Spitfire : CloD vs A2A

[bw_wolverine]

A2A Spitfire wins on FM, cockpits, audio (cockpit sounds & engine & gear rolling, etc.. pretty much everything).

CloD wins only in those areas that it does and A2A doesn't attempt (weapons and damage model).

I don't consider the terrain as part of the argument since that doesn't necessarily reflect the Spitfire as a modelled aircraft (though I do feel that CloD's landscape is better in its default setting).

I'd love to have the A2A Spitfire's level of cockpit detail and instrument functionality in CloD. That would be an AMAZING simulation of air combat.

Has there ever been an air combat sim where you had to manipulate the oxygen mixture to make sure you didn't pass out at altitude? The cockpit vent so the canopy didn't fog? It would give us a true sense of the workload.

Originally Posted by Charly_Owl

We can still compare with real-life footage, if we're talking about the engine sound.

So far about hearing other a/c from inside the cockpit ... I hope they'll fix it. Should be in the bug report anyhow.

[ParaB]

IMO the A2A Spit with Accusim package beats the CloD Spit hands down when it comes to the fidelity of the flight model, sounds, systems and general handling.

Of course the A2A spit doesn't feature weapons or a (battle) damage model and costs as much as CloD alone. Oh, and there are no Messerschmitts to shoot down.

For pure flying I load up FSX and take the A2A Spit out for a little romp around the countryside.

For a little taste how it was to fly a Spitfire in combat I load up CloD.

[ATAG_Doc]

How much does all the bells and whistles cost and more importantly does it have the ever so coveted coop? And finally what about mission dynamics? Any good? Much appreciated in advanced.

[|450|Devil]

Wolverine said it perfectly

[nearmiss]

Originally Posted by Charly_Owl

Hi folks,

I thought I'd start a little discussion about comparing different games trying to represent the same aircraft. If this topic is inappropriate or in the wrong forum, feel free to delete it. I'm not trying to start a flame war or trying to prove if a game is better than another one. Just here to discuss about people's opinions of what each game does best, considering all aspects of the sim and aircraft.

A2A Sim:

CloD:

Which sim do you think better represents the Spitfire? For the engine sound, I don't know why, but I prefer the A2A sound. Graphics-wise, my vote would go for CloD.

What do you guys think? Do you have any experience to provide information about which flight model seems the most realistic?

Your first video is from A2A spitfire, a flight sim aircraft.

The second is from COD, a air combat aircraft.

Who wants to fly around with no navs over abunch of boring flat land.

Yes, there are plenty of excellent aircraft availabe for use in flight sims, but nothing comparable for air combat sims with COD.