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Offline SlapShot

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« Reply #30 on: December 14, 2007, 01:19:24 PM »
I used to fly the Spit V exclusively and looked for its equivalent when they porked the ammo load out (I loved my blue Spit V :cry).

I now fly the F6F and the FM2 almost exclusively.

Of the 2 ... the FM2 is the closest to the Spit ... but ... the F6F is the most dangerous of the 2, but needs to be flown correctly. The F6F is not as forgiving as the FM2.

Yes the FM2 is slower, but if you fly it right and keep it's momentum up, it surprises most who think that they will out zoom it ... plus those .50 cals can reach out a touch ya, from D800 on in, with devastating results. As mentioned ... it dives very well and it is almost as tuff as it's big brother the F6F.

You can throw the FM2 around almost like you can a Spit ... you can not throw and F6-F around like a Spit.

I consistently beat the snot out of any Spit, F6F, and the Hurri in the FM2. The only plane that gives me fits while flying the FM2 is the A6M5.
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« Reply #31 on: December 14, 2007, 01:50:02 PM »
One more opinion.

As far as how it flies and how you fly it then I have to say that the FM2 is the most spit-like of the US planes.  It will be a lot slower than the mk8 you are used to, more like a mk 5.  You give up the 20mm firepower but you gain a tremendous amount of durability.  Imho the FM2 probably takes hits the best of any plane in the game.  

The guys are right that the Corsairs and 38s can be incredible but it is much much harder to do.
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« Reply #32 on: December 14, 2007, 02:05:22 PM »
Thanks for all the replies guys, I'll give the F6F5, FM-2 & F4U-4 a try over the next few days.  Then pick on one to fly and learn for a bit...

Nice little debate there on peoples views on the US plane set also.
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« Reply #33 on: December 14, 2007, 02:12:34 PM »
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Thanks for all the replies guys, I'll give the F6F5, FM-2 & F4U-4 a try over the next few days.  Then pick on one to fly and learn for a bit...

Nice little debate there on peoples views on the US plane set also.


F4U-4 is a perked ride ... hope you have plenty of perks to lose ... cause once they see the icon ... it's a magnet ... everyone will be gunnin' for ya.
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« Reply #34 on: December 14, 2007, 02:40:38 PM »
I'd start with the 1A. She's closest in overall performance to the 4 of the other Hogs. The 1 is a good perk-farmer, tho, and just because she's not as capable as the other F4Us in no way implies she's not a good ride. ANY F4U is generally superior to a significant chunk of the plane set. :D
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« Reply #35 on: December 14, 2007, 04:08:54 PM »
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F4U-4 is a perked ride ... hope you have plenty of perks to lose ... cause once they see the icon ... it's a magnet ... everyone will be gunnin' for ya.


Can be true... unless a 38 is around, they seem to draw cons like flies. :D
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« Reply #36 on: December 14, 2007, 04:38:22 PM »
Spits are good planes to learn in, but after awhile they are just far too easy. I learned in the Spit 9 myself.

I know you asked for an American plane, but you may consider trying out the Ki-84. It's the plane I jumped into after I had enough of the Spits.

It can do a very good mix of BnZ energy fighting and turn fighting, It's a very good all around plane.
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« Reply #37 on: December 14, 2007, 04:52:19 PM »
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Spits are good planes to learn in, but after awhile they are just far too easy. I learned in the Spit 9 myself.

I know you asked for an American plane, but you may consider trying out the Ki-84. It's the plane I jumped into after I had enough of the Spits.

It can do a very good mix of BnZ energy fighting and turn fighting, It's a very good all around plane.


All true.
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« Reply #38 on: December 14, 2007, 05:45:40 PM »
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I used to fly the Spit V exclusively and looked for its equivalent when they porked the ammo load out (I loved my blue Spit V :cry).

I now fly the F6F and the FM2 almost exclusively.

Of the 2 ... the FM2 is the closest to the Spit ... but ... the F6F is the most dangerous of the 2, but needs to be flown correctly. The F6F is not as forgiving as the FM2.

Yes the FM2 is slower, but if you fly it right and keep it's momentum up, it surprises most who think that they will out zoom it ... plus those .50 cals can reach out a touch ya, from D800 on in, with devastating results. As mentioned ... it dives very well and it is almost as tuff as it's big brother the F6F.

You can throw the FM2 around almost like you can a Spit ... you can not throw and F6-F around like a Spit.

I consistently beat the snot out of any Spit, F6F, and the Hurri in the FM2. The only plane that gives me fits while flying the FM2 is the A6M5.
hurri owns the wildcat!:aok
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« Reply #39 on: December 14, 2007, 06:10:39 PM »
If you like Spits why change ? If your wanting to change to learn more thats great, but if it's just because some say "it's a dweeb ride" don't worry what others say fly for yourself and have fun doing it.
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« Reply #40 on: December 14, 2007, 06:22:29 PM »
How do you feel about Axis planes? Like Crockett said:

The Ki-84 Hayate is about the same as the Spitfire with some nice Fowler flaps (opening up at about 175 mph) that help you really turn. The problem is that it sheds parts at 450 mph + in-game.

Performance for the Hayate is very similar to the Spitfire IX, as is every other performance factor. It's also about as physically tough as the Spitfire.

Learning how to fly the Bf 109 would be a good idea too. It really teaches you how to fly and more often than not, a 109F will beat a Spitfire 8 in a turn fight... but not likely in the vertical. The 109K is the ultimate fighting  machine IMO though since it holds climb and speed advantages vs. most planes. That plane however is very different from the Spitfire.

Yes, Xbrit you're right, he said so in his 1st post (and it says so in my sig) but I think he just wants to try out some more planes.
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« Reply #41 on: December 14, 2007, 06:54:10 PM »
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If you like Spits why change ? If your wanting to change to learn more thats great, but if it's just because some say "it's a dweeb ride" don't worry what others say fly for yourself and have fun doing it.


I agree.  I figure if all these "top pilots" are racking up their kills in Tempests, C-Hogs and 262's I can't feel bad about flying a XVI occasionally.
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« Reply #42 on: December 14, 2007, 07:00:40 PM »
The day I feel bad about flying any cartoon airplane, I'm going to quit.
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Re: US Equivalent of a Spit?
« Reply #43 on: December 14, 2007, 09:06:36 PM »
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Looking for different planes to fly, my main ride is currently the Spit8.  Some may say is a dweebs plane but I like to fly a plane from the country I'm from and at least its not the 16 or some other eny 5 uber plane.  I also dabble with the 5 & 9 if eny dictates or fancy a slight change...

So whats the US equivalent? the US planes I see in the MA mainly are the 51's, 47's which from my undertanding are more suited to BnZ / deacking type flying.

I've flown the P40E a couple of times and it seems like a TnB type of plane although I've not come to any conclusions yet, landed a few assists in it (I guess lack of cannons, contributed to this) and I believe 1 or 2 kills.

So recommend me an Allied TnB'er to try out for some fun, other than a Spit.


If you like Spits, fly em and don't apologize.  I really like the 8 as well.

I fly the 38G because it's really a twin engined Spit :)
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« Reply #44 on: December 14, 2007, 09:14:58 PM »
You fly the "G" because you need the extra engine to get home with !:huh
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