Are there any guides about the planes?

[Benrizz]

For sure that's a sticky post.

[MorgothNL]

Originally Posted by Benrizz

For sure that's a sticky post.

yeah... and if FW190 fans, hurri fans etc, all describe their planes in short... then they can be added to the list, en we will end up with a complete short overview of all the planes

[InfiniteStates]

Great post AncientSeraph - that should get any newcomer of to a good start, and maybe show some old timers who are stuck in a rut something else worth trying

As MorgothNL says, if fans of some of the other planes follow suit this would make a great sticky. Well, it would already make a great sticky, but more contributions would make it greater.

[Ancient Seraph]

Any Po specialists out there?
Seriously though, it would be nice if someone could add info about other planes. I could however also just fly some of them, make a short description of how I think about it and just let people correct me. Won't be a problem I guess. Although I might get shot up a lot.. and I'd have to fly the P-51 (the horror!!).

[Soviet Ace]

Originally Posted by Ancient Seraph

Any Po specialists out there?
Seriously though, it would be nice if someone could add info about other planes. I could however also just fly some of them, make a short description of how I think about it and just let people correct me. Won't be a problem I guess. Although I might get shot up a lot.. and I'd have to fly the P-51 (the horror!!).

I could talk about the real Po-2, but I don't fly it around in-game because I don't like being so vulnerable.


Yak-1b,3,9T: If I was asked to describe the Yak series in the game, with one word? I would have to be, GREATNESS!

I'll start with the Yak-1 as I flew that before any of the others; and can tell you that even though it has a longer wingspan, the Yak-1b is a great turning and all around maneuverable aircraft. It has a semi-weak weapon set-up but if your close enough, and aim well enough; you can get some good quick kills. It may not look like it, but the Yak1b is also good at taking damage. And if your seriously damaged, it can still be a stable plane; depending on how good you can keep the plane from spinning out of control or stalling. The Yak-1b is also good at keeping away from a stall, and losing control for what seems like no apparent reason. Great plane for TnB at low altitudes.

Yak-9T: Not the best Yak in the game, but it can do what needs to be done. When flying this, remember never to hold the trigger down for more than a second or so because that 37mm cannon is a beast with recoil; and the light weight body of the Yak-9 has a hard time keeping stable and level. It is a good TnB, but doesn't match up to either of the other Yaks in game. It is also lightly armed, with one 37mm cannon, and one MG. The Yak-9T is better for just strafing enemy planes in CTA, than actual dogfighting.

Yak-3: What I would call the BEST Yak in-game and in real life. The Yak-3 excels where the others don't. It had a tight turning radius and good speed. The twin MGs and single 20mm nose cannon make for easy targeting of enemy planes, (as all you have to do really is point your nose and shoot.) It is faster than either the Yak-1b or Yak-9T, and is the true dogfighter of all the Yaks. The damage this little plane can take is amazing. From my own personal experience, I had a terribly damaged fuselage and right wing. But was still able to be in control of the Yak-3 with little trouble from the controls. I even got a 190A while limping after it. All around, the Yak-3 is the best. And only the La-5FN, and La-7 out do the Yak-3 in speed and gun armament.

[mattd27]

I suggest nobody writes about the P-51 until the repair model is done. I'll give a couple of tips (including the po-2 as it's a capture the airfield favorite of mine).

Po-2
This plane is great for CTA, and pretty much that only. Unless you enjoy sightseeing in training mode, where the po-2 is also great fun. It's got a very low top speed, and no forward firing guns, so you can absolutely forget chasing anyone down. The great thing is you can come in to land from a steep angle, and still maintain a good landing speed. Other than that, you can use your rear gunner to defend yourself as best as possible (though it doesn't have much range) and use bombs to take out those planes already parked on the ground.

More plane guides later, I'm off to do a bit of playing right now. I've got dibs on the A20G one, had much successes lately in that beauty.

Update:

A20G
This is one great bomber. It might not pack the biggest punch when it comes to bomb size, but it makes up for it in many other ways. It's fairly maneuverable for a bomber , so when flying you don't have to worry about stalling out. If you see someone on your tail, try to pick them off fast. You have a very powerful turret with a good range, and I've filled many a fighter with it. If you do manage to take some hits, it's ok. You can withstand a lot of body damage and still fly pretty well. When dropping your bombs you only have 4, and they aren't the most powerful so make them count. Slow down and line up perfectly. Than circle around for another pass, making sure to keep an eye on your 6 at all times for approaching enemies.

[MorgothNL]

^^ you guys think it is best to copy paste it all into ancient seraphs post? so we have it all together.

I agree on giving P-51 comments after the update

[Ancient Seraph]

Originally Posted by Soviet Ace

I could talk about the real Po-2, but I don't fly it around in-game because I don't like being so vulnerable.


Yak-1b,3,9T: If I was asked to describe the Yak series in the game, with one word? I would have to be, GREATNESS!
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Well, although I value your input, I must say I won't just copy/paste this into the OP if you don't mind . As a poll once showed, you can be a tad bit prejudiced (no offence, as the poll showed as well ). I will however take into account the facts, and my recent experience with them (tried them out tonight). PM me if you feel something is incorrect.

Originally Posted by mattd27

I suggest nobody writes about the P-51 until the repair model is done. I'll give a couple of tips (including the po-2 as it's a capture the airfield favorite of mine).

I agree. No judgement on the P-51 and maybe some other debateable airplanes (still not sure in how far the update will affect other aircraft).

Originally Posted by mattd27

Po-2
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More plane guides later, I'm off to do a bit of playing right now. I've got dibs on the A20G one, had much successes lately in that beauty.

Update:

A20G
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Thanks for the input . I wasn't planning on a bomber section, but as if people 'review' them I won't ignore it.
I might make some small adjustments, feel free to PM me if you feel something is incorrect.

[Soviet Ace]

Originally Posted by Ancient Seraph

Well, although I value your input, I must say I won't just copy/paste this into the OP if you don't mind . As a poll once showed, you can be a tad bit prejudiced (no offence, as the poll showed as well ). I will however take into account the facts, and my recent experience with them (tried them out tonight). PM me if you feel something is incorrect.


I agree. No judgement on the P-51 and maybe some other debateable airplanes (still not sure in how far the update will affect other aircraft).



Thanks for the input . I wasn't planning on a bomber section, but as if people 'review' them I won't ignore it.
I might make some small adjustments, feel free to PM me if you feel something is incorrect.

Oh, I had no intention of that part being taken as fact. Just what my opinion was on the whole Yak series in the game. But the actual reviews on the Yaks is straight fact.