Author Topic: Spit question? (Read 825 times)

MajWoody · « **on:** May 23, 2005, 03:28:21 PM »

I was wondering what the difference between a spitV & a seafire is performance wise? I seem to be able to get around in the vertical quicker in the seafire but my perception may be wrong.
I thought the planes were identical except that the seafire has a tailhook & cannot drop bombs.
Any insight, or answers would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Elyeh · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2005, 03:32:34 PM »

The Seafire is appx 300lbs heavier than the MK V (tailhook)
Other than that, same plane

TrueKill · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2005, 03:35:14 PM »

seafire is heavier for use on fleets. more weight in the wings because the wings fold in half ,tail hook. dont know if the seafire also has the 16+ boost that the spit got. so that would make the seafire slower heaver and it cant turn as good.

MajWoody · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2005, 04:18:05 PM »

Will the spitv turn better in the vertical as well as the flat turn?

SlapShot · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2005, 04:29:44 PM »

SeaFire does have the 16+ boost like the Spit V.

Spit V seems more nimble to me in all planes (vert, horz) than the SeaFire. The SeaFire is also generally slower than the Spit V ... this I would presume to be the result of what Elyeh and TrueKill have pointed out due to the fact that the SeaFire is a CV based plane.

SlapShot · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2005, 04:31:56 PM »

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Originally posted by MajWoody
Will the spitv turn better in the vertical as well as the flat turn?

Depends who is in the other seat ... I have very rarely lost a true 1 v 1 turn fight against a SeaFire while in a Spit V, while on the other hand, I have downed many Spit Vs in a SeaFire. Bottom line, I think the Spit V has the edge with all things equal.

SuperDud · « **Reply #6 on:** May 23, 2005, 04:39:09 PM »

Agree with Slap, SpitV seems much lighter/nimble. I'd take it anyday over a Seafire.

Dead Man Flying · « **Reply #7 on:** May 23, 2005, 04:49:25 PM »

I find the differences to be marginal at best. For all intents and purposes, the Seafire is a Spit V.

-- Todd/Leviathn

SlapShot · « **Reply #8 on:** May 23, 2005, 06:20:41 PM »

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Originally posted by Dead Man Flying
I find the differences to be marginal at best. For all intents and purposes, the Seafire is a Spit V.

-- Todd/Leviathn

What the heck do you know about SpitFires ... geeeesh !!!

BTW · « **Reply #9 on:** May 23, 2005, 07:46:15 PM »

I want to see a film of Levi and Sniper dueling spit V's.

I ran into sniper, and he impressed me as incredible.

I've seen incredible Levi spit V films but have being a knight, never ran up against him.

Kweassa · « **Reply #10 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:05:12 PM »

Does this mean the BKs are gonna start turning on each other?

(grabs a popcorn and sits down)

BTX · « **Reply #11 on:** May 23, 2005, 10:20:24 PM »

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Originally posted by BTW
I want to see a film of Levi and Sniper dueling spit V's.

I ran into sniper, and he impressed me as incredible.

I've seen incredible Levi spit V films but have being a knight, never ran up against him.

Hi-Jack

Elyeh · « **Reply #12 on:** May 23, 2005, 11:46:58 PM »

Watch some films of Leviathn ......
WOW!!:aok Awesome stuff

SuperDud · « **Reply #13 on:** May 24, 2005, 11:13:42 AM »

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Originally posted by Kweassa
Does this mean the BKs are gonna start turning on each other?

(grabs a popcorn and sits down)

LoL nope, no arguement from me. I'm sure you've seen Levs' films, how can I argue with that? He's king of the spitty...or was that pwn???

pellik · « **Reply #14 on:** May 24, 2005, 02:01:05 PM »

The seafires flaps deploy much more quickly then the spitVs. I find this can compensate for much of the extra 300lbs.