Northrop "Flying Wing" Package for FS9

Mick said:
Three gunners to operate seven turrets - that would have been interesting in combat!
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That sounds like the same idea they used in the B-29 and B-50. :encouragement:
The guy in the bubble would have been the main observer who controlled the two gunners but he could also take control of the turrets. :wiggle:
 
Sbob said:
That sounds like the same idea they used in the B-29 and B-50.
The guy in the bubble would have been the main observer who controlled the two gunners but he could also take control of the turrets.
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Yes, in fact they were (or would have been) the same turrets and the same remote control system. But the Superforts had more gunners and fewer turrets. Same number of each, if I recall correctly (maybe not) plus that main observer guy. On the B-35 the guy in the bubble had no visibility at all in the lower hemisphere where three of the turrets were, and three gunners (including the bubble guy) meant that only three turrets could be aimed and fired at a time, less than half of the available turrets. At least the B-49 would've had just one gunner and one turret.

And where the other gunners' positions were located is a mystery to me. I wonder if they ever even got around to figuring that out.
 
Just discovered this; thought I would add a short note to express my sincere appreciation for putting all of this together and sharing it with the rest of us. It is very wonderful.

Peace,

cs
 
CurlSnout said:
Just discovered this; thought I would add a short note to express my sincere appreciation for putting all of this together and sharing it with the rest of us. It is very wonderful.
Peace,
cs
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You're very welcome! Thank you for your kind words. :ernaehrung004:
 
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