Avimimus Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 As can be seen from the attachment: The Hawk has a much higher maximum take-off weight, making it a much larger aircraft. The C-101 is closer to the L-39 in both speed and wing-loading. Manoeuvrability (at first blush) - All of the trainers have similar wing area. This means that the best turn performance and handling should go to the L-39, while the Hawk has a very high wing loading (when fully fuelled). Speed and climb - The Hawk has a much higher speed than the other two trainers. However, the C-101 has a higher thrust-to-weight than the L-39, making it intermediate with the Hawk. This suggests that the C-101 should climb closer to the Hawk, but max-out its speed closer to the L-39. Warload - All of the aircraft have a decent weapon load for light-attack purposes. However, the C-101 and the Hawk clearly have an advantage. So, I'm think that the L-39 is cute, the Hawk is trying to be a fighter-jet, and the C-101 is a nice compromise. I'll probably buy the C-101 early because it has the option of carrying 12.7mm machine guns (which will make hunting trucks much more challenging) :D Thoughts?
kontiuka Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 I'll probably buy the C-101 early because it has the option of carrying 12.7mm machine guns (which will make hunting trucks much more challenging) :D Thoughts?It is also supposed to come with anti-ship missiles which would ironically (being a trainer) make it the first DCS module to do so.
Avimimus Posted April 13, 2015 Author Posted April 13, 2015 Since Flanker 2 anyway... :D I'm a bit odd in that I really want the European rocket pods for variety. The trainer I really want though...
Valinor Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Thanks for the infos hehe I now own both the C-101 and the Hawk, both developers deserved my money for their work i would say. We'll see once the L-39 arrives.
Avimimus Posted April 14, 2015 Author Posted April 14, 2015 I now own both the C-101 and the Hawk, both developers deserved my money for their work i would say. Let me know if any of my inferences are correct ;) :D
kontiuka Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Let me know if any of my inferences are correct ;) :DI won't count on any expected performances until the EFMs replace the SFMs.
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