Will the FW-190 be worth buying on special..Bottom line.

[wtornado]

Next time the LA-5 and the FW-190 goes on special at 50% off I will pick them up.

 

Is the FW-190 really worth buying though will of of the discussions I have read about it?

 

AND THERE IS A LOT OF STUFF WRITTEN ON THE FW-190! 

[VBF-12_Stick-95]

Both are worth it.

 

EDIT: even at full price.

Edited August 20, 2015 by VR_Stick

[wtornado]

I have always liked the LA-5 and LA-5FN in the old series so I will get that plane no

questions asked based on what is written in here.

[Siipiorava]

The Fw-190 is a fun plane to fly, if you can see over the "bar". It has quite good flight model.

If you buy both planes you will also get the ability to skip unlocks if you wish.

Edited August 20, 2015 by Siipiorava

[SCG_Space_Ghost]

Both are worth it.

 

EDIT: even at full price.

 

This.

 

I bought premium and don't regret it..

[-TBC-AeroAce]

Fw 190 is a beast of an aircraft if used correctly. There should be no hold backs in getting it but remember it needs to be used in a certain way

[Finkeren]

Both are well worth buying. They are excellent models.

 

In terms of gameplay, the Fw 190 gives by far the most value for money. It's unique and quite a difference from the Bf 109, while the La-5 is pretty much a fancier LaGG with heavier default armament.

The Fw 190 is also IMHO the best ground attack aircraft in BoS apart from the IL-2.

[SR-F_Winger]

Even thou IMHO the 190 doenst performa as well as it should, especially relative to other planes, its still my favorite and well worth the money. The sim is young and the one or other thing might change for the better in the future.

So i can really only recommend buying it. Just a little warning: In my opinion the 190 is the hardest plane to fly effective in and master the ride on the redline in it. At first you will be cursing it. But if you keep flying it youll be loving it.

As for the LA5 i cant say very much. But if you want to be able to catch a 109 at treetop and still be very maneuverable and an awesome energyretainer (just like the YAK) then i believe its also well worth the money. I have been given a hard time, and ultimately been shot down, by both planes more than once.

 

EDIT: I have to correct that. More than once is an understatement. More like thousands of times:P

Edited August 20, 2015 by JG4_Winger

[Finkeren]

Another reason to buy both:

 

The Fw 190 vs. La-5 is IMO the most fun and best match-up of fighters in BoS.

 

Most of the really intense and memorable fights I've had so far has been between those two aircraft.

[Dr_Molenbeek]

It completely depend of the importance you give to the FM.

 

Sadly if i start to say in which area the plane underperforms/overperforms, i will be seen as a "anti-BoS" hater...

[SCG_Space_Ghost]

-snip-

 

i will be seen as a "anti-BoS" hater...

 

[Edited]

Edited August 20, 2015 by Bearcat

[NachtJaeger110]

I can fully recommend the 190. I have the most sucess with it in MP, maybe simply because it is the only german fighter in which you can just open the canopy and take a much better look at your surroundings. Visibility in the 190 in my opinion makes up vor "das Barn" or the still to be investigated supercharger gear change... Ist just a great bird

[JG4_dingsda]

Sadly if i start to say in which area the plane underperforms/overperforms, i will be seen as a "anti-BoS" hater...

 

Since you shared your concerns with the devs, I'd rather consider that contributing than hating.

 

On FW190:

I really like the plane, even though I for sure belong into the clueless category of pilots here.

[Dr_Molenbeek]

The plane is underperforming above 1200m in winter conditions, but starts to really underperform (massively, i mean) above ~2600m.

 

The plane is rolling as if it had two invisible 50kg bombs under each wing, the roll start is ridiculous and any plane can catch even the most basic rolling maneuver (as diving turn) because of this. BoS is the only sim where the 190 roll rate is as weird, and we have no real answer till today.

 

Below 1200m, the plane is a bit underperforming at combat power 1.32 ata/2400 RPM and a bit overperforming at full power 1.42 ata/2700 RPM.

 

 

Still, it's a monster, it is fast, it is the best in high speed climb domain (as long as you stay below 1200m), the best in diving, the best in high speed maneuvering, the most robust fighter in BoS,... Yes, i love it, even in his actual state !

Edited August 20, 2015 by Ze_Hairy

[DD_Arthur]

 

So i can really only recommend buying it. Just a little warning: In my opinion the 190 is the hardest plane to fly effective in and master the ride on the redline in it. At first you will be cursing it. But if you keep flying it youll be loving it.

 

 

I agree.  The most rewarding 'plane to fly in BoS.

[wtornado]

Thank-you for the info guys.

 

I will pick it up on Steam when it goes on special again at 50% off.

 

You can credit Veteran for his I/JG 51 missions

that i need the FW-190 to play.

 

A Stuka mission set would be nice to fly too Veteran

if you are reading this. Hint ...hint...

[Bearcat]

Next time the LA-5 and the FW-190 goes on special at 50% off I will pick them up.

 

Is the FW-190 really worth buying though will of of the discussions I have read about it?

 

AND THERE IS A LOT OF STUFF WRITTEN ON THE FW-190! 

 

Yes.

[=CFC=Conky]

Get 'em both! 

