Hello, soldiers!
Today I'm taking you into the world of high-seas patrol!
When radar technology wasn't yet widespread, the ability to fly over large expanses of sea for hours and land on them was invaluable to navies of all nations.
The best example of this type of aircraft was undoubtedly the PB-7 "Albatross" seaplane!
Of course, this isn't its original name. Can you tell me?
The role this aircraft will have on the battlefield is clear: to search for anything that floats and never let it float again!
This slow and clumsy seaplane can carry a team of three soldiers: one pilot and two gunners.
One gunner will sit in front of the pilot, giving him an excellent view of the targets. The other gunner will be at the rear and will be able to alternate between the two flanking positions, thus covering a huge area. If necessary, a fourth crew member can be added and a rear machine gun can be added to each of the two tail gunners.
The pilot can rely on a dual 12.7 mm machine gun, exactly the same caliber as the others, to shoot down small enemies.
What makes the Albatross so dangerous, however, are its other two types of weapons: torpedoes and depth charges!
The PB-7 pilot can rely on two standard torpedoes to hit large vessels or surfaced submarines, and four depth charges to hit submerged submarines.
In this aircraft, the pilot's ability to hit the target will be crucial! Calculating the target's speed and picking the right moment to release a device that will take a considerable amount of time to hit is not something every pilot can master!
In general, do you like the possibility of sinking ships and submarines using aircraft?
Of course, you'll see modern aircraft fill these niche roles in the future.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Questioning my gameplay ideas is the best way to build an even better one!
Will we have the next MEET in a vehicle? A tank? A mech? A ship? A boat? A submarine? A plane? A helicopter? Who knows!
Happy New Year to all, my brothers-in-arms!
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