Author Topic: Another question for 190 pilots (Read 391 times)

AKFokerFoder+ · « **on:** October 07, 2004, 02:07:01 PM »

With the new ENY system stopping me from flying what I want to, I have been searching for a new main ride.

I have kind of settled on the 190A8. Mainly because of it's firepower, and the ability to roll quickly and put that firepower to use. So far this month I am 44k and 5d with that puppy.

I was under the impression that the 190A8 turned better than the Dora, at least to me it seems a bit more nimble. One of my squad mate told me the Dora outturns the A8. I tried a Dora, and it wasn't able to roll and track shots that I'm sure I could have made with the A8.

Does the Dora outturn the A8?

Also, does anyone else think the ENY for the a8 should be closer to 30?

Crumpp · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2004, 06:44:23 PM »

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Does the Dora outturn the A8?

In RL, yes.

It had the same Wingloading and more horsepower. Lengthing the fuselage also effected the turn radius in a positive way. Not sure if this due to better "leverage" from the tail, CG shift, or some other factor.

Crumpp

Mister Fork · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2004, 07:59:02 PM »

The A8 with the lightest gun loadout handles a bit better Foder too. The A5 is also a good ride. Best flying for any Fw is in a B&Z role at altitudes above 10000ft.

Krusty · « **Reply #3 on:** October 07, 2004, 09:08:30 PM »

HTC has said that the 190s are all going to be re-modeled to fix problems with their flight characteristics.

I'm guessing in real life they do, but not in AH as it stands. Perhaps once they are fixed. (2.01??)

AKFokerFoder+ · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2004, 12:25:29 PM »

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The A8 with the lightest gun loadout handles a bit better Foder too.

I really chose the A8 because of it's firepower with 4 cannons and 2 5 cals. It also seems to ride smoother than a Typhie. But to follow your thread, what gun loadout would you recommend?

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Best flying for any Fw is in a B&Z role at altitudes above 10000ft.

I tend to fly in the 9k - 12k range, with 10k being where you will normally find me on the way to a fight. It seems to be a good tradeoff between alt and being able to effectively engage low targets.

During a fight I tend to stay above 4-6 k above the fight, and cherry pick.

I find that any fight that lasts more than 30 seconds is going to end up with me being the target.

Crumpp · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2004, 02:06:28 PM »

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During a fight I tend to stay above 4-6 k above the fight, and cherry pick.

In RL the FW-190 was an Air Superiority Fighter and got in close to dogfight.

I am hoping after Pyro redoes the Flight Model it will better reflect this.

Crumpp

AKFokerFoder+ · « **Reply #6 on:** October 08, 2004, 03:00:39 PM »

I hope that the 190 FM is looked at. From my limited readings, I was lead to understand that the FW190 was a kik-butt plane that gave better than it got.

I don't fly the Dora because I can't seem to hit anything with it. Same guns as the A8 (just not as many), but... not sure why I can't hit anything, most of my shooting is done with the bogeys icon reading D200.