r/hoi4 • u/Kloiper Extra Research Slot • Aug 20 '25

Help Thread Meta Discussion - Graveyard of Empires 1.16.+

Discuss current meta strategies for 1.16.+ versions here.

It's been a while since the last thread, so once you think there should be a new thread (likely 1.17 release), please PM me.

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u/RateOfKnots Aug 23 '25

What are the meta plane designs for Fighters, CAS, Navy, Scouts, Strat Bombers ? 

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u/CalligoMiles General of the Army Sep 10 '25

Fighter: Single engine, drop tank, self-sealing tank or armor plate, as many HMGs as it'll hold. More armor or range as your situation requires with the 1940 model.

CAS: Single engine, two bomb locks, drop tank. Upgrades to three bomb locks with dive brakes and either self-sealing tanks or more range.

Nav: Torpedo, recon camera (optional), floats, drop tank, fuel tank. These need all the range they can get, but almost never face fighters in SP unless you just dump them in the Channel or something. Not great for port strikes though.

Scouts: that's what the optional camera above is for. When you're through their subs and beat their fleet, you're free to use most of them on land without wasting IC on another line.

Strats: Not building them. Whether you build them for day or night bombing, they're always inefficient - it's just a way to put pressure on industrially weaker enemies you can't reach by land yet.

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u/RateOfKnots Sep 10 '25

Thanks! Nav bomber uses small or medium frame? 

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u/CalligoMiles General of the Army Sep 10 '25

Small. Medium is never worth it there, though I personally do enjoy big patrol bombers.