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Title: Another question for 190 pilots
Post by: AKFokerFoder+ on October 07, 2004, 02:07:01 PM
With the new ENY system stopping me from flying what I want to, I have been searching for a new main ride.

I have kind of settled on the 190A8.  Mainly because of it's firepower, and the ability to roll quickly and put that firepower to use.  So far this month I am 44k and 5d with that puppy. :)

I was under the impression that the 190A8 turned better than the Dora, at least to me it seems a bit more nimble.  One of my squad mate told me the Dora outturns the A8.  I tried a Dora, and it wasn't able to roll and track shots that I'm sure I could have made with the A8.

Does the Dora outturn the A8?

Also, does anyone else think the ENY for the a8 should be closer to 30?
Title: Another question for 190 pilots
Post by: Crumpp on October 07, 2004, 06:44:23 PM
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Does the Dora outturn the A8?


In RL, yes.

It had the same Wingloading and more horsepower.  Lengthing the fuselage also effected the turn radius in a positive way.  Not sure if this due to better "leverage" from the tail, CG shift, or some other factor.

Crumpp
Title: Another question for 190 pilots
Post by: Mister Fork on October 07, 2004, 07:59:02 PM
The A8 with the lightest gun loadout handles a bit better Foder too.  The A5 is also a good ride.  Best flying for any Fw is in a B&Z role at altitudes above 10000ft.
Title: Another question for 190 pilots
Post by: Krusty on October 07, 2004, 09:08:30 PM
HTC has said that the 190s are all going to be re-modeled to fix problems with their flight characteristics.

I'm guessing in real life they do, but not in AH as it stands. Perhaps once they are fixed. (2.01??)
Title: Another question for 190 pilots
Post by: AKFokerFoder+ on October 08, 2004, 12:25:29 PM
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The A8 with the lightest gun loadout handles a bit better Foder too.


I really chose the A8 because of it's firepower with 4 cannons and 2 5 cals.  It also seems to ride smoother than a Typhie.  But to follow your thread, what gun loadout would you recommend? :)

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Best flying for any Fw is in a B&Z role at altitudes above 10000ft.


I tend to fly in the 9k - 12k range, with 10k being where you will normally find me on the way to a fight.  It seems to be a good tradeoff between alt and being able to effectively engage low targets.  

During a fight I tend to stay above 4-6 k above the fight, and cherry pick.  ;)

I find that any fight that lasts more than 30 seconds is going to end up with me being the target. :D
Title: Another question for 190 pilots
Post by: Crumpp on October 08, 2004, 02:06:28 PM
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During a fight I tend to stay above 4-6 k above the fight, and cherry pick.


In RL the FW-190 was an Air Superiority Fighter and got in close to dogfight.

I am hoping after Pyro redoes the Flight Model it will better reflect this.

Crumpp
Title: Another question for 190 pilots
Post by: AKFokerFoder+ on October 08, 2004, 03:00:39 PM
I hope that the 190 FM is looked at.  From my limited readings, I was lead to understand that the FW190 was a kik-butt plane that gave better than it got.  

I don't fly the Dora because I can't seem to hit anything with it. Same guns as the A8 (just not as many), but... not sure why I can't hit anything, most of my shooting is done with the bogeys icon reading D200.