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Offline bagrat

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« Reply #15 on: January 03, 2006, 02:42:33 AM »
about the unfair advantage that is said to be given to american planes, yeah american planes can fly longer (we all know why, no reason to explain) but everything still works out. Most planes can fly for around over half an hour anyway, which is generally more than enough time to get from A to B.

Besides fuel burn rate really has no effect on peoples choice of plane, many people still fly the la-7 wich probably has the least flying time.

Oh and I suppose the reason fuel burn rate is changed is because if everyplane had actual burn rate there would be no reason for loading on more than 25% of fuel,  ultimately meaning the effect of weighted planes would not have as large an effect.
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« Reply #16 on: January 03, 2006, 03:41:43 AM »
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Now THAT is complete nonsense. I fly Lala. Never have problems to climbing to combat. Always able to loiter for 30min+.


5k is not combat alt. 20k+ is. By the time to get to 20k you've expended half your fuel.
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« Reply #17 on: January 03, 2006, 04:05:05 AM »
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5k is not combat alt. 20k+ is. By the time to get to 20k you've expended half your fuel.



The La7's optimum combat altitude is 20K??
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Re: fuel burn rate
« Reply #18 on: January 03, 2006, 04:07:02 AM »
The may trouble is it twist reality as it transform long range fighter into tactical fighter and tactical fighter in something wich never existed.
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« Reply #19 on: January 03, 2006, 05:20:02 AM »
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The La7's optimum combat altitude is 20K??


Yes, 19-20k for the La-7.
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« Reply #20 on: January 03, 2006, 05:21:25 AM »
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The may trouble is it twist reality as it transform long range fighter into tactical fighter and tactical fighter in something wich never existed.


Exactly.
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« Reply #21 on: January 03, 2006, 07:02:20 AM »
Harry keep that La7 under 8k, you'll find it performs better and its more fun.

Above 12k a P51 or P47 is going to have a definate edge.
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« Reply #22 on: January 03, 2006, 07:32:51 AM »
Harry is a pretty good troll... look at everyone fall for his bait.

No thanks Harry, I just ate.
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« Reply #23 on: January 03, 2006, 08:43:44 AM »
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Harry keep that La7 under 8k, you'll find it performs better and its more fun.

Above 12k a P51 or P47 is going to have a definate edge.


I only meant the La-7's best altitude is 19-20k, not its best altitude compared to other fighters. I don't fly the La-7. Sometimes I fly the La-5. Over the Russian front the VVS and LW normally operated in the 10-20k "medium alt" range. Bombers around 10k with fighters on top.
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« Reply #24 on: January 03, 2006, 08:51:36 AM »
I actually think they should model Luftwaffe fighters in there own Uber arena where they have unlimited fuel and ammo and when they have damage they can fly through giant floating pictures of the Fueher which will re-arm and re-fuel your plane.

Conversley all American aircraft will have to fly with full fuel tanks and 100% ammo all the time and all Spitfires will have to fly with drop tanks while towing a glider filled with napalm (it's only fair).

That should set the realism about right for everyone:aok
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« Reply #25 on: January 03, 2006, 08:59:26 AM »
I don't fly LW either. I usually fly F6F or Spits.
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« Reply #26 on: January 03, 2006, 09:11:02 AM »
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See Rule #4


the US fighters dont need to be mauverable to win dogfights there fast heavly armed great highspeed control hog will beat most planes without having to  be  more mauverable

its like the P47 its a great plane but turning and burning may not be the smartest thing to do

but of course you can allways call it the pilot when you lose so as not to lose the debate
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Offline Saxman

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« Reply #27 on: January 03, 2006, 09:43:18 AM »
Anyone else think it's funny that he's railing against the unfair advantage of range in American rides, but one of his preferred mounts IS an American fighter?
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« Reply #28 on: January 03, 2006, 09:52:06 AM »
BTw I still wonder how it influence the behaviour of planes as they are loosing some weight twice faster as they should ...
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« Reply #29 on: January 03, 2006, 10:03:03 AM »
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Harry is a pretty good troll... look at everyone fall for his bait.

No thanks Harry, I just ate.


lol, yeap, you are correct.... (swims away missing large portion of lip)
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