Thought I would post something about my experiences flying the Mossie in Tour 75 in the MA.
There have been a few threads about the overall effectiveness of the Mosquito as a fighter there, and so I decided for that, and some other reasons (like I felt like it
), that I would use it as my "primary ride" and just see what could be done with it.
My over all impression was it handles surprisingly good compared to older versions of AH.
The "nose bounce" it used to have is gone, thank god, and its very stable as a firing platform. Firepower is, to say the least, incredible. It will evaporate a fighter from a good burst. Lots of ammo too.
It turns very well! I was able to stay with a surprising # of very "hot" single engined fighters in combats and force them to break, or pursue them to a kill.
Diving ability is mixed. It dives very nicely, but there is a speed limit of @ 500 mph before you shed parts, but if you keep it under the limit, its very stable. Sort of like a Ki-84 for diving.
Rate of climb is "average" at best, 2.5k-3k per min at sea level, not anything to brag about, and most 1944-45 fighters will out climb it, but it does retain energy in a zoom climb very well.
As a low alt (under 10k) bomber killer, it really does well. As a base defense fighter, again, pretty darn good.
Low level speed is good, @ 330 WEP at SL, and it can get away from some assilants given enough lead time. Helpfull to "get out of the crud", and get some alt back to re engage in a big furball.
I would say one of the downsides to using it is the glee which some attack you when you fly it, in other words, it gets the attention of a perked ride, even though its not. Many assume its an ez kill so thery come right over, and so the extra attenttion can be a detriment! Thats life though, its not the only a/c like that.
Overall, I must say, I had a lot of fun in it.
