What made the P 51 so good?
The Mustang, with its high speed, long-range, low-cost, and six . 50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns, made it the ideal fighter for the job. The P-51 dominated air combat in Europe, destroying nearly 5,000 enemy aircraft. It was also a very capable fighter-bomber and could carry 1,000 pounds of bombs and rockets.
Is Luftwaffe better than RAF?
The RAF proved to be a better combat force than the Luftwaffe in almost every respect. The decisive factors were British capability and determination, but German mistakes, before and during the battle, contributed significantly to the outcome. German pilots honed their skills in the Spanish Civil War.
Why did the RAF fail?
It suffered from constant supply problems, largely as a result of underachievement in aircraft production. Germany’s failure to defeat the RAF and secure control of the skies over southern England made invasion all but impossible.
Why didn’t Germany have a heavy bomber?
No, they didn’t have the technology. They didn’t want heavy bombers, they wanted fast ones. Of course, when they realized they needed heavy bombers, there were none in development. Towards the end of the war there were a few heavy bombers on the drawing board, but none made it into production.
What is America’s biggest bomber?
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
| B-52 Stratofortress | |
|---|---|
| A B-52H from Barksdale AFB flying over Texas | |
| Role | Strategic bomber |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
What was the biggest German bomber in WW2?
He 177 Greif
Did Germany have 4 engine bombers?
The only real German 4 engined heavy bomber to enter service was the He 177. It only had 2 nacelles but it had 4 engines.
What was the largest bomber in World War 2?
Boeing B-29 Superfortress
How many bombs could a German bomber carry?
The largest bombers of World War I, the four engine aircraft built by the Zeppelin-Staaken company in Germany, could carry a payload of up to 4,400 pounds (2,000 kg) of bombs.