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As a unit, the Mavis is the basic Japanese flying boat, and whilst not being the most accomplished of its type, it does possess a major advantage over the American PBY Catalina – payload. Whereas the Catalina can carry two torpedoes, the Mavis can carry double this, meaning a single strike has the potential to devastate even a battleship. Whilst the armour of the Mavis is very weak, its good AA complement of four 7.7mm machine guns can fend off weak air attacks with a good chance of success. However its slow, lumbering pace means it is heavily advised that you provide some kind of fighter escort, or at least draw enemy aircraft away from the Mavis as it is still vulnerable. | As a unit, the Mavis is the basic Japanese flying boat, and whilst not being the most accomplished of its type, it does possess a major advantage over the American PBY Catalina – payload. Whereas the Catalina can carry two torpedoes, the Mavis can carry double this, meaning a single strike has the potential to devastate even a battleship. Whilst the armour of the Mavis is very weak, its good AA complement of four 7.7mm machine guns can fend off weak air attacks with a good chance of success. However its slow, lumbering pace means it is heavily advised that you provide some kind of fighter escort, or at least draw enemy aircraft away from the Mavis as it is still vulnerable. | ||
Whilst the H8K Emily is undeniably a much more accomplished craft, the Mavis is still an incredibly useful tool. In addition, its versatility also allows it to become a highly effective anti submarine unit when equipped with depth charges – it carries four, more than most other aircraft, allowing you to totally destroy a submarine in just two well-aimed strikes. Whilst the four 250kg bombs are a novel idea, the Mavis makes a poor level bomber, so either rely on dive bombers or purpose built level bombers for this duty. | Whilst the H8K Emily is undeniably a much more accomplished craft, the Mavis is still an incredibly useful tool. In addition, its versatility also allows it to become a highly effective anti submarine unit when equipped with depth charges – it carries four, more than most other aircraft, allowing you to totally destroy a submarine in just two well-aimed strikes. Whilst the four 250kg bombs are a novel idea, the Mavis makes a poor level bomber, so either rely on dive bombers or purpose built level bombers for this duty. Overall, the Mavis is a good aircraft if you can get it within range, but the H8K Emily is a much better bet, with superior armour and a smaller profile allowing it to penetrate enemy AA much more easily. | ||
'''Official Description:''' ''This huge flying boat, with a wingspan 50% larger than the B-17 bomber, is considered an excellent transport and reconnaissance plane. Known to the Japanese as the 'Type 97 Flying Boat', it can carry a payload of torpedoes, a 2205 lb bomb load or 16 passengers.'' | '''Official Description:''' ''This huge flying boat, with a wingspan 50% larger than the B-17 bomber, is considered an excellent transport and reconnaissance plane. Known to the Japanese as the 'Type 97 Flying Boat', it can carry a payload of torpedoes, a 2205 lb bomb load or 16 passengers.'' |