than about any fighter.
But we soon will see... :)
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Very nice! :aok :aok
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(http://www.hitechcreations.com/images/stories/news/b26/b26b1.jpg)
Wow, what a beauty.
The plane she's painted on ain't too bad, either.
:D
:x :x :x
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Would be cool to see this skin for the B-26
(http://warbird-central.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bighairybi..ourplate-1024x355.jpg)
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(http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/441/pics/3_23.jpg)
(http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/441/pics/3_5.jpg)
(http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/441/pics/3_33.jpg)
(http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/441/pics/3_48.jpg)
(http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/441/pics/3_47.jpg)
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I wanna' see "Hell Cat" as a scheme. It is a famous one and many of us built the Snap-Tite kit as kids.
(http://hyeeauctions.com/A15/GTSG/2/82.jpg)
(http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/441/pics/3_27.jpg)
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(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/Closeup_view_of_Martin_B-26C_in_flight.jpg)
Beautiful work.
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(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/Closeup_view_of_Martin_B-26C_in_flight.jpg)
Most of you didn't know Superman flew as a B-26 co-pilot in WWII.
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Most of you didn't know Superman flew as a B-26 co-pilot in WWII.
Would explain why the bombardier is smoking a J then. :)
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Calms the nerves for a steady drop. ;)
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I wonder how the usage numbers between the B-26B and Tu-2S will end up? They are pretty much direct competitors.
Not many Ruskies fly AH, so it's going to be an easy win for the B26
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Not many Ruskies fly AH, so it's going to be an easy win for the B26
Maybe not, we'll have to wait and see.
But its a great time to be flying the mediums.
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these are all cool but i think we have enough variance for fighter and bomber planes , i really like to see something new added to game like submarines or more cargo planes or artillery or fire control position for carrier and cruiser etc...
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Not many Ruskies fly AH, so it's going to be an easy win for the B26
Doesn't seem to stop the La-7 from seeing heavy use. Many, probably most, are not dedicated to flying aircraft from only their nation, or their chosen nation.
While I like the B-26, I will probably use the Tu-2 more because of its faster climb and speed.
these are all cool but i think we have enough variance for fighter and bomber planes , i really like to see something new added to game like submarines or more cargo planes or artillery or fire control position for carrier and cruiser etc...
I have to disagree. Submarines will not get much use, whereas new aircraft and GVs, even "hangar queens", do get a used, in some cases such as the B-26 and, I expect, the Tu-2S a lot of use.
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Many Yanks fly German, Japanese, Brit....ect And visa-versa. Flying aircraft of other nations exclusively, or almost so, is always an interesting part of the game.
I would now rate the Soviet Air Force able to compete against anyone. Most of all in Tactical operations.
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(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/Closeup_view_of_Martin_B-26C_in_flight.jpg)
Beautiful work.
Double photo bombed by the navigator and the weed smoking nose gunner...
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Double photo bombed by the navigator and the weed smoking nose gunner...
On planes the size of the B-26, the navigator/bombardier/nose gunner roles are usually filled by 1 person. Even on the B-17, either the navigator or bombardier manned the nose turret and cheek guns.
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On planes the size of the B-26, the navigator/bombardier/nose gunner roles are usually filled by 1 person. Even on the B-17, either the navigator or bombardier manned the nose turret and cheek guns.
Good to know for my future photo-bombing posts...
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these are all cool but i think we have enough variance for fighter and bomber planes , i really like to see something new added to game like submarines or more cargo planes or artillery or fire control position for carrier and cruiser etc...
For special events, it would be very nice still to have these planes:
Yak 1 (One of the main Soviet fighters for Eastern Front early-mid war, 8720 produced)
D4Y (Most-produced Japanese dive bomber, taking over for early-war D3A, 2038 produced)
B6N (Most-produced Japanese torpedo bomber, taking over for the early-war B5N, 1268 produced)
Pe-2 (Most-produced Soviet attack plane other than Il-2, 11,427 produced)
TBD (not as highly produced as TBM, but important for Battle of Coral Sea, one of the major carrier battles of WWII)
Beaufighter (used in numerous theaters, for anti-shipping and ground attack, 5928 produced)
Also, would be nice to have torpedoes on the B-26 for Midway.
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For special events, it would be very nice still to have these planes:
Yak 1 (One of the main Soviet fighters for Eastern Front early-mid war, 8720 produced)
D4Y (Most-produced Japanese dive bomber, taking over for early-war D3A, 2038 produced)
B6N (Most-produced Japanese torpedo bomber, taking over for the early-war B5N, 1268 produced)
Pe-2 (Most-produced Soviet attack plane other than Il-2, 11,427 produced)
TBD (not as highly produced as TBM, but important for Battle of Coral Sea, one of the major carrier battles of WWII)
Beaufighter (used in numerous theaters, for anti-shipping and ground attack, 5928 produced)
Also, would be nice to have torpedoes on the B-26 for Midway.
SM-79 :D
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/SM79_193.jpg/250px-SM79_193.jpg)
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Vickers Wellington (primary early war RAF bomber, actually interceptable by early war Axis fighters, 11,461 built)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/62/Vickers_Wellington.jpg)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Vickers_Wellington_Mark_X%2C_HE239_%27NA-Y%27%2C_of_No._428_Squadron_RCAF_%28April_1943%29.png)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/Dwi_wellington_front.jpg)
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No Hula-Hoop Wellingtons needed until ocean mines are modeled. :D
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meh.. that 26 needs a lot more forward firing 50s 8)
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Vickers Wellington (primary early war RAF bomber, actually interceptable by early war Axis fighters, 11,461 built)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/62/Vickers_Wellington.jpg)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Vickers_Wellington_Mark_X%2C_HE239_%27NA-Y%27%2C_of_No._428_Squadron_RCAF_%28April_1943%29.png)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/Dwi_wellington_front.jpg)
Barnes-Wallis's Wellington certainly deserves a place in Aces High.
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I am curious to whether the new B-26 will be able to withstand as much punishment as our current version. I wouldn't think so, but... :headscratch: