I have been one of the most vocal and long term supporters of the P-39, it has extra personal value to me since I live with an Aircobra pilot. That being said, I don’t dismiss the B-25 as a worthy plane to model next. It has a heck of a history, variants, rolls, theaters, production numbers, fame, it even looks pretty cool. In the game it will fill a void; the A-20 is just too pathetic and the B-26 is just too fast and survivable. It also may shut up a few who whine about NOE attack bombers and anti shipping bombers; it is appropriate in those roles. The B-25 is a great canvas for skinners. I’m glad that the B-25 won over the A-26; AHII has plenty of uber.
Most importantly, however, the B-25 won the vote. There surely must have been plenty of players who voted for the B-25 and didn’t know much about it. Likewise, I’m sure there surely must have been plenty of players who voted for the P-39 and didn’t know much about it as well. The fact that a bomber won a vote in a sim that is centered around fighter combat says many things; mostly that many players do value and like bombers and want more choices. Even if you don’t fly bombers, you have to admit, they are fun to shoot up.
Keep in mind that 77% of the players did not get their first choice; 9 other planes were supported for a variety of valid reasons.
