Multiple bandit tactics

[Lexandro]

Originally Posted by MorgothNL

This is indeed true (ofcourse), but use them when against multiple attackers, like lexandro said. If someone is on your six, at 1.0km, and you start making an immelman (climb till you face 180 degrees the other side and then flip over), you will be an easy target. The climb will give your attacker a chance to close to gap, and get really close. Also you lose speed, making you an easier target to shoot at. As you will notice, being an easy target with an enemy on your short 6, is not the best thing in the world .

Spilt-S on the other hand, is a good manouvre 1 vs 1. It will be really hard for your attacker to lead the shot when you are diving and looping. You're increasing speed, and leading the shot at a diving target is harder then against a climbing on (my opinion anyways).

In that situation the Split-S would indeed be the preffered manouver, as its easier to build speed for disengaging. Of course as I said though doing the manouvers straight can make you open to attack. So an immelman with a 10-20 degree bank included will ruin a gunners aim simly due to the angle its performed at. Many pilots have trouble with gunnery when not in level flight.

Its not the best option, but it can be effective when done properly.