CapAndGown
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Joined: 3/6/2001 From: Virginia, USA Status: offline
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From looking at all the stats on these two fighters, it is clear that the Frank is a better fighter, except for one thing: the Frank has a service rating of 3 while the Tojo has a service rating of 1. I am wondering if this one difference might be enough to make the Tojo more desirable. First lets compare: Speed: Tojo 376, Frank 392 - Frank + 16 Climb: Tojo 3830, Frank 2730 - Tojo + 1100 Max Altitude: Tojo 36740, Frank 34440 - Tojo + 2300 Armament: Tojo 4x12.7mm, Frank 2x20mm, 2x12.7 Armor: Tojo Yes, Frank Yes Durability: Tojo 28, Frank 30 - Frank + 2 Range: Frank +1 normal, +2 extended; w/drop tank +2 normal, +2 extended Maneuver: Tojo 24, Frank 26 - Frank +2 Availability: Tojo 44/3, Frank 44/4 The Frank is slightly faster, slightly more maneuverable, slightly more durable, has greater range, and has better armament. The Tojo climbs much faster. Assuming that by 1944 one of the main duties of Japanese fighters will be to defend their bases against allied bombers, the cannons of the Frank look attractive, but so does the climb rate of the Tojo. Plus, 4x12.7mm mgs is not bad, if not as good as having cannons. So although the Frank is better overall, it is not much better and yet will be harder to keep in service. Anybody gotten to this point in the war to see how Franks' poor serviceability effects their desirability?
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