Author Topic: F6F question (Read 1831 times)

Movie · « **on:** June 19, 2007, 07:17:38 PM »

why do I feel invincible when flying F6F? I feel it has more firepower than a Corsair or any plane like that even tho they have the same 6 50 cal

WMDnow · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2007, 07:27:47 PM »

Big. Armor. Speed. Big wings. Small cockpit. Pretty gunsight holder. Decent turn.
Or, maybe yer just in love with it.

whiteman · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2007, 11:40:10 PM »

it's my new favorite, been taking it up any flight i know i have to climb to atleast 10k

trotter · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2007, 02:33:17 AM »

F6F is far from invincible. Good plane yes, invincible no. Slow, turning can be beat by corsairs (among others), poor climb, same guns, six 50 cal, as other american planes.

JimBeam · « **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2007, 12:53:07 PM »

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Originally posted by trotter
F6F is far from invincible. Good plane yes, invincible no. Slow, turning can be beat by corsairs (among others), poor climb, same guns, six 50 cal, as other american planes.

He said "FEEL" invincible....

Movie · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2007, 01:25:38 PM »

if its bad why did it have success against the zeros excluding the fact they have poor armor

Lusche · « **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2007, 01:37:42 PM »

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Originally posted by Movie
if its bad why did it have success against the zeros excluding the fact they have poor armor

Nobody in this thread said the F6F is bad...

And concerning your question:

- better armor
- team tactics
- better average pilot skill (remember the Hellcat was introduced in 1943)
- much higher speed. Don't playing by the better turning Zero's rules. BnZ instead of TnB whenever possible
- better dive performance

MstWntd · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2007, 02:08:43 PM »

10x ammo...h2h...

SAS_KID · « **Reply #8 on:** June 20, 2007, 03:11:48 PM »

Don't forget F6F's in air combat usually outnumbered the enemy.

whiteman · « **Reply #9 on:** June 21, 2007, 02:49:55 AM »

I've reached a state secureness in this plane that i'm not worried about cons having any ALT or E advantage. Even the KI-84 and Nikki that gives me fits in other rides is no big deal. Always been my favorite Navy bird and glad I've been able to really learn ths one.

Gooss · « **Reply #10 on:** June 21, 2007, 09:20:55 AM »

It's not the plane. It's you. You've reached a stage in your development where you're now a good pilot.

It'll pass and disappear for the longest, most frustrating time. Then, one day you'll realize it's come back. You'll think you're pretty good. And, then, it goes away again.

HONK!
Gooss

lagger86 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 21, 2007, 05:41:13 PM »

I love the F6F, It just seems a little slower than it should be(I'm no expert or do I have any technical knowledge whatsoever). It turns very well at high speeds and can take a beating. I flew a full sector back to base missing half a wing on each side flying with just a rudder and landed it on the runway. I don't think many planes in the game can pull that of. It Is a big fat target though so you gotta keep it fast(I should follow my own advice there). Some days I feel like I can beat anybody in the game with that bird(highly delusional there) Until I meet someone better that just destroys me(usually the first con that comes along). My favorite ride by far

(if any good F6F pilots wanna help me at any time feel free)

balance1 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 24, 2007, 05:18:19 PM »

my SBD can PWN yer stinkin F6F hellcat!

gonna regret postin' this soon, but hey I'll have no lack of duel challenges! WAHOO!! love that DA most fun arena AH has im my opinion, keep challenging me to duels folks I cant get enough of it!!!!! (sorry ADHD moment, meds wearing off lol)

Spaztastically yours,
~Balance1

Movie · « **Reply #13 on:** June 24, 2007, 07:07:23 PM »

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Originally posted by balance1
my SBD can PWN yer stinkin F6F hellcat!

you'll get blown out of the sky b4 u can launch ur att

Pannono · « **Reply #14 on:** June 25, 2007, 01:29:47 PM »

the F6F in this game isnt realistic
F6F-5s in real life had a choice of 6x .50cals OR 4x .50cals and 2x 20mm cannons
look it up