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Title: japanese plane set
Post by: 71313 on October 21, 2009, 02:02:25 PM

Hello all, what is the most all- around plane out of this set to learn, thanks in advance

Title: Re: japanese plane set
Post by: Sonicblu on October 21, 2009, 02:23:50 PM

The KI-84 is a great plane its my favorite in the plane set. :rock

Title: Re: japanese plane set
Post by: SPKmes on October 21, 2009, 03:03:56 PM

as above   All rounder Ki84     

Title: Re: japanese plane set
Post by: Spatula on October 21, 2009, 05:03:24 PM

Don't forget to try the N1K2. Perhaps not quite as powerful as the 84 but it's 4 cannons are lethal. I think I would prefer the N1 as a furballer to the 84.

Title: Re: japanese plane set
Post by: Ghosth on October 22, 2009, 06:15:24 AM

Nik is in general going to be easier to master than the 84 also.

Title: Re: japanese plane set
Post by: Anaxogoras on October 22, 2009, 10:54:38 AM

You can also dive the N1K without fear of losing parts.   The Ki-84 seems to have historical reliability issues built into the model.

Title: Re: japanese plane set
Post by: bongaroo on October 22, 2009, 11:03:57 AM

I'd recommend the KI84 if you are looking for a competitive late war Japanese plane.  Fight uphill with it and when you get to that magic number for your flaps drop those puppies out and watch other planes flounder around you as you easily turn into them and saddle up for the kill.  The only way they will get away is a prolonged dive and at that point you can just follow along with your altitude and wait to see if they want to try and climb back up to you.

Title: Re: japanese plane set
Post by: EskimoJoe on October 22, 2009, 04:29:25 PM

D3A1. If you can handle the slow speed, then it is the plane for you. It can out-turn most all of the planeset, and can carry a couple bombs as well. There is nothing better than the feeling of shooting down a couple spixteens in a D3.

I'm not even joking  :P

Title: Re: japanese plane set
Post by: Lusche on October 22, 2009, 04:48:32 PM

Quote from: EskimoJoe on October 22, 2009, 04:29:25 PM

D3A1. If you can handle the slow speed, then it is the plane for you. It can out-turn most all of the planeset, and can carry a couple bombs as well. There is nothing better than the feeling of shooting down a couple spixteens in a D3.

I'm not even joking  :P

This Il-2 pilot wasn't laughing either:

(http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/4999/d3avsil2red.jpg)

 :D

Title: Re: japanese plane set
Post by: WMLute on October 22, 2009, 05:29:46 PM

I (of course) would concur w/ the niki.

It is a very well rounded aircraft.

Good guns.  (ballistics are "ok" but 4x20mm makes up for it)

Great ammo load.  (something to be said for 800 rounds)

Good legs.  (100% and d/t)

Decent ord.  (2x250kg)

The above are the main reasons I fly the niki.

I can deack a base and STILL have ammo left over for 3-6 kills.  

With the cannon and bombs it is in the top 10 as a town killer.

From a pure dogfighting perspective the ki84 is superior but...

I can get 3-5 kills in a ki84 whereas I will get 6-10 in a niki.

Title: Re: japanese plane set
Post by: Enker on October 25, 2009, 01:23:49 PM

The Ki-61 is a great plane when you have empty wing tanks. Nose-mounted 20mm guns are great for deflection shooting. Slowish, but great in dives and loops. Fly it like you would a P-40.

Title: Re: japanese plane set
Post by: StokesAk on October 25, 2009, 02:26:47 PM

Quote from: Enker on October 25, 2009, 01:23:49 PM

The Ki-61 is a great plane when you have empty wing tanks. Nose-mounted 20mm guns are great for deflection shooting. Slowish, but great in dives and loops. Fly it like you would a P-40.

Ki61 is a great plane, although slow you can get alot out of it.