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Re: Me 262 should have been used as a bomber?
John, I fear you grossly underestimate the accuracy of modern equipment. In the Normandy campaign it was found that 250 tons of bombs were required for every bridge destroyed (500 tons if you used medium bombers). In recent wars a flight of four aircraft was normally considered adequate - perhaps 8 tons? Maybe 16. That's at least an order of magnitude better.
I also feel that describing the 262 as being as good a fighterbomber as conventional types does require qualification. Without superior aiming equipment its faster speed would simply have increased the bombing errors. It would however have stood a greater chance of survival. Better for the pilot, but less effect on the war.
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