B57A: Woo. Was I ever overestimating this plane!

[Silkmonger]

Ok, I know it's going to suck without any mods, but wow. I have to get started at the beginning to have any real hope of bombing a target. (Which is admittedly better than a B29, most of the time) I did not expect a late start to mean that I would get intercepted by jets and even props before I could drop on one of the target bases.

Another thing I did not expect is that (at least in the few times I've yet flown my B57A) it seems jet fighter pilots are not opposed to ramming you when they run out of ammo, if you dodge enough of their shots. I had one yesterday wait until I was landing and ram me at the airfield.

I specifically saved 2K gold eagles just to buy the talisman for this plane, but am holding off at least for now.

[PapaPnut]

Patience......after "spaded" (all the upgrades) it's a great plane.

[Caash95]

You only have to know your aircraft and get creative with the manouvers

[deatheagle14]

Yeah spaded its a good plane but until then the grind is real

[Zoscho]

I'd really recommend turning of 'join in progress', especially in higher tier RB matches. Joining late can really mess with your chances of doing anything useful in that match. Either you'll get intercepted while still climbing / on approach to your first bombing target or the fight is decided while you still are on your approach to the target area.

[Silkmonger]

I am still flying this plane. My original plan had been to buy the talisman for it, and use it to grind up much of what other US airplanes I needed. I am finding that no guns comes very close to "no fun", though. Now, I wonder if waiting to buy the talisman for the B57B might be a better idea. How many golden eagles to buy the talisman for the B57B?

[Pegleglarry]

It truly is a great plane though, just wait until you get some modifications