That was back in the day when the damage model of bombers was a LOT more durable; so much so that in a gunfight between a fighter and a bomber’s defensive turrets, the bomber had a fairly good chance of winning.
I remember when this game first came it this plane was called The Death Star. Because back then the gunners would actually try and where almost 100% accurate. NOBODY would to for bombers and it was amazing.
The Death Star used to be an absolute menace back in the day when bombing was actually fun. Dont know how many times dudes would hunt down my B17 with this thing and Id get absolutely shredded by the cannon turrets.
Years ago (when the Guinea map was regular in rotation and was set up differently - the 3 pillbox/arty/aaa-clusters, remember?) this was my favorite bomber. I used it as "training plane" to level up crews to 75. Now i can choose between 3 crews on which the plane is aced. It's still much fun. Even for people who are not specialized in playing bombers.
Ah, the Death Star! While I was several years late in picking this up, this ended up being my most enjoyable prop bomber, and made the "uncomfortable" grind via the Japanese Bomber line worth it for me :D Still though, I do wish Japan got some more CAS options, or at the very least, I would personally love to see the MXY-7 Ohka implimented as a player controlled bomb on some of the Japanese bombers that could carry it
I get why the Ohka isn't in the game ... I can imagine it would be pretty controversial ... but I could live with them subbing in something like the Ki-148 I-Go MCLOS missile on planes that could carry the Ohka. Not 100% historic, but I could live with it.
@@TimsVarietyThere was a supposed Ohka Interceptor that replaced the warhead with a fuel tank and was armed with 2 20mm's either Ho-5 although given it was a Navy design probably the Type-99's.
Maybe in 2064 Gaijin will do something innovative with air RB and make planes like this viable again. Until then, we are still sadly playing the same game from 2014.
Another awesome video by war thunder's most informative content creator. Always a good day when I see a new one of these videos. Hope the new year goes well for you Tim and that you finally get recognised for your efforts by the Snail.
I have it, and its on the list. It will be a little while since the F-15A was just last month and I try not to do planes that are too similar too close together.
God, I remember everyone fearing this thing a while back. And it was especially dreaded because the Japanese tree wasn't that popular (compared to US and Germany)
G'day Tim, Ahh yes the death star which was an old nickname (tbh still is). I was recently flying the Nakajima G8N1 & heh yeah you gotta watch those high G turns as rip went a wing tip in a failed bombing run but it ain't all bad as you can still fly pretty level & defend yourself & land perfectly even with basic control schemes. (How the hell do you fail to shot down a critically damaged aircraft WITH A JET!!!... But I shot down a Republic F-84B & landed heh heh). I probably wouldn't try using a G8N in NF as naval AA is evil be it player AI, Player manned, Player manned aided via radar lock, or just poxy gaijin AI which has accuracy of a TF2 Sniper even with a 6.5 mm MG & or of course someone with a RIM-24A, a Nettuno AShM or a V-600P so you can't really do much there.
Sucks as I don't honestly think they'll ever address bombers 1st person view Pretty sure the JU288C or whatever the premium on is for Germany has a "place holder" one to and you pay for that
P-51C: I have you now... P-51D: I know what I must do. Unsure how true this prob not but the G5N1 and G8N1 both derived from the cancelled Project Z aka the G10N.
Playing a bomber at this BR is rough as well as playing most bombers in WT. I tried just playing bombers for quite awhile and I just couldn't handle it anymore cause you have no say in the game pretty much can't turn the tide of the battle Im on the this bomber and its just rough to be playing a slow BIG fat Boy in that BR specially when there is a bunch of Ju288 that just over match your speed by far. I did like when the R2Y2 was considered a bomber I chose that over these big slow boys. They were actually considered an attacker/ high speed bomber for the defense of Japan but we all know how other players didn't like it having that air spawn.
I'm waiting for some current world events to simmer off a little. I don't want a third world war happening in the comments. (Some of the stuff youtube automatically moderated out of the comments on past Israeli jets was ... disturbing ...)
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I loved getting this plane for the first time. This was the original death star and I remember it being practically untouchable years ago.
That was back in the day when the damage model of bombers was a LOT more durable; so much so that in a gunfight between a fighter and a bomber’s defensive turrets, the bomber had a fairly good chance of winning.
