Move the P-38E to BR1

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The P-38E should be moved from BR3 to BR1. There was a post about moving it down to BR2 over a year ago (linked at the bottom of this post) that was closed and noted by a helper. It’s still sitting at BR3 today, and I want to argue that BR1 is actually a better place for it.


Comparisons to Similar Planes:

  • The MiG-3-34 is probably most similar, with very comparable flying stats and armament power
  • The Hurricane Mk IIb trades a significant amount of speed for much better agility and 6 rockets
  • The Bf 109/E-7/U2 is slower, but climbs and turns significantly better and has a better combined armament loadout
  • The P-38G is already in BR2, has better flying stats in every category, and 6 rockets

Comparison Table:

Name BR Armament Ammo Count Max Speed Climb Rate Turn Time
MiG-3-34 1 20mm Cannon x2 400 630.71 18.60 18.95
Hurricane IIb 1 20mm Cannon x2
12.7mm Machine Gun x2
RBS-82 Rocket		 240
240
6		 555.12 21.89 13.18
Bf 109 E-7/U2 1 20mm Cannon x2
7.92mm Machine Gun x2    
50kg SC50JA bomb		 120
2000
4		 594.72 24.05 16.23
P-38E 3 20mm Cannon x1
12.7mm Machine Gun x4		 150
2000		 642.95 16.97 18.71
P-38G 2 20mm Cannon x1
12.7mm Machine Gun x4
M8 Rocket		 150
2000
6		 661.71 20.20 18.02

Screenshots of stat cards
MiG-3-34 Hurricane Mk IIb
Bf 109 E-7 U2 P-38E
P-38G

Move the P-38E to BR1?

  • Yes
  • No
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I don’t know how people can vote no to this, aircraft with no ordinance are effectively worthless

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The P‑38E got forwarded, then the devs forgot about it — and on top of that, they banned the original poster. :smiling_face_with_tear: