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The mosquito is simalar the the Bf-109 except for its higher speed.
The P-38 would win.
Both the P-38 and Lightning were used as Pathfinders, both had quite a respectable bomb load
MM
Well OK, but Mosquitos:-..slight understatement there ....versions of the Mossie could carry a bigger bomb load than the B-17
Those were design choices. Boeing could have made similiar choices when designing the B-17.Well OK, but Mosquitos:-
1. Weren't composed primarily of metal
2. They didn't have to carry 10 aircrew
3. Or 12 heavy machine guns, each packing:-
Those were design choices. Boeing could have made similiar choices when designing the B-17.
BTW, I consider wood construction to be a negative feature. Britain did this because they had a shortage of aluminum not because wood was inheritly superior for aircraft construction.
WellThose were design choices. Boeing could have made similiar choices when designing the B-17.
BTW, I consider wood construction to be a negative feature. Britain did this because they had a shortage of aluminum not because wood was inheritly superior for aircraft construction.
So my question to you is this: In the hands of experienced pilots which aircraft would have prevailed under typical daylight combat conditions.
MM