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Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: Scootter on August 15, 2000, 01:33:00 PM
What is the best ride (your fav) in AH and why??  No name calling and play nice
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: Karnak on August 15, 2000, 01:52:00 PM
Bf109G-10

Fastest and best climber.

Sisu
-Karnak
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: Ripsnort on August 15, 2000, 02:16:00 PM
The planes that fly not-so-well are my favorites, since after flying in them, everything else is easy!

That would include:
F4U
FW190A8
LA5
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: BUG_EAF322 on August 15, 2000, 02:19:00 PM
P38-L fast good climb(certainly full loaded),good dive and good allround.
brings u home on 1 engine.
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: funked on August 15, 2000, 02:37:00 PM
La-5FN
Fw's worst nightmare.

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Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: Soulyss on August 15, 2000, 03:23:00 PM
P51, it's just so darned pretty  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: RAM on August 15, 2000, 04:27:00 PM
Focke-wulf 190

Both A-5 and A-8...and when comes, D-9  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: Zigrat on August 15, 2000, 04:47:00 PM
The pony is the best plane in AH's arena environment.

In a 1on1, the 109 g10 is the best.

The f4u-1c is the best plane for vulching.

The f4u-1d is the best plane for ack strafing.

The N1K is the best plane for dogfighting.
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: Spatula on August 15, 2000, 05:02:00 PM
Mustang is best MA BnZ fighter. Speed, outstanding dive and high speed handling. Excellent zoom. Carries masses of feul can stay airborne for nearly 2 hours at a stretch with 100% and drops and carefull use of throttle. Can get you home safely.

190 A5 is the best base defender by far. Superior acceleration and incredible hi-speed turn-rate. Amazing WEP. Down-side is the feul load.

F4-Uc best Tank/Buff/Ground Trgt busting plane. Downside, handles like a drunk cow.

109 G10 The best E fighter in the biz. Roll rate is terrible, high-speed handling is non-existent, and not enuf ammo for a cowboy like me.

P-38 and P47 good when you want a change from the stang.


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if you adhere to all the rules you miss out on all the fun
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Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: Fishu on August 15, 2000, 06:22:00 PM
Hmm, I don't really know which I like  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
I fly so many and I like so many, each one is so different.

Both P47s, 109Gs, 190A8 (I have only flown twice 190A5 in main arena), Yak9, C.205, B26 (those 5 forward firing guns are unexpected by enemy at times  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)), Pz-IVh (that can fly too, want a prove?)
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: Pongo on August 15, 2000, 07:49:00 PM
Fw190A5
1/2 fuel, 2 X 20mm
Excellent vision and handling, good guns, lots of ammo for the 20mm. Good enough speed.
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: Torque on August 15, 2000, 09:00:00 PM
Tweety bird  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: SpyHawk on August 16, 2000, 06:30:00 AM
I agree with almost everybody.

The only thing is that the Zeke is highly underated as a base defender. You getting vulched? Take a Zeke!
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: JimBear on August 16, 2000, 08:04:00 AM
The Zeke is good until you get pinged then it turns into a zilch... a puff of flame,smoke and then its gone.
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: leonid on August 16, 2000, 08:57:00 AM
Best bird?  It's not out yet - La-7.

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5 GIAP VVS-KA, Knights (http://www.adamfive.com/guerrero)

"Our cause is just.  The enemy will be crushed.  Victory will be ours."
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: popeye on August 16, 2000, 09:14:00 AM
Spit V

They can run...but they can't hide.    (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

popeye
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: Jigster on August 16, 2000, 11:39:00 AM
His name is Polly the Parrot.

He plays poo-poo bomber on all the dweebs who pop up at A1  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

- Jig
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: LLv34_Camouflage on August 16, 2000, 08:38:00 PM
Me 109 G-2.  It has the right paintjob.  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

Camo

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Brewster into AH!

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where they might be required to demonstrate their superior skill."
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: Citabria on August 16, 2000, 09:04:00 PM
the plane that gets you to the position you want to be at and has the firepower to destroy the target once there and the speed to get out of the position you were just in is the best plane in AH.

