21.11.2009, 21:20
As I understand the two combatants - other than pilot experience - the main differences were:
The Mig15 had a greater climb rate and a higher ceiling than the F86.
The Mig had heavier armament.
It could not dive as fast as the Sabre - the controls would become heavy and the aircraft would buffet and the pilot could not pull out.
Advantage would be to engage from high using BnZ and if the flight characteristics on the Mig in IL2 are accurate getting him into a dive while offensive should prove effective. Going defensive would be to initiate a dive to evade.
I think (and please correct me on this) the Sabre had a bit of an advantage in speed in level flight and was a more stable gun platform including a superior avionics package.
Have fun.
The Mig15 had a greater climb rate and a higher ceiling than the F86.
The Mig had heavier armament.
It could not dive as fast as the Sabre - the controls would become heavy and the aircraft would buffet and the pilot could not pull out.
Advantage would be to engage from high using BnZ and if the flight characteristics on the Mig in IL2 are accurate getting him into a dive while offensive should prove effective. Going defensive would be to initiate a dive to evade.
I think (and please correct me on this) the Sabre had a bit of an advantage in speed in level flight and was a more stable gun platform including a superior avionics package.
Have fun.