Germany currently lacks a plane with rockets in BR5. I suggest we add the U2 variant into a folder with the existing Me 410 B-1 bomber.
Me 410 B-1/U2 uses the Umrüst-Bausatz 2 factory conversion kit to replace the bomb racks with two 20mm MG 151 cannons with 250 rounds per gun. This increases the plane’s frontal armament to 4 20mm cannons with a total of 1200 rounds!
In addition, the U2 variant has tubes for 2 Wfr.Gr.21 rockets under each wing.
In terms of flying stats, the U2 variant should be in the ballpark of the A-1/U2 attacker and B-1 bomber configurations already in game. For example:
| Model Name | BR | Speed | Climb | Turn | Cannons | Machine Guns | Ordnance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Me 410 A-1/U2 | 4 | 650 | 18.19 | 19.55 | 4x 20mm | 2x 7.92mm | 4x Wfr.Gr.21 rockets |
| Me 410 B-1 | 5 | 667 | 17.66 | 19.48 | 2x 20mm | 2x 13mm | 2x 250kg bombs |
| Me 410 B-1/U2 | 5 | 671 | 18.44 | 19.43 | 4x 20mm | 2x 13mm | 4x Wfr.Gr.21 rockets |
This new variant would provide a meaningful upgrade to the A-1/U2 BR4 rocket plane with a power level fitting of BR5. It is already present in War Thunder with this configuration, so the addition should be pretty quick. Since this is a niche / QoL addition, it should be a low priority compared to more urgent needs such as Soviet BR4 planes or literally anything decent for Japan.
Should the Me 410 B-1/U2 be added to Germany BR5?
- Yes
- No