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Air base size
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 4:05 pm
by Ratz
Could someone list the restrictions on air groups based on air field size?
I was wondering why my bombers on Guadalcanal were not attacking naval targets until I found mention that the air base has to be 2 or greater. Just wondering what other surprises I am in for. Thanks in advance for any help.
RE: Air base size
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 4:12 pm
by Nikademus
air base size 1 = no offensive operations. (size 1 is good basically for patrol and CAP)
air base size 2 = full 1E tactical bomber capability and offensive fighter ops. (sweeps)
air base size 3 = 2E bombers can attack with extended loads only. no restrictions on 1E tactical bombers.
air base size 4+ = full 2E capability. 4E can attack with extended loads only
air base size 7+ B-29's can operate at full capacity.
RE: Air base size
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 4:36 pm
by Mike Solli
Something I learned recently was that you can perform LRCAP missions from level 1 airfields.
RE: Air base size
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:59 pm
by rtrapasso
ORIGINAL: Nikademus
air base size 1 = no offensive operations. (size 1 is good basically for patrol and CAP)
air base size 2 = full 1E tactical bomber capability and offensive fighter ops. (sweeps)
air base size 3 = 2E bombers can attack with extended loads only. no restrictions on 1E tactical bombers.
air base size 4+ = full 2E capability. 4E can attack with extended loads only
air base size 7+ B-29's can operate at full capacity.
air base size 5+ = most 4E bombers (B-17s, B-24s) operate at full capability.
RE: Air base size
Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:56 am
by Barb
i think base size required for nonrestricted operations is based on plane Load capacity/2000 ?
RE: Air base size
Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:37 am
by rtrapasso
ORIGINAL: Barb
i think base size required for nonrestricted operations is based on plane Load capacity/2000 ?
From the manual section 9.4 Airfields
"Level bombers require an airfield equal to size 4 + (bomb load/6500) rounded down. So a B29 requires a size 7 airfield to avoid penalties."
RE: Air base size
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 1:47 pm
by Barb
I was too lazy to look in the manual [:D]