[wtornado]

Well it is done both birds were on special this morning so I am

now the proud owner of both of them.

[SCG_Space_Ghost]

Well it is done both birds were on special this morning so I am

now the proud owner of both of them.

 

Well done.

 

If you can fly the 190 like a 190 (and not a 109...) you will find that it is very rewarding.

[KoN_]

Fw 190 is a beast of an aircraft if used correctly. There should be no hold backs in getting it but remember it needs to be used in a certain way

Would you care to explain . im sure there are plenty of a noobs here . 

[SCG_Space_Ghost]

Would you care to explain . im sure there are plenty of a noobs here . 

 

And there are plenty of threads in the appropriate subforums that already exist that said noobs can use.

[SAG]

i just bought in on sale beautiful plane, love the canopy and cockpit. even though i dont usually frly german. this is an awesome machine, also, the cannnnnooooonnnss

[wtornado]

I guess in the older versions of the FW-190 A-3 and 4's you probably would not want to

stick around in a dogfight you would probably boom and zoom and clear the sector of fighting

and regain altitude and use your weight to dive in on them again.

 

One pass would of been plenty with the firepower it has. 

 

I think that those who have flown the old IL-2 games and mods noted the vast difference

between the A-3 and 4 and 5 with the same power plant being the BMW 801 D-2  at 1677 hp

and the  normal take off weight of 8378 lbs without boost.

 

The FW-190 A-4 U-7 with its high altitude compressor would of definitely helped up high.

 

The FW-190 A-8 a normal weight of 9,735 lbs(varies it could be lower) at 1,953 hp with what we

called in the old IL-2 ''WEP'' ingame would be a game changer.It was a emergency  boost  C-3 injection

system and even better the GM1 nitrous oxide system that could be engaged 10 mins at a time for 20

minutes would a made a big difference in combat.

 

Boost for climb to get away must a made a big difference IMO.A luxury the older versions did not have.

 

Top speed at level flight for the A series FW 190's is pretty well all the same but it is only useful chasing AI drones ingame(boring).

 

With close to 2000 hp FW-190 chasing you for 20 mins would have probably seemed like a very very long time he he.

 

Just thoughts on how furballs would of been like and the maximum amount of raw horse power you would have at your disposal

to climb or dive your way out of the fight to either live to see another day of get shot down.

Edited August 26, 2015 by WTornado

[II/JG17_HerrMurf]

Tornado, I am giving away Fw's today but from the website. If they can be used on your Steam version (which I think they can) I will reserve the first one for you.

[71st_AH_Hooves]

I have enjoyed a renewed enjoyment in the 190. Once I was taught how to fly it more appropriately by TheElf. I was usually the guy performing the "floppawolf".

 

At any rate. YEAH it's worth it.

[wtornado]

Tornado, I am giving away Fw's today but from the website. If they can be used on your Steam version (which I think they can) I will reserve the first one for you.

Thank-you very much Herrmurf but I bought both planes on special this morning 

 

I like the FW-190 it snap-rolls like in the old IL-2 versions of the game and it keeps you on your toes.

I just have to find the right amount of flaps adjustment to keep her steady in a turn like in the old IL-2.

[71st_AH_Hooves]

Thank-you very much Herrmurf but I bought both planes on special this morning 

 

I like the FW-190 it snap-rolls like in the old IL-2 versions of the game and it keeps you on your toes.

I just have to find the right amount of flaps adjustment to keep her steady in a turn like in the old IL-2.

Also try about 7% trim when getting into a fight. This helped me avoid said "floppawulf" dramatically

[Y-29.Silky]

I guess in the older versions of the FW-190 A-3 and 4's you probably would not want to

stick around in a dogfight you would probably boom and zoom and clear the sector of fighting

and regain altitude and use your weight to dive in on them again.

 

One pass would of been plenty with the firepower it has. 

 

 

I've been actually getting down and dirty with mine and dogfighting in the vertical with pretty good success!  As Hooves mentioned, I had to lower my stabilizer which helps a lot.

[von_Tom]

 

Where does 7% trim Indicate on the trim dial? Just below 1 or...? I tend to make my trim neutral or as close as possible.

 

von Tom

[Wulf]

Also try about 7% trim when getting into a fight. This helped me avoid said "floppawulf" dramatically

 

 

Why would you do that?  At 7% the aircraft is essentially trimmed for low speed climb.  In level flight, the nose on your aircraft would be pulling up all the time.  At combat speeds it would be most disconcerting. 

 

Is this an attempt to reduce turn time or something?  

[Dakpilot]

Consider turns as horizontal climb  setting the stabilator for that will help

 

Cheers Dakpilot

[Y29.Layin_Scunion]

I've probably flown the La-5 more than any Russian aircraft so far.

It's a pain to manage but very enjoyable.  I've had congenial fights against 190s while flying a LaGG-5.  We both continued to keep steady rolls and easy zoom climbs, exchanging energy in good fights.....very fun.

I fly more Jabo missions than anything in a 190....keeping it traditional I guess.

Both are fun aircraft.  Without a doubt.  Do not regret buying either of them.

[wtornado]

I really like the flight model of the FW-190 it is hard to fly.

 

Devs did a nice job on it.