Mass M3s Resupping towns need to go

[Tank-Ace]

When was the last time you saw an IL-2 on the offensive???  Sadly, it is used purely as a defensive gv killer.  Only in very rare circumstances have I ever seen an IL-2 over an enemy field outside of tank town island.

But, point taken.   

I think even with PTAB's, the IL-2 would be relegated to an entirely defensive role. It simply cannot survive the presence of even a Hurricane Mk I.

[SirNuke]

I think even with PTAB's, the IL-2 would be relegated to an entirely defensive role. It simply cannot survive the presence of even a Hurricane Mk I.

don't underestimate a well flown IL2 

[SmokinLoon]

don't underestimate a well flown IL2 

A well flown IL-2?  In knife fight mode?  The loss of the F3 view has lowered the ability of the IL-2 down to what it should have been all along.  A knife fighter it is not, and dirt mover it is.  Sure, if it can get guns on an enemy plane then let 'er rip. 

[SirNuke]

A well flown IL-2?  In knife fight mode?  The loss of the F3 view has lowered the ability of the IL-2 down to what it should have been all along.  A knife fighter it is not, and dirt mover it is.  Sure, if it can get guns on an enemy plane then let 'er rip. 

yes and its turn rate is certainly not to be underestimated

[earl1937]

When the Standard operating procedure to fight back against a base being taken is immediately up M3s to resupp the town/field....something is very wrong.

Another way for people to avoid combat in Aces High.

One quick way to stop the M3's is to leave their icon on at all times, stopped or moving! That way the score hounds would have a "field day" and the M3 drivers would not want all those death's on their score sheet!

[Tank-Ace]

yes and its turn rate is certainly not to be underestimated

<<<< Goes noes up, instantly pwns any and every Il-2 ever.



When you're as slow and fat as an Il-2, turn rate matters if and only if someone is dumb enough to play your game

[SmokinLoon]

yes and its turn rate is certainly not to be underestimated

It can turn tight, yes, but its actual turn rate is slower than a 7 year itch.  Most competing aircraft can spiral turn UP and stay with it.   

Back on topic.... my squad and I took two sets of Lancs over a town, took it almost to WF and knocked out 5 guns.  At the same time we had an M3 and a Wirby head towards town.  When the rest of us launched in gv's we hag 23 mins left on the town buildings (city was 100%), we fought to the town against IL-2's, enemy M18's, etc, and just when we let troops run "POP" goes the buildings.  I'm not sure how many but all it took was 1-2 enemy M3's to get to town and stave off the capture.  We all had a laugh and then hit the reset button.  Having an allied fighter keep watch for field supply running M3's would have been good, we were just 1-2 guys short.  Oh well... we had fun regardless. No complaints.