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#1 Rygar

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Posted 01 February 2004 - 06:55 PM

North American P-51 Mustang
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Arguably the best single-engine fighter of World War II, the American-built P-51 was developed to British specifications as a long-range fighter to escort bombers on raids over Europe. It quickly became one of the most popular fighters among American pilots, as well. It was the remarkable product of two advanced technologies: that of the American aeronautical industry which managed to create an airframe that was extremely advanced both structurally and aerodynamically in just 117 days; and that of the British motor industry, which provided the ideal complement in the form of the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. Many of the 15,367 aircraft produced survived WWII and remained in service until the Korean War, and many examples can be found today.

Wing span: 11.1 mt
Lenght: 9.69 mt
Height: 4.14 mt
Weight (max): 5445 kg
Propulsion: 1x Rolls-Royce Merlin V-1650, 1695 hp
Speed (max): 699 km/h
Service ceiling: 12570 mt
Armament: 6x 50-caliber MG
Bomb load: 900 kg
Crew: 1

British Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc
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Following the Battle of Britain in 1940, the Royal Air Force (RAF) had planned to replace its Spitfire Mk. I and II fighters with the Mk. III, which had been under development for two years. The Mk. III included significant improvements such as an improved wing design, a retractable tail wheel, and a new Rolls-Royce Merlin XX engine. Before the RAF could put the Mk. III into production, however, the Germans introduced the improved Messerschmitt Bf 109F. Since this new German fighter greatly outperformed the current Spitfires at high altitude, the RAF could not wait for the factories to be retooled for the Mk. III, and they hurriedly developed an interim aircraft, the Sptifire Mk. V (the Mk. IV designation had already been assigned to another version). Unwilling to wait while the Mk. V went into hurried production, the RAF quickly converted more than 100 Spitfire Mk. I aircraft into the Mk. V version. These converted aircraft started arriving at the combat units in March 1941. In addition to these converted aircraft, a total of 6,464 Spitfire Mk. Vs were built between 1941 and 1943. Fighting on every front during the war, these Mk. Vs equipped more than 140 RAF squadrons, including the "Eagle" Squadrons composed of American volunteers flying for the RAF. Nine other Allied nations, including the United States, flew Mk. Vs. The United States Army Air Forces' (USAAF) 31st and 52d Fighter Groups flew them first during Operation TORCH, the invasion of North Africa in November 1942. Some of the American pilots removed one machine gun from each wing to lessen weight and thereby improve maneuverability. Also, to protect the engine in the desert climate, the RAF tropicalized (Trop) the Spitfire Mk. Vs by adding either a Vokes or a smaller Aboukir air filter to the aircraft.

Wing span: 10.83 mt
Lenght: 8.733 mt
Height: 3.442 mt
Weight (max): 3053 kg
Propulsion: 1x Rolls-Royce Merlin 45, 1470 hp
Speed (max): 598.4 km/h
Service ceiling: 11100 mt
Armament: 2x Hispano 20 mm cannons, 4x Browning.303 MG
Bomb load: 2x 112.5 kg
Crew: 1

Russian Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-3
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In 1941 the German Luftwaffe encountered a previously unknown Russian fighter with a long slender nose, clearly powered by an inline or "Vee" type engine. The known Soviet fighters were powered by radial engines and lacked the performance of the front line German fighters. German intelligence was very poor concerning the Soviet Air Force and the existence of this new fighter took Luftwaffe fighter pilots completely by surprise. Since, in the West, the Bf 109F was considered to be the best, or at least one of the best, air superiority fighters in the world at that time, the MiG-3 is clearly worth examining more closely. "MiG," incidentally, is the acronym of the Mikoyan-Gurevich Experimental Construction Bureau design team. The MiG-3 was the result of the program to improve the MiG-1. The MiG-3 was primarily built around a steel tube frame with duralumin skin. The new ship was visually similar to the MiG-1, but the engine was moved forward 4" to change the center of gravity, the dihedral of the outer wing was increased 1 degree to improve stability, the airframe was strengthened, the height of the aft fuselage was reduced for better pilot visibility, the radiator fairing was moved forward and the supercharger intakes enlarged. To increase operational flexibility, a 55 gallon fuselage fuel tank was added along with four wing hardpoints. These allowed the MiG-3 to carry 440 pounds of bombs or 6-3.2 inch RS82 rockets. Pilot survivability was increased by the addition of 9mm seat armor and all fuel tanks were surrounded by inert gas to reduce the chance of fire or explosion due to battle damage. The MiG-3 was ordered into production in December 1940. First deliveries of the new fighter to front line fighter squadrons occurred in April 1941. The MiG-3 remained in series production until the last week of December 1941, when it was discontinued due to the unfortunate unavailability of the AM-35A engine. Total MiG-3 production amounted to some 3120 aircraft, and 50 more were built from available parts during the first half of 1942. The MiG-3 remained in service almost to the end of the war; wrecked aircraft were often cannibalized to keep others flying.

