Post was meant to be funny, no need to get testy Loon. The best way to win an argument isn't by getting angry, it's to start out on the correct side.
Yes, I've looked at quite a bit of data. 20k+ is a typical best speed regime for ALL planes. That doesn't seem to help your argument.
http://www.gonzoville.com/charts/index.php Yes, the LA7 is a handful low and yes, most combat takes place low. BUT, again, it isn't an A-G threat on par with LW U.S. birds, and it's gun package vastly inferior to the Jug. Consider that the P-47 8x267 package carries 2136 bullets. The LA-7 3x20mm packs 450 shells.
In total destructive potential the Jug's LIGHT gun package gives you 22 seconds of firing time at 80dps at an effective range of 800yds. The LA-7 gives you 13 seconds at 80dps at half the effective range without half the deflection shot potential. I'm guessing you need to fly more U.S. birds mate.
Consider the total bullets a Jug carries vice the LA-7 once again. Consider that the average Jug shot happens at 400 vice 250-300 (generous) for the LA-7. Now compare relative hit percentages for a competent Jug pilot (Letalis) vs an outstanding LA7 pilot (Diddler).
http://www.hitechcreations.com/component/option,com_ahscore/Itemid,223/view,pilotranks/index.phpThat's a hit rate decrease of just 3% despite longer ranges and an additional 1600 bullets flying around. Something else is clearly at work.
The Jug is a superior shooter's platform hands down, even the 6x.50 U.S. planes have substantial edges. If a one second burst at 60dps does the trick on a spit, how much are you gaining with a 1 second burst at 80dps? Law of decreasing returns bruh.
My previous point is that the -U4 is a better overall plane, same for the P-51D. But, since we were talking "interceptor" for comparison. The LA-7 will go from brake release to 10k in 2:35 provided it has NO ammo and ONLY 1/4 gas. The F4U4 with full ammo and full internal fuel will do the same in 3:05. For the sake of that 30 seconds, which bird would you rather be flying above 10k now? Regardless, you can't ignore all else and go
for a perk price simply because something is a good interceptor. I'm annoyed by L-Gays too, but there are too many other factors here.
(Side note: I see the N1K clocking in at 670pts or 12ENY- 8 ENY is a touch low imho for an awesome plane that simply lacks a little top end speed)
And by the way Loon...NO PERK FOR YOU!
