Best tank killer aircraft of WW2 Part I

[plan_D]

I bet it could destroy the Panther with the four 20mm, especially if it hit the radiator grate behind the turret...grate? Did I just make that word up?

[the lancaster kicks ass]

i'm not sure i would actually give the tiffy the title of tankbuster, i know it was very successfull in this role

The Typhoon was very capable at destroying tanks though, Lanc

where in my post did you get the impression i didn't think it was any good??

[plan_D]

By saying you wouldn't call it a tankbuster. If it can destroy tanks, and can do it VERY WELL, it's called a tankbuster and nothing you can say will change my mind


Have a goofy day...

[the lancaster kicks ass]

but it's primary role was as a ground attack aircraft, if it was attacking tanks, tanks being on the ground (hopefully), making them ground targets..................

just look in any book and it will tel you the tiffy was a ground attack/low level interceptor.......................

[plan_D]

Well in that case all tankbusters are ground attack aircraft. Think about it, Il-2s and Stukas both attacked soft convoys and troops as well as tanks.

Tanks being on the ground, hopefully? What is there going to be a glitch and they float in the air?

[the lancaster kicks ass]

i was just thinking someone would be smart and mention that Russian glider tank.................

but then again, a floating tank is a good idea ...........................

[dead parrot]

Plan D, you confused me with that sig-change mid conversation--who's this guy, I thought...

I mentioned the numbers because you did. Basically, if you want to claim that the Stuka had a numerical advantage vis a vis targets, I can point out that the Il-2 had an advantage vis a vis, er, Il-2s...

As I said, though, there's no doubt that the Il-2 was the tougher plane (though that 1-seater-no-rear-gunner thing was a bad idea) but, really ANY ground attack tank buster is going to lose to a fighter. But how many tank killers first flew in 1935, first flew in combat in 1938, and were still flying in 1945?

When you consider that the Il-2 did zip before 1941, then the Stuka is a candidate for best tank buster, on the basis of longevity alone.

[the lancaster kicks ass]

but they had nothing else that could do the job....................

[dead parrot]

Good grief, you guys are way too fast...

And not having anything else to do the job is a compliment to that which is doing the job...

[the lancaster kicks ass]

i thing it's more of a "we're only using you because we have nothing else"...................

[plan_D]

I remember the glider tank, I posted the picture of it.
Sorry about that, DP. I hope it wasn't too confusing.

The Sturmovik was just better than the Stuka though. On ability the Sturmovik was better, so there...

[the lancaster kicks ass]

can anyone think of a way to shorten Plan_D's name??

[plan_D]

Erm...erm...hmmmm....let me think....hmmm.....that is a hard question...I'M A FREAK!!!

I'm going to drown my sorrows.

[the lancaster kicks ass]

your name's annoying....................

[plan_D]

Thanks a lot.