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Offline GScholz

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Re: Why is the Ki 61 a 35eny bird
« Reply #30 on: April 28, 2014, 10:07:00 AM »
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Re: Why is the Ki 61 a 35eny bird
« Reply #31 on: April 28, 2014, 11:40:10 AM »
Quote from: Butcher on April 27, 2014, 06:46:40 PM
However, everytime I get stuck in an FSO event or Snapshot with the Ki-61, I usually hate myself. Given its usual opponents a P-47, P-38, Corsair, Hellcat - I usually get toasted. Spitfire V's as well, the only decent opponent I could easily combat were P-40s or P-39s.

The Tony is fantastic in special events. Even in late war Pacific events, it can be effective. I'll take it over a Zeke any day.
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Re: Why is the Ki 61 a 35eny bird
« Reply #32 on: April 28, 2014, 12:10:00 PM »
Werent there upgunned 61's later in the war when "Mr. B" became a threat? Any chance we'll see that if the plane is remodeled?
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Re: Why is the Ki 61 a 35eny bird
« Reply #33 on: April 28, 2014, 12:18:51 PM »
Quote from: mbailey on April 27, 2014, 05:29:49 PM

IMHO it's one of the best fighters in the game and I never feel out matched against any nmy bird I come across



Respectfully I disagree, and I feel like I know that thing backwards and forwards. Its a great plane and fun to fly, but not even close to one of the best fighters in the game. Go to the DA on one of our DA after FSO nights or something.

Try fighting in the 61 against guys in my squad, or any of the Blue Knights while they fly their rides. You will get owned. I sure do.

The KI61 is a sleeper for sure, no argument there. But once you fight against some of the more talented guys in AH you quickly see why its a 35 ENY bird.

61 is my favorite plane.. but it really isn't a top ride in game by any means.

my .2 cents.


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Re: Why is the Ki 61 a 35eny bird
« Reply #34 on: April 28, 2014, 12:24:35 PM »
Does the 61 still have the cannons wrongly placed in the nose?
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Re: Why is the Ki 61 a 35eny bird
« Reply #35 on: April 28, 2014, 12:25:42 PM »
Quote from: LCADolby on April 28, 2014, 12:24:35 PM
Does the 61 still have the cannons wrongly placed in the nose?
Why is that wrong? 
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Re: Why is the Ki 61 a 35eny bird
« Reply #36 on: April 28, 2014, 12:27:26 PM »
Quote from: LCADolby on April 28, 2014, 12:24:35 PM
Does the 61 still have the cannons wrongly placed in the nose?

Our model of Ki-61 had the cannons in the nose, IIRC.
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Re: Why is the Ki 61 a 35eny bird
« Reply #37 on: April 28, 2014, 12:52:10 PM »
I didn't think they were "in the nose" I thought they were cowl mounted on top of the nose.
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Re: Why is the Ki 61 a 35eny bird
« Reply #38 on: April 28, 2014, 01:56:18 PM »
Quote from: BluBerry on April 28, 2014, 12:52:10 PM
I didn't think they were "in the nose" I thought they were cowl mounted on top of the nose.
That is "in the nose" in this context. The implication is that they ought to be in the wings.
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Re: Why is the Ki 61 a 35eny bird
« Reply #39 on: April 28, 2014, 02:18:59 PM »
Quote from: BluBerry on April 28, 2014, 12:18:51 PM
Respectfully I disagree, and I feel like I know that thing backwards and forwards. Its a great plane and fun to fly, but not even close to one of the best fighters in the game. Go to the DA on one of our DA after FSO nights or something.

Try fighting in the 61 against guys in my squad, or any of the Blue Knights while they fly their rides. You will get owned. I sure do.





Having flown with alot of those guys (BKs) in the Headhunters....They would own me if i was in an F18, and they were in the Wright Flyer with a slingshot   :lol

Muppets are always the best fight....good guys and a blast to fly with or against (i wont tell anyone though  :uhoh )

If ya ever want to do some KI61 duels, let me know sir...... :aok
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Re: Why is the Ki 61 a 35eny bird
« Reply #40 on: April 28, 2014, 03:00:08 PM »
Quote from: mbailey on April 28, 2014, 02:18:59 PM
Having flown with alot of those guys (BKs) in the Headhunters....They would own me if i was in an F18, and they were in the Wright Flyer with a slingshot   :lol

Muppets are always the best fight....good guys and a blast to fly with or against (i wont tell anyone though  :uhoh )

If ya ever want to do some KI61 duels, let me know sir...... :aok


Sounds good to me. Would love to.  :cheers:
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Re: Why is the Ki 61 a 35eny bird
« Reply #41 on: April 28, 2014, 03:11:22 PM »
Quote from: Karnak on April 28, 2014, 01:56:18 PM
That is "in the nose" in this context. The implication is that they ought to be in the wings.

ah gotcha. thx.
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Re: Why is the Ki 61 a 35eny bird
« Reply #42 on: April 29, 2014, 04:23:14 AM »
Quote from: steely07 on April 27, 2014, 08:14:29 PM
Tongs told me the first rule of Ki 61 club is not to talk about Ki 61 club... ;)


When we get the remodeled and hopefully other versions of the ki-61, then everyone will want to be in the club.  :rock


The Ki-61 when flown right, is a great plane.
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Re: Why is the Ki 61 a 35eny bird
« Reply #43 on: April 29, 2014, 10:30:36 AM »
 After reading all this I had to go off line and try the Ki-61. To me it is not as good as the C-205 and I much prefer the Me-109F-4. The 109F-4 is my favorite 109 even if the K model is such a great plane to fly. I had some of the same problems hitting the target in the Ki-61 with the cannon as I do the 109K-4. I am not practiced at all with these cannons so my opinion about these guns may not count for much. An eny of 35 for the Ki-61 seems about right to me. :salute
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Re: Why is the Ki 61 a 35eny bird
« Reply #44 on: April 29, 2014, 04:52:55 PM »
Quote from: mbailey on April 27, 2014, 05:29:49 PM
I know it's not a speed demon, but it retains E really well

It isn't an ord monster but 2x250 isn't bad

It doesn't have a huge cannon in the nose but the one it does have is a killer. Excellent ROF

It doesn't turn like a spit, but I'll fight them all day long and come out on top most of the time

IMHO it's one of the best fighters in the game and I never feel out matched against any nmy bird I come across

I've never made a post regarding ENY and a specific bird before but 35 for this monster seems a bit high.  (Not that I'm complaining love getting 20+ perks most sorties ). Just curious what the thinking behind the ENY is  :headscratch:


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