Best Bomber of WW2 -- #3

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

That I seriously doubt however.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

it's true though, it's really annoying me people saying it all depends on mission profile or circumstances, you've said you think the lanc's second, don't go and say but any of the planes could be second depending on........ i mean if the mission profile required a bomb 33 ft long to be carried the lanc would be the best bomber, if an un-pressurised plane with a crew of over 10 then the B-17 would be the best, we're trying to compile a generic list here, just make a list!

 

[cheddar cheese]

Exactly. If the profile called for a 2 seat open canopy biplane for a long range grand slam dropping then the Tiger Moth is best

Its which plane is more adaptive to any singular role at any one time, IMO.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

most adaptive? well the lanc walks away with that one..........

 

[cheddar cheese]

I agree...

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

wow, i really didn't expect you to say that

 

[cheddar cheese]

Why not? Only a fool would argue against it. Unless we talk about the P-38 and Mossie but they arent long range heavies.

 

[Gnomey]

I agree also Lanc, the Lanc was very adaptable which is why it was used to carry out the Dambusters raid, Tirpitz raid and use the Grand Slam and Tall Boy bombs.

 

[crowdpleaser]

well i argee that the lanc could carry massive loads but it was very vulnerable bcause it didnt had a belly turret (bottom) and the germans pilots took out a lot of lanc bcause they got a great shot at the bottom of the belly

so i think it isnt the lancaster,

i think ill go for the heinkel he 111 h3

 

[FLYBOYJ]

i think ill go for the heinkel he 111 h3

As the 2nd best behind the B-29, right?!?

 

[Gemhorse]

I think you'll find she was abit of a wheelbarrow by comparison, sport.....

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

and i wouldn't even class her as a heavy bomber

 

[FLYBOYJ]

and i wouldn't even class her as a heavy bomber

In certain situations maybe a "Heavy Target."

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

well i argee that the lanc could carry massive loads but it was very vulnerable bcause it didnt had a belly turret (bottom) and the germans pilots took out a lot of lanc bcause they got a great shot at the bottom of the belly

so i think it isnt the lancaster,

i think ill go for the heinkel he 111 h3

You are kidding right? The He-111 as 2nd best and better than the Lancaster, B-17 and B-24?

The He-111 was not even a heavy bomber, while she could do many versatile things, she was more vulnerable than the Lancaster. The Ju-88 was a much better bomber than the He-111 and it is not even 2nd best.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

so we're agreed on this so far-

1) B-29
2) Lancaster

??

right then, let the arguments for 3rd place begin!

 

[FLYBOYJ]

3 - 17
4 - 24
5 - Halifax

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

what's wrong with the halibag?

 

[Gnomey]

That would be my top 5 as well FBJ:
1) B-29
2) Lanc
3) B-17
4) B-24
5) Halifax

What is wrong with the Halifax lanc is that is not as good as B-17 or -24 in my opinion anyway...

 

[syscom3]

so we're agreed on this so far-

1) B-29
2) Lancaster

??

right then, let the arguments for 3rd place begin!

Not so fast, im still undecided on #2. Im still not convinced from your arguments that the Lancaster could have successfully served in the PTO like the B24 did.

 

[KraziKanuK]

The Hallifax was almost as good as the Lancaster so it has to be ahead of the B-17 and B-24.

Why no He177 in the list?