Fantasy WWII re-write

[ProgSpear]

B.J. Blazkowicz

 

[BDinPutnam]

Wouldn't better metal alloy and strong jet engines allow more air lift capabilities reducing the need for shipping?

Nonsense. We dont know what we're talking about, shut up!

 

[Podmonkey]

The original c130 is from early 1950s design and technology. I'm sure it could be worked into this scenario.

The C130 uses turboprop engines, see below for more on that.
Also makes use of myriad sophisticated electronic equipment that I don't think could have been produced in the 30s. However its predecessor the AC-47 "Spooky" which was based on the C-47 skytrain certainly could have existed. It was armed primarily with 20mm Vulcan cannons which I do think could have been produced in the 30s. Or at least some form of electrically powered Gatling cannon. I also think such guns as the 40mm Bofors and the M4 lightweight 75mm cannon could also have been incorporated. No doubt an AC47 so equipped could have existed in the the pre war era and certainly would have provided excellent service.

Wouldn't better metal alloy and strong jet engines allow more air lift capabilities reducing the need for shipping?

I would need convincing that both 30s era metallurgy and manufacturing methods could support jet engines. Also early jet engines had low thrust and an outsized appetite for fuel. Not at all suitable for transport aircraft.

Have we brought up things like nylon and other better weather resistant materials for clothing? That could be a game changer there alone.

Imagine being a nazi cold as balls wet and muddy, and across from you is an American boy only kinda chilly wet but cant really tell that much and muddy but who cares it's just mud.

That is an interesting point. There was significant development in plastics through the 20s and 30s. If nylon and other polymers could have seen accelerated development prior to the war all kinds of beneficial equipment and materials could been produced. In fact I would probably make polymer development and production along with aggressive R&D into applications a top priority.

 

[BDinPutnam]

Rock n' Roll music.

I'm only half joking.

We have generations of psyop theory and practice which is not particularly driven by any given technology per se so much as a basic understanding of sociology and psychology.

While I'm at it, I think I would send a copy of Rise and Fall of the Third Reich. Kind of like Biff with the sports almanac.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

The C130 uses turboprop engines, see below for more on that.
Also makes use of myriad sophisticated electronic equipment that I don't think could have been produced in the 30s. However its predecessor the AC-47 "Spooky" which was based on the C-47 skytrain certainly could have existed. It was armed primarily with 20mm Vulcan cannons which I do think could have been produced in the 30s. Or at least some form of electrically powered Gatling cannon. I also think such guns as the 40mm Bofors and the M4 lightweight 75mm cannon could also have been incorporated. No doubt an AC47 so equipped could have existed in the the pre war era and certainly would have provided excellent service.




I would need convincing that both 30s era metallurgy and manufacturing methods could support jet engines. Also early jet engines had low thrust and an outsized appetite for fuel. Not at all suitable for transport aircraft.



That is an interesting point. There was significant development in plastics through the 20s and 30s. If nylon and other polymers could have seen accelerated development prior to the war all kinds of beneficial equipment and materials could been produced. In fact I would probably make polymer development and production along with aggressive R&D into applications a top priority.

The original c130a I think was designed in 1952 or 53 and had old analog gauges. I don't think there were any electronics other than the radios. All the controls were mechanical. Obviously the design has been significantly evolved since but the first version was very basic. I don't see any reason why the Allison T56 engine couldn't have been built in the WW2 period.