The R4M rocket was the PREFERRED attack weapon against bombers ... the 262s liked to approach in a WOLFPACK from 90* and salvo their rockets together ... It was noted that even the VERY TOUGH b-17 was often destroyed by a single hit. The GUNS attack window was very small, even in the "roller coaster" stern attack that was developed and required great skill and experience. At one point Stategic Bomber command declared that DAYLIGHT RAIDS might have to be suspended if the 262 activity was not checked. - USAF responded with an intensive ground attack program against 262 bases and concentrated on destroying them on the ground.
From what ive read posted on the BBS along with what some have said, The R4M rockets had an effective range well beyond the heavy bombers defensive fire.
In AH, it would become 262s sniping buffs from well out of their range to defend themselves. Added on how many rockets a 262 can carry, And that could become a very big discourager to Bomber pilots.
When i up a buff, I'd love for fighters to come at me, But i'd atleast like the chance to fight back against them. I'd be so very mad if i flew a 45min mission across enemy lines to their city, Only to get sniped out of the sky by a 262 firing a rocket from well out of my defensive range, and there would be nothing i could do about it. That doesn't encourage fighting at all. Except maybe for the 262 fans who want EZfied kills.
If the 262s got those rockets, then buffs should be able to drop that radar-confusing tinfoil. (forgive my lack of its proper name, I haven't read up on it. Only know what it does from whats been said on this board)
