P-39 performance after engine damage

[gaunt1]

Maybe P-39 behaves differently online?
Offline, I dont think that there is such problem. P-39 is one of the most vulnerable planes, incredibly easy to ignite. Did a little test, I flew an 1942 Hien (which has weak firepower), and I was able to set the P-39 ablaze even with one short burst 3 out of 5 times.

[TinyTim]

Originally Posted by gaunt1

Maybe P-39 behaves differently online?
Offline, I dont think that there is such problem. P-39 is one of the most vulnerable planes, incredibly easy to ignite. Did a little test, I flew an 1942 Hien (which has weak firepower), and I was able to set the P-39 ablaze even with one short burst 3 out of 5 times.

Yes, I agree with all you wrote, it's a fairly vulnerable plane. However I'm describing a different situation - when a P-39 is damaged only so much that it starts smoking and no more (no fire etc.). It can then sometimes fly on as if undamaged. That's what's unrealistic, smoking = loosing a vital fluid.