The P-51 is the most versatile plane in the game

[SlapShot]

Originally posted by Pooface
tinman, mustang will win against the lgay. equal pilots, the only thing the lgay has going for it is higher flat out speed, only useful if you're a runtard, which doesnt do anything for you in a duel

I'd say it's a toss up with the edge going to the La-7 (equal pilots) ... 1 20mm hit can ruin a P-51s day.

[Morpheus]

Originally posted by TinmanX
I'll put your Stang up against my 7 any day of the week.

how about mine?

[Creton]

Originally posted by Pooface
tinman, mustang will win against the lgay. equal pilots, the only thing the lgay has going for it is higher flat out speed, only useful if you're a runtard, which doesnt do anything for you in a duel

The la-7 is a great turn fighter/dogfighter it's just that most fly it full throttle.
Start stall fighting it and it has extreme torque  and can do some really cool slow
speed maneuvers.It tends to decelerate well but not as well as 109's.
It falls prey to ropes ,but being sucha small a/c can ussually evade the ensuing
spray of bullets.I'd say flown aggressively and as a dogfighter and not doing all the "typical ma" la-7 stuff.The la-7 would be able to handle the pony realitively
easy.Like slapshot said the 20mm cannons are deadly.

[RTSigma]

Remember, its not the plane, its the pilot! Just because you have the best tools of the trade, doesn't necessarily gurantee a win.

[Hoarach]

Bet my 38 would skin your 51.

[SirLoin]

I would say la7 over p51 in DA...it turns/climbs better and its faster...has better guns too.

[AquaShrimp]

Thats subjective.  The P-51 is faster above 12k.  Better guns?  La7 may have harder hitting guns, but 50s are better for deflection shooting and long range head on shots.

[Furball]

Comparing American aircraft, i would say F4U is far better than P51

[SirLoin]

Originally posted by AquaShrimp
Thats subjective.  The P-51 is faster above 12k.  Better guns?  La7 may have harder hitting guns, but 50s are better for deflection shooting and long range head on shots.

I would rather have 3 cannons than 6x50 cals for deflection shooting.


And in the DA,unless u are taking off from a 15k base,your p51 won't ever reach 12k before merge.

[x0847Marine]

Originally posted by AquaShrimp
I think the P-51D is the most versatile plane in the game.  Every fighter that it comes up against, it has an advantage in a certain aspect.

For instance, against turning planes such as the KI-84, N1K2, or Spit9, the P-51 can outrun & outdive, and outzoom them.

Against faster planes such as the 190D9, 109K4, and La7, it can outturn them, has a better gunsight, and can outdive them.

The P-51s advantage lies in all the features it has.  Excellent visibility from the bubble canopy, good fire power and excellent deflection shooting from 6x50cals, excellent dive characteristics, good turning at all speeds due to the large wing and combat flaps, and also good durability.  I dont think any other plane has as many attributes as the mustang.

Also, lets not forget it can carry 2x1000lb bombs, along with 6 rockets and 6x50cal guns.  And it has a very long range.

The BPony can turn with 'just about' anyting (using flaps / throttle) and has enough power to recover and extend, IMO, better than the D.

[SirLoin]

Originally posted by x0847Marine
The BPony can turn with 'just about' anyting (using flaps / throttle) and has enough power to recover and extend, IMO, better than the D.

Except that the D pony is a smidgen faster and climbs slightley better...So it should be able to hold an E advantage and convert it into a kill shot.

B Pony is more fun though i agree.

[Ack-Ack]

Originally posted by AquaShrimp
I think the P-51D is the most versatile plane in the game.  Every fighter that it comes up against, it has an advantage in a certain aspect.

For instance, against turning planes such as the KI-84, N1K2, or Spit9, the P-51 can outrun & outdive, and outzoom them.

Against faster planes such as the 190D9, 109K4, and La7, it can outturn them, has a better gunsight, and can outdive them.

The P-51s advantage lies in all the features it has.  Excellent visibility from the bubble canopy, good fire power and excellent deflection shooting from 6x50cals, excellent dive characteristics, good turning at all speeds due to the large wing and combat flaps, and also good durability.  I dont think any other plane has as many attributes as the mustang.

Also, lets not forget it can carry 2x1000lb bombs, along with 6 rockets and 6x50cal guns.  And it has a very long range.

You pretty much described almost all US planes in here.  The P-51 isn't the only versatile plane.  The Hellcat, Jug and the Lightning are just as versatile of a fighter as the Mustang.


ack-ack

[Ack-Ack]

Originally posted by x0847Marine
The BPony can turn with 'just about' anyting (using flaps / throttle) and has enough power to recover and extend, IMO, better than the D.

How would you know?  You bail out and hit the silk before you even merge.



ack-ack

[Pooface]

Originally posted by SlapShot
I'd say it's a toss up with the edge going to the La-7 (equal pilots) ... 1 20mm hit can ruin a P-51s day.

pony better turner, easier stall too. sure, if the lgay can land hit's the pony is going to find it hard, but it shouldnt really happen:aok

[Kermit de frog]

I think Shrimp in his pony would beat tinman's lgay 3 out of 5 fights at high altitude.