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Offline mna78

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« on: December 14, 2007, 09:57:38 AM »
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.
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« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2007, 09:59:47 AM »
super-uber-flappen(TM) on the F4us and the P38s make them turn the best of the late-ish US planes, but if you don't mind being slower, try the FM-2 or F4F-4.


US planes aren't generally known for being really tight turners. Their general reputation is more for speed, firepower, and horsepower. This is a generalization
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« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2007, 10:00:55 AM »
There is no real equivalent, but I would recommend you'd take a look at the F4U series. Just remember it needs (contrary to the Spit) alot of smart flap work - but once you get the grip, it can turn turn turn turn... ;)

For a real slow TNB: FM2
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« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2007, 10:05:47 AM »
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There is no real equivalent, but I would recommend you'd take a look at the F4U series. Just remember it needs (contrary to the Spit) alot of smart flap work - but once you get the grip, it can turn turn turn turn... ;)

For a real slow TNB: FM2
Even though he is a defector :D  , I agree with Lusche.  

The FM2 is slower than a Spit, but I think they dive better.  It's also a tough bird.  My squaddie calls it a flying tractor.   Neither climbs like a spit, but after you get used to that, it's a fun plane to fly.  I took on the F4U line as my plane of the month last tour and have met wit a decent amount of success..
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« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2007, 10:07:16 AM »
FM2
Tight turner, kinda slow, climbs nice. Just no cannons but still decent firepower. Probably the most "Spitty like" of the U.S. planes.
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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2007, 10:09:13 AM »
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FM2
Tight turner, kinda slow, climbs nice. Just no cannons but still decent firepower. Probably the most "Spitty like" of the U.S. planes.


Hmm while I agree on the qualities, I'd rather say the FM2 is more the Hurricane's equivalent, not the Spit's.
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« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2007, 10:18:09 AM »
You're right, but he asked what U.S. ride best compared to the Spit. Lord knows I fly a very limited plane set but it seemed the right answer to me.
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« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2007, 10:18:29 AM »
F6F-5 would be my choice for a US Spit "equivalent". Fairly similar in performance to a Spit IX under 20k.
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« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2007, 10:23:54 AM »
wow quick responses, thanks.  Everyones obviously as bored as me sitting at work :)

This maybe a stupid question, but are US the F series planes all Navy planes?
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« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2007, 10:24:01 AM »
Stick to the Brits & go Hurri
or mossie
but hurri turns like no other
big firepower too
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« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2007, 10:30:34 AM »
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This maybe a stupid question, but are US the F series planes all Navy planes?


I believe so, or at least this appears to be the case. As a big fan of the RAF planes, I think the comparisons between the FM2 and Hurri, and the F6 and Spitfire are pretty accurate. There's no direct counterparts, but those are perhaps the most similar flying models.
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« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2007, 10:31:10 AM »
Yeah when I get slow down on the deck in my Spit and then a Hurri suddenly comes along I know I'm in trouble...
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« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2007, 10:31:59 AM »
i'd agree with the F6F answer.  

The D hog is a very nice turner if you get slow with the flaps out.


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« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2007, 10:34:27 AM »
I've had amazing success in P40e vs spits and hurricanes

Granted P40 is slower then fat woman chasing an ice cream truck (im sure the acceleration is about the same)

But flown correctly, i.e BnZ and turnfight when you have to with flaps, it can turn quite well, i've stayed with 109s and spit 16's easily, just cant accelerate with em, and worse you might only have one shot before they try to run.

F4u series is amazingly wonderful for turn and burn, last night took an F4u up and turn fought an La7 and P51D at 15k, granted havent flown an f4u in a tour I had to dive after 5 or 6 minutes of turning simply couldn't get an advantage on either of them.

PLENTY of awesome f4u sticks can vouch an f4u with flaps down can make a spits life pretty hell.
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« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2007, 10:44:37 AM »
Thanks Bruv119 but I'm already in a Squad.

Think I'll give the F6F-5 a blast tonight, so if any of you shoot me down (and I most certainly will get shoot down tonight, as with every night) its because I'm testing a new plane.... ;)
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