22.04.2009, 21:28
Hmm...
I tried a quick mission in a FW190A-8/A-9 (it purrs) with a Tempest and then a Spit XIV as my co-flight.
I flew next to and then slowly in front of both co-flights. Throttled at about 50-60%
I started hearing a barely discernable sound when the co-flight was about 200m away (behind) and about 250m off my wing.
This was as I was twisting my head to position the co-flight. Facing forward, where the sound of the engine is "stereo" so to speak. I couldn't hear a thing.
Honestly, I would probably start seeing tracers or hearing hits if I let an enemy Aircraft get that close.
Probably a better test would be to have 2 live pilots try the same test at combat throttle settings.
(BTW, If GunnyMac were a real 'Gunny' and you were in the military, He would tell you to shutup but would take care of you nonetheless.)
I tried a quick mission in a FW190A-8/A-9 (it purrs) with a Tempest and then a Spit XIV as my co-flight.
I flew next to and then slowly in front of both co-flights. Throttled at about 50-60%
I started hearing a barely discernable sound when the co-flight was about 200m away (behind) and about 250m off my wing.
This was as I was twisting my head to position the co-flight. Facing forward, where the sound of the engine is "stereo" so to speak. I couldn't hear a thing.
Honestly, I would probably start seeing tracers or hearing hits if I let an enemy Aircraft get that close.
Probably a better test would be to have 2 live pilots try the same test at combat throttle settings.
(BTW, If GunnyMac were a real 'Gunny' and you were in the military, He would tell you to shutup but would take care of you nonetheless.)