A-6A flight model

[exhausted 55]

This really belongs in the SF1 forum because it's stock in WOV, but since I no longer play WOV and have imported the pit and fm to SF2 I have an observation to make here.

 

Ever since day one with the A-6, it's roll rate has been higher then that of an F-16 or A-4. If this is historical I will stop bitching, but since I don't think it is, I would like to know if anyone has the real specs and if FM revisions have been started. I also use the RAZBAM Intruders, but they seem to have used a similar, or same FM.

 

Thanks

Edited April 4, 2012 by exhausted

[+ST0RM 145]

Yes, I've found the FM off all around. The roll rate seemed very excessive and the pitch response very poor.

 

I've not seen any fixes.

[exhausted 55]

Looks like it's time again for a badass FM overhall!!!

 

 

.... which I don't know how to do

Edited April 4, 2012 by exhausted

[Wrench 9,732]

have you pulled the SF2 A-6A data ini and compared the aerodynamic statments???? (as in, you really shouldn't use 1stGen data inis on the SF2 aircaft)

 

I also agree, the roll rate is too high (on all of them, A-6E, A-6E_79 (aka:TRAM) and EA-6B -all stock birds

[Fubar512 1,350]

I've not been able to find any reliable sources online, that is, any that provide actual, verifiable data.

 

I do recall reading an anecdotal piece claiming that an A-6 in clean configuration had a roll rate that was superior to that of an F-4 Phantom, and that it was certainly way better in that regard than the MiG-17 (that last one was proven to be true in combat). I also recall someone favorably comparing (again, in obviously clean configuration), the A-6 to the F-86 Sabre!

 

We do have at least one member here at CA with time-in-type. Perhaps he'll chime in....

Edited April 4, 2012 by Fubar512

[mppd 16]

For what it's worth, check out the movie clips on You Tube of A-6 Intruders in flight - a few real in-flight clips from the movie Flight of the Intruder show tremendous roll rates with clean wings. Remember that the F-14 has great roll response with spoilers only also, and those of the A-6 are mounted so far outboard that great roll response should be no surprise. Perhaps not greater than an F-16, but I would bet better than an F-4....again, someone with real A-6 flight time could comment please.

Edited April 4, 2012 by mppd

[Fubar512 1,350]

[stingray77 4]

Nice find...