03.06.2008, 21:27
Why do you think a "Real Spitfire" would unbalance the game? The current model is relatively "ok" as far as turn rate goes, its ceiling is too high..but oh well..
The Spitfires historical advantage against the 109's was its performance in the horizontal turn.. if you look at the numbers, the turn rate isn't a GIANT difference.. A Spitfire on your tail will take several flat circles to get on your 6 starting in front.. the turn rate difference was something like 16' better than the 109E3/4 if I remember correctly. The Spitfire was an outstanding point defense fighter, but it was an Uber plane in all areas. It had strong and weak points against the 109E's..they are a good matchup and they were historically.
The Spitfires historical advantage against the 109's was its performance in the horizontal turn.. if you look at the numbers, the turn rate isn't a GIANT difference.. A Spitfire on your tail will take several flat circles to get on your 6 starting in front.. the turn rate difference was something like 16' better than the 109E3/4 if I remember correctly. The Spitfire was an outstanding point defense fighter, but it was an Uber plane in all areas. It had strong and weak points against the 109E's..they are a good matchup and they were historically.