I think most of us understand that the AI Dora is a little quirky regarding its FM and DM. Very challenging, yes, but historically believable, well..................
Desiring a somewhat more realistic challenge, I tried the P-51 v P-51 mission in the mission editor. It was my hope that the AI P-51, with a fully developed flyable alter-ego, would offer a more imersive, historically credible opponent.
Although the FM wasn't quite as stellar as it's AI buddy, the Dora, I found that after blasting him with over 100 hits (checked the log afterwards) of .50 caliber ammo, trailing fuel, coolant and oil, and holes in every square inch of his visual model, this guy was just getting warmed up. His engine continue to hum in the same pitch that mine does only when it's at Military. And it never changed. Even after giving him this very severe mauling, his continued performance showed no sign-ZERO- that anything was out of adjustment, let alone damaged.
After finally running out of ammo, I stupidly decided to go to WEP and outdistance him in his shot up crate. Certainly he would be unable to catch me................
Well, you can guess the rest. :(
This is a fantastic sim, very imersive and fun, even educational regarding the detail with which the Mustang has been engineered.
But when do we get a believable AI to fight against? I'm all for a challenge, but a realistic challenge would be very welcome at this point.
Devs?