skip bombing

[nASSdwGOD]

anybody use it, ive tried it and it sinks heavy cruisers quick but it a hit or miss no pun intended!

[byepopejoy]

I stopped using it when my bombs skipped over enemy ships entirely, and because it was killing off a lot of planes that I wanted to use against other targets before nightfall.

[zOldBulldog]

In general I found that all attacks under 3000 require fewer planes but result in more casualties and that attacks from 3000+ are safer.

So far I stuck to dive bombing and 3200 level bombing, with 3 groups of 8 that start as formations but attack as individuals. After the bombing I have a single plane run circles at 10000 just outside bombing range as the ships burn in accelerated time. Usually results in 3 sunk enemies.

[regret]

I’ve gotten quite addicted to skip Bombing. Go 20m altitude and max speed. Coordinate with a dive bomber attack to distract the incoming flak.

The Low altitude helps since they release the bombs very last minute. Able to hit DDs quite well as the bombs either land directly on the ships or start the beginning of their first skip so can usually hit. If you’re using A mod that gives fighters bombs, it’s extra effective as their high speed helps them survive the flak.

Lots of my downed planes turn into a kamikaze and crash into the ship for extra bonus.