@@zanaduz2018some were. British bombers had a twit Hong problem for ages and any damage would lose their tails and flat spin.
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6:20 that was insane 💀💀
Yeah seriously, man said he didn’t have any ammo left and knew what to do
@@mey.tomhero4876 But he rammed his teammate, not the bomber haha. And from where he came from it looks he might have been a fresh spawn too
I really like that you review Largely unpopular vehicles, even bombers. I really like the appearance of those old-school four-engine planes.
Japanese vehicles are always so interesting, the sheer difference in doctrine between them and the rest of the world results in such unique vehicles.
They also look beautiful, except a few exceptions.
I remember when this game first came it this plane was called The Death Star. Because back then the gunners would actually try and where almost 100% accurate. NOBODY would to for bombers and it was amazing.
6:20 peak comedy 🤣🤣
Gaijin removed 4th 800 kg bomb from it, while historically it could carry 4 of them, instead of 3, like currently in the game
G5N can still carry 4 right now, which i thought was weird
@@mwrightinnit You can also open it's bomb bay and it's clearly visible space for the 4th bomb in there
The Death Star used to be an absolute menace back in the day when bombing was actually fun. Dont know how many times dudes would hunt down my B17 with this thing and Id get absolutely shredded by the cannon turrets.
I don't care how many years go by, she will always be "the death star"
me : back in my day this plane was called the death star!
new players : okay grandpa, let's get you back to bed.
Years ago (when the Guinea map was regular in rotation and was set up differently - the 3 pillbox/arty/aaa-clusters, remember?) this was my favorite bomber. I used it as "training plane" to level up crews to 75. Now i can choose between 3 crews on which the plane is aced.
It's still much fun. Even for people who are not specialized in playing bombers.
Ah, the Death Star! While I was several years late in picking this up, this ended up being my most enjoyable prop bomber, and made the "uncomfortable" grind via the Japanese Bomber line worth it for me :D Still though, I do wish Japan got some more CAS options, or at the very least, I would personally love to see the MXY-7 Ohka implimented as a player controlled bomb on some of the Japanese bombers that could carry it
I get why the Ohka isn't in the game ... I can imagine it would be pretty controversial ... but I could live with them subbing in something like the Ki-148 I-Go MCLOS missile on planes that could carry the Ohka. Not 100% historic, but I could live with it.
@@TimsVarietyThere was a supposed Ohka Interceptor that replaced the warhead with a fuel tank and was armed with 2 20mm's either Ho-5 although given it was a Navy design probably the Type-99's.
i love you tim, reviewing planes that havent been spoken about since 2015, only you :)
Bro I love this guy, from tutorials to in depth reviews he got it all. Hope you have a great day 👍
Dude I love getting high and watching your vids, the history and info parts are really well done and interesting
man i love these vids, ik how hard u work on these and it really shows in the quality. Keep it bro!
Criminally underrated content never stop‼️
Remember those old biplane vs bombers custom battles? Good times…
Maybe in 2064 Gaijin will do something innovative with air RB and make planes like this viable again. Until then, we are still sadly playing the same game from 2014.
I'm so used to hearing you say "What we get in War Thunder..." at this point lol
Another awesome video by war thunder's most informative content creator. Always a good day when I see a new one of these videos. Hope the new year goes well for you Tim and that you finally get recognised for your efforts by the Snail.
Awesome to include live performance of the different bomb loads on bases
Pretty important detail for a bomber ;-)
6:17 Beautiful!
I dont know if it was obvious, but after that happened I was just ... stunned in disbelief for a moment ... knew that had to be in the review :-)
Ah, the classic death star. Shout out to anyone who remembers that Baron video!
Truly ancient, a real OG
I feel old with you mentioning BaronVonGamez hah hah.
Good. I'll take this into consideration when I get this one
Man i love the days phly etc did with those deathstar vs 20 biplanes vids
I never realised the japanese industry was capable of producing such beasts
The Death Star is fully operational!!!!
I remember when everyone feared this plane. Those were good times
Back in the day we knew her as the Death Star
The almighty wizard Tim has gifted us more forbidden knowledge! Rejoice!
Sekrit Dokumints for all!
Hey if you like the G8N1 as a gunship, you should also look at the Ki-67.
Ki-67 you say? :-)
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I use this for CAS with 800kg bombs. It's very funny when it works.
