Thread: He 162 Pilot Story
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Old 07-10-2013, 09:40 PM
Thaeris Thaeris is offline
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Default He 162 Pilot Story
This has to be one of the most interesting WWII stories I have ever heard or seen. If you're an adamant student of aviation history, you'll note that some of his details (plane names, minor features) are a bit off, but no matter. What I found most disappointing about the presentation was the fact that those asking questions seemed more interested in other planes... I just wanted to know more about the flying qualities of the Volksjager!


From what reports of the flying qualities of the He 162 I have heard, it seems that it was well recieved by those who were seasoned enough to handle it. This always comes as a shock, because the aircraft is struck with the unforgiving stigma of falling apart (due to a lack of that all-so-important Tego-Film) and being difficult to handle. And both are quite justified stigmas!

Thus, when I note how well the 162 handles in Il-2, I'm always quite surprised. But then, it does seem that if the aircraft had better materials, men, and consumables available, it might have indeed proven itself to be a quick, agile fighter. I hope you'll find the presentation insightful - I certainly did.
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