plane

[olds442]

ok im looking for a plane that can meet my "standerds"

1: it can turn...not like a zero but not as bad as a low speed P47(so it must turn  in the range of 250mph -300mph)

2: must take some damage... it dont have to be a f6f but not like a ZERO

3: must be not impassibal to land such as like the F4U wicth you have to be on your toes to land (same with the spitfires)

4:firepower pls dont say HURR1 i would perfer cannons but not a must (4 .50 cal MGs is as low as ill go)

any one who has a plane that can meet that dose not have to here me squeck

[bj229r]

I'm thinkin you want the F-22

[The Fugitive]

Most planes in the set can and will fit your needs, the trick is to learn to fly them  

You don't need a plane that specializes in turns...like the zero, if you learn how to turn planes. The P47-11 can be a very good turner at the speeds you mentioned and slower.

You don't need a tuff plane if you learn how to get your plane out of the enemies cone of fire, and if you know how to give him the smallest profile by getting "skinny" for those times when you do slip into the gun cone they won't be able to hit you.

You don't need cannons if you learn to fight, get close and then pull the trigger as you see nothing but cockpit in your windscreen.

The best way to get good at this game is to learn, and practice. There is no "magic trick" that you can use to win.

[BnZs]

Brewster, F6F, any Spitfire, FM2, HurrIIC, though I don't think the plane is your real problem if you think the F4U is "impossible" to land.

[Agent360]

You will like the F4u then.

There is a choice of guns among the set.

The Hog meets all your "standards"

[Ghosth]

Olds when it comes to planes its all a matter of balance.

You can add speed, but in doing so you'll reduce turn, or firepower.

You can add firepower, but at the cost of reducing speed or turn.

Start with the spit 8, it is a very good jack of all trades.
Has 2 good cannons plus mg's, does all things moderately well.

Whichever plane you choose, stick with it until you truly have it mastered.
Then pick a new one, and go back to work again.

[Jayhawk]

That one hurt to read.

I don't think the plane is your real problem if you think the F4U is "impossible" to land.

What he said, it just takes practice and training.

However, Brewster is a great plane.  Although I'm sure it would take too long for you to master, thus, not what you are looking for.

[Karnak]

The Spitfire is more fragile than the Zero, so that fails one of his qualifications.


olds442,

Try the Ki-84 or N1K2-J.

[Ack-Ack]

Don't listen to these people.  They are deceiving you by not telling you the plane that meets your criteria in spades and then some.  In fact, this plane is considered the Chuck Norris of airplanes and that is why these guys are afraid to suggest it because the thought of one more of this airplane in the skies terrifies them like nothing else.

What plane am I speaking of?  The P-38 Lightning.  Anything else is just cannon fodder.


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[Blooz]

I think the Bf109G2 fits your criteria.

Good speed, acceleration, climb, roll and turn.
20mm cannon.
Long WEP time.
Smaller plane. Tough to hit.
Cool camo schemes.

It's one of those niche planes that can out turn what it can't outrun and can outrun what it can't out turn.

[SPKmes]

As has been said before pick a plane and stick to it for at least 3 tours...win or lose...you will notice the difference as each tour goes by...I'd say as ghosth said...Going with a spit 8 or 9 gives you the added bonus that you are able to use a similar plane for CV ops also.....they are a good stable gun platform that will allow you the chance to learn how to mix it up and be gentle when you make a small mistake...the biggest part of it all, no matter what plane you choose, is sticking with it...

[L0nGb0w]

The P51B is a solid ride, little lacking in the firepower department though, +1 on the 109g2 or even try a g6 or 14, the 109s are saweet

[Ghastly]

One thing that makes any aircraft easier to land is the realization that as soon as you pull the stick back beyond the center point, the tail wheel locks.  Like other's have said, if the F4U is impossible to land then no plane is going to be satisfactory at this point.   

P.S. I'm pretty sure that corner velocity on a P47 is right around 250, so I don't even know quite how to respond to that part of your "request".

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[BaldEagl]

Bf109F-4, Bf109G-2, C.202, F6F-5, Ki- 61, Ki-84, La-5, La-7, P-38G, P-38J, P-38L

[MjTalon]

P-38 Lightning