What if the B-29?
 What if the B-29?
Artist Credit: 68Hawk
What if the war in Europe had persisted to the point where the B-29 was deployed for use there? Â
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In this Snapshot we explore that question. The year is 1946. German forces have been successful in defeating the Soviet Union, and have linked up with Japanese forces to form a contiguous Axis block of territory. Because of these setbacks, Allied forces have not been able to attempt the landings in Normandy and Italy, and the continent remains in Axis hands.
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The Allied strategic bombing campaign continues with more ferocity than ever. German and Japanese forces have begun to work together on their separate fronts in order to combine their strengths and pool their hard earned wisdom. They fight on undaunted, extracting a vicious price from the huge bombers that are now pummeling their homelands.
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Will the Allies be able to gain the strategic advantage that they need to begin the reconquest of Eurasia?
Arena:
SEA2
Country Percentages:
Allies 60%
Axis 40%
Units:
Allies:
B-29: Â Â Â 70%
Units:
Allies:
B-29: Â Â Â 70%
Fighters:Â 30%
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Available Fighters:
P-38J
P-38L
P-47M
P-47N
P-51B
P-51D
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Orders:
B-29s Launch S from A96. Airspawn in sector 5.6. Circle and form in sector 5.6 while the escorts come to the rally point. Once formed up, attack factory complexes in 9.7.7 and 8.6.2 with two separate groups.
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Fighters launch N from A97 and rally with the bombers in sector 5.6. Escort bombers to target.
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Restrictions:
B-29
50% fuel.
Bomb load at CO's discretion. Must stay in no more than two main groups.
20k max alt for bombers after launch.
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Fighters
100% fuel and drop tanks.Â
Fighters may not carry ordnance.
Fighters must remain within visual distance of the bombers until enemy contact is made.
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Units:
Axis:
Fighters: 100%
Axis:
Fighters: 100%
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Available Fighters:
Bf-109G-6
Bf-109G-14
Bf-109K-4
Fw-190A-8
Fw-190D-9
Ta-152
A6m5b
Ki-84
Ki-61
N1k2
Orders:
Axis may choose any available aircraft.
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German aircraft spawn S from A44, airspawning into sector 10.8, and protect the factory in 9.7.7.
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Japanese aircraft spawn S from A52, airspawning into sector 8.4, and protect the factory in 8.6.2.
Restrictions:
All aircraft must take 100% fuel and drop tanks.
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Axis aircraft may not fly West of the vertical 7 line.
Victory Conditions:
B-29:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 30pts
Fighters:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10pts
Factory objects:Â 1pt
Arena Settings:
1. Terrain - germany
2. Icon Range - short
3. Wind -none
3. Wind -none
4. Time 10:00 x2
5. Fighter and Bomber Warning Range - 79,200 about 15 miles
6. Enemy Collisions - on
7. External view for bombers (F3) - on
8. Visibility - 15
9. Friendly Collisions - off
10. Fuel - 1.0
11. Ack - 0.4
12. Kill Shooter - off
13. Tower Range 79,200 (for display to aid players, set to match the above setting)
14. Radar - off
Designer Notes:
This snapshot is setup to purposefully be an anachronism. Enjoy!
5. Fighter and Bomber Warning Range - 79,200 about 15 miles
6. Enemy Collisions - on
7. External view for bombers (F3) - on
8. Visibility - 15
9. Friendly Collisions - off
10. Fuel - 1.0
11. Ack - 0.4
12. Kill Shooter - off
13. Tower Range 79,200 (for display to aid players, set to match the above setting)
14. Radar - off
Designer Notes:
This snapshot is setup to purposefully be an anachronism. Enjoy!
CM Notes:
Try to run a second frame with the sides switched so that everyone has a chance to fly what they want.
Design by:
68Hawk