I just wrapped up a game with my wife where I flew three S.E.5a's against her three Fokker D.VII's. For obvious reasons, the D.VII has been one of my favorite planes to fly in the past. I thought this would be a great test of the S.E.5a's capabilities.
Altitude for both sides was the same at 6. I started my flight out at a position of disadvantage with the Fokker's approaching from my rear at 5:00. The Fokker's were far enough behind my planes to give me just enough time to turn and face them when the first shots were fired.
Overall, I found the S.E.5a to be a great match for the D.VII's. By the end of the game, all three Fokkers were down with only one of my S.E.5a's getting shot down. Out of my remaining two S.E.'s one was 4 points away from death, while the other had 9 points to go.
I was worried the steep 90 degree right and left turns of the S.E. would put me at a disadvantage but I managed to get into some good positions behind the Fokkers and really pour it on.
I will have to play this one again several times to know for sure how they match up but as of now I'm very impressed with the S.E.5a.
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