War Thunder - Tandem MAI "Limited Edition or Just Limited?"

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When this aircraft was introduced, it was a struggle to make the first video where we featured this thing. I had some of my worst air matches and it felt like I was totally outclassed by everything I faced. Years later my Twitch Chat convinced me to give it another try... and it has kinda grown on me.
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[@botimegaming]

When this plane was introduced it quickly became one of my most hated things to fly... Years later I gave it another shot and it's actually kinda fun and has most certainly grown on me. Is there a vehicle that you hated when you were first introduced to it and ultimately grew to love playing?

[@connorcombs2597]

Hi Bo hope your having a great day

[@beanz_vr8222]

Hi

[@PR0monke]

Just limited - limited of maneuvers, no limits of firepower

[@R3aper9048]

probably the XP-50. at first I thought it was horrid as when I flew it as I was getting outperformed by japanese aircraft constantly. Then I figured out how to energy fight instead of turn fight and now I love it.

[@beanz_vr8222]

How do you get this plane

[@Palpatinesw]

While this video may have been difficult to make since that plane isn't the easiest to fly, we sure do appreciate your effort! You and the gang just keep bringing out great content and it is truly appreciated!

[@liladoodle]

This aircraft makes me thunk of one thing. Will Gaijin ever add the Boulton-Paul Defiant to the game?

[@mahieuwim]

Let's hope not. :-)

[@fazsum41]

@@mahieuwim nah it would do good in WT

[@jussi8111]

no because just like blackburn skua and fulmar it is not a modern jet

[@wierdwesterner]

I live 5 minutes drive from where those were made, helped restore one in a very minor way and no, I hope not.

[@whisperingforest9909]

Why dont people want it in the game?

[@GaldirEonai]

1V-4N-series droids are known to be rather quirky when their internal ethanol storage runs low. You may need to refill more frequently.

[@DDragon501]

Tail gunner: “SHIT PULL UP! CHIPOTLE!” Pilot: “HAHA! Guns and engine go brrrrtttt!”

[@guerra467]

Brooo that Vanoss reference.

[@rkuse31]

@@guerra467 from many years ago, I remember that when delirious freaked out

[@SinisterMD]

"I'm the plane your girlfriend told you not to worry about." - Immediately killed for hubris. Perfect timing.

[@GüntherLüjents]

😂

[@MonolophosaurusEnj0yer]

Hey Bo! I was the guy who cleared Retro’s 6 in that second game (=BUDU= Yackygacky). It was fun joining you guys! Edit: I apologize for the close call! I was going to try and get the I-16 until it spun out, and then wanted to cover you until you could return to base.

[@chrisszpeterz642]

hey u from budu clan?

[@MonolophosaurusEnj0yer]

Yup!

[@khannaraha8817]

"Squirrels don't touch me there!" wow, that's quite a sentence to hear mid video

[@ODST_Parker]

It baffles me that the Fairchild F611 Brigand, a beast of a fictional plane from Crimson Skies, armed to the teeth with cannons, bombs, rockets, and a rear turret... is influenced by this little bastard, a tiny thing with nothing to its name but a few ShKAS and a couple small bombs.

[@MrNylarhotep]

I knew it reminded me of something. Man, I really need to replay that game

[@BCJAZZZ]

Soviet Engineer:" So, how should your plane looks like?" Sovier Offiece: "Da..."

[@carlwheezerofsouls3273]

This vodka bottle…… i want it to FLY!

[@joebloggs7514]

That aircraft sort of reminds me of a knock off version of the British built Defiant. The Defiant was actually quite successful (especially when it first saw combat) as many fighters dived onto its tail thinking it was a hurricane or some other form of single engined fighter and didn’t realise it had a turret until it was too late. It sort of seems to be the same sort of trap, but just simply rubbish due to war thunder gunners. Really wish war thunder would add the defiant as a non-premium.

[@daniel_f4050]

Bite your tongue. The Defiant was dangerous to German fighters for about a week. It had an additional week of usefulness against some of the slower Luftwaffe bombers. Then they tried it as ground controlled night fighter. 😵‍💫 If the stupid thing had even a pair .303 MG fired by the pilot it might have almost been worth the waste of money and lives it cost.

[@BCJAZZZ]

Defiant was a disaster by the pilots and Ministry of Defence alike. 🙂

[@LudensP]

@@daniel_f4050 They probably thought that if they gave the pilot guns, he'd be trying to dogfight and the turret would be useless. So they might as well have built a Hurricane.

[@joebloggs7514]

@@daniel_f4050 oh I never said it became a roaring success for a prolonged period of time, I said at first it had success and then mainly due to the element of surprise. To be fair to it though it did find some success as a first gen night fighter and a sort of testbed for some early forms of airborne radar (if I remember correctly). That’s not to say it was an aircraft that was critical to the war effort, simply that it served a purpose and served it well, or at least as well as it was able and it is a quirky aircraft that reminds me of the one he is flying.

