If you think you are having a 1v1 in the Main Arena, your SA has failed you.
I would like to fly this aircraft in fighter mode.Removing the barbettes should help a lot in a turnfight. Im curious how many are using the 13mms with success... i would rather live withouth them.
None.
Also keep in mind that removing 1,000+ pounds of weight from the far rear of the airplane will effect the CG in a negative way.
Look, this pane feels butt-heavy. Stalls like that, at least. Removing 1000+ pounds from behind the wing wouldnt only take effect as improving the turn rate, but positively influencing the overall stability and post-stall characteristics too. And if something, this aircraft could really use some less weight in the rear.