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

[@alanpark5735]

Hambone's acting is really good 1:50

[@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.

[@BCJAZZZ]

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

[@carlwheezerofsouls3273]

This vodka bottle…… i want it to FLY!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@TexasWolf2413]

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

[@KartiacKID]

“This plane has achieved flight” as an accomplished 🥹

[@dabiga2315]

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

[@adam-qp3tj]

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

[@TheSniperMatt1221]

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

[@nobleaeon9705]

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

[@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! 💜

[@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.

[@TrickiVicBB71]

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

[@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

[@boombot3029]

Please never stop making videos and making people happy!

[@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!

[@daltonh6136]

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

[@m.lucifer6722]

Great fun to watch the video today Bo!

[@StarflightProductions]

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

[@Mr_Jake_Smith]

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

[@robertpowell1464]

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

[@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

[@tsunamiiee]

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

[@Phoenix_Phelan]

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

[@KingKatRider]

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

[@turtlepowa]

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

[@croc501]

Great vid Bo, cheered up my mood

[@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

[@MrMagnat007]

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

[@rocketeer454]

Nice Crimson Skies crossover there Gaijin!

[@BN-xi6oh]

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

[@fazsum41]

He’s back in the flying beats by dre pill

[@Phoenix_Phelan]

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

[@Phoenix_Phelan]

The perfect thing to come home from work to!

[@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.

[@TheSleeplessOne]

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

[@firstnamelastname5310]

I didn't expect this video to really come.

[@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...

[@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!

[@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

[@sgt.cheekibreeki8644]

what is this beautiful machine you have now bo

[@zapperwocky2504]

Great vid guys

[@Franconiankaiser]

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

[@longtreader8987]

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

[@p51mustang52]

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

[@floopygoober]

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

[@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.

[@eeveelutionlover4344]

11:00 Bo This is a good dog fight

[@vthegoose]

11:48 is when you ram out of magic smoke

[@Blade_Sensei]

We really need more aircraft videos

[@croc501]

Also Bo you have great timing with the vids

[@flyawaytodie]

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

[@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...

[@rifleman101]

Looks like something out of Crimson Skies.

[@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!

[@mobilememes1313]

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

[@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

[@oliverodonnell4917]

This plane looks like a flying glizzy I swear 😂

[@TrickiVicBB71]

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

[@eeveelutionlover4344]

Also great video Bo and team

[@connortheandroidsentbycybe7740]

Fwiw, running at people whilst screaming is scarily effective

[@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

[@vthegoose]

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

[@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.

[@crazzysquirrel9145]

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

[@Phoenix_Phelan]

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

[@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

[@drac116]

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

[@dougjb7848]

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

[@callummoulstone5233]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@sarawarner12]

Can you pls do the Sherman Firefly with the 17 pounder Gun and a 4.7 battle rating i love that tank, also love the vids always something to look forward to after school

[@TomPrickVixen]

Agh too bad, I'd love to watch u try to role back to base on the ground (on wheels). The road of the bridge u flew under would took u back to the AF. And if u want a "piggyback ride" try to use jets. I wonder if u could land a heli on a TB-3 tough.

[@DerpyTurtle0762]

Hambone is a gem

[@light_gladiator4047]

This plane looks like a fighter plane with a turret

[@atomickitten7718]

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

[@echorhys1685]

am i gonna have two christmasses. im dying

[@noahsawesomevids422]

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

[@thegeneralissimo470]

Thing has a pretty decent climb rate.

[@SniperSnipedYou]

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

[@glennahoopes2895]

the original foo fighter!

[@thetankcommander3838]

Favorite moment: Bo denying the latest Matrix movie.

[@FirstLast-zv5od]

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

[@TomPrickVixen]

This was kind of the event plane nobody was interested in! Its not even on the market! Though the British has similar contraptions too (cuz British).

[@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.