Meanwhile, Naval Bombers were ridiculously overpowered and could single handedly wipe out entire navies. The AI would send aircraft on suicide missions, and literally waste its most valuable aircraft for no tactical nor strategic gain. HOI2: Air combat in the original HOI2 game was considerably flawed.For technology requirements for these, see the Aircraft_Tech_Tree. There are three types of fighters in HOI2:įinally, in a category of its own, there is the Transport Planes (TRA). An effective use of airpower requires a considerable amount of research and aircraft construction: half-hearted attempts to create an air force will not be effective. 6 Miscellaneous Tips for Using Air PowerĪircraft in Hearts of Iron 2 are extremely powerful when used effectively: they can decimate enemy Navies and destroy enemy Armies.4.4 Tactical & Close Air Support Bombers.