Question about bombers Vs transports

[Dili]

This is mainly for proposes of WITM since italians used S-81 to bombing at start of war and S-82 to long range bombing against Bahrain and Gibraltar. What are the consequences of changing transports to bombers do they loose any transport capability? Any other consequence implication?

[el cid again]

They lose the ability to transport troops. There is only one exception - and you will find it in RHS. A flying boat classified as a patrol plane can transport troops and supplies AND it can bomb - but only at night. IF you give it NO bombs - it then is not worth much as a bomber (but it will drop a bomb if on a patrol mission rarely - simulating the "kick one out the door" tactic IRL). Notably Empire Flying Boats were used in patrol missions, but otherwise were transport flying boats of import.

It takes a code change to create a transport bomber - and if it happens the Li-2 (Soviet DC-3) would be a candidate.

[Dili]

I see thanks El Cid. Better stay as transports then. 3 Italian Divisons went to Africa in planes.

[el cid again]

A rather clever idea suggested by Nemo was to create multiple versions of the same aircraft - for your consideration.

[Dili]

Hmm already  tought about it but i am not sure about slots. How many airplane slots have the Axis?

[el cid again]

75 or so - including comment lines

[Dili]

Oki, thanks.