[@joebloggs7514]

@@LudensP would have been more useful to have done so.

[@Wonderduck1]

Bo, I don't care what you say, the Tandem MAI vs Bv138 was the best dogfight we could have hoped for ever. Thank you for improving our lives today.

[@KartiacKID]

“This plane has achieved flight” as an accomplished 🥹

[@alanpark5735]

Hambone's acting is really good 1:50

[@Spuun_]

Fond memories of the MAI being one of the first Bo videos I watched. And it was as weirdly entertaining then as it is now.

[@dabiga2315]

"nice flying" and then an immediate cut to stick falling out of the sky

[@TexasWolf2413]

Another wonderful video. We appreciate everything you do Bo as well as the others.

[@StarflightProductions]

"I'm the plane that your girlfriend told you not to worry about." *immediately* *gets* *wrecked*

[@NewVegasNoob33]

I gotta say watching you guys play has made me give this game another shot and I’ve been having a blast. Thanks Bo and friends

[@adam-qp3tj]

Love the vids bo, keep em coming and keep having fun with the lads

[@rocketeer454]

Nice Crimson Skies crossover there Gaijin!

[@sabregunner1]

LUL bo and crew, this was a great one. Though i think u might want to set the bar higher next time for the requirement

[@jetpackboy9884]

That hit close to home when stickboy said a Kia sole can go fastest as I own one my self at its top speed is around 160mph

[@clonerwesker]

The average adventures of Bo and friends, one second flying, the next trying to get a ride and then flat spinning into the ground. So all in all the average day.

[@Queen_Bee_82]

This video is Sturmling cat approved! Lol. He watched the whole video with me!! Great job everyone! Have a great weekend everyone! 💜

[@TheSniperMatt1221]

Great Video. It was fun to see a plane that doesn't normally get featured in videos.

[@firstnamelastname5310]

I didn't expect this video to really come.

[@TrickiVicBB71]

That BV138 fight was awesome and hilarious. The tree taking you out was a nice touch

[@Phoenix_Phelan]

I can't believe there were actually 3 made! i thought it was a blueprint only plane! very cool

[@Mr_Jake_Smith]

That's the Cutest Aircraft I've seen in a long time in Warthunder

[@nobleaeon9705]

I forgot just how "unique" this plane looked, always such an odd thing to see flying around. Great video guys.

[@boombot3029]

Please never stop making videos and making people happy!

[@m.lucifer6722]

Great fun to watch the video today Bo!

[@daltonh6136]

Been waiting to see this interesting guy again. Never seen it outside of videos. Definitely a rare specimen!

[@turtlepowa]

In my experience all the SM 79’s slow and not the best in difence but u gotta love the 3 engine planes

[@tsunamiiee]

Honestly the banter in the videos has me dying from laughter every time.

[@robertpowell1464]

I love it when you pick vehicles that are not practical for the situations, then just do your best to make it work.

[@BN-xi6oh]

"Oh no, squirrels don't touch me there!"... ROFLMAO!!!

[@croc501]

Great vid Bo, cheered up my mood

[@hetierremustdedu1829]

I love event vehicles like these, they may not be competitive, but they're so unique and don't see them often enough that it makes them pretty cool to have.

[@XxPolpotQc]

my favorite plane in game (after the cannon bearcats) such a joy to fly this one!

[@KingKatRider]

As always, you guys making me go play a few rounds. Thanks Bo and the crew!

[@MrMagnat007]

"EAT A PONTOON !!!!" Classic Hambone !

[@TheSleeplessOne]

This thing really looks like a sausage with wings.... Great video!

[@donaldliu4038]

This plane is just…. I love this I remember seeing your older video on this plane and wondered if that’s a April Fools mode lol

[@tyler3372]

Anyone else notice that Bo frequently uses his squad mates as bait? Like he flew right to the enemy the closest enemy asked them to commit then turned back. He does it almost every video....... Content baby!

[@sgt.cheekibreeki8644]

what is this beautiful machine you have now bo

[@flyawaytodie]

"Am I gonna have two Christmases?" Bo asking the important question regarding Mummy and Daddy's divorce!

[@fazsum41]

He’s back in the flying beats by dre pill

[@faynebriskfmvnmac]

You can see the KI 43 Just Shooting randomly at all the AIR around its plane, During the BV 138 kill over the little River...

[@Phoenix_Phelan]

Great vid Bo! Thank you Stick, Ham, and Retro for helping him with it. Ya'll did great :)

[@zapperwocky2504]

Great vid guys

[@Phoenix_Phelan]

The perfect thing to come home from work to!

