Minor Whine re: the P39

[Guppy35]

It's amazing, and I know it happens anytime we get a new plane that isn't uber,  but don't condemn the 39 before we even get it.

All kinds of whining in the arena today.  All kinds of Wings Channel 'facts' being spewed about how terrible the 39 was, how little it was used, all it's problems etc.

Jeez I wish folks would do a little research before they make one source blanket statements about any of the cartoon planes we 'fly'.

Heaven forbid that HTC is thinking in terms of all parts of  the game, not just Latewar Uber rides.

If nothing else it gives some hope that the early war/scenario use birds might eventually get in to the game so that part of WW2 air combat is more represented.  

And I'm betting that there will be folks who actually want the challenge of flying something less then uber and finding out it's strengths as opposed to just upping in the easiest or fastest ride they can find for fear they might lose their 'cyber' lives.

Almost forgot.  You 'experts' who believe it's going to be a monster might want to do a bit of research too

[Tilt]

I'm sure HTC will make it a saleable product.

[B@tfinkV]

im sure the P39 will be fun and a worthy plane to add.
also pretty sure its going to be a very hard plane to do well in repeatedly.

[kamilyun]

Any plane added to the game is much appreciated by me, regardless of it's performance, affect on the overall war, #'s produced, etc.

The mere fact that this is as close I'll get to flying the real thing, makes each and every plane a real joy to 'fly'.

[Motherland]

Originally posted by Guppy35

All kinds of whining in the arena today.  All kinds of Wings Channel 'facts' being spewed about how terrible the 39 was, how little it was used, all it's problems etc.
 

At times like this its good to point out that the second-highest-scoring allied ace of the war loved the Airacobra, and that he was only beat out by a La-La dweeb

[Lusche]

I think today's discussion about P-39 on ch200 was fun. So many experts throwing around biased opinions, hearsay facts and plain misinformations...  

[Carwash]

I have to agree.  Give it a chance.  It will find it's niche in the game.  Where are all the guys that said the B25 would become a hanger queen?  It's not the most common plane in the game, but it gets some use.

I enjoy the scenarios.  The P39 is a great addition for those.  We need some more early war birds.  

How many late war uber planes are not in the game already?  Can't think of many that fit HT's criteria for AH.  I would love to see a BearCat or Sea Fury.  Ain't gonna happen.  

I do think we could use some more GVs.  And there are some uber GVs that arn't included.

[MajIssue]

The fact that HTC is adding aircraft is a GOOD thing... Just because a person's "pet" aircraft isn't the one added next should not detract from the fact that HTC does indeed respond to the blathering of the masses by adding aircraft/improving the game/fixing bugs. I welcome the addition of the Aircobra, and look forward to flying it. As to historical context, the Soviet pilots who flew it in combat against the luftwaffe loved and respected it... some even LANDED a few kills!

[-pjk--]

I was one talking about p39 at chnll 200.
It is good to have a new plane, but i do not understand any hype  for p39.
Nice plane, but it will be(if moddeled close to WB one) quite a rare bird aft 1st month online.
P39 will be really good for many scenarios(russian front, early pasific etc). Yak we have ingame now beat it anyway.

[Tilt]

Originally posted by Carwash
:  

How many late war uber planes are not in the game already?  
 

That saw combat in any number?              

The Yak3.

Good but not quite so uber.

not mentioning the IL10  (4 x 23mm YVA's) ground attack

there I mentioned it

[Bronk]

Originally posted by -pjk--
I was one talking about p39 at chnll 200.
It is good to have a new plane, but i do not understand any hype  for p39.
Nice plane, but it will be(if moddeled close to WB one) quite a rare bird aft 1st month online.
P39 will be really good for many scenarios(russian front, early pasific etc). Yak we have ingame now beat it anyway.

Kinda like if the Brewster was introduced ehh.

[angelsandair]

Well i think it would be really fun in the Axis  vs. Allies arena, o and i got 2 questions about it, before i even think about making an assumption:

1. Does the P-39 turn well?
2.If you turn the P-39, will it go belly up like the 190's tourqe <--spelling
3.I DO know that the P-39 wasnt good at higher alts, did they ever even have a model that was?
4.When do we get it, around what date?

[crockett]

<---- still waiting for the uber ww1 bi planes.

[waystin2]

I for one am enthusiastic about the addition of a new aircraft.  This is not based on how it will perform pound for pound against any given AC already in the inventory, but rather the ability to fly an AC that I probably will never see in real life.  Let alone fly it.  The P-39 will find it's niche in AH.

[Blue]

I've been reading all the posts and listning to 200 since the news of the p39 came out.

There's a lot of arguing and haranguing (sp?)

My question is this:  Isn't anytime a new plane comes out, no matter what it actualy is, a GOOD thing?

I'm just happy that HTC is still developing thier game and providing us with new toys.

Man Alive!  Most of these guys seem like a spoiled kid on Christmas who gets a brand new bike but is pizzerd that its only got 10 gears instead of 15 and throws a hissy fit and tells his giving parents a major guilt trip "if you loved me ..."

get over it and have fun with what we got........

my .02c