Author Topic: What so special about the F4U-1C? (Read 2922 times)

muckmaw · « **on:** December 30, 2002, 11:31:17 AM »

I've got limited time on this type, but I finally crawled out of my F6F to give it a try.

I see the Chog has 20mms. Nice. But what's the difference between the C and the other models? What warrants the Perks?

And can someone tell me why (no, this is not a troll, just an honest question) the LA-7, P-51D, Spitfire, and 109 are not perked?

They must be superior planes as that's what I see in the arena more than anything else.

So in essence, what does the C have that the other planes mentioned above do not, that warrants perking it?

Wotan · « **Reply #1 on:** December 30, 2002, 11:35:38 AM »

because the chog used to get near 20% of the kills in ah. There was only 200 made and it unbalanced the main.

Not the la7 niki spit or 51 or 109 has that impact on the main.

At the time I coulda cared less but after it was perked the I think HT made the right choice. Its a cheap perk anyway.

muckmaw · « **Reply #2 on:** December 30, 2002, 11:42:39 AM »

But what makes the plane so great that it got 20% of the kills?

I have really only flown it a little.

Is it a great turner? Really fast? Armamnet?

Montezuma · « **Reply #3 on:** December 30, 2002, 11:47:25 AM »

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Originally posted by muckmaw
But what makes the plane so great that it got 20% of the kills?

I have really only flown it a little.

Is it a great turner? Really fast? Armamnet?

The guns and the ammo load.

Mathman · « **Reply #4 on:** December 30, 2002, 11:50:13 AM »

Back then, I think it was underweight or something. It performed somewhat better than it does now. Also, back when we had the old flight model, the one that was incorrect, it was the best plane for getting a quick kill and not burning a lot of E.

Personally, I didn't mind it. The perking did add some variety to the game though. Glad it is a cheap perk.

MrLars · « **Reply #5 on:** December 30, 2002, 11:51:08 AM »

I just flew the C for the first time since it was perked this past weekend, the fact that a dweeb like me can land 10 kills in it the first flight in over a year shows why it's perked.

Wotan · « **Reply #6 on:** December 30, 2002, 11:54:48 AM »

it wasnt perked until after the weight was fixed and new flight model.

All it needs are those hizookas to get 20% of the kills.

muckmaw · « **Reply #7 on:** December 30, 2002, 12:06:00 PM »

So bottom line, it's the guns that make it a perked plane?

Revvin · « **Reply #8 on:** December 30, 2002, 12:12:07 PM »

It was perked because it was a heavily gunned beast that became a little over used in the MA, perhaps it's time to reduce it's perk level or maybe un perk it and perk the La7 and Niki which seem to dominate the area's now.

BNM · « **Reply #9 on:** December 30, 2002, 12:21:41 PM »

I actually do better with the D myself? Anyway I think perking the La7, P-51D, 190 D-9 and 109G-10 the same 10 perks would be fine.

Edited to add the Dora

Wotan · « **Reply #10 on:** December 30, 2002, 12:26:50 PM »

no it was perked because it got 20% kills in the main. The niki and la7 dont have anyway near the impact that the chog had.

It wasnt perked on performane or gun package. Its been explained to you clear as day. It wouldnt matter if it had 7mm but if it got 20% it would most likely get perked.

Sandman · « **Reply #11 on:** December 30, 2002, 12:31:11 PM »

It was perked while there was a different strat system than the one we use presently. At the time, it was the ultimate JABO ride.

I think the C-Hog perk is something that should be reconsidered. The arena isn't the same now.

Grimm · « **Reply #12 on:** December 30, 2002, 12:39:01 PM »

If my memory is correct.... Its not because its an uber plane as much as it was a very low production A/C.

From what I have learned, It seems the reason planes get perked are two fold. One is the Production/useage of its real life counterpart. The other is game play.

I guess HT would have to answer if it was one or the other or both.

The F4U-C isnt really a better preformer, But the Large Ammo loadout of the big cannons make it pretty lethal. You can Spray and Pray with those Cannons for a long time.

Kaz · « **Reply #13 on:** December 30, 2002, 12:44:45 PM »

I see the Chog has 20mms. Nice. But what's the difference between the C and the other models? What warrants the Perks?

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What Wotan said...

Wlfgng · « **Reply #14 on:** December 30, 2002, 12:49:41 PM »

people are still confused as to why we have perks in the first place.
They are simply to balance out the numbers of planes in the arena. As stated, we had gobs of C's running around the arena.. so much so that one got sick of seeing them.

It's nice to have variety... I think we could use a little more 'balancing' actually