Most dangerous aircraft

[Laciner]

"The Mossies can soak up a ton of lead, as can the P-47s."

Has the Mosquito been made tougher since 2.10? I made a point of attacking bombers with as many different aircraft a few tours ago, and I found that on the occasions when I used a Mosquito I had a pilot wound in seconds, something I had not experienced in other aircraft, in similar situations, attacking from similar angles. I have shot down bombers, and been shot down, but the only time I died instantly was in a Mosquito. Usually I have time to enjoy the view as I spin down to earth, but this was dive-dive-blood-tower. Perhaps I just met an ultra-elite gunner. Perhaps it was a one-off.

I'm not frightened of a bomber pilot who manoeuvres and knows what he's doing, but I do feel a certain respect. Too many of them fly straight and level and trust to the guns, which admittedly often works, but the ones who take the trouble to move about - even if it's just by turning away from me, forcing me to go around the outside of the track, or attack from the rear quarter - are wily like foxes.

As for the topic, when flying as a fighter I dislike the F4Us the most. And the F6Fs. If they are higher than me. They seem to attract good pilots who know what they're doing. Also, any formation of the same type of aircraft, because that implies teamwork, which is proprtionally harder to deal with than a mob of individual pilots doing their own things. Most aircraft have a weakness that can be exploited, or they are flown cautiously, or they only fly to one style, but the F4U seems to do lots of things decently well, especially if it has altitude or speed or both.

[WaRLoCkL]

I fear yaks when they are  co alt or above.

next to that i fear nothing unless im highly outnumbered, it usually takes atleast 2 planes to bring me down most the time anyways

[Tiger]

The most dangerous plane is the one 200d off my 6 with guns blazing

Doesn't matter if it's a LA-7, Spit XVI, P51, or if it's a Spit I, C202, or P40B

[Solar10]

Chanzz's Yak
Dark5tar's 109-K4
Balsy's P47
Any P38 I think is being flown by a noob and isn't.
B26's
Cobia38's A-20


Edit: Having said that I always have the best fights against Chanzz, Balzy and Cobia38 .  I don't live long enough against Dark5tar to have a good fight

[a4944]

The Ki-84.  A very good plane typically flown by good sticks.  A dangerous fight for almost any plane.

Venom

[BoilerDown]

"Which aircraft do YOU find most dangerous?"

Whatever I'm sitting in.  lol

[Simaril]

The big,brown, slow moving ones with leaves. Never beaten one, not even once.


The one I hate seeing most is probably the Ki84 with moderate alt.

[jhookt]

spits are easy meat 19 outa 20.  but i think the plane I pay the most attention to is the spit9 that keeps his E

[evenhaim]

spit9s are not to dangerous only spit8s catch my attention

[Stang]

Originally posted by DweebFire
Another one just for fun.

Which aircraft do YOU find most dangerous:
- during a random dogfight
- during a duel
- during no particular time
- during a cap at an adjacent field
- or the ever so popular 'not the plane but the pilot?'

Are they ackstars? Spits? Lalas? Hogs? Name 'em!

I personally find the guy who's flying the same aircraft as me the most difficult to fight, that is, if he's of equal or superior skill.

The one with a dangerous pilot behind the controls.

[Rich46yo]

Originally posted by Laciner
"The Mossies can soak up a ton of lead, as can the P-47s."

Has the Mosquito been made tougher since 2.10? I made a point of attacking bombers with as many different aircraft a few tours ago, and I found that on the occasions when I used a Mosquito I had a pilot wound in seconds, something I had not experienced in other aircraft, in similar situations, attacking from similar angles. I have shot down bombers, and been shot down, but the only time I died instantly was in a Mosquito. Usually I have time to enjoy the view as I spin down to earth, but this was dive-dive-blood-tower. Perhaps I just met an ultra-elite gunner. Perhaps it was a one-off.

I'm not frightened of a bomber pilot who manoeuvres and knows what he's doing, but I do feel a certain respect. Too many of them fly straight and level and trust to the guns, which admittedly often works, but the ones who take the trouble to move about - even if it's just by turning away from me, forcing me to go around the outside of the track, or attack from the rear quarter - are wily like foxes.

As for the topic, when flying as a fighter I dislike the F4Us the most. And the F6Fs. If they are higher than me. They seem to attract good pilots who know what they're doing. Also, any formation of the same type of aircraft, because that implies teamwork, which is proprtionally harder to deal with than a mob of individual pilots doing their own things. Most aircraft have a weakness that can be exploited, or they are flown cautiously, or they only fly to one style, but the F4U seems to do lots of things decently well, especially if it has altitude or speed or both.

                         Much depends on what I do when attacked. Normally someone coming up on my 6 I dont bother moving because they are dead by the time they reach 800 yrds. I most often play with speeds, especially with 17s cause they can slow down so quickly. On the other hand mostly when Im  seeing fighters is when Im OB and judge the danger of flying circles, as other fighters are coming, to be greater then just flying a straight line and getting away from enemy airfields/radar.

                     Back to the topic. I engage Mossies as far away as possible. To far to accurately aim for cockpit shots. Ive only met up with a few, flown by guys who know what they are doing, and they have been big trouble with the way they can both soak up lead and spit it out.

[ink]

i know people have said it but ill say it again so the slow ones can get it

   its.....the.....pilot....



  although i do have one question,  why worry about anyone  in AH, its a game,  

have fun enjoy the fight no matter what the  out come.

[DweebFire]

Yes, I know it's the pilot, which is why I included it as an option. remember, it's all for good fun.

But let's include a few more options:

- assuming s/he's the best you've seen in that plane, which plane do you fear most? (again, buffs count)

OR

- which user do you fear the most?

[Oldman731]

Originally posted by DweebFire
Which aircraft do YOU find most dangerous:

In the early war period, I'd have to say the 109F, as the arena is presently constituted.  In a REAL early war arena, it would be the A6M2.

Midwar, I worry about the La5, the 109F (still) and the various Spits.  The Corsairs can be ugly if flown competently, but are useless if their pilots aren't experienced.

Late war, non-perked, I guess the 109K is most frightening, with the Ki84 right next to it.  I have very little experience with La7s flown by good pilots...same for the Spit 16s.  I'm sure they're fine planes, but, if it were me, I'd rather be in the Frank or the 109.

- oldman

[DREDIOCK]

Originally posted by mongo36
B17's

Say B17's with 999000 at the controls and I'll agree with you LOL