P40 series, what's the point?

[Carwash]

I run across the P40 in LW.  When I do, I usually give it a little respect because there is most likely a good pilot behind the stick.

[Stang]

Oh you did not just go there...

[georgh]

Well hey, it's a better use of the forums than whinign about spits and P51s and the like. I'd rather fly P40s or 110s or something I actually ENJOY flying.

[Stang]

Originally posted by georgh
I'd rather fly P40s or 110s or something I actually ENJOY flying.

Attaboy.

[georgh]

Of course you're going to rape me- I haven't played AH since my trial ran out. I am considering subbing though because I really, REALLY enjoyed the game.

Or were you applauding me for not dedicating myself to planes that are percieved as "easy mode"?

[Major Biggles]

Originally posted by georgh
Of course you're going to rape me- I haven't played AH since my trial ran out. I am considering subbing though because I really, REALLY enjoyed the game.

Or were you applauding me for not dedicating myself to planes that are percieved as "easy mode"?

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[SOB]

Originally posted by Vulcan
Same is any other. MA's are only for practise, the real game is in the SEA and AvA.

Damn I thought I smelled something.  The scent of cheap booze and sheep love always proceeds you, Vulcan.  It's good to see somethings never change.  

[Slash27]

Originally posted by E25280
Or 1Duke1.

pfffft  lightweight:rolleyes:

[Widewing]

Being successful in the P-40 requires that you master the airplane's handling characteristics.

With some E, it's extremely dangerous. It'll keep up with or run down most of the plane set in a prolonged dive. Great flaps, adequate climb with WEP (P-40E).
Just avoid flying around with full flaps for very long as it lacks the power to maintain a good rate of turn. P-40s require solid E management... Practice that. Stall departure is vicious, so learn where the limits are and tread lightly when near them. Lousy acceleration, but good ailerons and a strong rudder.

I flew it a bit last tour.. Never lost a fight and only lost 1 P-40, and that one to a collision that was my fault.

The P-40E is a 1941 vintage fighter... It does very well considering that fact.

My regards,

Widewing

[Slash27]

Originally posted by Widewing
The P-40E is a 1941 vintage fighter... It does very well considering that fact.

My regards,

Widewing

How about the P-40N WW, how does she compare with the E. I cant find my good reference book, but since you were here.

[FiLtH]

Learn how not to get hit, shoot pretty good, and have the patience to wait for it.

[Rolex]

I'm glad we have the P-40s.

They are part of lore and history.
I enjoy flying them against later model aircraft.
They are excellent learning platforms.
They have a purpose in Scenarios, events and AvA.

And, you can join the SSP40P. (Secret Society of P-40 Pilots)

[froger]

Fly the P40 E well and its a killa.

Flaps and gas used well can beat on a bunch of birds.
  LA gets slow its toast.
Plus its fun to hear the ladies whine when they get had by a crate like that.
MAD PERKS AS WELL:rofl

[Spatula]

Originally posted by Slash27
How about the P-40N WW, how does she compare with the E. I cant find my good reference book, but since you were here.

I've asked before on the wishlists for a more up-to-date P40 like the N or later models, but the consensus was there are other aircraft which are more deserving of HTCs time. In the last HTC poll, the no P40s were even in it.

Why fly the P40? As many have said, for shear fun. Also for the challenge of it. There's nothing like landing a P40 5 kill sortie in which you bagged 2 La7s, a spit16, 190Dora, and a N1K. Period. You really have to work for the kills and keep your wits about you as you cant rely on any particular strength to save you like run away when you get into trouble - you in for the fight till someone goes down. And killin a late-war monster in a P40 is just magic.
Also you accrue perk points in it at a very fast rate in the LW arenas

My best is 8 kills no loss. 2nd best 21 kills to 5 losses (3.5:1). Its not always the death trap you may think.

[SteveBailey]

I killed a 152 in a p40 yesterday.... good humor.