Author Topic: Bring the Ki.84-I Hayate "Frank" to Aces High (Read 6468 times)

Urchin · « **Reply #195 on:** November 28, 2002, 12:29:14 AM »

Karnak, I think there is a 'wide European and American fan base" because the plane is good, or at least because it was good in Warbirds and Air Warrior. We've got the same 'community' they had, if it was a 'world-beater' in there people will expect it to be one in here. That is why there is such a 'wide fan base' for it.

I'm most likely not going to fly it much. Does it deserve a place in AH? Sure, it was on of Japans most important planes. Do the Ki-43 and Ki-44 also deserve a place? Of course. They were at least as important in Japans "war effort" as the Ki-84, and they don't have a 'wide European and American fan base" why? Because they'll be Hangar Queens.

Kaz · « **Reply #196 on:** November 28, 2002, 02:07:56 AM »

To expand on what Urchin said, the Ki43 should be in AH. It's just that it'll be another zero(well it is fairly comparable to the zeke in performance) but without cannons eeww. Definitely another 60 ENY fighter but welcome nonetheless hehee.

Kweassa · « **Reply #197 on:** November 28, 2002, 09:56:14 AM »

* kapuntoblooie! *

Karnak · « **Reply #198 on:** November 28, 2002, 12:15:27 PM »

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Originally posted by Urchin
Do the Ki-43 and Ki-44 also deserve a place? Of course. They were at least as important in Japans "war effort" as the Ki-84, and they don't have a 'wide European and American fan base" why? Because they'll be Hangar Queens.

Actually the Ki.44 wasn't nearly as important as the Ki.84. It is a neat Japanese fighter, I'd love to see it in AH and yes, I'd use it. But saying that it is as important as the Ki.84 that was produced in three times the numbers is a bit misleading.

The three most important Japanese Army fighters were the Ki.43, the Ki.84 and the Ki.61.

Mitsu · « **Reply #199 on:** November 28, 2002, 12:36:13 PM »

I'd much like to see Ki-44 as well as Ki-84 in the AH.
Unfortunately, IJAAF and veteran pilots didn't value it though.
I can say it is useful and stronger than Ki-61-I-KAIc as a Fighter.

Kaz · « **Reply #200 on:** November 29, 2002, 04:55:46 PM »

yer all wrong the Ki84 is da bomb dun care if you agree or not yer still wrong coz i am the only one that can be right.
(flies off in my Ki84)

Citabria · « **Reply #201 on:** November 29, 2002, 05:34:50 PM »

ki44 ki43 ki45 ki84 all need adding

japanese set is so limited

Mitsu · « **Reply #202 on:** November 29, 2002, 06:48:39 PM »

Yep, what cita said.

At least, at least...I hope that Pyro ordered to make Ki-100 or Ki-61-II for V1.11 to SUPERFLY.

I believe that they bring more Japan's surprises to us this time.

oboe · « **Reply #203 on:** November 30, 2002, 11:05:12 AM »

Here's hoping you are right, Mitsu.

BTW, what is the proper phonetic pronunciation of "Hayate"?

Is it "Ha - YAH - tay"?

Kaz · « **Reply #204 on:** November 30, 2002, 03:06:06 PM »

From what I've seen they seem to be focusing on German, US, and Japanese strike aircraft/bombers or interceptors (maybe the P51D is just long overdue update) P51D is 1 of the most flown planes in MA Spit9 is close but isn't that old, N1k, La7 aren't that old either. My guess would be a late war Japanese interceptor, and the only plane that comes to mind is the Ki84

Here's my reasoning, Japanese have the Kate, Germans have the Stuka, Germans have the Me163 interceptor, Japanese have.... TBA

Karnak · « **Reply #205 on:** November 30, 2002, 08:28:44 PM »

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Originally posted by Kaz
...N1k, La7 aren't that old either.

The N1K2-J is one of the original aircraft that was released with version 1.00. It is seriously ugly and in need of a face lift.

That said, I'd much, much rather keep the smurfy N1K2-J and get a pretty Ki.84-Ia.

Mitsu · « **Reply #206 on:** December 01, 2002, 03:58:01 AM »

oboe, I think so.

Pyro, please please release Ki-44, Ki-84, and Ki-100 in V1.11!

Mitsu · « **Reply #207 on:** December 01, 2002, 04:00:29 AM »

These are good rivals to the P-51 and F6F-5.

Mitsu · « **Reply #208 on:** December 02, 2002, 07:01:18 AM »

Karnak · « **Reply #209 on:** December 03, 2002, 02:42:50 PM »

It would be really great to get a new aircraft in 1.11 that was competitive in the MA and usable in CT setups.