Author Topic: Anyone mastered the P51B? (Read 679 times)

Spatula · « **Reply #15 on:** April 01, 2001, 12:07:00 AM »

Our B model has a Packard Merlin just like the D but a different model and it peforms better at higher alts than the D. (not sure on the model numbers but HTC did comment on it indicating it was a hi-alt version).

I've flown both and i havent noticed much difference in them, except the B feels slightly more nimble. The B should be faster on the deck and faster above 20K than the D, it should reap the benefits of being slightly lighter, lower wing-loading, slightly better climb etc.

The Aceleration in both still suck ass, and the turning ability is marginal at best, so turn fighting is bad news in either model.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #16 on:** April 03, 2001, 08:54:00 AM »

Rrrrgr,thks for all the replies, I'll be practicing!

LLv34_Snefens · « **Reply #17 on:** April 03, 2001, 09:26:00 AM »

"also, noted that after rockets are expended, its a PIG for turning!"

I have no stick time in either of the two, but the rockets differ between them. The B-model have rocket tubes that will remain on the wing after the rocket is launched and cause drag, while the D's rockets are launched from rails that I am not sure are modelled to give any drag.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #18 on:** April 03, 2001, 09:29:00 AM »

Yep, Snefens, thats why its a pig, those tubes remain. I never load it with rockets in the B model...

Jigster · « **Reply #19 on:** April 03, 2001, 02:05:00 PM »

I nearly always load the M8's. Never noticed a difference other then a sligtly lower top speed. 51B with 500lbs and M8's is becoming one of my favorite jabos.

BBGunn · « **Reply #20 on:** April 04, 2001, 11:09:00 PM »

I knocked down a B17 and a Ju88 with the B but it took three passes for the 17 and four for the 88. I mean I plastered the 88 good on the first pass and it did not even smoke. It also seems very vulnerable to radiator hits but it is nice to fly around. I also survived two tempest attacks in one.