Wing span: 10.2 mt
Lenght: 8.26 mt
Height: 3.5 mt
Weight (max): 3225 kg
Propulsion: 1x AM 38, 1600 hp
Speed (max): 547 km/h
Service ceiling: 9500 mt
Armament: 1x 12.7mm UBS MG, 2x 7.62mm ShKAS MG
Bomb load: 200kg (2x FAB-100 or 2x FAB-50)
another 200kg (2x FAB-100 or 4x FAB-25) or 6x RS82 rockets
Crew: 1

German Messerschmitt Me-109k
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The Me 109 was one of the world's great fighter planes, and it enjoyed the distinction of having been built in greater numbers than any other; some 33000 were built. It was mass-produced in Germany from 1936 through 1945, and it was built in other countries after the War, serving in Spain until 1967. The design was also suitable for "stretch"-the use of higher power, heavier armament and other state-of-the art changes that kept it competitive with Allied fighters until the War's end. Almost its only serious deficiency was with its landing-gear design. The gear was on a narrow track, and the wheels weren't at 90 degrees to the ground. This often gave the pilots serious problems on landing.

Wing span: 9.72 mt
Lenght: 8.52 mt
Height: 2.475 mt
Weight (max): 3125.25 kg
Propulsion: 1x DB 605L, 2000 hp
Speed (max): 723.2 km/h
Service ceiling: 7284 mt
Armament: 1x 20mm MG-FF/M cannon, 4x 7.9mm MG-17 MG
Bomb load: N/A
Crew: 1

Italian Macchi MC-205V "Veltro" (Greyhound)
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The Veltro is considered the best fighter in World War II. But, it was too late to do any good for the Axis powers in the war. It was said that in the hands of a good pilot, it could defeat any allied plane. When the prototype of the Veltro was built, there were two other planes competeing for the same contract, the Fiat G. 55 Centauro and the Reggiane Re 2005 Sagittario. The Veltro was faster at medium and low altitude than it's competitors. And, it was also sturdier than it's competitors. It was also equally manuverable eventhough it carried heavier armament. The main drawback was that the wings were shaped just as the wings on the previous Saetta. The plane flew first in 1942 and was starting to be incorporated into squadrons a year or so later. But, the plane never saw mass production because Italy fell shortly after. But, the fighter was used to some extent by the Co-Belligerant Force with the Allies and the Aviazioni National R.S.I., the facist supporters of Mussolini, after Italy fell. The aircraft was also flown in the Egyptian-Isreali War for Israel's independence.

Wing span: 10.58 mt
Lenght: 8.85 mt
Height: 3.48 mt
Weight (max): 3408 kg
Propulsion: 1x Fiat RA1050 RC58 Tifone, 1475 hp
Speed (max): 650 km/h
Service ceiling: 11000 mt
Armament: 2x Mauser 20mm MG151 cannons, 2x 12.7 mm Breda SAFAT MG
Bomb load: N/A
Crew: 1

