Metalist was so kind as to send me some of the German air pools. This is the type of challenge we are playing, always ready to show WitW players how to manage aspects of the platform. the point is not whether Metalist or myself are utilizing assets in the best method. Debate could be made about this! Do more, do less. However, the goal is show how to utilize resources so a new player can explore for themselves as to what feels right; in their play style.
I have four beautiful pool pictures for Axis air. First one is of reconnaissance. With only one major nation, Germany, it is easy to display the whole section. Once again, Thank You Metalist.
Axis Reconnaissance: First thing to notice is that there are 300 + aircraft frames. Given the burn ratio that will be enough for end of war. Two points to bring out is that there are not many factories left in production of this category. A second point is that a couple air frames in this are marginal at best. Yet pools in the good air frames along with a limited factory output will keep a sufficient supply to last the duration of war.
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Next category is fighter and fighter bombers. Both of these categories are important to Germany whereas fighters for Allies was of little significance. Because of this, it takes two pictures to show the whole list. There is some overlap on second snapshot so look for that.
Axis fighter and fighter bomber: Part A
On this see how many factories there are. Still a substantial dedication of Axis resources to this air frame style. I am combining the two styles since they are so similar. Pools are not great but factory size will keep up with demand.
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Axis fighter and fighter bomber: Part B
The first two models on this picture are repeats of the previous picture, at bottom of it. Still though, the same situation. Many factories will keep supply sufficient despite small pools.
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Final Axis category for viewing is tactical bombers. Especially in 1945 Axis do not usually have many level bombers left. The same is true for patrol aircraft and torpedo bombers. So tactical bombers is the one air frame Germany still has to impact ground operations of the Allies. The pool is large (1,000 Plus) and I am sure Metalist wished he could train more pilots to sit in the empty cockpits. But attrition has limited that. In this category factories will make models that never fly.
Axis tactical bombers:
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