Battlefield 1942/Vehicles: Difference between revisions

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===Me109===

This plane is a nice mix of everything you are looking for. While not as maneuverable as the [[#Spitfire|Spitfire]], [[#Yak|Yak]] or [[#Mustang|Mustang]], this plane can hold its own quite well. It's a decent bomber, and a decent fighter. If there's room for improvement, it's in the handling. One of the more subtle advantages of this plane is its engine. Many believe that the Spitfire is a superior aircraft, and they would not be incorrect. The Spitfire has superior roll and yaw to the Me109, but the Me109 always has the option of climbing out of the fight, whereas the Spitfire does not. The conclusion is never follow this airplane along its Z axis, meaning never dive or climb after it. If you try, you will find that you have stalled right as the Me109 comes around for a killer pass. A much better method (since you will be flying the more maneuverable Mustang, Yak or Spitfire) is to continue your turn around the Me109. As he returns to normal flight, you will both be back where you started, which is far better than stalling out your less powerful plane in pursuit of the Me109.

For shooting tanks, this is very good aircraft. While Spitfires fly circles around it, a well-flown Me109 bombs its target and leaves before the enemy knew what hit them. When in a dive, be ready for this plane to pick up tremendous amounts of airspeed. The engine in this plane really shows its colors in a dive. Your control surfaces will become very responsive, very quickly. A shallow dive with this aircraft is the preferred method of attacking most targets, as a steeper dive will result in severely diminishing returns in terms of airspeed. Keep this in mind when in battle with any enemy plane, as most can out-turn you.

Most new pilots really love this aircraft, but for the wrong reasons. They simply out-climb their adversary, which is not always the best solution. The Me109 also has a superior roll rate to the Spitfire. A well-flown Me109 should be attacking an enemy Spitfire from all directions all the time; at least it should appear that way to the Spitfire. A well-flown Spitfire, while not able to climb quite as quickly, will climb to an altitude where they can do an inverted loop which translates into their having enough energy to perform every combat maneuver. This means that while they will be attacking from below, they will be more maneuverable than the Me109. Many a Me109 pilot has felt they have safely out-climbed a Spitfire only to be shot down at the apogee of their climb. Do not let this happen to you. Many newer players are lulled into a false sense of security with this plane. At an even flight level, it is absolutely at the mercy of more maneuverable aircraft such as the Spitfire or the Mustang.

Having one of the most stable firing platforms in Battlefield 1942, this plane receives a bad reputation for being less than adequate for aerial superiority. This is not entirely incorrect, however, never get into a turning battle with one of these planes. Most players have the false assumption that this plane is less maneuverable than the [[#Me109|Me109]]. They are mistaken. This plane, especially at slow speeds, is incredibly maneuverable. It is quite possible to linger over a location at just above stall speed and pick off planes.

One thing worth noting about this plane is there is no escape from an enemy if you’re in a Spitfire. You are slower than everything else in the world, including that girl on skates who just passed your plane. Seriously, this plane does not go fast; only engage targets where victory is assured. Most people believe the Spitfire to be inferior to the Me109, but this could not be farther from the truth. The Spitfire, flown correctly, is more than a match for its nemesis. Never attempt to follow the Me109 vertically, as you will quickly lose any advantage you might have had. Instead, concentrate on what your plane does well, which is turning. Only go vertical with this plane in the direst situations and do not expect to win against an experienced pilot.

Easily one of the most loved planes in Battlefield 1942, the Yak is truly a superb air superiority fighter in every way. This plane seems to want to go everywhere. High roll rate, but not the same pitch rate as the [[#Mustang|Mustang]] gives this plane a substantial advantage over the [[#Me109|Me109]]. Its bombs may be slightly off, but this plane quickly swings back around for a second run so it’s not a big deal. In a dogfight, this plane has a tendency to over-correct. Keep this in mind.

While more maneuverable than the [[#Spitfire|Spitfire]], this plane should not attempt to follow the Me109 vertical unless a kill shot can be assured. When in doubt, circle around and await another opportunity. This plane is the quintessential Angle Fighter, much more maneuverable than most other aircraft, even at low energy. The best strategy for using this plane is to get on the enemy's tail and stay there to carry the day. If this plane has one weakness, it is that it cannot rebuild energy quickly, unlike the Me109. Be careful of this.

===Illyusion===

This plane allows you to drop bombs without really paying attention, and they will still hit something. This plane, when at speed, also has superior maneuverability to its German counterpart, the [[#Stuka|Stuka]]. Speed is essential for using this plane. This plane misleads people into a false sense of security. While it handles well at speed and holds speed well, once it has slowed down it’s a sitting duck. Unfortunately, building up airspeed with this plane seems to take an eternity, however this plane is very forgiving. As such, it is a wonderful aircraft to learn on. As long as altitude (potential energy) or airspeed (kinetic energy) are maintained, this plane seems to perform the impossible. It can easily shoot down [[#Me109|Me109s]] and [[#Yak|Yaks]] simply because it is ''almost'' a fighter at high speed. If you follow a plane into a Split-S and don’t think you have room to pull up, this plane will surprise you more often than not. This is a good aircraft for learning the basics of flight in Battlefield 1942.

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