Author Topic: P-51b (Read 253 times)

WldThing · « **Reply #15 on:** June 26, 2002, 11:31:01 PM »

The B model is not as well in control on the deck as the D is..It stalls easier and make you lose control alot quicker..The B can take a D easy high thats if the pilots are of equal skills. But since i dont spend much time High i prefer the D..Plus the added advantage of more ammo.

Turbot · « **Reply #16 on:** June 26, 2002, 11:34:24 PM »

Maybe some of you dont get away from vulching alt much, there are PLENTY of fights at high alt - and yes escorted bomber missions a plenty (well at least in one o bigtoery does them, cannot speak for the other 2).

Not spent much time in 51 yet (maybe 2x in missions) and I really don't see them that much at all - except breifly now and then before they dive and try to run away or kamikassi (sp) into something

As an opponent I worry more about the 51B model, they are often piloted by a hot stick - the 51D is the default plane you will see a heck of alot of newbies in those.

Hangtime · « **Reply #17 on:** June 26, 2002, 11:44:23 PM »

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Maybe it's because it's a more CHALLENGING plane to fly and score kills in. ...evil dingo

Oh, well hell, sonny boy; should you really want a challenging plane to fly and score kills MA kills in, you could try a spit 1.

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But, you're right, why the hell else should we fly any other plane in the MA other than the P-51D? The next time I take off, I'll be sure to only take the best plane suited for MA use.

I thought we were discussing the comparative merits and suitability of THE TWO AVAILABLE P51's in MA play. I sure as hell ain't tellin yah what to fly. And why would my worthless opinion on esoteric antique virtual aircraft as modeled in this sim offend yah anyway?

..did yer cousin eat yer baybay?

Soulyss · « **Reply #18 on:** June 26, 2002, 11:53:07 PM »

I have to chime on Hangs side on this argument, in your most common MA scenarios the D is better suited. Any advantages the B has can be counteracted somewhat by taking 4 guns in the D, and you get more ammo than the B to boot. The only reason why I fly the B which I haven't done in awhile to be honest, but really thinking about going back to.. is IMHO the coolness factor of the razorback design which I've always perfered for some reason.

Nefarious · « **Reply #19 on:** June 27, 2002, 03:04:50 AM »

412th and I, busted up a buff formation, I was flying Bravo pony.

Out of 6 buffs I beleive I claimed 2. A B17 and a Lancaster.

4 .50s on a B pony do as much damage as a Spit 9 with no 20mm.