Arado 234, B-17, P-47 in Strike

[Wissam24]

Yeah what's with the slow bomb drops?

[MorgothNL]

I would like to know as well what people think of the P-47. I dont have the pre-order code...so I cant get it. I wonder if they did a better job on the P-47's flight model... than on the P-51 flight model.

The P-47 is supposed to fly worse than the P-47 (though its very wel armoured), but in this game, I cant immmmmagine something flying worse than the P-51.

So, how does it fly?

[Riceball]

Originally Posted by MorgothNL

I would like to know as well what people think of the P-47. I dont have the pre-order code...so I cant get it. I wonder if they did a better job on the P-47's flight model... than on the P-51 flight model.

The P-47 is supposed to fly worse than the P-47 (though its very wel armoured), but in this game, I cant immmmmagine something flying worse than the P-51.

So, how does it fly?

I just played a round against a pretty good player using the P-47, and he was 0 for 6.

And Raw, what do you mean by, "people should know you unlock this thing in the single missions"? I assume you mean the HE-111? And not the B-17.

[MorgothNL]

Originally Posted by Riceball

I just played a round against a pretty good player using the P-47, and he was 0 for 6.

srry...dont get this ? you beat him 0 to 6? if so..with wich plane?

[Riceball]

Originally Posted by MorgothNL

srry...dont get this ? you beat him 0 to 6? if so..with witch plane?

I did'nt get the chance to ingage him.

The US planes need a serious upgrade.

[FOZ_1983]

The US single engined planes in IL2 do feel slightly handicapped. Why...i've no idea!! But with a bit of luck the patch will address known issues and then everyone can start flying the P51 online....


Now

the Arado carries three 500lb bombs, does enough damage to a target and its fast, but its drawback is its speed!! its that fats that once you have dropped your bombs, you need about 25 miles to be able to turn back onto your target for another pass. The best tactic i could find was to line up a few different targets. Hit the first, then without having to make a huge turn, just go for the next which was lined up nicely for me.

Compared to the B17.... id take the B17 all day long!!!

the arado only carries the three 500lb bombs, but its fast.
the B17 carries eight bombs (diff weight classes can be unlocked) and does tremendous damage!! what it lacks in speed in makes up for with brute force.


when i play strike i play with a friend who also has the B17. between the two of us we can cause considerabel damage to enemy tickets.

Its all down to personnal choice in the end. Each to their own

[Riceball]

Originally Posted by FOZ_1983

The US single engined planes in IL2 do feel slightly handicapped. Why...i've no idea!! But with a bit of luck the patch will address known issues and then everyone can start flying the P51 online....


Now

the Arado carries three 500lb bombs, does enough damage to a target and its fast, but its drawback is its speed!! its that fats that once you have dropped your bombs, you need about 25 miles to be able to turn back onto your target for another pass. The best tactic i could find was to line up a few different targets. Hit the first, then without having to make a huge turn, just go for the next which was lined up nicely for me.

Compared to the B17.... id take the B17 all day long!!!

the arado only carries the three 500lb bombs, but its fast.
the B17 carries eight bombs (diff weight classes can be unlocked) and does tremendous damage!! what it lacks in speed in makes up for with brute force.


when i play strike i play with a friend who also has the B17. between the two of us we can cause considerabel damage to enemy tickets.

Its all down to personnal choice in the end. Each to their own

I still don't mind using the P-51D. It does good damage, but you have to treat it like a lady. And I have to believe it preformed better then BoP gives it credit for.

And the B-17 is a friggin' beast. It takes alot to bring one down.

[mattd27]

I was in a pretty good strike room last night, I think Raw Kryptonite was there too. One guy had a B-17 and everyone was clambering to get on his team. I really understood why once we got in the game.

Normally I win a lot of Strike games in my trusty He-111. But even with our team flying at their best, the B-17 just singlehandedly erased all our tickets!

[The_Goalie_94]

I was really, really hoping for the P-47 in the game as an unlock, if i knew it needed a pre-order code, then i would of done it. Its definantly up their in my top 5 planes. My friends grandpa flew one over Europe in WWII and Korea and ever since hearing from him, it has been one of my favorites.

[Raw Kryptonite]

This thing grew like a weed overnight! Nice feedback.

Originally Posted by Riceball

And Raw, what do you mean by, "people should know you unlock this thing in the single missions"? I assume you mean the HE-111? And not the B-17.

Originally Posted by irrelevant

I think he was referring to the Arado 234

Correct, I meant the Arado is unlocked in the single missions.

Originally Posted by FOZ_1983

the Arado carries three 500lb bombs

No, the Arado comes with 500 *kilogram* bombs. That's 1100 lbs each, releases 3 at at time. Still far behind the B-17 with 2000 lb'ers, but better than an A-20 or HE-111.

bomb kg tickets per bomb
100 lb 45 0.35
50 кг 50 0.5
100 кг 100 2
250 lb 113 4
500 lb 226.5 5
250 кг 250 6
1000 lb 453 12
500 кг (1100 lbs) 500 14
2000 lb 907 24(!)


I don't begrudge someone the right to use the B-17, they worked hard for--I sure intend to. I do wish people made an effort to balance the teams though. Too often I'm the only full sized bomber with a B-17 and another bomber on the other team (clearly in a party, so they want on the same team). In a case like that, I'm in the Arado. If we're all HE-111's, then I'm following suit---I prefer props too. Teams need to figure out what's needed to balance out. Move players around, bring the right aircraft.

I'm not playing Strike without a bomber until I get the B-17, but it's disappointing that another trend is the other entire team takes nothing but fighters and they turn the game into team battle. They need to remove any points for shoot downs, they should be defensive only IMO. Keep the game on target. 2 bombers vs. that will likely win, but again, it takes the life out of the game.