Author Topic: P-47: Most underestimated plane? (Read 2904 times)

2bighorn · « **Reply #15 on:** December 06, 2006, 05:12:18 PM »

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Originally posted by Platano
Why do you think people dont bother to learn it?

It's a game. Some players don't care to know every plane in the set, nor do they have time or need for, therefore they fly planes which aren't as difficult yet still competitive enough for occasional success without getting too frustrated at it.

humble · « **Reply #16 on:** December 06, 2006, 05:14:37 PM »

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Originally posted by Platano
ok most likely those hogs werent being flown the way they were supposed to...but that's only because it comes back to the 47 being underestimated....they thought "0o0o0o lookit here a low jug...yummmyy... dove on my D11 from 10k while i was on the Deck RTB...made 3 passes in which he missed them all on his fourth pass decided to try and turn with me...i must admit this Corsair was a handful and he WAS using his flaps, but for some magical reason I dont know if He wasnt workin his throttle or if he didnt bother to (cuz he thought i was an easy kill) during the scissors, but i managed to get behind him and Tear him a new A**Hole with some .50 cals...

***I will Keep The Pilots name Anynomous For Moralitive reasons ***

I think that both the jug and hog are among the most pilot dependant birds in the game. Often times it simply is a matter of "pilot vs pilot". Truthfully I think a hog vs jug encounter is going to swing on initial E state. The higher E plane is going to get 1st crack....given equal pilot skill that may be all it takes. As a fight progresses the jug isnt a good match at the notmal alts we fly at.

RedTop · « **Reply #17 on:** December 06, 2006, 05:24:46 PM »

I enjoy the D25 alot. I am not any good in it but I love to fly it. One of the best fights I ever had in this game was D11 vs a C205. An absolute great fight on the deck. Flaps dropping...up...throttle all over the place..dodgeing the occasional shot he got..missing the ones I got...until we finally just got away from oneanother if I remember right. Maybe I killed him. No matter the fight was just awsome.

Jug vs. Hog tho , I believe in most cases its pretty equal given E states and equal pilots. Hog may have a slight advantage.

Either way its a great plane to fly and a ton of fun.

BOT....I think it prolly is underestimated......I know I have on several occasion done that.....And when I finally bow up or crash and See you have been kille by Nomde , Blukitty , most of the 56th guys , I think...well ya dummy ya did it again.

Roscoroo · « **Reply #18 on:** December 06, 2006, 05:26:00 PM »

it takes more time to learn the jugs then say a spittoon or lala ... the jug takes timing of fuel management , precise flap usage,throttle management, and getting to know all its limits at any alt . its not a get in and win plane .

a well flown corsair will give the jug fits along with the spits and lala's once its slowed down and knife fighting.

killnu · « **Reply #19 on:** December 06, 2006, 05:27:30 PM »

whenever I see a Jug...I always assume it is Yucca in it...never underestimated.

Booz · « **Reply #20 on:** December 06, 2006, 05:29:09 PM »

very capable buff hunter too

Masherbrum · « **Reply #21 on:** December 06, 2006, 05:33:34 PM »

I wouldn't call the P-47 "underestimated". They are very capable, and I'm usually flying a D-11 if I'm in one. Trust me, NOONE outside of a "Two-weeker" will see a D-11 and think "this one's gonna be easy". I ain't buying that, usually if one is seen, the FIRST thing that should pop into your mind, "this person more than likely KNOWS what their doing."

If I'm in a Spit1 or Hurry1, I find more "cockiness on the cons part". These two are WITHOUT QUESTION the most underestimated planes in the bunch. People do stupid things matched up against a Mk.1, as "they won't catch me", "those 8 - .303's won't do much damage, etc."

Then again, with all of the bravado it's tough to tell. I recall getting into a 1 vs 1 with a "certain" D25 and it ran from me to a buddy, only to turn around in the 2 on 1. I guess it comes down to the individual's flying style more than anything.

Raptor · « **Reply #22 on:** December 06, 2006, 05:44:31 PM »

I'll admit, even though I know what the P47 is capable of... I myself underestimate P47s diving on me. Once I see them start turning with my evasive manouver I know I messed up and if I don't get away from those 8 50 cal soon, I will be dead.

evenhaim · « **Reply #23 on:** December 06, 2006, 06:08:28 PM »

you said pony d is over estimated ok then ...
but in the hands of a 412th pilot its a force to be reckoned with

Platano · « **Reply #24 on:** December 06, 2006, 06:53:18 PM »

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Originally posted by evenhaim
you said pony d is over estimated ok then ...
but in the hands of a 412th pilot its a force to be reckoned with

My D11-o-deth vs ur Pony

DA orly?

RTR · « **Reply #25 on:** December 06, 2006, 07:03:01 PM »

heh, there are a few planes in here I respect when I see them (I automatically assume that whoever is in them has a fair idea about how they are going to hand me my butt!).

P47's and F4U's are at the top of that list for me. These two aircraft are a tough nut to crack when flown to thier potentials. I likes me HOG!

RTR

parin · « **Reply #26 on:** December 06, 2006, 07:03:32 PM »

D11-o-deth vs G-14

I love the 47 though:aok
What kinda convergence you using, long range shooting or close in?

evenhaim · « **Reply #27 on:** December 06, 2006, 07:05:31 PM »

meet u in 8 playa tom if u can i hope to be back online in mid december - late december pm or xfire me

Platano · « **Reply #28 on:** December 06, 2006, 07:23:42 PM »

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Originally posted by parin
D11-o-deth vs G-14

I love the 47 though:aok
What kinda convergence you using, long range shooting or close in?

hey there Parin...

I must apologize for my childish ignorant unsusual behavior on 200 the other night as I had one too many cups of Hennesy:o

But back on the convergence issue, I fly with the outer guns at 375 and the inner's at 400....this way they kinda cross thier path's on the way out in case im in CLose..... Cant go Wrong

zorstorer · « **Reply #29 on:** December 06, 2006, 07:28:05 PM »

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Originally posted by Masherbrum
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If I'm in a Spit1 or Hurry1, I find more "cockiness on the cons part". These two are WITHOUT QUESTION the most underestimated planes in the bunch. People do stupid things matched up against a Mk.1, as "they won't catch me", "those 8 - .303's won't do much damage, etc." ...

One great thing about the Mk1's is if someone dies to them, they in effect killed themselves by fighting the Mk1's fight.