Originally posted by Ack-Ack
Perks are based on whether or not they change the game balance is they were unperked. Since none of those planes unfairly change the game balance there is no need for them to be perked. Quite simple really, just amazed quite a few just can't seem to grasp the concept.
ack-ack
Yup, would understand it if the XIV was a 400mph+ (in typical MA low alt fight), quad Hispano Spit (oops thats the F.21

), but it isn't.
I'd also expect quite rightly an F.21 if ever introduced to be perked.
Would it change a lot unperked?
La7 drivers still drive their La7s
K4, Pony, P38 drivers ditto.
What it would do is probably split the XVI drivers.
Taking this a stage further -
As the VIII and XVI are so similar performance wise -
How about -
Make the VIII an HF VIII with Merlin 70 and extended tips.
Definately be different.