I am suggesting the introduction of cargo aircraft as AI targets to be attacked or defended in air battles. Currently the only air targets other than players are either slow moving attackers in lower tiers and the same few rank 5 jets from rank 5 all the way to top tier. This suggestion aims to put the idea out there that the AI targets in air battles can be more than just A-20’s and Sabres.
To start with cargo aircraft could be added as objectives to attack or defend that like the current AI aircraft simply fly a set route around the map, but possibly at medium → higher altitudes so that they do not interfere with the current AI aircraft on their routes. This would also give players flying at medium → higher altitudes more options for targets other than other players.
There’s plenty of aircraft that could be added, I have taken the liberty to comprise a list of just some that could be added for the ranks we have in-game. (Note: I have compiled the list based on what is/has been used by the nations we have in-game, there are plenty more that could be listed from other nations but I thought it best to just include what is used by the countries in-game, but suggestions are welcome.)
Rank 1 -> 4
Rank 5 -> 6
- Douglas C-54 Skymaster
- Douglas C-74 Globemaster
- Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter
- Lockheed C-130 Hercules (Early variants such as the C-130A)
Rank 7 -> 8
Now like I said above these could be added into air matches as targets to attack/defend like the current AI aircraft but at different altitudes and areas of the maps. I believe this would give air battles some well needed variety, especially for Sim on the larger maps and limited visibility.
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