I'd say the 51 is average for most roles in AHII at best, but I still love the plane, like some may love the 38 or the 109 series. The 51 was first plane I flew in AH, but for me it was something different. At a young age I heard a live 51 in flight and it was something about the sound of the Merlin that gave me chills. The I started reading about the pilots and the battles of those pilots, and I really got into the 51. To see one up close, the lines are quite beautiful and very smooth. As for in the game I tend to fly the 51 the most, and I'm not afraid to get low and duke it out with Spit or LAs. But I have fun doing it. Add in Twinbooms eng sounds, Rangers 50 cal sounds and MachNix and Fencers skins and I'm content whether I get some kills or shot down.