 | Best Aircraft in many different roles| Old Threads Discuss Best Aircraft in many different roles in the Old Stuff forums; Kill/Loss ratio in terms of air combat was probably in favour of the P-38. As the Mosquito did ... |
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01-03-2005, 12:36 PM
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#316 | | Senior Member
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Country:  | Kill/Loss ratio in terms of air combat was probably in favour of the P-38. As the Mosquito did more damage on the ground as a bomber.
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01-03-2005, 12:38 PM
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#317 | | Der Crewchief
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Country:  | That I will agree with. The mossie was a better bomber and ground attack and the P-38 was a better fighter. But the P-38 could do just about everything the mossie could.
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01-03-2005, 12:43 PM
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#318 | | Senior Member
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Country: | The Mosquito could do everything the P-38 could. See, it goes on and on.
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01-03-2005, 12:58 PM
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#319 | | Der Crewchief
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Country: | Yes it does, so to get away from that. I think the best aircraft in many different roles was the Ju-88. It was certainly not the best aircraft, was certainly not the fastest, certainly not the most maneuverable but it very adaptable and could be used for anything. | |
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01-03-2005, 01:39 PM
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Country: | The Ju-88 was certainly the most versatile aircraft of the war.
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01-03-2005, 01:47 PM
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#321 | | Master of Ewes
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Country: | you think the -38 could do everything the mossie could?? may i suggest you read my list on the previos page..............
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01-03-2005, 01:53 PM
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#322 | | Der Crewchief
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Country: | Your list does not tell me anything. Again what does a turret have to do with versatility and your radar thing still goes without saying anything, they both could carry radar. P-38 = fighter, night fighter, anti-shipping, photo recon, ground attack, bombing and much more. Mossie = fighter, night fighter, anti-shipping, photo recon, ground attack, bombing and much more. The P-38 could do everything the mossie could. The mossie was a better bomber/ground attack but the P-38 was a better fighter.
And G/C) Lionel Mandrake I am still waiting on a response from you about telling me to butt out and what my business is. Please do so.
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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01-03-2005, 01:56 PM
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#323 | | Master of Ewes
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Country: | not that list, i posted a rather large list of the mossie's roles and compared it to Wmaxt's list of the P-38's roles..................
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01-03-2005, 02:02 PM
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#324 | | Der Crewchief
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Country: | Oh okay, well that still does not say anything. The P-38 was designed as a fighter but was used in any role you can imagine so that it makes it just as versatile. For example the P-38 was never designed to carry torpedos and sink ships but they modded it and put 2 torpedos on it and it did it just fine. The mossie they had to make different versions to do the same things. Again dont take me wrong I really like the mossie and I think it was an excellent plane but the Lightning could do the same things. And as was said by Plan D this argument can go on and on.
And I am still waiting G/C) Lionel Mandrake.
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01-03-2005, 02:11 PM
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01-03-2005, 02:16 PM
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#326 | | He who does not skim
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01-03-2005, 02:20 PM
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01-03-2005, 02:21 PM
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01-03-2005, 03:16 PM
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#329 | | Der Crewchief
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Country: | Okay now. Yes you have lost me.
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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01-03-2005, 03:16 PM
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#330 | | Konfused with a 'K'
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Country:  | Im still with the Lightning, and not because of my stubborn nature. I do think that the P-38 was more versatile. Everything I have read about the P-38 tells me that its more versatile. I have read Mosquito accounts and while it was a great aircraft, ultimately it isnt as versatile. And yes lanc, I have read your list.
Also, where did your speed claim on the Whirlwind come from? 320mph and you're much closer the mark. 472mph...?
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