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Originally Posted by JagdPanther

Really. ^_^

I would never have guessed.

Here's an interesting question, what kind of metal are they using on the KMF's and most other war-based equipment? Given that it is an anime, the metal shows some odd characteristics. It seems to become brittle when put under enough pressure but strong enough to resist denting from ballistics (though at times it seems to be unable to stop bullets).

Eh, something that interests me a lot is how aircraft and the entire concept of air dominance seems to be negated in Code Geass. It probably has something to do with the lack of development on jet engines, from what I'm observing.

I don't believe mechas can completely negate the necessity or even option of aircraft deployment in battle, as their weaponry doesn't seem too suited for AA use. I mean, a squad of tactical bombers with appropriate escort and ground support could probably be able to destroy mechas with ease, although I may be underestimating the general mecha speed capabilities. Hmmm...

The Avalon seems to be the first flying creation of its size, or maybe its just based on that technology. But they do have planes, small ones, like the carriers we see lifting off in episode 24. You may be right, since the circumstances of the jet engine in our history may not have been met in the alternate.

Mechas are weak to air attacks. They are large, moving targets for aircraft. Given that they can move at decent speeds they would still be easy prey for a jet fighter... Unless they were the Lancelot. I doubt bombers would work though, just based on the way KMF's are used. Bombers are slow, easy targets and KMF's should have enough speed to 'run away' from a bomber.

You can see the KMF's moving at very fast speed during some encounters. If we sat down and guessed the size of a building in the background and timed how long it took to pass the building, we could find the speed of a KMF... but that's way to much effort.