Difference spit mk IX and mk XVI?

[Lexandro]

Well in the video thats scrolls in the background the MkXVI has the bubble canopy.

[David603]

Originally Posted by Lexandro

Well in the video thats scrolls in the background the MkXVI has the bubble canopy.

Yeah, I know it has the bubble canopy, but I think the interior of the cockpit is probably just taken from the MkIX, which doesn't have a bubble canopy. Its the same with the P51 borrowing the P47's cockpit, because if you look back when inside the P51 you will see a big armour plate that wouldn't be there if it was the proper cockpit.

[Mobius]

Originally Posted by David603

Yeah, I know it has the bubble canopy, but I think the interior of the cockpit is probably just taken from the MkIX, which doesn't have a bubble canopy. Its the same with the P51 borrowing the P47's cockpit, because if you look back when inside the P51 you will see a big armour plate that wouldn't be there if it was the proper cockpit.

I've got the MKXIV, and he has the propper cockpit, with nice view when you look back

[David603]

Originally Posted by Mobius

I've got the MKXIV, and he has the propper cockpit, with nice view when you look back

That's good to know

[Soviet Ace]

Are you sure? Because from the outside, the Yak-3 looks like it has an original canopy, but from the cockpit view, it doesn't?

[Lexandro]

Just got my Mk16 tonight after plugging away all week. The cockpit is the Mk9 version from the inside, you can tell because of the rear glass panel arch above the seat. I must say though there is something a bit fishy about it.

The games hanger says it only has two 7.7 MG's & two 20mm cannons but the plane feels like it packs a bigger punch compared to the other spits. Im not sold on the lost turn circle for increased roll rate yet. However it is a bit easier to keep on a 109's tail, so thats a plus.

[David603]

Originally Posted by Lexandro

Just got my Mk16 tonight after plugging away all week. The cockpit is the Mk9 version from the inside, you can tell because of the rear glass panel arch above the seat. I must say though there is something a bit fishy about it.

The games hanger says it only has two 7.7 MG's & two 20mm cannons but the plane feels like it packs a bigger punch compared to the other spits. Im not sold on the lost turn circle for increased roll rate yet. However it is a bit easier to keep on a 109's tail, so thats a plus.

Should say 2 .50cal(13mm) MGs and 2 20mm cannon.

[Mobius]

Originally Posted by Lexandro

Just got my Mk16 tonight after plugging away all week. The cockpit is the Mk9 version from the inside, you can tell because of the rear glass panel arch above the seat. I must say though there is something a bit fishy about it.

The games hanger says it only has two 7.7 MG's & two 20mm cannons but the plane feels like it packs a bigger punch compared to the other spits. Im not sold on the lost turn circle for increased roll rate yet. However it is a bit easier to keep on a 109's tail, so thats a plus.

I'm sorry but the MkXVI cockpit is not the same as the MkIX, it may not be perfect but it's definitly not the same as the MkIX... The rear view is really better.

[Robotic Pope]

Originally Posted by David603

Yeah, I know it has the bubble canopy, but I think the interior of the cockpit is probably just taken from the MkIX, which doesn't have a bubble canopy. Its the same with the P51 borrowing the P47's cockpit, because if you look back when inside the P51 you will see a big armour plate that wouldn't be there if it was the proper cockpit.

The P51D's cockpit in the game is a from the P47D which also had a bubble canopy so the view backwards is comparable. Also the P51D did have armour plateing behind the pilots head.

[Soviet Ace]

I just like the MkIX, and how it handles. The others don't seem to be much better or worse for that matter? Maybe it's just how their configured for the game, but I don't see much difference except between the speed and ability of the MkIX and MkII.