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American planes used in Europe and the Pacific theatres.
American Fighters/Fighter-Bombers
Saw service in Europe and most extensively in the Pacific. The P-38 was used for interception, dive bombing, level bombing, ground attack, night fighting, photo reconnaissance, radar and visual pathfinding for bombers and evacuation missions, and extensively as a long-range escort fighter when equipped with drop tanks under its wings. It can be fitted with rockets and bombs.
AC: 5 [14]
HP: 20 (HD 4)
Move: 9/41 flying, +7 airspeed bonus
Attack: All [operator-linked]
⦁ x4 fire-linked .50 Large MG (+2 hit, 2d6+2), nose
⦁ 1 20mm Medium Autocannon (2d6+2), nose
Mods: Aerial, Communications
Country: USA
Year: 1939
Crew: 1
Range: 2237 miles
Ceiling: 43.963'
Climb: 2500' per minute
The most common type of fighter in the U.S. Army Air Corps (USAAC) when the United States entered the War. The Lockheed P-38 Lightning could outperform the P-40, especially at high altitude, but the tough P-40 was less expensive, easier to build and maintain, and was in large-scale production at a critical period in the nation’s history when fighter planes were needed in large numbers. The solid, reliable Warhawk was used in all theatres and some were sent to Russia. Can be fitted with bombs.
AC: 4 [15]
HP: 24 (HD 4)
Move: 9/38 flying, +6 airspeed bonus
Attack: All [operator-linked]
⦁ x6 fire-linked .50 Large MG (+3 hit, 2d6+4), wings
Mods: Aerial, Communications
Country: USA
Year: 1941
Crew: 1
Range: 240 miles
Ceiling: 38,156'
Climb: 2142' per minute
Used as both a high-altitude escort fighter and a low-level fighter-bomber, the P-47 quickly gained a reputation for ruggedness. Its sturdy construction and air-cooled radial engine enabled the Thunderbolt to absorb severe battle damage and keep flying. During WWII, the P-47 served in almost every active war theater and in the forces of several Allied nations. The most important U.S. fighter in Europe by the end of the War, outnumbering P-38 Lightnings and P-51 Mustangs combined. Can be fitted with rockets and bombs.
AC: 4 [15]
HP: 22 (HD 4)
Move: 9/43 flying, +7 airspeed bonus
Attack: All [operator-linked]
⦁ x8 fire-linked .50 Large MG (+4 hit, 2d6+6), wings
Mods: Aerial, Communications
Country: USA
Year: 1942
Crew: 1
Range: 449 miles
Ceiling: 40,994'
Climb: 3200' per minute
The Mustang was among the best and most well-known fighters used by the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Possessing excellent range and maneuverability, the P-51 operated primarily as a long-range escort fighter and also as a ground attack fighter-bomber. The Mustang served in nearly every combat zone during the War. It could be fitted with rockets and bombs.
AC: 5 [14]
HP: 22 (HD 4)
Move: 9/44 flying, +7 airspeed bonus
Attack: All [operator-linked]
⦁ x4 fire-linked .50 Large MG (+2 hit, 2d6+2)
⦁ x4 fire-linked 20 mm Medium Autocannon (+2 hit, 2d6+4)
Mods: Aerial, Communications
Country: USA
Year: 1942
Crew: 1
Range: 851 miles
Ceiling: 41,900'
Climb: 3475' per minute
Navy and Marine fighter/bomber. It was tough, fast, and well armed. Corsairs were used in the Pacific. An alternate armament was x4 fire-linked 20mm cannons and could be fitted with two 1,000 lb bombs or eight 5 inch rockets.
AC: 4 [15]
HP: 20 (HD 4)
Move: 9/45 flying, +8 airspeed bonus
Attack: All [operator-linked]
⦁ x6 fire-linked .50 Large Machinegun (+3 hit, 2d6+4)
Mods: Aerial, Communications
Country: USA
Year: 1942
Crew: 1
Range: 1005 miles
Ceiling: 41,339'
Climb: 4360' per minute
The main Navy fighter at the start of the War it was outclassed by the Zero. Saw extensive action in the Pacific Battles of the Coral Sea and Midway. It was replaced by the Hellcat in 1943. It could be fitted with two 250 lb bombs.
AC: 5 [14]
HP: 15 (HD 3)
Move: 9/33 flying, +5 airspeed bonus
Attack: All [operator-linked]
⦁ x4 fire-linked .50 Large Machinegun (+2 hit, 2d6+2)
Mods: Aerial, Communications
Country: USA
Year: 1940
Crew: 1
Range: 900 miles
Ceiling: 34,698'
Climb: 2000' per minute
Designed to counter the Zero it replaced the Wildcat in 1943. It had a high rate of climb, good dive speed, armor, and weapons and yet was maneuverable. It could be fitted with a variety of rockets and bombs.
AC: 5 [14]
HP: 22 (HD 4)
Move: 9/39 flying, +6 airspeed bonus
Attack: All [operator-linked]
⦁ x6 fire-linked .50 Large Machinegun (+3 hit, 2d6+4)
Mods: Aerial, Communications
Country: USA
Year: 1943
Crew: 1
Range: 944 miles
Ceiling: 37,300'
Climb: 3400' per minute
The Navy's standard ship-based dive bomber in the Pacific, they were also used as land based bombers by the Marines. They carried the victory at the Battle of Midway sinking four Japanese aircraft carriers, crippling their fleet. A rugged plane with good defensive firepower.
