Why no E4s

[Blackdog_kt]

I'm not saying it's not possible, i prefer to fly the E-1 too because of the longer firing times.

I'm just saying that MGs need tracking shots which give the bomber somewhat of a fighting chance. Cannons with m-shells on the other hand are deadly in high angle, high deflection snapshots which take the bombers completely by surprise.

Using the QMB in the old IL2 1946 i could down four B-17s with ace AI gunners without using any Mk108s, just 20mm guns, in full difficulty settings. In CoD with the more "human" AI gunners that miss, it's trivially easy to swoop down on a bomber from its high 3 and knock a wing off if you have m-shells. I've done it a lot of times not only against Blennies, but also bigger and harder targets like Wellingtons and Sunderlands that have wider firing arcs and more defensive guns.

If you also have a wingman (AI or human) to make a feigned pass and draw the attention of the turrets to the opposite direction before you dive on it and give it a short burst, it becomes a cakewalk because our new more realistic turrets have limited arc travel rates.

Of course, the E-4 can't be withheld forever. But when it comes post-patch, the Blens will have escort that doesn't CTD when it looks in their direction and the E-4 itself will be faster to deal with those escorts, according to its proper specs.

Then, blue bomber busting will probably fall to the 110 which will also be faster and harder hitting, perfect choice as long as it doesn't stick around to dogfight with fighters.