Originally posted by Karnak
Why would any of you want to keep them? Their ballistics are so different from the MG151/20s that in order to hit with both types of cannon you need to be within 100 yards and flying straight against a non-manuvering target.
You mean like a bomber?
When I flew the 190s in AH I only ever took 2 x 20m (a8 as well) except when going after bombers.
At 240 yards in AH (IIRC) from our testing it took 20 MGFF rounds per kill (pre-AH2). This made the weight penalty verses the lethality gain offset and thus it was better not to take the MGFF.
The 190A5 should have a 30 round clip, and drums of 30, 60 and 90. The problem unique to AH (as opposed to rl) is that rounds like the MGFF and Type 99 Mk 1 are weak because of the way damage is assigned. It’s the same as WBs, and AW. Velocity at impact has a greater effect on damage then chemical energy.
Saying that above 250 yards an MGFF loses a large amount of lethality is nonsense. All it needs is enough velocity to penetrate the skin. Its chemical / explosives content doesn't change.
With most non HE / Mine rounds their destructive energy is linked to kinetic energy which is "used up" as it travels downrange .With MGFF/M and HE / Mine rounds in general their destructive energy is stored chemically so it's retains most of its lethality as it travels downrange.
The problem with the MGFF was that its low muzzle velocity made it harder to hit with (long flight time, more drop etc...)
I know you know all this but I couldn't pass on the opportunity to bring it up once more.
