Author Topic: Fw 190 F8 (Read 783 times)

keyapaha · « **on:** October 05, 2004, 09:39:00 PM »

Iam givimg this bird a try this month anyone have and tips on flying this one.

so far what I have found out
decent speed doesnt climb well turns aweful good dive bomber
good ammo load.

thanks

DKPotter

NHattila · « **Reply #1 on:** October 05, 2004, 11:25:43 PM »

the ammo load is about the only big plus. great for fast snap shots, saws planes in half. roll rate is also good, as it is in any 190.

Krusty · « **Reply #2 on:** October 05, 2004, 11:34:44 PM »

Tips? Keep your speed up, as in the 190A, only... Always give yourself an "out". Set a hard deck, and don't go below it, even if the enemy does. Then if need be (if bounced, engaged by fighters you know you can't beat, etc) dive for home using your hard deck to make sure you CAN dive for home.

sb1086 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2004, 06:19:34 PM »

Use the roll rate to your advantage against bombers, aim for 1 wing, hit that wing with everything you got, and watch it falling off as you safely rool out of the tail and side gunners line of fire, BUT as you roll out and down, watch out for the ball gunner. And whatever you do don't get in a turn fight with anything in it.

Flyboy · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2004, 06:57:55 PM »

i fail to see the point behind the 190f8. doesnt it have the same engine as the A8?

Kweassa · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2004, 07:27:50 PM »

It's basically a Fw190A-8 with outboard cannons removed.

sb1086 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 08, 2004, 07:58:50 PM »

I think The F8 a bit heavier than the A8

LSJ · « **Reply #7 on:** October 08, 2004, 10:10:20 PM »

I believe the F8 series was an attempt at a better Jabo 190, It had extra armour around the cowling and cockpit. The 20mm where removed so they could install rocket racks. Id say the armour would be the main factor in the extra weight.

keyapaha · « **Reply #8 on:** October 12, 2004, 07:13:41 PM »

thanks for the replies so far half way through the month flying this plane its has been a real challenge although I now have 30 kills aginst 20 deaths most of these jaboing GV's and bombers.

This plane is about hopeless in a dog fight with just about any plane in the set less it be another 190 or a 109.

It would be nice to have some more load out options like rockets.

anyway gonna see it through till the end of the month then pick another plane next month.

DamnedRen · « **Reply #9 on:** October 15, 2004, 06:46:12 AM »

You sure have the right idea by picking a different plane to fly each month.

The more you learn about the strengths and weaknesses of every plane due to hands on experience the more you can exploit your opponents planes weaknesses.

The old saying is; "fly to the enemys planes weaknesses while flying your plane to its strengths".

JB73 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 15, 2004, 09:44:36 AM »

F8 has the same ammo load (in caliber) as the 190d9.

some say it is more "armored" to withstand ack and stuff, but personally i lose more parts to ack in it than any other plane.

it is my own personal death trap.

JB42 and smoe other squaddies swear by it, hook up with them for more info.