stats really dont tell the full story.Although thnx eskimo for doing this
I like them but i dont try to read too much into them or make statements about aircraft based on them.
for a start if you take a total newbie and stuck him on the raf side he would 9 times out of 10 choose the spit1a, for the sole reason its 'perceived' to be the better aircraft by most.
this means that many spit losses are with inexperienced pilots.True they may then go on to try the hurricane but the point is that these stats dont tell the full story.
I think there is no doubt that if i flew 10 sorties in each aircraft (109,hurri,spit) I would do best in the 109e (because im used to it) then i the spit 1a (because it is undoubtedly more capable than the hurri imo) then the hurri.
As to dogfighting in these aircraft the spit is the better aircraft but in the 109 you dont dogfight so much as e fight so it comes out on top if you fly it within its strengths.
if you start turning with spits or hurricanes you will eventually lose no doubt about it.
to claim the 109 is the better aircraft but not to stress what reasons but just to claim its all one sided is totally out of order imo.If you fly the spit the way it NEEDS to be flown you will have no more trouble than any other plane.
for instance put a pilot whos used to 109s in a spit and he will do all the wrong things if he flies it the same and its the same the other way around.The skill is knowing when and where to use certain tactics.
its sad to see people claiming the BOB setup is not equal when I would say its THE most equal setup ive ever participated in.(flying for both sides)
if you want uneven then look no further than the present PAC setup! now thats uneven
if you fly for RAF in BOB drag the fight low and you will soon gain advantage. if you are allowing 109s to gain your 6 oc then you are doing something wrong.
what i often see is spit players avoiding the 109's 6oc attack only to take the very first HO shot they can take.This is where they have made the biggest mistake! it only takes a little more effort to turn the HO oppertunity into a spit on 109 6 oc attack but impatience often spoils their chances.The spit can catch the 109 as soon as it has lost even a little of its speed from a diving attack but often they are outgunned in the ho they always seem to try instead of taking a few more turns and easily chasing down the now slower 109s who have attempted turning fights.
please dont bad mouth the setup for BOB. I think its the best AH has to offer myself.
