Warthunder - WWII Vehicular Combat Sim

[satcharna]

War planes are impressive, no doubt. Once saw a Sturmovik and a Ju-87 Stuka, as well as some assorted fighters, at an airshow and was stunned by how massive they were. You really don't get the proper feel of scale from images and clips.

[Galacticruler]

I would like to bump this in an attempt to get some questions answered.

1. why do all the planes fly like normal...doing 360s?

2. why is my FPS so unbearably low when I see any part of the ground?

3. why can't I aim very well???

[satcharna]

1. why do all the planes fly like normal...doing 360s?

You're most likely flying Arcade mode. In Arcade, all planes maneuver a lot easier, and without much realism at all. Try playing Historic or Real instead, you'll find the planes behave a lot better.

2. why is my FPS so unbearably low when I see any part of the ground?

Lower your terrain resolution, tree range, and grass. Disable water reflections, object shadows, advanced shore and terrain far details.

3. why can't I aim very well???

Are you leading your shots properly? In Arcade mode, you should get a little indicator ahead of the other plane, which is where you should aim. In Historic and Real battles, you need to do this on your own. Also, try holding your fire until you're flying straight behind the hostile plane. It's also a good idea to aim a little ahead of the lead indicator in the first place, as it shows the centre of the plane's mass, while you want to be aiming at the cockpit.

[Manifest]

To add on to what satcharna said about the little indicator in arcade; it isn't always accurate, try aiming around it when your shots don't hit.