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Uses for different bombers question - 4/24/2016 1:09:29 PM

comte

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Hi I know I have seen folks comment on the different bombers on here. What are the uses for the 4 engine bombers
the 2 engine bombers etc? 4 engine bombers should be hitting strategic sites? 2 engine bombers units?

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RE: Uses for different bombers question - 4/24/2016 8:21:01 PM

Michael Hobuss

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I'm surely not an expert on this game, but I think if you check out the stats for a 4 engine vs 2 engine you will see the larger plane can fly farther and with a greater payload. Therefore the 4 engines are usually used with a more strategic purpose in mind, and the 2 engine more tactical. But in a pinch, due to politics and need, either type can be used for about anything.

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RE: Uses for different bombers question - 4/26/2016 3:11:16 AM

Harrybanana

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On the tests I ran I found that anything a 2E bomber can do a 4E bomber can do better, at least as far as the Allies are concerned. The only advantage of the 2E bomber is that it can base on level 2 airbases and doesn't use up as much space on airfields. As the Allies I now primarily use the 2Es to bomb railyards, ports and, in 1944 and 45, the VWpn launch sites. Not because they do a better job than the 4Es, but because it allows the 4Es to bomb German industry. Very occasionally I will use them to ground attack "unit" bomb. But be forewarned that they are very fragile and will take lots of flak damage. I never use them (or 4Es for that matter) to interdict as I have found them pretty useless at this. I suppose they could be used for Strategic bombing as well.

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