[@vinncent_hater9521]

We love you bo

[@Jet3162]

Lol the only time I come across them in game and then accidentally crash into a Do-217

[@dougjb7848]

You’re not flying a canoe. That thing is more like a vaguely platypus-shaped paddle boat.

[@mobilememes1313]

It was nice playing with yah bo! I am ConnorShepard at 17:43

[@AggressivelyMediocre]

I really resent the ad that yelled NERDS!! at me right before the video. I know what I am sir I clicked a video about old airplanes.

[@p51mustang52]

"What movie? I'm putting you on the spot." -Bo My response; "The movie: Holes! (2003)"

[@croc501]

Also Bo you have great timing with the vids

[@longtreader8987]

7 seconds in and I am laughing my head off!😆😆

[@TrickiVicBB71]

"More holes than some movies" Stick, love your comments In my head, Toy Story 4 & Mulan 2 do not exist

[@Blade_Sensei]

We really need more aircraft videos

[@fangan4770]

It feels like gj buffed those ground unit spaa. I've been sniped by it several times in my last matches and had to go back to the af for a repair.

[@Franconiankaiser]

Thanks I’m adding Mr.Jiggles to the list of names for future pet cats. 1:43

[@eeveelutionlover4344]

Also great video Bo and team

[@floopygoober]

they literally put wings on a lipstick container and gave it a turret i love him

[@augie6651]

Ahh that made my friday :) perfect

[@daltonh6136]

You know, when I see this thing. PAC-MAN is not the first thing that comes to mind, but I can kind of see it now!

[@oliverodonnell4917]

This plane looks like a flying glizzy I swear 😂

[@vthegoose]

11:48 is when you ram out of magic smoke

[@vthegoose]

What in gods name is this thing, it’s hideous and I love it

[@crazzysquirrel9145]

the timing on the girlfriend joke was perfect. great video again.

[@eeveelutionlover4344]

11:00 Bo This is a good dog fight

[@RazgrizRaptor]

Even having seen the preview of this in a stream you did Bo, I still have no idea what I'm looking at. lol also, I'd be dumbfounded if I saw a message saying "Crash: you hit a pidgon" pop onto the screen after dying. what I'd like to see is a video on the history of this plane now.

[@Trollripper]

HAAA.. i watched the stream where you said "i wont do any video on it unless i get 6 kills in it".... Here we are now xD

[@atomickitten7718]

There is only 3 matrix movies . The fourth doesn’t exist

[@rifleman101]

Looks like something out of Crimson Skies.

[@thetankcommander3838]

Favorite moment: Bo denying the latest Matrix movie.

[@light_gladiator4047]

This plane looks like a fighter plane with a turret

[@williamhenry6426]

Honestly I'm surprised they did not add the tu-95 to war thunder because it's a really cool bomber and it was the bomber that dropped the tsar bomb.

[@drac116]

I didn't realize there was a new Crimson Skies game.

[@dutch7985]

i REALLY fucking wanted that vehicle ever since I saw it in one of your fail videos absolutely LIVID to see a video on it...

[@FirstLast-zv5od]

If a plane were made by the Soviet version of Acme, this is it.

[@DrForrester87]

No...Noooooo...aurumstone and his blasted Ki-43! I haven't seen that accursed plane since the pandemic started, I was hoping he was no more in game

[@warbo3611]

This is the kind of aircraft that 5 year olds design with crayon.

[@connortheandroidsentbycybe7740]

Fwiw, running at people whilst screaming is scarily effective

[@SniperSnipedYou]

"which ones getting he good car" haha priorities when being faced with a divorce

[@Phoenix_Phelan]

You lasted so long with that dieing engine! very impressive!

[@callummoulstone5233]

The Tandem has to be one of the most under powered planes in the game

[@fatalthrone]

Good job

[@sssmith8440]

Can you play the A-4E

[@skittlesjones4119]

I say this underwhelming flying contraption sure seems just a wee bit under powered but ya still did reasonably well with it. I can see why you hate this plane lol. Awesome video though m8! Cheers!

[@noahsawesomevids422]

Awesome 😎 .. lol smol boi glad it a rare plane so I won’t face it a lot:)

[@DerpyTurtle0762]

Hambone is a gem

[@thegeneralissimo470]

Thing has a pretty decent climb rate.

[@SemiLobster]

Ham and Stick have never not fought during a match

[@hinty6424]

Bo sporting a 1V-4N astromech droid.

[@Wonderduck1]

I used the same designation twice before I reached your comment... I should have realized that if I could come up with it, someone else would have done it faster and better.

[@blazerjack117]

Reminds me of the Brigand in the Crimson Skies serie of games. I won't be surprised if someone tell me if this was the inspiration for it

[@glennahoopes2895]

the original foo fighter!