Soundbreaker Welch?
Tech Sergeant
Fieseler himself descended from 9,800 ft. to 100 ft. while remaining stationary over one spot while retaining full control.
I suppose it was the best carrier borne aircraft that could go through helicopter manuvers. But it could still be shot down like any other dive bomber thats losing altitude to attack a ship, maybe even more vulnerable, staying in one spot.
For straffing a ship, or perhaps launching a torpedo, hovering would provide a stable platform to do it, but it doesn't sound the best for dropping a bomb on top of a ship.
I don't see why even an early jet like the Skyhawk would lose the competition to the 167 in attacking an Aircraft Carrier. Would the 167 really survive the flak better than the Skyhawk? If the 167 is the winner, why aren't we still using Navy bi-planes today instead of the volatile jets?
I suppose it was the best carrier borne aircraft that could go through helicopter manuvers. But it could still be shot down like any other dive bomber thats losing altitude to attack a ship, maybe even more vulnerable, staying in one spot.
For straffing a ship, or perhaps launching a torpedo, hovering would provide a stable platform to do it, but it doesn't sound the best for dropping a bomb on top of a ship.
I don't see why even an early jet like the Skyhawk would lose the competition to the 167 in attacking an Aircraft Carrier. Would the 167 really survive the flak better than the Skyhawk? If the 167 is the winner, why aren't we still using Navy bi-planes today instead of the volatile jets?