Ammunition power

[Skoshi Tiger]

Originally Posted by 6S.Manu

I don't know how I could cut in 2 late 109s (2 of them in the same mission) simply firing at convergence distance flying a P51... it's like the uber overmodelled K4 that you have to learn to fly, above all to remain at 400m from a US bomber since its .50s will open you (AI can be good to hitting you; it doesn't involve the damage at your plane, ammo data does).

The AP .50 Cal BMG will penetrate about 3/4 inch of steel at 500m. The aluminium that makes up most aircraft doesn't really offer too much resistance. At convergence the 6 Browning machine guns are concentrated in a fairly small area and with enough time on target would literally cut a plane in half. That just comes down to good technique and shooting accurately at the convergence distance

Originally Posted by 6S.Manu

At the same time I like to be PKed from 500m by the green ray of death.

There was a general trend to move to larger guns through the war. The object was to destroy aircraft. The pilot is a lot more susceptible to damage than the plane. One lucky shot is all it takes. I think the record for a confirmed ‘kill’ with a .50cal BMG round (from a sniper rifle) is about 2,430 metres. Like I said, if you get hit all it takes is one lucky shot and your history.

cheers.