In IL2-46 I will always fly the ME109 over a Spitfire, many will think this is suicide, I feel more comfortable in the ME109, I'll never put myself into a tight turning fight with a spitfire, I'll try to keep him in a high altitude dogfight, if I can get on his arse it's game over.
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Quotes from pilots:
Alan Deere, who served with No. 54 Squadron during the Battle of Britain, summed it up:
Undoubtedly, the 109 in the hands of a good pilot was a tough nut to crack. Initially, it was faster in the dive, but slower in the climb; the Spitfire could out-turn, but it was at a disadvantage in manoeuvres that entailed negative G forces. Overall there was little to choose between the two fighters.
Hugh Dundas thought the antagonists to be evenly matched:
There is no doubt, that Goering and his commanders overrated the effectiveness of their fighters in relation to our own. In fact the Messerschmitt 109 and the Spitfire were extraordinarily evenly matched. Their duel for supremacy lasted throughout the war, as each plane was constantly improved and given increased power and performance. At times the Germans, by rushing out a new version before our own next improvement was ready, would get one jump ahead. At other times the advantage would be to the RAF. But on balance the Spitfire was, I believe, slightly the better aircraft. And so it was in 1940. In particular, such advantages as it enjoyed over the ME 109 at the time were enhanced by the circumstances of the battle.
As for the VIIC this is also my asset of choice, for one reason only...fast dive times, as soon as my watch crew inform me of Air or surface contact my action-on is to dive, go silent and prepare the crew for a possible dogfight [depending on what it is].
Once again its up to you my friend, good luck with what ever you choose
well if your going to talk IL2 love that game little vid of me flyin my 109
02-04-08, 02:36 AM
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