Author Topic: Request for the, seemingly, upcoming Spitfire F.Mk XIVc (Read 1483 times)

Karnak · « **on:** March 20, 2002, 07:08:06 PM »

I am absolutely thrilled that the Spitfire Mk XIV is going to show up in AH. I'm even happier that it is a razor back version. When I read that the Spitfire graphics were being redone I figured this was about the most likely time to see the Mk XIV added, but it wasn't in the 1.09 release. That was OK, I am having a lot of fun with the Spitfire Mk Ia.

And then to see those screen shots!!!:D

We may be off base in expecting it to show up in a patch, but I can hope.

My request is this:

Enable the 2 20mm and 4 .303 as an gun option on it, please. I know that this wasn't the most common configuration, but the first razor back Mk XIV's did have that gun package. To me it is the quintessential Spitfire armament and I will always pick it over 2 20mm cannon and 2 50 calibre machine guns.

Thanks.

Pongo · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2002, 08:02:48 PM »

It better be an E with the fuselage camera option.

Karnak · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2002, 08:17:32 PM »

Pongo,

Look at the screenshots. It is a razorback Mk XIV. It should have the c and e options available, but no camera.

For which I am very thankful for.

Those that want that look can go fly a P-51D. Fighter Ace 3 has a silver, bubble canopy, clipped wing Spitfire XIV. Looks just like a P-51D.

The RAF planeset in AH is stacked for low altitude fighters. What was needed, even perked, was a good high altitude fighter. The Spitfire F.Mk XIVc is just that.

(I'd still like to see a bubble canopy Spitfire Mk XVI added at some point)

brady · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2002, 08:48:50 PM »

\ Are they realy going to add the MK XIV?

Karnak · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2002, 09:02:24 PM »

I hope Grayarea doesn't mind me doing this. If it is a problem, post and I'll edit it out.

Spitfire F.Mk XIVc

Charon · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2002, 09:09:08 PM »

Now, if you really want a high perk Spit, model the XII

It sounds like it was the hottest down low. Though I'm with karnak on the bubble top XVI LF/E, it's my favorite of the breed.

Charon

thrila · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2002, 09:42:07 PM »

shame if it's perked, plenty of late-war rides that aren't perked.

If it is perked however, it should get it's 4*20mm optional loadout......

Now all thats needed is the spit21.

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2002, 09:42:13 PM »

How did you get that screenshot?

Karnak · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2002, 10:18:51 PM »

It has a "Spit14" icon, that means it will be a perk plane. That is as it should be. Unperked, the Spit XIV would be far, far too common.

The British planeset is already stacked with low altitude fighters (Hurri I, Hurri IIc, Hurri IId, Mossie VI, Spit Ia, Spit Vb, Seafire IIc, Tiffie Ib and Tempest V), the Mk XII would perform no better than the Mk XIV down there, and it would be terrible at altitude. The Mk XIV adds a high performance at altitude fighter to the British planeset.

The Spitfire Mk XIV was never eqipped with 4 20mm cannon.

The screenshot was posted by Grayarea from Apache's film of the Spit14.

brady · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2002, 11:00:08 PM »

All I am asking is:

Did sombody make this?

Or is this real.

If it is not and all those spit lovers are having their chains pulled I would say I feal your pain and join you all the hunt for this dasterdadly dude.

If it is for real i wonder how much it will cost, 60 like the F4U 4, or more? Spits are a pain as it is I wonder how much it will be....hmmmm

Karnak · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2002, 11:14:20 PM »

brady,

It seems to be quite real. HiTech was flying it.

If it costs 60+ I will be quite disappointed. The F4U-4 is a much later and more potent fighter than the Mk XIV, if you fly to its strengths.

At 60 points I will not be able to use it often enough to get used to its handling in combat.

Remember, the Mk XIV can only do 357-363mph on the deck. There are many free aircraft, including the #3 and #4 on the frequency list, that will run it down. It is slow down low and will have a perk icon than means every single enemy aircraft will be gunning for it.

I expect to land very few of them.

Pongo · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2002, 11:48:49 PM »

LOL
man I hadnt seen that..
Interesting combo of E wing and small horizontal stab..
Im honestly sorry they didnt go for a clip wing, Big tail, bubble top E model. Maybe they did want to put in some of the directional stability problems associated with the smaller tail to keep the beast under wraps..
Congrats Karnak. its been a long campaign bud..dont whine about the cost now....

Karnak · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2002, 12:12:03 AM »

Pongo,

There's always the CT if its too expensive for me to fly in the MA.

brady · « **Reply #13 on:** March 21, 2002, 01:06:15 AM »

Well I am happy for you Karnak, it is good to want things but gereraly better to get them once in a while:)

BigCrate · « **Reply #14 on:** March 21, 2002, 01:12:14 AM »

I don't want to rain on anyones parade here.. But there are what like 4 spits in AH now?? And now we are getting another one. Before HTC adds another spit they should add a P-40 and a early model P-38 like a F or a late H model. P-38 has only one version and we need a P-40. Reason being the P-38 needs another version is the most US fighters have at least 2 models the 38 only has one. Well as for the P-40 everyone wants one

. We really don't need another damn spit in AH right now!!!! Other planes need to be modeled before the spit14 is addad.

Cw
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