Tim I edge to you, thanks for another video
Weird but ok. Just... keep it to yourself, nobody asked.
@@maxedout1046 i did
@@maxedout1046I will edge to you as well
@@Lift_CTThanks bro, rubbing one out for you today
uhh...
5:38 wings don't rip up untill it reaches 750km/hr
Me: I wonder why? 💀 (probably to Kamikaze)
BANNNZZZAIIIIII
do you really believe a heavy, expensive strategic bomber was used for kamikaze?
"the Nakajima g8n is Japan's top bomber in War Thunder let's see what it's GYAT"
The original death star
This thing seems fun. I really wish bombers were remorely fun or fair to use
She's quite good looking!
Yooo love from Australia 🇦🇺, when we getting a F-15J video
I have it, and its on the list. It will be a little while since the F-15A was just last month and I try not to do planes that are too similar too close together.
God, I remember everyone fearing this thing a while back. And it was especially dreaded because the Japanese tree wasn't that popular (compared to US and Germany)
Hello other Tim :D
G'day Tim,
Ahh yes the death star which was an old nickname (tbh still is).
I was recently flying the Nakajima G8N1 & heh yeah you gotta watch those high G turns as rip went a wing tip in a failed bombing run but it ain't all bad as you can still fly pretty level & defend yourself & land perfectly even with basic control schemes.
(How the hell do you fail to shot down a critically damaged aircraft WITH A JET!!!... But I shot down a Republic F-84B & landed heh heh).
I probably wouldn't try using a G8N in NF as naval AA is evil be it player AI, Player manned, Player manned aided via radar lock, or just poxy gaijin AI which has accuracy of a TF2 Sniper even with a 6.5 mm MG & or of course someone with a RIM-24A, a Nettuno AShM or a V-600P so you can't really do much there.
Sucks as I don't honestly think they'll ever address bombers 1st person view Pretty sure the JU288C or whatever the premium on is for Germany has a "place holder" one to and you pay for that
The clip where you were bombing in ground rb.... what the heck were those fighters doing lmao
Meth, I suspect.
Bombers need some love.
(Except the ju288c, by the gods, pls delete that shit!)
I still hope gaijin would add G10N in the future
P-51C: I have you now...
P-51D: I know what I must do.
Unsure how true this prob not but the G5N1 and G8N1 both derived from the cancelled Project Z aka the G10N.
The Death Star
Bombs are very cool. I really wish they were viable/meaningful to play in warthunder
Playing a bomber at this BR is rough as well as playing most bombers in WT. I tried just playing bombers for quite awhile and I just couldn't handle it anymore cause you have no say in the game pretty much can't turn the tide of the battle Im on the this bomber and its just rough to be playing a slow BIG fat Boy in that BR specially when there is a bunch of Ju288 that just over match your speed by far.
I did like when the R2Y2 was considered a bomber I chose that over these big slow boys. They were actually considered an attacker/ high speed bomber for the defense of Japan but we all know how other players didn't like it having that air spawn.
w t f happend at 6:25?!? LOL
6:20 LOL
Hey tim couldnt you technically use the ap bombs on tanks if you hit them directly
Yes but in practice its like trying to put a thread in a needle.
Yes but in all reality, that just isn't going to happen in live gameplay.
Idk if you have yet, but can you do some high tier Israel planes?
I'm waiting for some current world events to simmer off a little.
I don't want a third world war happening in the comments.
(Some of the stuff youtube automatically moderated out of the comments on past Israeli jets was ... disturbing ...)
@@TimsVariety oh, yeah I totally forgot Abt that
6:20 Bruh.
We need a me264 rewew
I'll get to it eventually.
6:20 LMFAO thats the best but you should have gotten the kill for that you did hit the enemy plane such a bummer.
I had expected at least an assist, but ah well ;-)
6:20 how does that even happen
dope
I go to make 1000 frags on it, already did 300 with 29 deaths only. Funny shit.
how do you drop all bombs in a moment like that
Off the top of my head, the keybind is "Drop bomb series"
@@TimsVariety finally understood it, it's drop bomb series and setting the amount while spawning, finally, thanks
6:15
Sums up the average skill level of 93% of the US air/cas mains
It took me a moment to process what had just happened
6:18 Average American player
Irl the renzan had 4000kg bombload
First maybe
Average american fighter pilots lmao
First?