Multi-role Wonder: De Havilland Mosquito

[Edmund Kemper]

Hey guys!

Introduction
In this thread I want to talk about the De Havilland Mosquito, both variants in the game. The Mosquito is a multi-role airplane capable of doing anything from bombing to acting as a heavy fighter. I absolutely love this airplane for it's huge variety in roles.

This is not a guide. Please do not post comments stating that this thread is in the wrong place.


Reference Video
Here is a reference video to which I'll be referring several times throughout this post (Should be available in 1080p soon). That way it is easier for me to describe what I mean with certain situations. Support at my channel is always appreciated!: http://www.youtube.com/user/imjustacowlol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIF3ecSOICg

Pros and Cons
Mosquito Mk. VI
Pros:
-Extremely good at diving, making it very capable for one (perhaps 2) BnZ runs in a row. (see video at 07:40)
-4 Hispano 20mm cannons & 4 7.7 machineguns... yup those will rip pretty much anything apart (see video at 09:30)
-Very fast for a twin-engine fighter
-Good ammount of ammo
-Can take a fair amount of damage, even though it's got a wooden structure.

Cons:
-It's a large target
-Doesn't climb incredibly fast
-Doesn't turn very well
-It's hard to defend yourself if you're playing solo and you got a fighter on your tail.

Mosquito MK XVIII
Pros:
-Great 57mm cannon, which works wonders against pillboxes & tanks (see video at 15:00)
-Very fast for a twin-engine attacker
-It pulls up from a ground-strike very well, better than the PBJ-1H for example (see video at 15:00)
-Can take a fair amount of damage. I did crash twice with the thing as I tried to pull too tight of a turn (see video at 15:20)

Cons:
-It's a large target
-It tends to light on fire quite often (see video at 15:30)
-Doesn't turn very well
-It's hard to defend yourself if you're playing solo and you got a fighter on your tail (see video at 15:20)


Strategy
Depends on which one you are playing. If you are playing the Mosquito MK VI, then I'd only go for BnZ tactics. Sideclimb at the beginning of the match so that you can get to an appropiate altitude first. Yes, you will be in the actual battle somewhat later, but you really do need to have an altitude advantage over your enemies. For the Mosquito MK XVIII I'd limit myself to ground attack exclusively. Use the 57mm cannon against tanks, pillboxes & other 'hard' targets. Use the 4 machineguns against AA(A), artillery, howitzers, etc... The 57mm cannon honestly is amazing!

I'm definitely excited to see what you guys think about this vehicle! Please don't hestitate to join the conversation!

Also; it would be cool if we could talk about different weapon loads on the Mosquito. Right now with the MK VI we're limited to either 8 rockets, 2 250lbs bombs or 2 500lbs bombs. Historically the plane was capable of carrying a lot more than that, so I'm interested in seeing what you guys think about that.


Why do I make such topics, with a video in it?
People have recently been accusing me of trying to advertise my channel on the WT forums & Steam forums. I want to go ahead and say that this is not true. I have been doing YouTube for nearly 2 years now, and I have only got 355 subscribers. If I would have done it for the fame, or for the views, I would've made sure that I had gotten more subscribers.

The reason that I make such topics, is because I enjoy talking with you guys. I like to learn more about the vehicles I play, I like to see what strategies you guys have, I like to hear about your opinions. It's just something that appeals to me: discussing with you guys.

Hopefully this clears some things up. Cheers!

[Edmund Kemper]

Messaggio originale di MS-DOS 6.22:

In real life the Mosquito was a wonderful craft. "The Wooden Wonder." I'm working on unlocking it right now. Can't wait. Thanks for the share. Good vids.

It unfortinately isn't as legendary in War Thunder as it was in real life. It's still a very good plane nontheless.

If you're going for groundstrike: don't use the 20mm mosquito. It's absolutely awful as the 20mm's are extremely unreliable for tkaing out pillboxes.

[Inim_olend]

"This is not a guide" - *Talks about how to use the Mosquito*

[Edmund Kemper]

Messaggio originale di 7call7:

"This is not a guide" - *Talks about how to use the Mosquito*

I don't talk about how to use the Mossie, I talk about how I MYSELF use the mosquito. Aside from that: the main point of this thread is to discuss it's strength's, weaknesses, br-setting & balance.

Dumb comment man, dumb comment.

[Edmund Kemper]

Messaggio originale di MS-DOS 6.22:

Messaggio originale di ImJustACowLol:

I don't talk about how to use the Mossie, I talk about how I MYSELF use the mosquito. Aside from that: the main point of this thread is to discuss it's strength's, weaknesses, br-setting & balance.

Dumb comment man, dumb comment.