If I'm flying good the P-38L is that plane for me. but I'm ussually not flying good.  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: RAM on August 16, 2000, 09:21:00 PM
 
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Originally posted by Citabria:

If I'm flying good the P-38L is that plane for me. but I'm ussually not flying good.   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

Damnit Citabria  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

I dont want to be near you,or on the Wrong side of the fence the day you start "flying good"

 (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Of course you'd can run a bit less...but well thats another story  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: Sundog on August 16, 2000, 09:26:00 PM
My personal favorite is the 190A8. I like its handling and I LOVE its weapons load! However, I think my favorite `Do It All Bird' would be the P-47-D30. I can't say which is Aces High `Best Bird' because it depends so much on your mission and your flying style.

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Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: YankeeStation on August 17, 2000, 09:01:00 AM
Once again, comparing planes is almost always futile (though it creates masses of amusing discussions and arguments)so if you read all replies to this post you'll know exactly what plane excels in what. Personally I prefer P-38 for obvious reasons and sometimes a pony (though I still gotta put a lot of time and effort in it). And the Jug 25 as a fighter bomber, damn I love that paint job.

And bring the A-26 and Hurricane (MkIIC/D) to AH!!!!

Bies

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Oh Jeez, if I only had a rearview mirror!

Bies
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: hitech on August 17, 2000, 09:34:00 AM
The best plane in the game is the one im currently flying. For me to belive other wise would be self defeating.


HiTech
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: Vermillion on August 17, 2000, 09:52:00 AM
 
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The best plane in the game is the one im currently flying.
HiTech

Yah, but its not fair to code yourself into the game a F-15E Strike Eagle  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/tongue.gif)

Kidding of course  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)



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Vermillion
**MOL**, Men of Leisure
"Real Men fly Radials, Nancy Boys fly Spitfires"
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: humble on September 05, 2000, 05:02:00 PM
Hmmm, suprised not a mention of the Yak...I'd never have believed it, but after flying it this last week it's made me a believer. At 16k and under it's a mean ride.
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: Duckwing6 on September 05, 2000, 05:37:00 PM
Best all around airplane IMHO

F4U-1D

Excellent high Speed handling
Excellent instant turn rate
One of the Fastest planes
second best roll rate
Good low speed handling (Combat flaps)
Excellent "over the nose" visibility
high rate of fire guns
generous ammo load
good endurance on internal fuel
excellent endurance with drop tanks
excellent A2G capability (2 x 1k + 8 Rockets)
Very Durable

it isn't the best in any arena but it's second best in most

DW6
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: leonid on September 05, 2000, 06:29:00 PM
humble,

If I wasn't such an absolute fan of the Lavochkin series I'd say the Yak-9U.
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5 GIAP VVS-KA, Knights (http://www.adamfive.com/guerrero)

"Our cause is just.  The enemy will be crushed.  Victory will be ours."
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: ra on September 05, 2000, 06:55:00 PM
Take a P-51 with 4x.50, 2x500, and 6 rockets.  Go to the nearest enema field and knock out 4 or 5 acks, then commence vulching.  When you run out of ammo run back home like a little girl, with a whole bunch of really pissed spits and nikis following you the whole way.

ra
Title: ACES HIGH BEST BIRD
Post by: Rebel on September 06, 2000, 11:24:00 AM
For me, it really depends on the situation-

Base-defense: Scramble!
 I usually go for a 109G10.  This bird will get ya up to alt in a hurry, and give ya enough acceleration and decent handling to handle just about anyone.

Base-offense: Charge!
 I will usually take a P47D-25 for an offensive fighter sweep over the base, or the d-30 for jabo work (love them dive flaps!).  If there are a lot of Jabo's on the way, I'll usually take a D-25 and climb up and pick my fights carefully, then egress when the second wave hits.

Arena-Fighter Sweep: Basic trouble making over enemy territory  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

 This is where I reach a paradox.  The -47D-25 with 3 tanks will get me pretty much anywhere, but for this mission I normally take the Mustang.  She climbs better then the Jug, and is more suited to the role.  Long legs too  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)  Although there are some times I miss that extra pair of .50's.

Furball: The Dweeb in Me.  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)

     I've found that the 109G10 is probably one of the best planes to mix e-fighting with a furball.  The ranges are short, so you can stick that MG/151 right into their tail feathers and pull the trigger  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

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-Rebel
JG2 "Richtofen"
"You Rebel Scum"