posted 10-05-2000 02:59 PM               

I have tried alt-N and flying real time but I'm lucky to get one in those diver missions in a Typhoon let alone a Spit XIV in single missions..what gives?

posted 10-05-2000 03:17 PM               

carpe diem

posted 10-05-2000 03:39 PM               

Good luck

posted 10-05-2000 04:08 PM               

Its been a while since I've done a "diver" intercept,but it seems like the first wave are indeed flying too fast...like in the upper 400's(mph). Also the following waves are often slower and easier to catch up to. Here is what I've found sucessful...
1. Fly the Tempest!
2. Don't try to follow the first wave...usually(especially if you "Alt-N") you are too late to catch up with them.
3.Try to orbit on-station at around 10,000ft. or so.
4. Some may consider this cheating but consider this...You won't get much help from Ground Control radar stations so I use the target key to scan for oncoming V-1's. Just pretend you are getting updates from radar stations tracking incoming V-1's.
5. When you find one try and time your diving attack to begin just before the V-1 reaches your position...then slam the throttle forward and start a medium shallow dive. Slip in behind.
6. Fire in short bursts...try some "pot-shots" from longer range than you think you should...if you hit the little bugger it will make a BIG bang. Which brings up the next piece of advice...Don't get TOO close!

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[This message has been edited by Tailspin (edited 10-05-2000).]

posted 10-05-2000 05:03 PM               

For what it's worth, the V-1s were also intercepted with souped up Mustangs. They cranked the boost pressure on the supercharger. Lost several planes and a couple of pilots when the engines failed.

posted 10-05-2000 05:05 PM               

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posted 10-05-2000 05:21 PM               

Maybe this is the only 'true' FM in EAW.

posted 10-05-2000 07:06 PM               

If the V1 is coming in at 420mph at 5,000’ we have a problem.

posted 10-05-2000 08:02 PM               

Roger, I've tried using the Meteor against buzz bombs...much better (though it's a lot slower than the P-80 ) At least it's a more realistic setup.

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posted 10-05-2000 09:08 PM               

I think a diving attack is pretty much essential in EAW. I was hanging out at Books-a-Million earlier tonight(in the WWII history section,of course ) and thought I'd check up on the V-1. A Janes reference listed the top speed between 390 and 420 mph. However another reference book listed the top speed at 550mph! I think the 2nd is way too fast...as I thought before it was between 400 and 450mph. At 3000 to 5000ft. 420mph is faster than most WWII piston engined fighters could fly in level flight.
BTW...I picked up a book Flying Aces...Avation Art of WWII its got some very nice artwork of WWII ace's aircraft of all nationalities.

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