Spit IIa is now so much more inferior to the 109

[FS~Phat]

Originally Posted by ReconNZ

Why play red at all?

I was just in a dog fight online in a IIa getting boomed and zoomed by a 109 - he had 30 - 40% more lift and speed on me on every sweep past and he just flew away from me everytime. Seriously, there is no way that is historically correct. I am an ok pilot, I know about energy etc, but the 109 is such a better plane in this sim now, there is no point trying to fly in a dogfight 1 on 1 if you're in a spit.

The 109's are the only planes that didnt get spanked in the new patch, what the hell is that all about???

Not to mention the 109's just fly away when the do run out of ammo, and the spits cant even get close to catching them.

Honestly It kills the game, why play red at all, if the 109s continue to be so much better, pilots will go somewhere else, leaving nothing but blue planes on their own.

Actually the Spit 1A is now quite a good plane. I know its not up to the 109 standard but its night and day compared to before the patch. I think the SPit IIA still needs some work though. Keep in mind if the 109 pilot was maintaining his E after engaging with more E you wouldnt have had a chance and this is the way it should be. The one with more E potential will normally win a battle. Whether that be speed or alt, or even worse, both! Which he most likely had. Best thing you can do is a split S on one of his zooms and try and extend and escape to friendly cover if possible!

Surviving in WWII combat wasnt about having big balls of steel and going it alone and taking on an enemy with an advantage. Better to fight with at least a wingman or an element flight group if you want a chance to survive combat. Thats what Teamspeak is for!