Swordfish MkI as a bomber

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Swordfish MkI as a bomber Oct 15, 2022 20:53:39 GMT

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Post by admiralduncan on Oct 15, 2022 20:53:39 GMT

If the Swordfish had a bomb value of 5 instead of its torps what would its point value be?

I ask because I am designing a 2nd Battle of Narvik scenario, and the Swordfish from Furious only dropped bombs.

I should add that the SA Battleship Killer is changed to Alternate Torpedo Payload 2, and I've added Divide the Defence.

It would also be a Dive Bomber.

At Taranto several bomb carrying Swordfish accompanied the Torpedo armed planes to drop flares and distract the AA fire.

I'm thinking 8 points?

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Swordfish MkI as a bomber Oct 18, 2022 21:24:50 GMT

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Post by mnnorthstars on Oct 18, 2022 21:24:50 GMT

Swordfish Mk I
Points
Bomb 5
3/6/1
Alternate Torpedo Payload 2
Divide the Defense
Deceptive Target

Vindicator
7 Points
Bomb 8
4/6/1
Press the Attack

Do 24K
7 Points
Bomb 6
3/6/1
(Airborne) Raider
Pinpointer
Patrol Bomber w Loiter

Skua Mk II
7 Points
AA 4
Bomb 6
4/6/1
Interceptor
Mission Selection
ASW Bomber 2

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Swordfish MkI as a bomber Oct 19, 2022 0:55:10 GMT

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Post by mnnorthstars on Oct 19, 2022 0:55:10 GMT

Looking at the comparables I think you have a 6-point aircraft. It’s the opposite of a glass cannon so that makes it hard to cost, the plane itself is probably worth 5 and then Divide the Defense is worth a point. If you want to round up then 7 is certainly in play since at night these would be dangerous against destroyers or 3-armor cruisers.

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admiralduncan Forumini Ensign Posts: 169	Swordfish MkI as a bomber Oct 19, 2022 11:36:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by admiralduncan on Oct 19, 2022 11:36:05 GMT Thanks for that. Here is the card and I'm happy to change its points. Deceptive Target is quite powerful, and a torp attack. Maybe 7 then?
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Swordfish MkI as a bomber Oct 19, 2022 17:34:30 GMT

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Post by mnnorthstars on Oct 19, 2022 17:34:30 GMT

I forgot about the ASW. 8 looks good but maybe it’s 9. I was just thinking, if you have three of these then for three turns theoretically you’re bringing aircraft that can only be aborted by getting 2 sixes via ships or by fighters cutting through Escort.

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Swordfish MkI as a bomber Oct 19, 2022 20:17:47 GMT via mobile

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Oct 19, 2022 17:34:30 GMT mnnorthstars said:

I forgot about the ASW. 8 looks good but maybe it’s 9. I was just thinking, if you have three of these then for three turns theoretically you’re bringing aircraft that can only be aborted by getting 2 sixes via ships or by fighters cutting through Escort.

I would suggest it is a 6-7 point plane armour 3 gets aborted easily.0

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Swordfish MkI as a bomber Oct 19, 2022 21:06:37 GMT

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Oct 19, 2022 20:17:47 GMT raevski said:

Oct 19, 2022 17:34:30 GMT mnnorthstars said:

I forgot about the ASW. 8 looks good but maybe it’s 9. I was just thinking, if you have three of these then for three turns theoretically you’re bringing aircraft that can only be aborted by getting 2 sixes via ships or by fighters cutting through Escort.

I would suggest it is a 6-7 point plane armour 3 gets aborted easily.0

Yes, but Deceptive Target gives it 4 armour in effect v ships. Back to 7 points then I think.

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Swordfish MkI as a bomber

Post by admiralduncan on Oct 15, 2022 20:53:39 GMT

Post by mnnorthstars on Oct 18, 2022 21:24:50 GMT

Post by mnnorthstars on Oct 19, 2022 0:55:10 GMT

Post by admiralduncan on Oct 19, 2022 11:36:05 GMT

Post by mnnorthstars on Oct 19, 2022 17:34:30 GMT

Post by raevski on Oct 19, 2022 20:17:47 GMT

Post by admiralduncan on Oct 19, 2022 21:06:37 GMT

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