I did some search and hardly see anyone use flanker D to dogfight but just to play carrier/refilling ops only, makes me wondering if flanker D is really bad for PVE / PVP situation.
old posts says the bird bleeds energy quick, low WTR, poor substantial turn rate make it inferior to su-27 or even f15c /f16/ f18 to the extend of almost obsolete in MP, while some say the difference is minor, can be neglected.
i know most of the players acquired the bird with FC3 package, so they can choose a better flanker to dogfight, but mine is given as gift by my friend as the only modern fighter in my lineup, I am wondering if i should buy a su27 or f15c just to be on par with other players in MP situation, personally i want to make the best out of it cause i hate giving up.
I do have experience in spitfire and bf109 in IL2 so i understand energy is the key, and i do know "any bird is good if you know what your are doing", but i think we shall all admit that "to work extra hard just to be on par" is a bad idea, and L2P is just a paradox.
can someone plays both birds can share the experience if the performance difference is quite significant or obvious that a different set of tactics and mindset shall be adopted for the two flankers. su-33 learning material is lacking at the moment, so i just learn from those of su-27 currently
Many thanks for your attention and polite reply, fly safe, land safe
