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===Bf109=== | ===Bf109=== | ||
The Messerschmitt Bf 109, often called the Me 109, was a German World War II Luftwaffe fighter aircraft designed by Willy Messerschmitt and Robert Lusser during the early to mid 1930s. | |||
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 Bf109, but the Bf109 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 Bf109 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 Bf109. 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 Bf109. | 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 Bf109, but the Bf109 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 Bf109 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 Bf109. 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 Bf109. | ||
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===Yak=== | ===Yak=== | ||
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 [[# | 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 [[#Bf109|Bf109]]. 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 | While more maneuverable than the [[#Spitfire|Spitfire]], this plane should not attempt to follow the Bf109 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 Bf109. Be careful of this. | ||
===Mustang=== | ===Mustang=== | ||
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===Ilyushin IL-2 Sturmovik=== | ===Ilyushin IL-2 Sturmovik=== | ||
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 [[# | 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 [[#Bf109|Bf109s]] 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. | ||
===Douglas SBD Dauntless=== | ===Douglas SBD Dauntless=== | ||
