« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: observations on the damage model  (Read 1066 times)

Offline caldera

  • Platinum Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 6437
observations on the damage model
« on: January 08, 2010, 04:01:54 PM »
Some planes seem to have a tendency to take specific damage.  Is it only my imagination or if not, is this based in reality?  Not whining, just curious.

For instance:

C-202       seems to get the engine block seized in a single burst

109 E-4    wing cannon damage

P-40E       frequent flap damage

F6F          oil hits

Ki-84        pilot wounds

Mossy       pilot wounds

P-47         main fuel hits/fires

Why don't certain aircraft catch fire?  Spits wings break off like stale crackers but never a spark (except one I downed with a SpitI). 
Lancs don't seem to catch fire, even when wings get blown off.  And did B-24s really light up that easily or is it just in game? 
Also, the wirble seems more resistant to bomb splash damage than the Panzer.
 :noid
Logged
"Then out spake brave Horatius, the Captain of the gate:
 To every man upon this earth, death cometh soon or late.
 And how can man die better, than facing fearful odds.
 For the ashes of his fathers and the temples of his Gods."

Offline Ack-Ack

  • Radioactive Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 25260
      • FlameWarriors
Re: observations on the damage model
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2010, 04:33:52 PM »
Yes, B-24s were known for their tendency to catch fire.

ack-ack
Logged
"If Jesus came back as an airplane, he would be a P-38." - WW2 P-38 pilot
Elite Top Aces +1 Mexican Official Squadron Song

Offline CountD90

  • Nickel Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 375
Re: observations on the damage model
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2010, 05:05:15 PM »
Is it me or do B-38s never come back with both engines in working order :D
Logged
GameID:Count
The Misfit Toys
Quote from: Wreked
If you are feeling a little useless, offended, or depressed, just remember that you were once the fastest and most victorious little sperm out of millions.

Offline CAP1

  • Radioactive Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 22287
      • The Axis Vs Allies Arena
Re: observations on the damage model
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2010, 11:43:21 PM »
Quote from: CountD90 on January 08, 2010, 05:05:15 PM
Is it me or do B-38s never come back with both engines in working order :D

and bunches of red stuff on the canopy.
Logged
ingame 1LTCAP
80th FS "Headhunters"
S.A.P.P.- Secret Association Of P-38 Pilots (Lightning in a Bottle)

Offline OOZ662

  • Platinum Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 7019
Re: observations on the damage model
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2010, 12:55:09 AM »
Quote from: caldera on January 08, 2010, 04:01:54 PM
F6F          oil hits

If you ever worked with a radial engine, you'd know they pretty much start that way anyway. :D
Logged
A Rook who first flew 09/26/03 at the age of 13, has been a GL in 10+ Scenarios, and was two-time Points and First Annual 68KO Cup winner of the AH Extreme Air Racing League.

Offline Stoney

  • Gold Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3482
Re: observations on the damage model
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2010, 01:13:18 AM »
Given the location of the main fuel tank in the P-47, I don't understand why they always get hit there.
Logged
"Can we be incorrect at times, absolutely, but I do believe 15 years of experience does deserve a little more credence and respect than you have given from your very first post."

HiTech

Offline horble

  • Silver Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1341
Re: observations on the damage model
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2010, 05:43:44 AM »
190D - Radiator.


Every time.
Logged
JG11 "Sonderstaffel"

Offline stealth

  • Silver Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1336
Re: observations on the damage model
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2010, 06:12:39 AM »
yah i think so in the p40E because everytime i up in it i always loose flaps first and then my plane can fly level p38 gotta a large unprotected canopy to so they get pilot wounds easly even with a pistol
Logged
My Email is ACalex88@gmail.com if you want to contact me

"I shall fear no evil, for I am 80,000 feet and climbing"

Offline PFactorDave

  • Platinum Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 4334
Re: observations on the damage model
« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2010, 08:18:07 AM »
Quote from: caldera on January 08, 2010, 04:01:54 PM
Some planes seem to have a tendency to take specific damage.  Is it only my imagination or if not, is this based in reality?  Not whining, just curious.



Ki-84        pilot wounds


Hmmm...  I fly the Ki84 as my primary fighter...  I don't feel like I get pilot wounded more then any other plane.  In fact, I rarely get pilot wounded.  But, when in a fight, if I know the other guy is about to get a full silhouette shot on me I will often roll 90 degrees to present him with a smaller target.  Maybe that's why I don't PW'd very often.
Logged

1st Lieutenant
FSO Liaison Officer
Rolling Thunder

Offline RTHolmes

  • Plutonium Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 8260
Re: observations on the damage model
« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2010, 08:31:22 AM »
yup, main fuel hit in the jug every time. thats why I take 100% fuel - just so I can keep enough in the aux tank to get home.

lancs do flame up quite nicely if you pour .50 into the fuselage :)
Logged
71 (Eagle) Squadron

What most of us want to do is simply shoot stuff and look good doing it - Chilli

Offline KG45

  • Nickel Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 435
Re: observations on the damage model
« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2010, 09:17:26 AM »
Quote from: CountD90 on January 08, 2010, 05:05:15 PM
Is it me or do B-38s never come back with both engines in working order :D

that's why they have two.
Logged
all you fascists, you're bound to lose...
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »