TFS 5.0 Regia Marina "Gorizia" - Heavy Cruiser - WIP

**ATAG_Pattle** · Aug-02-2019, 09:01

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**DerDa** · Aug-02-2019, 10:00

Too many flak towers!
Much too many flak towers!!!

I just hope they are as effective as the Bismarck's

**ATAG_Ribbs** · Aug-02-2019, 11:04

Any chance they will be manable?.... Ahhh yeah.. Beautiful ship!!

**RAF74_Buzzsaw** · Aug-02-2019, 15:55

Not all the flak emplacements are present in this model... so yes it will be a challenge to attack.

Anyone who thinks they can fly a single aircraft, at low level, straight at a large warship such as this, will have a nasty surprise.

Trying to skip bomb a large warship is not a good way to extend one's lifetime.

Taking out a major warship such as this takes teamwork and multiple aircraft.

For example, there were approx. 15 Swordfish involved in each of the two attacks which crippled the Bismarck. The attacks were coordinated with aircraft approaching from all directions. Most of the Swordfish let their torpedoes go at the recommended distance of 1000 yards, (914 meters) a couple at twice that distance. There was heavy overcast, and the Swordfish, (which had radar) were able to drop out of the overcast, make their attacks and then climb back into it to avoid the AAA. (yes we hope to have full overcast cloud systems for TF 5.0)

This was in an environment of either complete dark, (for the first attack) or deep twilight. (for the second attack) The Swordfish were launched and landed in either near or complete darkness... something no other carrier borne aircraft would attempt or be normally capable of... the Swordfish had an incredibly low stall speed and easy handling which allowed this.

When the Prince of Wales and Repulse were sunk by the Japanese, they were attacked by an estimated 88 aircraft, 34 torpedo aircraft and 51 level bombers in a number of waves and using 'hammer and anvil' multi directional attacks. The Japanese aircraft were Bettys and Nells, medium bombers, of which half were modified to carry torpedoes. (similar to the modified He-111H-6 and modified Wellington IC's which will carry torpedoes for TF 5.0) The Japanese attacks were spread out over 2 1/4 hours. The effective damage was mostly done by torpedoes in coordinated attacks launched at around 1000 meters. After the Prince of Wales was crippled and slowed, it was hit by some level bombs. Approx. 49 torpedoes were launched, an estimated 6-8 hits. The Japanese crews on these aircraft were among the most highly trained of any airforce in the world in these types of attacks.

**jackd** · Aug-03-2019, 03:22

Originally Posted by RAF74_Buzzsaw

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When the Prince of Wales and Repulse were sunk by the Japanese, they were attacked by an estimated 88 aircraft, 34 torpedo aircraft and 51 level bombers in a number of waves and using 'hammer and anvil' multi directional attacks. The Japanese aircraft were Bettys and Nells, medium bombers, of which half were modified to carry torpedoes. (similar to the modified He-111H-6 and modified Wellington IC's which will carry torpedoes for TF 5.0) The Japanese attacks were spread out over 2 1/4 hours. The effective damage was mostly done by torpedoes in coordinated attacks launched at around 1000 meters. After the Prince of Wales was crippled and slowed, it was hit by some level bombs. Approx. 49 torpedoes were launched, an estimated 6-8 hits. The Japanese crews on these aircraft were among the most highly trained of any airforce in the world in these types of attacks.

No wonder IL2 1946 Pacific Fighters is so popular .... revenge !

**DUI** · Aug-04-2019, 12:33

Intimidating vessel! Good that it sails to war for the blue side.

**RAF74_Buzzsaw** · Aug-02-2019, 15:55

Originally Posted by ATAG_Ribbs

Any chance they will be manable?.... Ahhh yeah.. Beautiful ship!!

Yes, these should be mannable.

**ATAG_JackMaxx** · Aug-02-2019, 16:06

minnenshoooten booten in Isle of Wright campaign can shoot the sunglasses off a gnat flying at 10000ft, full real i dont think so. read on wiki that the berlin flac towers fired thousands of rounds for each aircraft downed and it was a big drag on german war production

**RAF74_Buzzsaw** · Aug-02-2019, 16:12

Originally Posted by JackMaXX

minnenshoooten booten in Isle of Wright campaign can shoot the sunglasses off a gnat flying at 10000ft, full real i dont think so. read on wiki that the berlin flac towers fired thousands of rounds for each aircraft downed and it was a big drag on german war production

Loitering over a AAA equipped ship is never a good idea... especially in range of light flak.... which at 10,000 ft is the case.

However, we will be looking at flak accuracy revisions for TF 5.0.