Thx Spatula
Heya MASS, italian (rusty) irons are not so bad eh?
If you want to master the C.205 you need at least some hundred sorties in it, like with many other fiters. Less if you are a good 109 driver.
The C.205 climbs quite well up to 16-18K. She is slow at low alt, enuff fast at medium alt and fast at 18-23K, but *very* unstable at high altitude. Acceleration is good and she has a good dive. She is maneuverable up to +400mph. Good E retention and good zoom climb (you'll surprise many foes
). Enuff good at turning (enuff for every axis pilot, that is), she's very good at vertical maneuvers especially when you are fast. Roll rate is not very good, keep your roll/sliders at max setting, your wing tanks empty ASAP, and learn quickly your roll rates at various speeds. Generally, *DONT* use the C.205 for turn-fiting.
The 205's FM is a bit unstable, IMHO. You need quite a lot trimming and the head movements when you maneuver are huge (much more than the La-5, the 190 or the Spit). This make aiming more difficult than in other fiters.
My nemesis, B&Zers apart, are La-5 and Nikis up to 18-20K; then P38s, Spitfires IX and 109G-10 above 20-22K. Under that alt you can disengage from Spitfires quite easily (provided you are travelling at medium/high speed). Remember, keep her reasonably fast (320-360mph TAS). Use her like a 109-F, G-2 or G-6 and you'll be VERY happy. Go vertical, but if you want you can turn with and better than most AH's E fiters. A fast (or higher) C.205 is one of the most dangerous foes in the arena, IMHO.
The 2x20mm and 2x12,7mm have enuff lethality to shoot down everything up to 350-400yds with a short burst, but with quite a lot deflection at extreme range. The ammo load is huge indeed.
Again, imagine to fly a 109 with slight less climb rate ... but faster (G-10 apart), with a better maneuverability and better punch.
Clear as mud. I'm a confused mind, am I?
[This message has been edited by gatt (edited 02-15-2001).]
