Author Topic: P-51C Malcolm Hood, Please (Read 1718 times)

Furball · « **Reply #15 on:** September 04, 2003, 08:43:53 AM »

im a bit sceptical about the better view bit.

HavocTM · « **Reply #16 on:** September 04, 2003, 10:13:03 AM »

Looking at the image, it is difficult to see how the view to the rear would be better, but I think the B model is a better aircraft.

Furball · « **Reply #17 on:** September 04, 2003, 11:23:16 AM »

why should the view in the p51 be better than the spit with malcolm hood?

Octavius · « **Reply #18 on:** September 04, 2003, 11:52:08 AM »

As far as I'm concerned, this addition would be for visual appeal only. I have no problem with the PonyB's visibility. I have no problem with any plane's visibility. If you set your head positions to allow maximum coverage, then you're good to go.

Kegger26 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 04, 2003, 12:36:38 PM »

It would allow you to sit up higher in the aircraft and clearly see behind you.

Halo · « **Reply #20 on:** September 04, 2003, 03:19:31 PM »

The WWII pilot I was talking to was quite emphatic about how restricted the view was in the original P-51B cockpit and how much better it was in the Malcolm hood.

This topic has been covered a lot, but I thought I should add another firsthand opinion from a guy who flew a lot of P-51s.

He said the views in the P-51D and later P-47s were ever better, but he still preferred flying the Malcolm hood P-51B/C.

WldThing · « **Reply #21 on:** September 04, 2003, 08:20:05 PM »

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Originally posted by Kegger26
I have been telling ppl that the P51B is better than the D, but ppl doubt me... Ohh well there loss I guess.
Malcom Hood in AHII PLEASE!

D is better than the B... B may be a little more stable since its lighter, but if u want a lighter plane with a better view go with the D and 4x.50 cals.

Kegger26 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 04, 2003, 10:14:15 PM »

simply subtracting 2 .50s from the D model is hardly enough of a weight loss to be of any use at all. The D model was nearly 500 lbs heaver than the B model and thats with a clean D model (with out guns)

WldThing · « **Reply #23 on:** September 04, 2003, 10:21:01 PM »

They seem pretty even to me in the game... Never flown one in real life so im talking from the game perspective.

WldThing · « **Reply #24 on:** September 04, 2003, 10:32:08 PM »

BTW Both Empty ... Im showing only 275 Lbs of difference.

http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/6952/P51FEN.html

And then this site is showing a difference of only 160 lbs, both empty

http://members.tripod.com/~P51Mustang/specs.htm

Kegger26 · « **Reply #25 on:** September 05, 2003, 12:19:40 AM »

Sorry to say, but if they both feel the same to you in the game.... you suck.... They feel nothing alike. As for your weight charts... I think they are a bit skewed. I will keep with my scorce (North American Avation) for the exsact weights. Proof of this is in the P51H model. North American was able to shave off nearly 700 lbs in weight from the D model.

WldThing · « **Reply #26 on:** September 05, 2003, 12:52:40 AM »

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Originally posted by Kegger26
Sorry to say, but if they both feel the same to you in the game.... you suck....

LOL i know i do, but thanks for pointing that out

Kegger26 · « **Reply #27 on:** September 05, 2003, 12:54:55 AM »

any time

Furball · « **Reply #28 on:** September 05, 2003, 07:25:18 AM »

yeah! wldthing! you suck...... LOL

Gremlin · « **Reply #29 on:** September 05, 2003, 07:27:24 AM »

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Originally posted by Kegger26
Sorry to say, but if they both feel the same to you in the game.... you suck....

May I suggest you take Wldthing to the DA sometime and you'll see just how much he 'sucks'. Wldthing is the best P51 stick I know of. The rest of us pony drivers are only wannabes compared to this guy.

Anyway a C pony that goes 420 at 2k?? Gimme gimme gimme:) You would see a marked decrease in 'la7, i can catch anything if i chase long enough' kind of mentality!!

As for the merits of the C Vs D you can give me a D anyday, IMHO the B's lack of speed up high combined with the 4 50 cals outweigh its undisputed other benefits. I cant say I have ever been troubled by the view in the D model. Once you got the views set up right its pretty much a 360 (with a little tail wiggle:) )