Mosquito vs. P-38 as a BOMBER video is up
Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIBgUya_b_8
In the previous video I used speeds for the Mosquito B Mk. IV, a bomber version. It turns out that was a mistake. My thinking was that because it had the same engine as the FB MK VI the speeds would be close. I did mention the difference in the gun nose, but it turns out that difference is about 20-25mph A LOT more than I thought.
I correct it in this video to the extent possible. Also, I somehow put the P-38G's payload at 1100 pounds, it's actually 2x1100 for 2200 pounds of bombs, which means the P-38G is the plane with the greater maximum bomb load.
I think some Mosquito fanboys may be a little upset about how the Mosquito looks here as compared with the 38G UNLESS they watch to the end. The Mosquito's navigation equipment allows it to fly missions that would be unrealistic for the Lightning, which is why I think the Mosquito is at least for some situations, the better bomber.
Greg
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Please! I love that airplane!
Any consideration given to the Petlyakov Pe-2 in best fighter-bomber category?
