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Title: FW-189
Post by: shake307 on January 17, 2015, 11:18:36 PM

I am sure this has been brought up before.  I came across a wikipedia article last night while looking into the Yak-3 (I think).  Anyways, it mentioned the FW-189.  I think this plane would make a good, if not a bit redundant, addition to Aces High.  Not trying to start a war, but am interested in feedback.  With enough positive, maybe the almighty HTC will hear our pleas and make a new addition.  Enough negative, and I guess that will be that. Thanks. 

Title: Re: FW-189
Post by: shake307 on January 17, 2015, 11:19:51 PM

BTW, it would be used in the same way as the Storch.  Sorry, forgot to mention that.

Title: Re: FW-189
Post by: Lusche on January 18, 2015, 12:38:18 AM

I'm all for it. Should get the same capabilities as the storch (GV spotting), but available only on airfields. With its considerable higher speed than the Fi (but still very slow), you have a better chance to get a spotter aircraft to a battle that's not on your hometurf.

Title: Re: FW-189
Post by: Karnak on January 18, 2015, 01:37:47 AM

Was supposed to be pretty tough for its size from what I've read.

Title: Re: FW-189
Post by: Lusche on January 18, 2015, 07:34:41 AM

(http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/LRG/images/fw189-1.jpg)

Title: Re: FW-189
Post by: Volron on January 18, 2015, 01:41:52 PM

Would be a little harder to mark GV's for folks though.  But I'm all for it's inclusion. :aok

Title: Re: FW-189
Post by: BuckShot on January 19, 2015, 08:57:40 PM

Quote from: Lusche on January 18, 2015, 12:38:18 AM

I'm all for it. Should get the same capabilities as the storch (GV spotting), but available only on airfields. With its considerable higher speed than the Fi (but still very slow), you have a better chance to get a spotter aircraft to a battle that's not on your hometurf.

This is a great idea: available from airfields only. It should also have the same icon vis as the storch.

This plane had a unique rear gun apparatus.

Title: Re: FW-189
Post by: DaveBB on January 20, 2015, 04:28:05 AM

Here is a YouTube slideshow showing some great photos of the FW-189.  Around 1:30, it shows several photos of the plane carrying bombs on its wings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0__fx5vz4g

Title: Re: FW-189
Post by: PR3D4TOR on January 20, 2015, 09:43:23 AM

Some video and historical info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxIy8iLshY0

Title: Re: FW-189
Post by: bozon on January 21, 2015, 05:04:17 AM

This is actually a very interesting wish. I also support Lusche's suggestion to make it Storch-like available only in airfields. Make it fly out of the BH.

+1

Title: Re: FW-189
Post by: Reaper90 on January 29, 2015, 02:23:26 PM

+100

A fast observation plane that carries 4 50kg bombs for use on soft gv's.... I WANT I WANT I WANT!

Title: Re: FW-189
Post by: Brooke on February 04, 2015, 06:35:52 PM

I'm all for it after we add these planes:  ;)

Yak 1 (For Eastern Front)
D4Y (Most-produced Japanese dive bomber, taking over for early-war D3A)
B6N (Most-produced Japanese torpedo bomber, taking over for the early-war B5N)
Pe-2 (Most-produced Soviet attack plane other than Il-2, for Eastern Front)
TBD (important for Coral Sea)
Beaufighter (great for lots of special events)
SB2C
J2M
Ki-45
Ki-100
MiG-3
A5M
Ki-27
Ki-44
Swordfish
LaGG-1
Wellington

Title: Re: FW-189
Post by: Volron on February 04, 2015, 06:52:03 PM

Quote from: Brooke on February 04, 2015, 06:35:52 PM

I'm all for it after we add these planes:  ;)

Yak 1 (For Eastern Front)
D4Y (Most-produced Japanese dive bomber, taking over for early-war D3A)
B6N (Most-produced Japanese torpedo bomber, taking over for the early-war B5N)
Pe-2 (Most-produced Soviet attack plane other than Il-2, for Eastern Front)
TBD (important for Coral Sea)
Beaufighter (great for lots of special events)
SB2C
J2M
Ki-45
Ki-100
MiG-3
A5M
Ki-27
Ki-44
Swordfish
LaGG-1
Wellington

Don't forget the separation of the F4F-3/4 hybrid we have. :)  I believe there is a large enough difference between the two to warrant it. :aok

Title: Re: FW-189
Post by: Dragon Tamer on February 07, 2015, 02:13:03 PM

Quote from: Brooke on February 04, 2015, 06:35:52 PM

I'm all for it after we add these planes:  ;)

Yak 1 (For Eastern Front)
D4Y (Most-produced Japanese dive bomber, taking over for early-war D3A)
B6N (Most-produced Japanese torpedo bomber, taking over for the early-war B5N)
Pe-2 (Most-produced Soviet attack plane other than Il-2, for Eastern Front)
TBD (important for Coral Sea)
Beaufighter (great for lots of special events)
SB2C
J2M
Ki-45
Ki-100
MiG-3
A5M
Ki-27
Ki-44
Swordfish
LaGG-1
Wellington

Don't forget that the Italians are the only country without a bomber of any sort. I think that gap in the plane-set should be filled first.

Title: Re: FW-189
Post by: save on February 07, 2015, 06:42:43 PM

Gloster Gladiator
SM-79
High-alt 109G6 / G14

all great scenario birds

Stug3
sdkfz 234 (puma)
SU-85/100

Title: Re: FW-189
Post by: Volron on February 08, 2015, 04:49:44 PM

Quote from: save on February 07, 2015, 06:42:43 PM

Gloster Gladiator
SM-79
High-alt 109G6 / G14

all great scenario birds

Stug3
sdkfz 234 (puma)
SU-85/100

Tak on the CR.42, C.200 along with the Gloster Gladiator. :D

Title: Re: FW-189
Post by: save on February 09, 2015, 04:07:51 AM

Thanks Volron , of course gladiator and cr42 should be made together. they are much like spitfire vs 109   :cheers:

Title: Re: FW-189
Post by: Volron on February 10, 2015, 11:20:49 AM

 :aok :cheers:

Title: Re: FW-189
Post by: BuckShot on February 10, 2015, 11:43:14 AM

FW-189