So, do you guys think a Fw190-D9 would be a perk or not?

[GRUNHERZ]

Why would a D9 handle worse than an A8? It weighed about 200-300lbs less at T/O. Why was roll reduced- same wings, less weight in outer wingpanels, lighter, same size vertical tail it doesnt make sense why roll would be any different, maybe somebody confuses Dora with Ta152 in this regard?

[RAM]

 

Originally posted by J_A_B:
NOTE:   I suspect RAM might not like this bird, as he currently seems to like the A-5 for its handling.  The D-9 handles even worse than the A-8 does.   As a plus though, it looks a lot meaner      

J_A_B, I LOVE A5, yes, I LOVE to close the fights in it, use its awesome maneouverability. I simply love what this bird can do  

But I know well that the 190D9 will turn worse than Fw190A8, and that is not a problem for me. I know to fly A8 (after all until 1.03 was my main ride), and the transition to D9 wont be too bad for me. Sure, I wont be able to outmaneouver enemy planes as easily as with an A5, but at least I will be able to not let the runstangs end the fight running away after they have been unable to kill me bouncing me with a lot of feets of advantage  

[edit] And yes, it is BEAUTIFUL  [/edit]

Grun, D9 is 300lbs lighter than A8, but seems that the lenghtened tail has a bad influence in turning performance. Dont know it very well ,this was something I read in this forum some time ago.

Regarding rollrate, I agree. D9 has the same wing, wingspan and ailerons as A8 has, it should roll the same.


[This message has been edited by RAM (edited 02-04-2001).]

[niklas]

 

Originally posted by funked:
Niklas, WB Fw 190D-9 speed matched the RLM MW 50 figures quite accurately.  And your point about the WB hp is cute, but if you look at the hacked FM specs you are referring to, almost all the other planes had reduced hp as well.

They have reduced hp because it is 100% without wep i think. 1600hp without wep isnīt much for the 190D isnīt it? What is wep? 500hp more, 2100hp? This would make a bigger difference in climbrate when you hit wep. i think wep means 18-1900 hp in wb.

niklas