Recent content by kitplane01

Why do you think the best fighter of WWII is an easy target for CAP? I understand they are well outnumbered, and that matters. I understand the airfields are in danger, and that matters too. But while in the air and at speed, I don't think they are an easy target at all.

Everything you said is true. I wasn't really trying to explore the strategic question. I think we all already understand there is no German move that wins in 1944, and no way for the Germans to have 300 Me-262s suddenly surpirse the Allies. I was just curious about a very tactical question...

Lets modify the scenario. Suppose the Germans have enough Me-262s such that 300 are operational and effective given Allied attacks on German airfields. The Germans have more than 300, but Allied attacks reduce the effective count down to 300. After a week of attacks by the Allies on the...

Yes, I knew that. What I was asking was did the Allies use B-17s to attack airfields in 1944? Because I don't think that was common or considered their best use. Yes, I'm sure the Allies will react to conditions. I was just curious if I was right that this was not done historically.

Did they use B-17s to attack airfields? And it would be many airfields .. the Germans do know how to distribute airplanes. And airfields are hard targets for high altitude bombers ... the individual airplanes are a small target and the runway is easy-ish to repair.

I've got no argument with your numbers. But picture a different scenario. Not a single day long attack, but a repeated attack, over the course of a week or two. In this scenario, the two most important numbers are "number of ships sunk per Me-262 lost" and "how many ships can the allies lose...

I agree, there is just about zero chance the Allies turn back. But this scenario is set a week after D-Day. It gives the Germans a week to react and then attack. But suppose the 300 Me-262s hit, and whatever survive hit again the next day ... and so on. If the Germans could just interrupt...

From the original post .... "They're launching from a set of bases that are reasonably safe."

Anyone want to hazard a guess with some numbers ... how many Me-262s are lost amd how many ships are lost?

In a different history ... Lets suppose the Luftwaffe had 300 Me-262s all with fuel, weapons, spare parts and well trained pilots. They're launching from a set of bases that are reasonably safe. These Me-262s are suitable for dive bombing and the pilots practiced in this. Finally, the German...

I saw that. I'm sorry I was unclear. I meant production by year.

Thanks. Helpful. Anyone know production figures, or OOB stats? Would love more info.

I cannot find anywhere either (1) production figures for the Italian Air Force or (2) an inventory of aircraft for the Italian Air Force (any reasonable date). I'm super aware that Italy was a VERY weak producer of aicraft (less than Canada?) but I'd still like a chart or reference or...

That's 2x730 HP, which is a huge violation. You now owe the group one cookie!

In what way does a P-36A outperform a very early Zero?