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Offline tommygun

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Hellcat or Corsair D-hog
« on: May 25, 2007, 05:02:17 PM »
I really like the Hellcat but it seems out classed in the MA. Any thoughts?
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« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2007, 05:11:07 PM »
f4u is faster and has stronger flaps.
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Re: Hellcat or Corsair D-hog
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2007, 05:32:46 PM »
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I really like the Hellcat but it seems out classed in the MA. Any thoughts?


Forget the "but" in your sentence.

If you really like the Hellcat, it's not important if it is "outclassed". Many planes are outclassed in a way by the few top-notch latewar monsters.
Yes, on paper it is beaten by many planes in one category or the other (or even more ;) ) but MA with it's highly heterogenous skill levels, the pilot is more important.

I don't know if you you happen to know DokGonzo's Plane Evaluation Site so I am just posting the link again. Go there to compare the fighter planes we do have in game.
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Re: Re: Hellcat or Corsair D-hog
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2007, 05:41:30 PM »
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Forget the "but" in your sentence.

That is right. Fly it because you like it.

The F6F may not be the hottest ride, but it is a very decent performer - meaning, it is up to you to make it work and the cat will not handicap you. Besides, it is way cooler than the F4U.
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« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2007, 06:41:02 PM »
The Corsair is the better choice if you're going to 'Lone Wolf'.

If you have a couple Hellcat friends you can bring them to the party no extra charge.
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« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2007, 01:58:27 AM »
Ask Drex's, Greebo's, or Mathman's victims if the hellcat is outclassed.  For the most part, it's the stick, not the ride.


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« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2007, 06:11:39 AM »
Any of the three sticks that SteveBailey mentioned will absolutely eat you alive with a Hellcat.
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« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2007, 06:21:21 AM »
Fly what sticks to you, tommygun.
 The pilot grows into his plane of choice.
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Offline SgtPappy

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« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2007, 11:36:22 PM »
Roooccckkkiiie.

Yea, fly the one YOU want. Dont fly a plane cuz its uber, fly it cuz u like it.
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Offline Saxman

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« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2007, 12:21:12 AM »
Of course, when you LIKE uber... :D
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Offline Benny Moore

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« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2007, 06:21:28 AM »
I quite agree with SgtPappy.  That's what I did, and it worked for me.  That's what he's doing, too.
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« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2007, 08:09:35 AM »
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Ask Drex's, Greebo's, or Mathman's victims if the hellcat is outclassed.  For the most part, it's the stick, not the ride.


:)


Don't forget Wadke ... I dueled him once ... me in a Spit V and him in the HellCat.

He opened my eyes to what the HellCat can do ... have been a fan of the HellCat since. My main ride is the WildCat, then followed by the HellCat.

I have schooled many a F4U in the HellCat ... like Steve said ... it's all about the pilot.
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Offline Gianlupo

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« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2007, 09:29:58 AM »
Talking about Wadke... where is he? He definitely quit? I miss my fights with him..... :(
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« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2007, 10:53:30 AM »
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Talking about Wadke... where is he? He definitely quit? I miss my fights with him..... :(


RL has him all tied up ... he keeps threatening to come back ... and I hope he does.
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« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2007, 12:47:43 PM »
I do hope, too! :) Say "Hi" to him from me... I hope he remembers.
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