Bristol Beaufighter

[Kazaa]

Beaufighter, because real men only need 180 degrees horizontal field of view.

[RTHolmes]

Apparently the torp for the Torbeau was modified to be dropped between 250 and 300 knots.  That might make a run in on a task group a bit more interesting.

wow that would actually make using torps feasible



btw my BOSS patch will be back when the world cup is over

[Plazus]

So out of curiosity, how would the Beau hold up against some 109s or Spits? I know its rugged, but is it maneuverable?

[lyric1]

So out of curiosity, how would the Beau hold up against some 109s or Spits? I know its rugged, but is it maneuverable?

Not sure but I would guess not well.

[SmokinLoon]

So out of curiosity, how would the Beau hold up against some 109s or Spits? I know its rugged, but is it maneuverable?

Based on performance parameters, I'd be willing to bet the AH Mossi and both 110's would fair better in fighter mode than the Beaufighter. 

[Guppy35]

Beau wasn't built to fight 109s or 190s.  It was an attack bird.  Think more along the lines of Ju88.  It killed some 110s in it's time as well.

I'm sure there are folks who will get everything out of it and will be able to fight well, but no one has claimed it's uber.  It won't match the Mossie in terms of speed etc.  Just a rugged attack bird with lots of history to it.

Personally along with the history, I would like the challenge of trying to make it work well in the AH world.  Low level, right where I like it

[Squire]

Would see action in SEA events to be sure. As an MA ride I think it would disappoint (unless in the EWA or MWA) but thats neither here nor there, just making an observation. I would think it would still be as good as a "light" A-20G from the specs though, so who knows? Thumbs up  

[lyric1]

A new NOE monster is LURKING & awaiting all unsuspecting towns. Furballers beware. Cue JAWS them.

[humble]

Based on performance parameters, I'd be willing to bet the AH Mossi and both 110's would fair better in fighter mode than the Beaufighter. 

That depends on a lot of factors. The "new" mossie is a big improvement but it still has area's that an A-20 or a 110 can exploit. I think the Beau will do just fine as a fighter...

[Guppy35]

A new NOE monster is LURKING & awaiting all unsuspecting towns. Furballers beware. Cue JAWS them.

This furballer is waiting patiently for his Beau.  Can't wait to go in under 65 feet with a bunch of Beaufighters

I keep finding stories in my Beaufighter books all talking about below 50 feet or a foot off the water etc.  On the deck is where the fun is

[Guppy35]

Reading a book called "Beaufighters, BOAC & Me" by Sam Wright. He was a Navigator on Torbeaus with 254 squadron flying out from North Coates over the North Sea attacking shipping.

His is the first of the Beau books from someone who flew Torbeaus and he was describing training to drop torps in Beaus.

"For simplicity each exercise had an abbreviation.  ALT (Attack Light Torpedo) was innocuous enough so we progressed to ART (Attack Running Torpedo).  We then tackled the more difficult flying in the FALT (Formation Attack Light Torpedo).  When the attack was done with running torpedoes the abbreviation FART was used..."

You can't make this stuff up

[lyric1]

Can almost taste it.

[cactuskooler]

Ok, I'm ready for the Beaufighter.

[Pigslilspaz]

lovely pictures

[Karnak]

I'd love to see the Beaufighter, Me410 and Ki-45 all added in v2.21.  Fantasy though...