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Unit Card:
Set - Rarity - Number
Condition Zebra - Common - 24/40
History:
A biplane torpedo bomber somewhat similar to the Fairey Swordfish, the Fi-167 is one piece of one of the more interesting "what-ifs" of the naval war. It was designed to serve aboard the Graf Zeppelin and future carriers envisioned in Germany's Z Plan to expand the Kriegsmarine in the early '40s. Despite its ungainly appearance, it was a very competent design, exceeding its performance and payload requirements. It also had outstanding landing characteristics and could land almost vertically in the right conditions, such as a carrier's headwind. However, when construction of Graf Zeppelin was put on hold, the Fieseler's reason for being was no longer apparent and only a dozen aircraft were ever built.
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(Taken from R.B's CZ Opening Salvo pt 3)
Reviews:
As you might expect, the Fi-167's purpose is to provide Germany with a carrier-borne torpedo bomber. Since Graf Zeppelin only carries two squadrons, you'll probably have to decide between carrying the Fi-167 and the Ju 87B Stuka; torpedo bombers are better against fleets with battleships and submarines, while dive bombers do better against fleets containing cruisers and destroyers. The Fi-167 is more robust than a Swordfish, but it has no business attacking high-AA targets without the cover of more attacking squadrons or flying without fighter cover in the face of enemy fighters.
(From R.B. CZ Opening Salvo pt 3)
mercenary_moose:
A unit that reminds many players of the disgusting Kate, the Fi-167 has a very good torpedo attack but is easily aborted, has terrible vital armor, and is expensive to boot. Rich Baker's review above suggets to either base aboard Graf Zeppelin a BF 109 with the very vulnerable Stuka or the expensive and even more vulnerable Fi-167; you are better off taking two of the fighters that will likely live to see the second half of your match.
Aran55633:
Don't use this unit EVER. Weak armor and VA plus a very high cost make this absolutely useless. Germany's U-boats are much better choices for destroying an enemy battleship.
Tincancaptain:(after Condition Zebra)
Decent plane but not needed by Germany at all. 5.5/10
Herky80:(after Condition Zebra)
This unit makes larger early-war games possible with another air option for Germany.
Plastic Figure Notes:
A nice sculpt, very similar to the Swordfish.
