Chickenboy -> RE: Just give me the plane truth (1/28/2020 4:25:55 PM)
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ORIGINAL: Q-Ball Howdy! After several years I started a new game as Japan, DDB-C #28, so pretty much stock. I wanted to check with the veterans on aircraft development and production choices, because my memory is a little rusty and also performance may have changed with newer game versions. I have some assumptions here and wondered: Could you please tell me if I am on-base or off base? I want the truth, and I can handle the truth.[:D] 1. Is there a point to producing the Pete? Jake is a superior search plane, other than as BB Bombardment spotters, is there anything I need PETES for in particular? No. quote:
2. TONY v TOJO: They are close in capability, but I assume you cancel Tony program due to engine dead-end....correct? Tojo (IIc) should be a primary goal of yours for 1943 IJAAF water carrier fighter airframe. I build small numbers of the Ki-61a. But I convert a number of Ki-61a research factories to the Ki-100-I by exploiting the similar airframe fast-tracking opportunity in PDU-ON research. As a result, I will have Ki-100-I (a 1945 SR1 fighter) in mid-1943. So, the Tony research tree is useful from this point of view, but of limited value in PDU OFF. quote:
3. OSCAR: You need this plane early. But once the TOJO is available, is there a role for the Oscar, other than as long-range escort? (Or filler for when you don't have enough Tojos) I will produce small to modest numbers of Oscar IIa/b/III/IV airframes for the reason you cited. I'm also interested in seeing how well these work as kamikazes with their '2x250kg' payloads and their SR1 status. quote:
4. NICK: What is this plane good for? I recall it's not a good dogfighter, it's great vs. unescorted bombers, but Allies don't do that very often. They don't? I haven't got that memo. I've always had Allied dog opponents that led with their B-17/B-24 'chin'. The first Nick variant can hold its own in conjunction with better dogfighters (e.g., Tojo IIc) in stacked CAP, where the Nick can bring its CL cannons to bear on unsuspecting Allied dog heavy bomber groups. It'll positively shred "Medium" bombers if they are unescorted too. quote:
5. R&D PRIORITIES: Frank, George, and Jack are R&D Priorities. Anything else should be? Yeah, these are important. So's the Tojo IIc and-as mentioned earlier-Ki-100-I in PDU ON research settings. From the IJNAF perspective, I'd like to get rid of my unarmored A6M2s, so I try to get to A6M5c ASAP. Also, the D3A1 is an outdated POS from day one. Don't do what the IRL Japanese did and delay conversion into the D4YX series. Getting A6M5/c / D4Y1/2/3 and (less critical) B6N1/2 on your carriers will keep you competitive longer. If you can arrange a CV fight in late 1942 with these airframes deployed, you'll likely have a numerical and qualitative advantage at that point in time. quote:
6. LILLY: Is there a point to this plane, or should you switch to Helen/Sally when you have enough? I've never really gotten much of a hankerin' for Lillys. Skip it and go to Helens. quote:
7. LIGHT BOMBERS: In DDB-C you have to pay PPs to switch Light to Medium Bombers. Worth it? Seems like it is when you have enough planes. Mary, Ann, Sonia all kind of suck. Other than training groups, these planes are all dead to me. I wouldn't deploy anything to the front from these types. Pay the PP and never look back. quote:
I have cancelled the obvious planes (Nate,Ida). Anything else? Maintain a small Glen factory until the proprietary engines are used up, then switch to something else. You should be able to have a hundred or so in your inventory by the time the engines dry up. Caveat #1: These comments are for scenario 1 or 2. I'm uncomfortable with extrapolating them to other mods. Caveat #2: YMMV, my opinions only. Blah, blah blah. [8D]
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