Non-Easy Mode Planes

[Brooke]

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[Brooke]

In scenarios, the weakest planes are a much different set, and they depend on the situation.

And in late war, the Spit 16 isn't very good -- too slow.

What I mean here is not the Main Arena, but specifically late-war scenario environments.  One example is The Final Battle.  When there are 109K-4's, 190D-9's, Spit 14's, P-51's, etc., the Spit 16's are slow in comparison.  It's the same dynamic that hampers the Zero in scenarios that start having planes after the P-40 and F4F.  It's hard for them to force engagements.  They often have to rely on faster planes first pinning down the enemy.  In an environment like The Final Battle, if the allies had only Spit 16's, they would be at a large disadvantage.

In that environment, the Spit 14, however, is marvelous.

[pervert]

No I was replying to what was considered easy mode and I lost track of the title which was the exact opposite apologies for the unintentional hijack.

Non easy mode: (that imho could and can be awesome)
D9
Ki84 (which i cant figure out but i totally respect)
109k4
Me262
F4U models (all)
La7 (blurs the line to me, but I suspect it is only truly awesome with an awesome pilot).
Spit14
FW190 (all)

And what can be flown to extremes making it far better than it is, or (should be?):
bf110 (both)
A20
A6m3
Mossie

I nearly done the same thing jumping in the other thread 

[MK-84]

I nearly done the same thing jumping in the other thread 

That is exactly what I did

[shoresroad]

3 most difficult fighters;

P40C - Slow acceleration, poor climb and turn rate
P40E -  "       "                           "             "
P40F -  "       "                           "             "

Real men fly P-40's

[uptown]

Real men fly P-40's

Indeed, but they'd be the ones that don't implode on the bbs when a 47M saws their wings off.  

[Shamus]

I've never had much luck with the 190's, they just don't fit my e-fighting style.

shamus

[Rich46yo]

I dont see why anyone would even want to fly a plane other then a Yak.

[Slade]

Great posts!  Keep them coming. 

Remember the context is: what are the 3 most difficult fighter planes to fly in and get kills in (of other planes).


Slade 

[Wiley]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who can't use a P40.

I find it interesting that many have trouble with the F4U's.  IMO they're one of the most versatile planes in the game and fairly easy to fly.  They're just 'busy' to fly because once you start turnfighting you have to start hammering the flap buttons.

I'd say the two earliest P40's and the P39 would be my top 3 non easymode planes.  It probably is a flying style thing.  I really tend to have trouble flying underpowered aircraft.

Wiley.

[Fruda]

The I-16 is pretty difficult to get kills in, but for two reasons only: its low top speed, and its light guns package. Other than that, it's a fantastic, exceedingly nimble fighter. You can't force a fight, but if you play your cards right and lure an enemy to your altitude and speed, you have a decent chance at a kill.

Well, if your marksmanship is good, anyway. I think of it as a real man's fighter. Да здравствует Поликарпов!

[Zacherof]

I've never had much luck with the 190's, they just don't fit my e-fighting style.

shamus

190's are allabout E 

[Brooke]

The I-16 seems very fun.  My biggest problem with it is the fuel load being so small.

[RedBull1]

190's are allabout E 

Nonsense! Dat roll-rate son! Plus, the A5 and 152 turn just fine

[perdue3]

110C, 410, P-39D