Question in a similar vane.
Do fighters use level bombing or divebombing accuracy? (of course after Dive bombers are unlocked)
First set of answer in this post, second in post to follow
Glide bombing is used by fighters.
Level bombing is a higher altitude bomb run typical of the B-17 using a Nordenfelt bomb sight where there is a straight in run while the bombardier adjusts dials. Great in daytime vs static targets. Lousy at hitting evading ships (see a video on why the B-17 is a failure, it was designed as a naval bomber). Level bombing is used by torpedo planes when they are carrying bombs. (edit: manual says they also do glide bombing... perhaps? AFAIK in play its generally been level bombing)
Glide bombing is a shallow to moderate dive angle with the plane and bomb having a fair bit of forward speed. The plane releases close to the target. The bomb has less flight time with less chance for disruptions to happen. It is used by planes with a good steering but not the fittings for deep dives. RTW2 gives this middle accuracy to fighters.
Dive bombing is the near-vertical screaming down from the heavens with little or no forward velocity used by Stuka and other dive bombers. Takes having dive brakes to slow the plane down. Best accuracy. RTW 2 sets planes fitted for this as "dive bombers".
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From the manual:
Types of bombing attacks
There are several types of bombing attacks
supported in RTW2.
Dive bombing attacks may be executed only by
dive bombers and are the most accurate type of
bombing attack. Dive bombers will not be
available until the technology for them has been
researched.
Glide bombing attacks will be executed by
fighters and torpedo bombers that are carrying
bombs. Glide bombing is more accurate than
level bombing but entails greater risks to the
planes. Glide bombing must be researched first
to be used.
Level bombing attacks can be carried out by
medium bombers, scout floatplanes, patrol
bombers with bombs, and torpedo bombers
carrying bombs.
Skip bombing is a researched ability. When
researched this method will greatly enhance the
accuracy of medium bombers. While skip
bombing is quite accurate it puts the attacking
planes in more danger from AAA than a level
bombing attack. It is also restricted to using HE
bombs.
Torpedo bombing may be carried out by planes
that can carry a torpedo. Typically this is limited
to torpedo bombers but some models of
medium bombers can also be equipped with
torpedoes. Torpedo bombers are the earliest
type of planes to be developed that can be used
to attack ships. Torpedoes are more effective
than bombs when attacking ships. The
effectiveness of aerial torpedoes can be
improved through research.
Guided bombs must be researched before
becoming available. They may be carried by
medium bombers. Guided bombs are very
accurate and very powerful. Guided bombs will
only be available to a limited number of
squadrons in a battle, even if invented.