KI-84 vs P-38J

[Skyyr]

Below 10k, the Ki should win.

Above 10k, the P-38 should win if flown properly.

[Triton28]

Below 10k, the Ki should win.

Above 10k, the P-38 should win if flown properly.

The actual go/no-go line for the KI is closer to 20k.  The climb/speed performance disadvantages the KI has between 10 and 20k are inconsistent and mostly negated by WEP use... an area the KI has an advantage in.     

[JunkyII]

Amazing this hasn't turned into a Spit vs 109 hijack yet. 

Spit should win

[PR3D4TOR]

Nein nein nein! Ze 1-0-nein!

[bozon]

Nein nein nein! Ze 1-0-nein!

999Z109 ? 

[PR3D4TOR]

[FBKampfer]

999Z109 ? 

Secret plane available to Luft dweebs, kinda like how SAAP members get access to the P-38K.

But it displays kills as a K model, like how SAAP planes detail to the J unless otherwise specified.

[Aspen]

10K - 12K is a little sweet spot when fighting against a KI.  In a typical lower alt MA fight, I would suggest getting the KI to expect the 38 will be keeping it fast and then surprise him by dumping to flap speed and getting the nose around.   If the KI isn't dead or hurt quickly, extend before the fight gets down to the KIs flap speed.  This applies to many fast birds that don't turn as well but can get flaps out before the KI can.

[mbailey]

Secret plane available to Luft dweebs, kinda like how SAAP members get access to the P-38K.

But it displays kills as a K model, like how SAAP planes detail to the J unless otherwise specified.

There is no proof of this.......Nothing to see here........Move along everyone.....