He says inflammatory things until enough people get tired of it, then cops out with trying to sound reasonable. He did it in another thread. Got on a rant about "bad American players," then backpeddaled on it after I had enough of it.

Aha, I see. Those people don't have anything better to spend their time on I guess.

[Chomsky Honk]

mossie is underperforming ingame with speed though

[Edmund Kemper]

Messaggio originale di ★ unLUCKY:

mossie is underperforming ingame with speed though

Idk... I have seen more people saying that but I can climb @ 15 degrees with wep at 320km/h, at 3k alt I fly more than 500km/h without any problems and it picks up speed in a dive quite easely.

[Inim_olend]

Messaggio originale di MS-DOS 6.22:

Messaggio originale di ImJustACowLol:

I don't talk about how to use the Mossie, I talk about how I MYSELF use the mosquito. Aside from that: the main point of this thread is to discuss it's strength's, weaknesses, br-setting & balance.

Dumb comment man, dumb comment.

He says inflammatory things until enough people get tired of it, then cops out with trying to sound reasonable. He did it in another thread. Got on a rant about "bad American players," then backpeddaled on it after I had enough of it.

Guys.. Just the fact that you 2 don't agree with me doesn't mean I'm a troll. Besides, a lot of community members think the US players are some of the worst, but that's already offtopic, so let's just discuss. Ok?

[Dan]

Messaggio originale di ImJustACowLol:

Also; it would be cool if we could talk about different weapon loads on the Mosquito. Right now with the MK VI we're limited to either 8 rockets, 2 250lbs bombs or 2 500lbs bombs. Historically the plane was capable of carrying a lot more than that, so I'm interested in seeing what you guys think about that.

I think the meagre loadouts are because we have the 'FB' fighter bomber variant, where the cannons take up room in the bomb bay. Hopefully Gaijin will add the 'B' bomber versions of the Mossie that was able to carry a heavier bomb load.

[Edmund Kemper]

Messaggio originale di Dan:

Messaggio originale di ImJustACowLol:

Also; it would be cool if we could talk about different weapon loads on the Mosquito. Right now with the MK VI we're limited to either 8 rockets, 2 250lbs bombs or 2 500lbs bombs. Historically the plane was capable of carrying a lot more than that, so I'm interested in seeing what you guys think about that.

I think the meagre loadouts are because we have the 'FB' fighter bomber variant, where the cannons take up room in the bomb bay. Hopefully Gaijin will add the 'B' bomber versions of the Mossie that was able to carry a heavier bomb load.

If they'd do that then the british would finally have some fun mid-tier bombers. High speed medium payload would be really cool!

[Inim_olend]

I really like the mossie. I haven't flown it in a while, but when I used to play it I really liked it. The Mk VI really gave me a positive suprise with its maneuverability. Not that it's going to outturn one-engined planes, but it can stillturn better than most heavy fighters. Another thing I liked was its firepower. Again, the Beaufighter Mk 21 could pack more, but the one of the mossie was good enough.

The XVIII wasn't a that positive suprise, but it was good at ground pounding with its 57 mm gun and if Iremember correctly, I even shot down a bomber with this thing. The only problem is te lack of HE shells, as HVAP won't do alot by going straight trough the plane byr just leaving a 57 mm hole in it. And the HVAP is also unable to destroy heavier fortifications, so on some maps it won't do very well.

[Inim_olend]

Messaggio originale di MS-DOS 6.22:

Messaggio originale di 7call7:

Guys.. Just the fact that you 2 don't agree with me doesn't mean I'm a troll. Besides, a lot of community members think the US players are some of the worst, but that's already offtopic, so let's just discuss. Ok?

Except you are a troll. Now please go somewhere else and discuss your "dank memes" that "prove" "American players are bad."

"your dank memes"
I've posted none of these.

[Inim_olend]

Messaggio originale di MS-DOS 6.22:

Messaggio originale di 7call7:

"your dank memes"
I've posted none of these.

Which means, you probably went back to thread where you posted links to "dank memes" about American players and removed it.

Give it a rest already. Stop trolling. Stop picking me to troll. Just talk normal. Please? I'm Finnish, you're Estonian, we're supposed to have a bond right? lol

I said I've posted none of these on live.warthunder, the offical WT community site -_-

Also, I am talking normal, I was just sharing my opinion. Nothing else. In fact, if you look into my posting history, you can see that I've been a helpful community member trying to help players with questions and explaining players with an opinion so dumb they get no support why they're wrong. Ok?

[Der Lachende Mann]

I usually use the Mk VI with 2x500lb bombs, low level bombing, and I quite dislike the Mk XVIII, it's just so much faster / easier to use bombs against ground targets than HVAP shells. If at lteast you could get HEFI or some such shells you could use it to take down planes.