Aces High Bulletin Board
General Forums => Aircraft and Vehicles => Topic started by: Tig on July 04, 2022, 04:49:04 PM
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I just recently asked about the different Bf 109 variants and their differences, now I need to do the same with the Spitfire.
I know the Spit 1 has the negative-g stall, the Mk V has not nearly enough cannon ammo, the Mk 9 is nicely rounded, the Mk 14 is a beast to handle, and the Mk 16 is stupidly maneuverable with a crazy roll rate and is generally deadly.
Other than that, I know pretty much nothing. I have heard, however, that the Mk 8 is preferred by the "pros", whatever that means.
Spit 16 is still my best plane, averaging a whopping 0.75/1 kill ratio right now. :banana:
I know if it ain't broke I shouldn't fix it, but what's the deal with the different versions anyways?
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Spitfire_(late_Merlin-powered_variants)
The spit 14 is a gryphon powered version with a prop that turns the opposite direction from all the other spits.
The rest is pretty much covered in the wiki link.
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The climb and speed charts in the hanger make useful comparisons between aircraft.
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Spit16 is the best overall MA fighter for 99% of players. Spit 8 turns slightly better and handles better at stall but has worse roll rate and high speed performance.
Spit 14 for high alt performance. But if I want an interceptor the k4 will generally be a better choice.
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The climb and speed charts in the hanger make useful comparisons between aircraft.
Better, http://www.spitfireperformance.com/
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For flying in the game it's better to use the performance charts generated by the game aircraft.