The plane will only be as competitive as its pilot is, and will only be as outclassed as its pilot is (and there are a lot of folks in this game that have no class...so I can see that as a problem)
So do we just want to say that if it isn't as fast as a pony with the firepower of the Me262, then it's going to be a hanger queen? So if we already have these two planes we shouldn't add anymore?
If it has a prop, engine, wing, a gun, and flew combat in WW2 then it should be added.
And if your convinced that YOU will never have the skill to fly it, then that's fine...there is always a 500mph eny 5 warrior pick fest you can join to make you feel good.
Really trying to cram in the over-simplifications there, aren't you?
First off, the plane matters. Pilot skill being equal, the plane will determin the fight. Some are better able to fight from a possition of disadvantage, which is an inevitablity. So the plane will be as competative as the plane is, that will never change no matter whos flying it. But how dangerous it is depends on the guy at the stick.
Second, nobody is saying that it will be a hanger queen because its not as fast as a P-51 or as heavily armed as the 262, and nobody is saying everything added has to be better than either of them. You're putting words in our mouth. However, we ARE saying that the Ki-43, after the 'new' wears off, will be a hanger queen because it is weakly armed, not weaker-armed than any other fighter aircraft we have in the game (although it is that), but because it is weakly armed period.
Now thats not to say its armament couldn't be usefull, I've made kills with even a single 7.92mm and some good aim, but that you WILL fell the lack.
Third, nobody in this discussion would be wanting in skill to fly the Ki-43. Tactics would be pretty simple: turn, and shoot. The argument is that we would have more fun in many other rides than we would in the Ki-43.
Nice attempt at misdirection though
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