A6M Rufe

[Flayed]

They weren't operated from normal CVs but operated from seaplane tenders like Kamikawa Maru or raiders like Hokoku Maru when out at sea.  Otherwise, they operated from shore bases as interceptors, scout and also used to help defend remote bases like Attu in Alaska.

You're right about the performance hit something like 20%, enough that it wasn't a match for early US and Allied fighters.

ack-ack

  And don't forget the kobayashi maru that was sunk by Klingon dive bombers. 

 Sorry I just saw those names and this just poped into my head lol.

[Ack-Ack]

  And don't forget the kobayashi maru that was sunk by Klingon dive bombers. 

 Sorry I just saw those names and this just poped into my head lol.

Ahhh...but the Kobayashi Maru wasn't destroyed by Klingon dive bombers.  Kirk got ahold of the attack plans and was able to successfully rescue the crew of the Kobayashi Maru and destroy the Klingon dive bombers at the same time.


ack-ack

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  But he only saved one incarnation of that poor ship.  All others were destroyed I believe lol.

[oakranger]

I would rather have the a6m3 and a6m6 before any seaplane. and even before my new A6ms id like to have well must i say it again... M-18!!!!

M-18, what about the M-16T

[321BAR]

M-18, what about the M-16T

M-16 is too lightweight. M-18 specs... oy must i post that again? or should i just send you here?-> http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,284562.15.html  Page two explains it... And if you wanna see how much i want the M-18 type M18 into search theres 14 threads on the first page alone that i had posted in about the M-18
to add to what i said in that link it is the fastest tracked armored vehicle from WWII