Keep in mind im more used to the quick reaction from the BF109 so im still getting used to this little Tazmanian Devil <3
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Imo this plane is not worth anything, unless it’s flight model was changed since I tested it.
It’s agility can be described as a “flying bathtub”. It’s turn rate is dreadfull, mearly 1-2s (I don’t remember) better than Bf-110 (that has 30 and 37mm cannons in exchange).
It’s only good stats are guns and roll rate (whatever you need it for).
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its way more agile and faster then the BF110 can tell you that ^^ Its not as good as BF109 but this one can compete against most aircraft US present by looking at its performance rn. But its more of an attack figher then an pure fighter like the 109 is cause of its wonderful rockets and have more armor i also noticed <3
If it wasnt that i have the 188 JU Twitch dropped bomber and fully upgraded crew for the gunner update i would have had this one second in line next to the BF109 fully upgraded for sure can say that much that i rly like it already 
They could polish on its interior though which i guess will come later
i simply love the berlin one. what an amazing plane it is.
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Ah the D12 with 30mm ooh yeh!
It can be outmaneuvered by everything except A20 (if I remember correctly). How is this concidered good?
(And don’t say about pilot skils. We are comparing machines, not humans.)
As I’ve said, better take Bf 110. Slightly slower turning in exchange for great guns and more rockets.
For me this plane is between heavy fighter (without benefits of being a heavy fighter) and light fighter (without benefits of being a lioght fighter).
It’s like a mermaid, you won’t eat it nor kiss it (more family friendly version of saying).
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Its not just slight slower. BF110 is like an buss comparison to this one.
Weird you say this since it has pretty much the same if not faster then most of the US models. And ive also dogfight more then A-20s ^^
The P-51 model how ever is always a problem and even challenge the BF109 so cant count that in hens why i pointed out “most”
Also to add BF110 is bigger and softer to hit. Which both AA and other fighters like to bully 
Dont get me wrong its an rly good Attack plane but its also an different class even if you can some how use it as an fighter. Its like youre comparing an Inf Class with MG
Fw 190 18,62s
Bf 110 19,57s
Less than a second. Imo it’s a price worth paying for ohk guns and 4 great rockets.
P-38G 18,24s (It’s a goddamned heavy fighter and is more agile than the bathtub we are talking about.)
P-51 17,13s
A-20 20,86s
P-38J 18,44s (Again, heavy fighter is better.)
P-47 19,80s
P-51 18,35s
So yeah, woping 2 US planes are less agile than Fw.
Of course it’s all supposing that flight models and stats match each other (they should but we all know how it works here).
I agree it’s easier to hit, I don’t know if softer.
I’m comparing those two planes only to show that Fw being a fighter, is almost as maneuverable as a heavy fighter without benefits of being a heavy fighter.
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I’ve just checked now and yeah, this plane is still drifting in the air. It’s almost flying sideways.
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Yes but this one has also
695km/h / 20.5m climb per second compared to 721km/h and 21.58m/s with almost same turn ratio and thats better. You need to compare the overal stats to see the agility not just the turn… PG38 how ever is an fast fighter i give it that for being an HVY Fighter aircraft and can even keep up with an fully upgraded G10.
Well it melts Armor though and can dogfight so its good for me ^^
You won’t go above 350 km/h unless you are diving so this stat is worthless.
1m/s less is not too bad (at least imo).
Enjoy it then. I’ll stick to my Bf 109s
Not at all and an experienced pilot would know this…Acceleration is also key for flying effectively to add and yes 1m/s does an big difference
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I managed to excel 350 only when diving or flying straight (which is a very bad thing to do).
Also in most cases high speed is a downside as enemies like to slow down their planes so you overtake them.
I prefer to use height advantage than plane acceleration itself.
You seem to really dislike the FW190A8, which your are totally entitled to. This plane is a hidden gem, the speed and maintaining that speed takes skill, using rolls to cut your opponents turn with speed you don’t expect to turn like a bf109, you turn gently, you fly straight get to 400-440, hunt for targets, if not ground attack…
I can kill any p47s and P38s easily, a good p51 maybe a challenge, if I don’t maintain speed…
There are a few occasions I have been so target fixated, that I have overlooked my speed -200kmh and you can easily flat stall, which you cannot recover unless very high!
Landing Flaps give great lift and with a little nose down I can still maintain 400+ and get the maneuverability I need to kill targets.
This plane loves WEP, use this for long periods without issue, especially for climbing after P38s, I usually track in Freelook gain speed, when got enough energy nose up and burst mg and cannons.
The guns on the plane are lethal, I use mg for range, I will track and gain on my enemy, until the enemy plane is full in my front window, then unleash 20mm cannons and watch bits fly off or plane burst into flames.
As for ground attack, those rockets speak for themselves… just remember they fire low! I use cannons to strafe enemy targets, they are pretty effective.
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Maybe. So far I concider it a waste of time.
Although I’m not a good pilot so I may not see it’s potential.
Well, speed is nice to catch the enemy. But from my experience I can tell that in dogfight itself speed is a downside most of the time as enemies tend to slow down so you fly pas them.
I guess my problem is that I don’t know how to utilise it’s fast roll. I see it useful only while doing S-shaped turns but why would you do that?
Tbh I have mixed results with those rockets. Mostly because the plane is sliding in the air so I can’t aim precisely.
Like, how am I supposed to aim this? Also it makes some weird things on itself (like this roll when I spawned) and it doesn’t help at all.
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I took your advice and checked landing flaps. WOW, it’s a MASIVE difference. I may give this plane a second chance now.
Normally I don’t use them as I fly at relatively low speed already.
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To stop overunning throttle down, use roll pull off energy to stay with not overtake…
As for attacking ground, are you on console?
I use Screen Joystick in game options, also are you using rudder, I have elevator and airlerons on right stick, rudder, throttle on left, mine doesn’t roll like that.
FW takes practice!
I use simple mouse and keyboard.
I use rudder in other planes. Fw sometimes does some weird shit when I try (like uncontroled spin).
I’ll have to check this screen joystick.
Nope, screen joystick doesn’t work for me. Too sensitive to do anything with it.
also use rudder sometimes (E&Q) to compensate. Especially if you accidentally get yourself in to an stall. Its the fastest way out from it