LA7

[HamrDown]

I have noticed that too many peeps fly the LA7, and it is a great plane. However, should it not be perked? Its fast, manuverable and yet the Spit Mk14 and the F4UC and F4U-4 are perked, and they are nearly not as much of a plane as the over-modeled LA7.

PLEASE PERK THE LA7 to at least 15 points!

[JOACH1M]

No, it has no range to fly anywhere. Also at altitudes of 13k and up the plane just sucks.

[Ruah]

it is a dominant air superiority fighter in the sub-10k world for sure, but it does not carry bombs.  And that is my gipe about the 51, not the speed but the versatility.

[ACE]

it is a dominant air superiority fighter in the sub-10k world for sure, but it does not carry bombs.  And that is my gipe about the 51, not the speed but the versatility.

You complain about the P51, is that what your saying?

[JOACH1M]

it is a dominant air superiority fighter in the sub-10k world for sure, but it does not carry bombs.  And that is my gipe about the 51, not the speed but the versatility.

La7 can carry little 50kg bombs...

[DMVIAGRA]

No, it has no range to fly anywhere. Also at altitudes of 13k and up the plane just sucks.

There is no argument here for range, I mean the Spit 14 has horrible range; range is not a factor.

[HamrDown]

Regarless, the LA7 is so fast that if in any plane it will chase you down and kill you, only the 262 and 163 is faster at -10k. The LA7 needs to be perked, way too many use it for HO'ing and some fly it very well in the vertical. The 51 is not as fast and not as versitile in my opinion. When a base is under attack, I see about 50% LA7's lifting. I fly a variety of planes and have flown the LA7. It is a plane that should cost some perk points to fly, and many many players agree.  

[Zoney]

Regarless, the LA7 is so fast that if in any plane it will chase you down and kill you, only the 262 and 163 is faster at -10k. The LA7 needs to be perked, way too many use it for HO'ing and some fly it very well in the vertical. The 51 is not as fast and not as versitile in my opinion. When a base is under attack, I see about 50% LA7's lifting. I fly a variety of planes and have flown the LA7. It is a plane that should cost some perk points to fly, and many many players agree.  

No

[jeep00]

Regarless, the LA7 is so fast that if in any plane it will chase you down and kill you, only the 262 and 163 is faster at -10k. The LA7 needs to be perked, way too many use it for HO'ing and some fly it very well in the vertical. The 51 is not as fast and not as versitile in my opinion. When a base is under attack, I see about 50% LA7's lifting. I fly a variety of planes and have flown the LA7. It is a plane that should cost some perk points to fly, and many many players agree.  

You see many lifting because they have a very short takeoff and accelerate into the fight quickly, hit fairly hard and are good on the deck, or at the very least better on the deck than the 15-20 Ponies that are trying to cap the base. At least that would be my guess.

Bob

[HamrDown]

Yeah, I see the point in using them, but still the plane should be perked, many perked planes are not as good....F4UC, F4U4, Spit14, Tempest.

[JOACH1M]

There is no argument here for range, I mean the Spit 14 has horrible range; range is not a factor.

Spit14 can take a slipper tank.

[titanic3]

Yeah, I see the point in using them, but still the plane should be perked, many perked planes are not as good....F4UC, F4U4, Spit14, Tempest.

 

[Wiley]

Spit14 can take a slipper tank.

...which still does bugger-all to extend its range.

LA's got great low alt performance and ability to get to the fight quickly.  That means it gets a lot of use in the MA, but I don't think it's worth perking myself.  If it needs perking, so does the 109K4, especially considering the K4's droptank adds significant range.

There's always going to be something that gets a lot of use because it's good.

Wiley.

[JOACH1M]

...which still does bugger-all to extend its range.

LA's got great low alt performance and ability to get to the fight quickly.  That means it gets a lot of use in the MA, but I don't think it's worth perking myself.  If it needs perking, so does the 109K4, especially considering the K4's droptank adds significant range.

There's always going to be something that gets a lot of use because it's good.

Wiley.

Drop tank carrage, even when tank is off makes a hit on both performance and speed of k4.

[Kingpin]

The LA7 needs to be perked, way too many use it for HO'ing and some fly it very well in the vertical.

Following this logic, ALL planes in the set would need to be perked.

and many many players agree.

Ah, the battle-cry of a weak argument.  If so many agree, where are all the replies here agreeing with your proposal?

For the record, I agree it's an exceedingly good plane (and ideal for base defense), however it's probably not perk-worthy.  I also agree it is a bit of a dweeb plane, easy to fly, extend and HO in.  It has its deficiencies, particularly range – I believe due to some of the fuel compartments actually being dedicated to stowage for an assortment of shoes, purses and cocktail dresses.  No need to make La-7 pilots lose perks when shot down, in addition to losing a collection of eveningwear.