Mastering B-17's as the ultimate weapon in AH

[Wizz]

I have been experimenting as much as possible since April flying sets of B-17G's in ever situation this game has to offer. It has lead to a lot of deaths at the hand of my enemies. It has also lead to many victories on every level of the game.

Now think about this real quick! B-17's can be flown in a way that allow spectacular dogfights. Even with a full set using the yoyo effect of the drones this bird can be a formidable force. With that said 1/3 times I am simply ate up if i try to engage this way.

Max ceiling under 8k. It's very possible to go into nme airspace and pick of a few at the expense of 1 or 2 drones. When engaging gv's 17's are a pure nightmare. I upped from a base last week that was being taken and within my first minute of playing I score 4 kills on gvs in town and 2 fighters.

Im flying these thing like I would jabos and it really makes a huge difference. Being able to go to any base and destroy whatever i want, kill anything in the air or ground, and be able to survive if I really want to gives me an experience I cant find in any other plane. There is nothing like throwing buffs into the vertical, hitting shift x and smacking a pony in the face. From the nose whos also in the vertical, out of a loop dropping in at 12 o clock high, and keeps goings right into the ground in a trail of black smoke (hurt me pretty good to but i still was able to pork ords and score a 3 rd kill.)

If I want to hit a strat factory if it goes undefended it is nothing to 0% it by gunning it down if im lucky enough to kill the aa.

CV's are a piece of cake. If I have time i like to troll them in radar to get uppers but out of 5" range. Its nice when you can land kills and cv damage.

Will some of you add what you think makes 17s special in this game. Share some war stories

[Zimme83]

Guess a set of B-17 can be an alternative for those hwo havent figured out how to use a fighter.

[NatCigg]

well look at that.

[Wizz]

Guess a set of B-17 can be an alternative for those hwo havent figured out how to use a fighter.

it would make a great alternative for new players although I wouldnt recommend it. Its not as easy as some people say to defend a set in the guns. Sure against noobs but against average or good players you need skill.

[cobia38]

the only person that i would consider a master b17 weapon would be 999000 

[Drano]

the only person that i would consider a master b17 weapon would be 999000

Absolutely!

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[waystin2]

the only person that i would consider a master b17 weapon would be 999000

This is correct and he does not rely on the "yoyo effect of the drones" to take people out.   

[Ack-Ack]

I have been experimenting as much as possible since April flying sets of B-17G's in ever situation this game has to offer. It has lead to a lot of deaths at the hand of my enemies. It has also lead to many victories on every level of the game.

Now think about this real quick! B-17's can be flown in a way that allow spectacular dogfights. Even with a full set using the yoyo effect of the drones this bird can be a formidable force. With that said 1/3 times I am simply ate up if i try to engage this way.

Max ceiling under 8k. It's very possible to go into nme airspace and pick of a few at the expense of 1 or 2 drones. When engaging gv's 17's are a pure nightmare. I upped from a base last week that was being taken and within my first minute of playing I score 4 kills on gvs in town and 2 fighters.

Im flying these thing like I would jabos and it really makes a huge difference. Being able to go to any base and destroy whatever i want, kill anything in the air or ground, and be able to survive if I really want to gives me an experience I cant find in any other plane. There is nothing like throwing buffs into the vertical, hitting shift x and smacking a pony in the face. From the nose whos also in the vertical, out of a loop dropping in at 12 o clock high, and keeps goings right into the ground in a trail of black smoke (hurt me pretty good to but i still was able to pork ords and score a 3 rd kill.)

If I want to hit a strat factory if it goes undefended it is nothing to 0% it by gunning it down if im lucky enough to kill the aa.

CV's are a piece of cake. If I have time i like to troll them in radar to get uppers but out of 5" range. Its nice when you can land kills and cv damage.

Will some of you add what you think makes 17s special in this game. Share some war stories

So your "expertise" comes from exploiting elements in the bomber's flight model instead of actual skill.  To each his own I guess.

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the only person that i would consider a master b17 weapon would be 999000

QFT

[Krusty]

Let us not forget the fellows like Tatertot that were also quite good in it.

[Zimme83]

Still a lot easier to spray the guns of a set of B-17 than fight in a fighter. And all needed is a 110 and the 17:s are toasted.

[Bino]

the only person that i would consider a master b17 weapon would be 999000

^ this! 

[10thmd]

Any time I see a set of low 17's i always treat them with respect because 999000 is probably in them.

[bustr]

Waystin's and my squad mate "Fish" cannot fly fighters how ever he try's. But, he can take out a box of B26, hit a field and take down a few things, then fly after fighters in the local furballs and return home with 3 kills almost every sortie. Or just fly after fighters and land a few. I gave up giving him 6 calls after he replied it was the only way he could get kills by letting them on his 6.

999 is so good he can cover a town against M3 and kill all of them. He defended a town against M3 trying to take it. I was one of the M3. We never got to the town and the flag turned on us. He bagged me at least 3 times no matter what I hid behind. He flew at tree top level, saw all of us and mowed us down with his box of B17. Most players would have done town defense in a cannon bird.

[Aspen]

Aside from being extremely dangerous in 17s, triple 9 is also a pleasure to play along side and against.  To me, thats far and away more important than a player's skills.