Author Topic: Spits 5 or 9? (Read 1138 times)

SpinDoc1 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 09, 2003, 08:24:45 AM »

Todd,

Are you using flaps or trim adjustments when you outturn the N1k's? It seems every fight I get into, the N1k gets me. It is the bane of my AH existence! Thanks.

gofaster · « **Reply #16 on:** April 09, 2003, 11:25:32 AM »

Spit Vs will bring you more perks. You're also less likely to black out and nose plant into the ground in a turnfight.

If you're going to fly a Spit IX, use the twin 20's and twin 50's package - better ballistics on the bullet stream.

Ack-Ack · « **Reply #17 on:** April 09, 2003, 05:47:54 PM »

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Originally posted by DaLadyzMon
Todd,

Are you using flaps or trim adjustments when you outturn the N1k's? It seems every fight I get into, the N1k gets me. It is the bane of my AH existence! Thanks.

You shouldn't have to use flaps to get the Spitfire V to turn tighter than a N1K2. Only time I've ever used flaps in the Spitfire V is to aid in landing.

Ack-Ack

Ike 2K# · « **Reply #18 on:** April 09, 2003, 06:28:49 PM »

can P-51Ds out-turn spit 5 when the P-51's flaps is set at 10 degress in speeds of 350mph?

WldThing · « **Reply #19 on:** April 09, 2003, 06:48:18 PM »

P-51 can almost out turn a Spit 5 at 250 MPH, with more than one flap .

Ike 2K# · « **Reply #20 on:** April 09, 2003, 08:06:52 PM »

Watch out Spit V/IX drivers!!!!!!!!!

I WILL TEAR YOUR WINGS APART WITH MY 6 .50 CALS WHEN I TURN-FIGHT WITH MY FLAPS SET AT 10 DEGREES AT 300MPH!!!!!!!!:D

WldThing · « **Reply #21 on:** April 09, 2003, 08:31:08 PM »

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Originally posted by Ike 2K#
Watch out Spit V/IX drivers!!!!!!!!!

I WILL TEAR YOUR WINGS APART WITH MY 6 .50 CALS WHEN I TURN-FIGHT WITH MY FLAPS SET AT 10 DEGREES AT 300MPH!!!!!!!!:D

Thats the passion! Feel it baby Feel it!

Dead Man Flying · « **Reply #22 on:** April 09, 2003, 08:43:20 PM »

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Originally posted by DaLadyzMon
Are you using flaps or trim adjustments when you outturn the N1k's? It seems every fight I get into, the N1k gets me. It is the bane of my AH existence! Thanks.

Flaps in a Spit V are a last resort sort of deal; I use them when hanging in the vertical for that little bit of extra tail standing power. Otherwise they don't help in an actual turnfight.

I can't speak to trim adjustments, as I mostly just stick to combat trim in the Spit V. Manual trimming can ease the workload in a situation where you're doing lots and very slow vertical movements, but it doesn't allow you turn any faster or better than combat trim in my experience.

-- Todd/Leviathn

Dead Man Flying · « **Reply #23 on:** April 09, 2003, 09:04:22 PM »

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Originally posted by WldThing
P-51 can almost out turn a Spit 5 at 250 MPH, with more than one flap .

The P-51 turns great at high speed with a notch of flaps, and without a doubt the Spit V's major weakness is its high speed turning ability.

Of course, the Spit's best move in a situation like that is to just hit the brakes and let the P-51 fly right on by.

-- Todd/Leviathn

WldThing · « **Reply #24 on:** April 09, 2003, 09:20:34 PM »

Hitting the brakes would then give the P-51 more E.. Therefore p51 will control the fight from the point on, if he flies smart.

Dead Man Flying · « **Reply #25 on:** April 09, 2003, 09:47:29 PM »

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Originally posted by WldThing
Hitting the brakes would then give the P-51 more E.. Therefore p51 will control the fight from the point on, if he flies smart.

A P-51 who isn't in a position to control a co-E, high speed fight with Spit V from the outset has some serious issues anyway.

-- Todd/Leviathn

TheManx · « **Reply #26 on:** April 09, 2003, 10:11:23 PM »

Unless said P-51 decided it would be more fun to mix it up and risk losing the fight, than to ensure he'd win. I do that often, it breaks up the monotony.

Shane · « **Reply #27 on:** April 09, 2003, 10:37:29 PM »

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Originally posted by TheManx
Unless said P-51 decided it would be more fun to mix it up and risk losing the fight, than to ensure he'd win. I do that often, it breaks up the monotony.

i do it every single time.. no matter the plane i'm in.

WldThing · « **Reply #28 on:** April 09, 2003, 11:02:38 PM »

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Originally posted by TheManx
Unless said P-51 decided it would be more fun to mix it up and risk losing the fight, than to ensure he'd win. I do that often, it breaks up the monotony.

Ya it does, i have developed alot of boredom over the last couple months and the only thing that keeps me intrested in the game is the challenge of going against a better suited plane for turn fighting.

loser · « **Reply #29 on:** April 17, 2003, 10:35:39 AM »

park the spits, fly the hurriIIC.