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Offline sandwich

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P-38 loadout
« on: September 06, 2009, 12:22:05 PM »
I like flying the p38 J.

For some reason ive always taken the 200rpg loadout.
This got me wondering, does taking the 200rpg loadout as oppposed to the 500rpg loadout affect the performance of the 38?

Offline StokesAk

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Re: P-38 loadout
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2009, 12:25:00 PM »
The difference is marginal, just take the big guns.
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Re: P-38 loadout
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2009, 12:49:51 PM »
I like flying the p38 J.

For some reason ive always taken the 200rpg loadout.
This got me wondering, does taking the 200rpg loadout as oppposed to the 500rpg loadout affect the performance of the 38?

No.


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Offline Delirium

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Re: P-38 loadout
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2009, 01:02:21 PM »
As they said, the weight difference can make a difference in a 1v1 (ie the DA) but the loss of 1200 rounds of 50 cal for a small weight savings isn't worth it.

The weight is also ahead of the center of gravity as well so it has less of an impact.
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Offline sandwich

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Re: P-38 loadout
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2009, 01:12:49 PM »
thanks for the help  :salute