Originally posted by Nefarious
Look at the stats, It shows very little use of the F4U-1C, In my oppinion its not a spectacular aircraft and we have a more manueverable cannon armed bird (N1K-2J) and by far it's easier to fly.
You're forgetting a few things that made the F4U-1C an amazing plane, Nefarious.
First, the 4 x 20mm cannons on the CHog sported superior ballistics to any others in the game -- they fired longer, straighter, and hit with more power than those of the N1K. They also fired to a pinpoint at convergence, maximizing damage. In addition, they snapshot visibility in the F4U is quite good.
Second, the F4U-1C may fly from normal airfields AND carriers. Other four-cannoned aircraft -- the Typhoon, N1K, Hurricane -- cannot do this. This made the F4U-1C extremely versatile, not to mention prolific.
Third, the F4U-1C makes a formidable Jabo platform, as it may load numerous rockets and several thousand pounds worth of bombs. The N1K cannot do that. Consequently the F4U-1C was one of the best fighter AND attack aircraft in the game. In horde-like numbers, it truly unbalanced the arena.
Keep it perked.
-- Todd/Leviathn