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Title: Congrats to BTBrando! +5k main gun killshot on a plane from a tank
Post by: mERv on November 24, 2021, 12:29:30 PM
Start of the map last night at fighter island BTBrando made an incredible shot on one of my drones in B-17's. I had 2.7k altitude and was climbing at dot speed 135 so I wasnt too hard to hit but from that range?! Holy cow that's awesome WTG Brando :rock :cheers:

After this I've decided to look into recording everything from now so as to share some of the amazing stuff I see people do when they play.
Title: Re: Congrats to BTBrando! +5k main gun killshot on a plane from a tank
Post by: Shuffler on November 24, 2021, 03:09:09 PM
I recorded this for posterity.
Title: Re: Congrats to BTBrando! +5k main gun killshot on a plane from a tank
Post by: DangerousGame on November 24, 2021, 04:13:34 PM
Great shot Sir  :salute
Title: Re: Congrats to BTBrando! +5k main gun killshot on a plane from a tank
Post by: LCADolby on November 24, 2021, 05:06:03 PM
B17s... at Fighter Island... B... 17s


 :joystick:


 :old:
Title: Re: Congrats to BTBrando! +5k main gun killshot on a plane from a tank
Post by: The Fugitive on November 24, 2021, 05:19:01 PM
B17s... at Fighter Island... B... 17s


 :joystick:


 :old:

I know right, and people wonder why there are less fights these days.
Title: Re: Congrats to BTBrando! +5k main gun killshot on a plane from a tank
Post by: Devil 505 on November 24, 2021, 05:37:58 PM
B17s... at Fighter Island... B... 17s


 :joystick:


 :old:

At least it's an airplane...  :bhead
Title: Re: Congrats to BTBrando! +5k main gun killshot on a plane from a tank
Post by: The Fugitive on November 24, 2021, 06:21:30 PM
At least it's an airplane...  :bhead


HEHEHE a bomber  :noid shot down by a GV  :noid in fighter town  :rofl
Title: Re: Congrats to BTBrando! +5k main gun killshot on a plane from a tank
Post by: Vulcan on November 24, 2021, 06:32:10 PM
I had 2.7k altitude and was climbing at dot speed 135 so I wasnt too hard to hit but from that range?! Holy cow that's awesome WTG Brando :rock :cheers:

Keep in mind that B17s are a big target, especially if they're a formation. You also have your laser rangefinder (Icon range) and your tank scope has ranges marked and adjusted for ammo. The real skill is getting the lead right.
Title: Re: Congrats to BTBrando! +5k main gun killshot on a plane from a tank
Post by: mERv on November 25, 2021, 05:56:49 PM
Keep in mind that B17s are a big target, especially if they're a formation. You also have your laser rangefinder (Icon range) and your tank scope has ranges marked and adjusted for ammo. The real skill is getting the lead right.
I agree. He took two shots. I was moving right to left at about a 90 degree angle. After I saw the first round and how close it came to hitting me (less than the length of a bomber) I said to myself "you know what let's give him another shot!" So I didn't take evasive action. Boy did he not disappoint :aok
Title: Re: Congrats to BTBrando! +5k main gun killshot on a plane from a tank
Post by: BTBrando on November 29, 2021, 03:06:47 PM
LoL ,well its always fun shooting down any plane with a main gun.  That's why I try :)  I was hoping to kill the other 2 bombers with the splash damage , but I will never complain if I can get 1.  Heck, I get excited if I just miss LOL.
Title: Re: Congrats to BTBrando! +5k main gun killshot on a plane from a tank
Post by: mERv on November 29, 2021, 03:57:08 PM
LoL ,well its always fun shooting down any plane with a main gun.  That's why I try :)  I was hoping to kill the other 2 bombers with the splash damage , but I will never complain if I can get 1.  Heck, I get excited if I just miss LOL.
I'll go out on a limb and say you hold the record for the landing the longest shot with a main gun for a kill with that one :rock

Maybe there has been a longer shot but records are reported and documented :x :salute
Title: Re: Congrats to BTBrando! +5k main gun killshot on a plane from a tank
Post by: RotBaron on November 29, 2021, 04:28:47 PM
5K on planes in the air, or half on the runway taking off/landing?


Congrats that’s a lot either way and doing it long distance!
 :salute
Title: Re: Congrats to BTBrando! +5k main gun killshot on a plane from a tank
Post by: RELIC on November 29, 2021, 07:05:01 PM
 :joystick:
Title: Re: Congrats to BTBrando! +5k main gun killshot on a plane from a tank
Post by: RELIC on November 29, 2021, 07:13:22 PM
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Title: Re: Congrats to BTBrando! +5k main gun killshot on a plane from a tank
Post by: mERv on November 29, 2021, 11:08:54 PM
5K on planes in the air, or half on the runway taking off/landing?


Congrats that’s a lot either way and doing it long distance!
 :salute
in flight about 3000' moving right to left. So you know his lead was stupid far :x
Title: Re: Congrats to BTBrando! +5k main gun killshot on a plane from a tank
Post by: SlipKnt on December 02, 2021, 07:55:31 PM
One time, in band camp, I shot a 262 down from 1.4k out in a T34.  For me it was pure dumb luck.  A literal spray and pray.  And if you know me, it's all I got!    :devil
Title: Re: Congrats to BTBrando! +5k main gun killshot on a plane from a tank
Post by: RUSH1 on December 05, 2021, 11:38:07 AM
Start of the map last night at fighter island BTBrando made an incredible shot on one of my drones in B-17's. I had 2.7k altitude and was climbing at dot speed 135 so I wasnt too hard to hit but from that range?! Holy cow that's awesome WTG Brando :rock :cheers:

After this I've decided to look into recording everything from now so as to share some of the amazing stuff I see people do when they play.

If he would carry HE with him he might have been able to get all three of your bombers.   
Title: Re: Congrats to BTBrando! +5k main gun killshot on a plane from a tank
Post by: Getback on December 17, 2021, 04:42:02 PM
Love your attitude Merv! Back in the day I would have been just pissed!

I can't compete with that shot for sure. There was island on the trinity map between the two countries. The enemy was attempting to take it. The only gun left was a 17 pounder. I jumped in that to do my best. I'm not very good. Meanwhile across the channel I saw a C47 land. Hmm, will the 17 pounder reach it. I at first hit somewhere in the water then after about a half dozen shots I hit the side of a mountain a few times. Then one shell landed just under his right wing. The wing broke in half, then the plane tilted to his left and broke the other wing off along with the left gear, then the right gear broke off and the plane collapsed and exploded. Pretty cool.
Title: Re: Congrats to BTBrando! +5k main gun killshot on a plane from a tank
Post by: mERv on December 18, 2021, 12:32:56 AM
Love your attitude Merv! Back in the day I would have been just pissed!

I can't compete with that shot for sure. There was island on the trinity map between the two countries. The enemy was attempting to take it. The only gun left was a 17 pounder. I jumped in that to do my best. I'm not very good. Meanwhile across the channel I saw a C47 land. Hmm, will the 17 pounder reach it. I at first hit somewhere in the water then after about a half dozen shots I hit the side of a mountain a few times. Then one shell landed just under his right wing. The wing broke in half, then the plane tilted to his left and broke the other wing off along with the left gear, then the right gear broke off and the plane collapsed and exploded. Pretty cool.

 :x :cheers: