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Medium Bomber
Battlefield 1942

Medium Bomber

Master the Battlefield 1942 Medium Bomber, a powerful support plane available on four maps. Learn its strengths, weaknesses, and bombing tactics.

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Master the Battlefield 1942 Medium Bomber, a powerful support plane available on four maps. Learn its strengths, weaknesses, and bombing tactics.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The Medium Bomber is a support plane that can be as devastating as the B17 in the hands of a skilled pilot.
  2. 2
    It has a respawn (respawn: the reappearance of a player or vehicle after being destroyed) time of approximately 40 seconds.
  3. 3
    It is a decent dogfighter with good speed, handling, and a good amount of health.
  4. 4
    The Medium Bomber excels at destroying armor and infantry by dropping four bombs simultaneously.
  5. 5
    These bombs have a better rate of fire than the B17's bombs.
  6. 6
    The plane is featured on only four maps, which, combined with a lack of strong anti-aircraft (AA) guns on these maps, can make it feel overpowered.
  7. 7
    When dropping bombs, release all four at once for maximum impact.
  8. 8
    To ensure bombs land in a concentrated area, fly high and dive when releasing them. Flying level may spread the bombs too far apart, potentially failing to destroy targets.
  9. 9
    Ammunition is a significant concern, often requiring frequent returns to the airfield.
  10. 10
    Fighters can typically defeat Medium Bombers in a dogfight, so it is advisable to avoid them.
  11. 11
    There are two versions: the Mosquito and the BF110.
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    The BF110, the Axis variant, includes a tailgunner position and has superior turning capabilities. The tailgunner is noted as being mostly useless but provides some utility.
  13. 13
    The Mosquito is less maneuverable than the BF110.
Tips
  • A skilled pilot can make the Medium Bomber nearly unstoppable.
  • Consider the BF110 for its better maneuverability.
  • Be mindful of your ammo supply and plan for resupply runs.
  • Prioritize avoiding fighter aircraft.
  • On Operation Husky and the Battle of Anzio, pilots have achieved impressive kill counts like 66-3 and 48-2 with this aircraft.

Walkthrough:

Artillery:

  1. Certain vehicles, such as light armored tanks, defguns, battleships, and destroyer rear cannons, can utilize artillery.
  2. A scout must use binoculars to designate a target.
  3. When a scout calls for artillery fire via radio, press the secondary button while in the designated vehicle to take control.
  4. You will see the target area designated by the scout.
  5. Yellow lines indicate your firing trajectory.
  6. As you fire using the primary button, the camera will adjust to show your shot's impact.
  7. Adjust your aim based on where your shots land relative to the target picture; if shots are left and up, move right and down. This requires practice.
  8. Sometimes, targets may be too far to hit accurately, especially from a battleship.

Anti-Aircraft (AA) Guns:

  1. AA guns are designed to shoot down aircraft.
  2. The most effective way to destroy a plane is to target it directly as it approaches your AA gun.
  3. For planes in the air, aim ahead of the aircraft.
  4. The distance to aim ahead depends on the plane's distance and speed. Aim further ahead for faster or more distant planes.
  5. Observe smoke puffs from your shots to gauge accuracy; adjust your aim if smoke is hitting too far behind or in front of the plane.
  6. When a plane is flying directly at you, aim for the tip of its left wing from your perspective.
  7. If targeting infantry, do not use long-range AA settings; for medium or close range, aim towards the right due to the gun barrel's position relative to the crosshairs.
  8. When using AA guns on Aircraft Carriers, if a plane is too low to hit, switch to another gun on the same side of the ship to target it when it pulls up.

Stationary Machine Guns:

  1. Stationary machine guns are straightforward to use.
  2. Remaining in one position for an extended period is risky due to snipers.
  3. These guns are effective for shooting down airplanes.
  4. Machine guns overheat if used continuously, limiting their firing duration.
Tips
  • Mastering artillery aiming requires experience and practice.
  • For AA guns, aim approximately one to two inches ahead of the plane on the screen, adjusting based on distance and speed.
  • Chris D. suggests aiming further ahead for faster planes and observing smoke trails for accuracy adjustments.
  • Jack Cole suggests aiming significantly ahead (about 3+ plane lengths) when planes are a carrier's length away.
  • Jack Cole notes that hitting a target results in a dark black ball, while missing produces a smaller, more distant one.
  • If leading your target is difficult, aim far ahead in a specific spot and let the plane fly into the path of your fire.
  • For stationary machine guns, be aware of your overheat limit and the risk of being a sniper target.

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