I flew this thing a bit last month, and again last night. I'm surprised at how survivable it is, and have found that it really isn't as horrible as I thought it would be. Decent climb rate, great WEP recharge, and surprisingly decent guns for only having 2 MGs. I've read that the Japanese forces used some kind of HE 50 cal round - anyone know if this is the case, and if that damage is modeled into the 50 damage that it deals out? Is there a Snailman like chart around anywhere with all the damage rates for various calibers in the game as well?
I'm having a lot of fun in this thing, I thought my beloved Spit5 turned on a dime, but every Spit5 or even 16 for that matter I've run into has died. No trouble attracting a fight either, it seems to have the flashing red revolving "shoot at me" light much like the P38 and Mossie both do.
I wonder why the IJ forces didn't put a pair of the 20mm nose mounted guns like the Ki61 has? What a huge improvement it would be, and would make the Ki43 probably the best turn fighter in the game IMO hands down.
Anyhow, any tips/tricks out there for this plane from others who have flown it before?