AC: 4 [15]
HP: 24 (HD 4)
Move: 9/26 flying, +4 airspeed bonus
Attack:
⦁ x6 fire-linked .50 Large Machinegun (+3 hit, 2d6+4), nose, [operator-linked]
⦁ x2 fire-linked .30 Medium Machinegun (+1 hit, 1d6+3), dorsal turret, gunner
⦁ 2,000 lbs of bombs
Mods: Aerial, Communications
Country: USA
Year: 1938
Crew: 2 (pilot, gunner)
Range: 1,115 miles
Ceiling: 25,525'
Climb: 1700' per minute
Designed to replace the obsolete pre-War Devastator. It carries bombs or a torpedo in an enclosed bay. It is bristling with defensive machine guns. Only one of six deployed survived the battle of Midway, but despite this the Avenger became the Navy's main torpedo plane.
AC: 4 [15]
HP: 22 (HD 4)
Move: 9/27 flying, +4 airspeed bonus
Attack:
⦁ x2 fire-linked .50 Large Machinegun (+1 hit, 2d6+1), [operator-linked]
⦁ x1 .50 Large Machinegun (2d6), rear turret, gunner
⦁ x1 .30 Medium Machinegun (1d6+2), ventral, torp officer
⦁ 2,000 lbs of bombs or torpedo
Mods: Aerial, Communications
Country: USA
Year: 1942
Crew: 3 (pilot, gunner, torpedo officer)
Range: 1,215 miles
Ceiling: 22,402'
Climb: 2060' per minute
BOMBERS
Nicknamed the Flying Fortress the B-17 was the most famous bomber of the war having seen action in every theater. It could sustain heavy damage and keep flying. It bristled with .50 machineguns and was most used for daylight bomb raids to avoid as many civilian casualties as possible. This policy cost a lot of airmen's lives.
AC: 3 [16]
HP: 48 (HD 8)
Move: 9/28 flying, +4 airspeed bonus
Attack:
⦁ x2 fire-linked .50 Heavy Machinegun (+1 hit, 2d6) in 9 positions (2 in the Bendix chin turret, 2 on nose cheeks, 2 staggered waist guns, 2 in upper Sperry turret, 2 in Sperry ball turret in belly, 2 in the tail and one (2d6) firing upwards from radio compartment behind bomb bay) all gunner positions
⦁ Bombs: 8ooo to 17,600 lbs.
⦁ Up to 3 gunners can target one aircraft from the firing arcs
Mods: Aerial, Communications
Country: USA
Year: 1937
Crew: 10 (pilot, co-pilot, navigator, bombardier/nose gunner, flight engineer/top turret gunner, radio operator, waist gunners (2), ball turret gunner, tail gunner)
Range: 2001 miles
Ceiling: 35,600'
Climb: 540' per minute
Light bomber, attack, and night-fighter aircraft. It was one of the first American aircraft to serve in the War. It was said to be easy to fly and handled well. It was also a stable gun-platform for night-fighter missions. A sturdy, tough, well designed plane. Can be fitted with up to 4,000 lbs of bombs.
AC: 4 [15]
HP: 25 (HD 5)
Move: 9/34 flying, +5 airspeed bonus
Attack:
⦁ x6 fire-linked .50 Heavy Machinegun (+3 hit, 2d6+4), Nose [operator-linked]
⦁ x2 fire-linked .50 Heavy Machinegun (+1 hit, 2d6), rear turret, gunner
Mods: Aerial, Communications
Country: USA
Year: 1941
Crew: 3 (pilot, co-pilot, gunner)
Range: 1091 miles
Ceiling: 25,098'
Climb: 1500' per minute
Medium bomber and heavy attack aircraft. It is a tougher, faster, and better armed option to the A20. In the summer of 1945 the armament was upgraded for its ground attack roll to 8 firelinked Heavy Machine Guns on the nose (+4 hit, 2d6+6, 150') and 6 firelinked Heavy Machine Guns in the wings, 3 per wing ((+3 hit, 2d6+4).
AC: 4 [15]
HP: 30 (HD 6)
Move: 9/35 flying, +6 airspeed bonus
Attack:
⦁ x6 fire-linked .50 Heavy Machinegun (+3 hit, 2d6+4), Nose [operator-linked]
⦁ x2 fire-linked .50 Heavy Machinegun (+1 hit, 2d6), Dorsal turret, gunner
⦁ x2 fire-linked .50 Heavy Machinegun (+1 hit, 2d6), Ventral turret, gunner
⦁ x10 Rockets (5 per wing)
⦁ Bombs: 6000 lbs
Mods: Aerial, Communications
Country: USA
Year: 1944
Crew: 3 (pilot, 2 gunners)
Range: 1300 miles
Ceiling: 22,100'
Climb: 1250' per minute
OTHER
One of the main transport planes of the allies. It can carry up to 6000 lbs of cargo or 28 troops. 50k paratroopers were dropped over Normandy from Skytrains. The plane could be fitted with cargo doors, hoists, and even mooring for gliders. It is unarmed.
AC: 6 [13]
HP: 30 (HD 5)
Move: 9/22 flying, +3 airspeed bonus
Attack: All [operator-linked]
⦁ None.
Mods: Aerial, Communications
Country: USA
Year: 1942
Crew: 4 (pilot, co-pilot, navigator, radio operator)
Range: 1600 miles
Ceiling: 24,000'
Climb: 1041' per minute
Come on, where's the B-25, you can't do 30 Seconds Over Tokyo or Catch-22 scenarios without it.
ReplyDeleteCheck out the new post. The B-25 in its glory. Had a lot of fun. Fascinating aircraft.
DeleteTo honor the spirit of Jimmy Doolittle and his Raiders I shall stat that plane when I get time tomorrow hopefully. (cut to Macho Man Randy Savage pointing to the sky!)
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