P-51/K-4/D-9

[Ghilliedraptor]

I'm looking for a relatively simple WW2 era plane that handles well. I've had some experience in the past with Il-2 1946 flying the P-51 and K-4 (never tried the Dora) and both planes were a joy to pilot but as I'm unfamiliar as to how different the flight model in DCS is, I can't really decide based on that alone. Any suggestions?

[SilentGun]

Well I would start with flying the Free TF-51D first to see if you like that as it is basically identical to the P-51D.

[ratherbegliding]

+1

 

Yup, what he said.

[Phantom453]

Of the three aircraft the P-51 is the easiest to handle IMHO, certainly when it comes to landing and take off, and as mentioned the P-51D is free to fly anyway.

 

And welcome to the forums as well.

[Paradox]

My favourite is the P-51D. It feels like an aeroplane first and a fighter second while the German planes feel like flying weapons with a singular purpose.

 

P-51 is also most useful in ground attack if you like that sort of thing (I do)

 

K-4 is probably the best dogfighter though I think.

[Solty]

Try out TF-51D. Just remember that the TF version has no guns, ammo, additional fuel tank in the feuselage. So it is going to be way lighter, thus TF-51 will perform a bit better in maneuvering than P-51D. But hey it is free and you can check if that's what you like.

 

P-51D is easiest when it comes to takeoff and landings and it is a pleasant machine in the air.

 

K4 is still in beta and realy lacks some features (supposedly 1.5 should fix most/all of it). For no it is overperforming in certain areas.

 

Fw190D9 is a great airplane, very much a Fw190. Great roll rate, poor sustained turn and quite fast.

 

Both German planes are way harder to take off and land but require less engine managment than P-51... your choice realy.

[gavagai]

I'm looking for a relatively simple WW2 era plane that handles well.

 

P-51D or 190D-9 are both good choices. If you're only going to buy one, then the 190D-9 is my choice because it is much more rugged.

 

The 109K-4 is less responsive and doesn't maneuver well above 400km/h (~250mph) indicated air speed.

[Ghilliedraptor]

Appreciate the responses guys, I'm still undecided on the P-51 or the D-9, but I've got a better idea now and don't think I can go wrong with either. Thanks for the help!