_black_cell_ 0 Posted September 22, 2008 How can i meak engines to not use so much fuel? I use a jet that is super fast and it eats up fuel like i have a 1L can of fuel. Please respond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
column5 63 Posted September 22, 2008 The knowledge base is your friend: http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?showtopic=12100 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lexx_Luthor 57 Posted September 22, 2008 Don't use afterburner unless you really need it. The old crapp jets eating fuel in afterburner offer you a new gaming challenge in combat flight sims never seen before. Learn it. When I got the Strikefighters, for my first real "dogfight" gaming test I, always a contrarian, setup Su-7 as flyable, against AI B-57. I was that much a noob. I wanted a blasting afterburner like in the All In Wonder digital superHUDjetsims. I nearly ran out of fuel within a few minutes. I had always known about Su-7 having maybe 5 minutes endurance on afterburner at low level, but I never expected to SEE IT IN THE SIMS. So this totally surprised me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thundercheif 1 Posted September 22, 2008 Its not fun if you cheat. Use drop tanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrench 9,905 Posted September 22, 2008 to descrease fuel usage... make sure tires are properly inflated make sure engine ignitors are not fouled; clean/replace as needed air intakes and associated filters are clean and allow adaquate airflow compressor turbine blades are not nicked, bent or otherwise damaged final stage and/or afterburner sections operate as per aircraft maintence manual use proper weight and viscousity of engine lube oil for the climate (switching to a synthetic is very helpfull) use of proper type of fuel; check aircraft's TO and maintence guide for specifics - may also be adjusted for climate reduce external drag; remove unnecessary pylons, weapons and other protrusions that disrupt airflow reduce internal weight; gun ammo, extras like the CD player, microwave oven, beer cooler walnut cockpit trim, tuck & roll upholstured seating, etc KEEP YOUR FOOT OUT OF IT!!! (or in this case, hand) oh, also lower specific fuel consumption statement in data ini. Wrench kevin stein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_black_cell_ 0 Posted September 23, 2008 Thanks for the info guys. I aded the drop tanks (or DP) option to the weapon stations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,322 Posted September 23, 2008 to decrease fuel usage...walnut cockpit trim Wrench kevin stein You ass, I spit beer on my computer....does that really work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
column5 63 Posted September 23, 2008 You ass, I spit beer on my computer....does that really work? No...you need mahogany. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_black_cell_ 0 Posted September 23, 2008 (edited) He sead to throw out the beer coller! Is he insane!? I just bought the damn thing! LOL U forgot 1 thing. Don´t use the parachute, it is too heavy. Edited September 23, 2008 by _black_cell_ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_black_cell_ 0 Posted September 23, 2008 One more thing. I tried to make the jet go faster. I got to 2180 knots and then the jet went on fire and exploded. Overheated or what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kesegy 5 Posted September 23, 2008 simple laws of physics.. everything in the universe explodes at 2180kts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_black_cell_ 0 Posted September 23, 2008 (edited) Interesting. Whell at least i can go 1800kts. Thanks fpr the info. Edited September 23, 2008 by _black_cell_ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