Japanese Mitsubishi A6M8 Zero-Sen
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The Mitsubishi A6M Zero Fighter was the finest shipboard fighter in the world during the first year of the Pacific War. It was the first shipboard fighter capable of defeating its land-based opponents. Its world-wide fame was won in a series of astounding victories against all types of land-based and carrier-based Allied aircraft during the first six months after Pearl Harbor. It took part in every major action in which the Japanese Navy was involved, from Pearl Harbor all the way to the final B-29 assault on Japan. It became a legend in its own time for its extremely good maneuverability and its exceptionally long range. Even today, the Zero remains for the Japanese and their erstwhile enemies alike the symbol of Japanese air power during the Pacific War. Despite the fact that it was largely obsolescent by mid-1943, it remained in production until the end of the war. More Zeros were built than any other type of Japanese aircraft, a total of 10,449 being built at Mitsubishi and Nakajima factories. The A6M8 was the last production version of the Reisen. Bomb damage to the Nakajima engine plants (as well as Nakajima's decision to decrease Sakae production in preparation for the production of the 18-cylinder Homare radial) had resulted in a shortage of the Sakae radial engines which had previously powered the Zero Fighter. Consequently, the Navy finally accepted Mitsubishi's proposal to use their more powerful MK8K Kinsei 62 (Ha-33/62) fourteen-cylinder air-cooled radial engine.
Manufacture of the Kinsei-powered A6M8 prototypes was finally approved in November 1944. The forward fuselage was completely redesigned to accommodate the 1560 hp Mitsubishi MK8P Kinsei 62, which had a larger diameter than the Sakae, requiring that the fuselage-mounted gun be removed. At the same time, the fuel tank fire-extinguishing system was improved, and additional fuel tankage was added. The fuselage centerline could carry a single 1100-lb bomb, and a pair of 77-Imp gall drop tanks could be carried underneath the wings.

Wing span: 10.81 mt
Lenght: 9.1 mt
Height: 3 mt
Weight (max): 3125.25 kg
Propulsion: 1x Mitsubishi MK8P Kinsei 62, 1560 hp
Speed (max): 596.6 km/h
Service ceiling: 11123 mt
Armament: 2x 13.2-mm Type 3 MG, 2x 20-mm Type 99 cannon in the wings.
Bomb load: 495 kg + additional 59.4 kg
Crew: 1
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Posted 01 February 2004 - 08:26 PM

1st Looks awsome, cant see second. :/
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Posted 01 February 2004 - 08:43 PM

you can see now the second and the third :D
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Posted 02 February 2004 - 12:16 AM

That spit needs to be redone (it looks too much like a hurricane)


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Posted 02 February 2004 - 12:48 AM

* Wonders what happend to the FW-190 * :?

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Posted 02 February 2004 - 09:44 AM

wasn't the torpedo bomber? *asks naive*

BTW where's the German gallery in screenshot section? :D :?
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Posted 02 February 2004 - 07:58 PM

Nope the FW190 was a fighter. As i recall the german torp. bomber was either the Heinkel or the Ju-88

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Posted 02 February 2004 - 08:18 PM

The torp was the He-111J

The bf-109 was picked for it's heavy A2A armament, were as the fw-190 has a light A2A armament but can carry bombs...


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Posted 02 February 2004 - 08:20 PM

So the FW190 is going to be the Fighter/Bomber (interceptor).. i've totally lost track of which units we were going to use for the airforces.

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Posted 02 February 2004 - 08:24 PM

The Ju-87 is the dive-bomber (interceptor)


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Posted 02 February 2004 - 08:33 PM

Aha.. so where DOES the FW190 come into play (if he does...)

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Posted 04 February 2004 - 09:12 PM

dunno.... addedd Macchi MC 205
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Posted 05 February 2004 - 02:23 AM

The fw-190 is your secondary fighter in SP


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Posted 08 February 2004 - 05:01 PM

Added Zero!!!
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Posted 14 March 2004 - 01:56 AM

Hey Guy's I may be new to the forum but i know my planes what about the british de havild mosquito one of the most famous fighter bomber planes or the american wildcat and maybe the russian l2 stumovik

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Posted 14 March 2004 - 10:40 AM

We are talking about the Mosquito atm, why use the Wildcat! the Hellcat is much better... & the Il-2 is in the grond attack thread


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