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War Thunder: XF5U "Flying Flapjack" Ground RB Gameplay
A video of playing the newly added XF5U "Flying Flapjack" (aka "pancake") in War Thunder's Ground RB. It showcases its unique appearance and maneuverability, but struggles with a lack of firepower and skill. Nevertheless, it provides a fun experience.
1. 🛸 Introduction to the XF5U "Flying Flapjack" and Preparation for Ground RB Sortie
- ✅ Introduction to the XF5U "Flying Flapjack", a War Thunder 13th Anniversary "Dreams Come True" vehicle
- ✅ Unique UFO-shaped appearance
- ✅ Originally an aircraft for air combat, but decided to play it in Ground RB
- ⚠️ Securing the points needed in Ground RB
00:20 - 01:43
1. 🛸 Introduction to the XF5U "Flying Flapjack" and Preparation for Ground RB Sortie
- ✅ Introduction to the XF5U "Flying Flapjack", a War Thunder 13th Anniversary "Dreams Come True" vehicle
- ✅ Unique UFO-shaped appearance
- ✅ Originally an aircraft for air combat, but decided to play it in Ground RB
- ⚠️ Securing the points needed in Ground RB
01:44 - 02:47
2. 🥞 Flying Pancake First Flight: Maneuverability and Speed Test
- ✅ XF5U first flight begins
- ✅ Amazed by its unique appearance
- ✅ Good turning ability but lacks power
- ✅ Starting to pick up speed
- ✅ Low-altitude flight and attack attempt
02:48 - 03:56
3. 🎯 First Engagement Attempt: Enemy Spotted and Attacked
- ✅ Spotting the enemy and attempting a surprise attack
- ✅ Attacking the enemy with the "Flying Flapjack"
- ✅ A suitable aircraft for the map
03:57 - 05:22
4. 💥 Continuing Engagement: Damage and Difficulty Controlling the Aircraft
- ✅ Belt damage occurred
- ✅ Additional enemies spotted
- ✅ Difficulty maintaining aircraft speed
- ✅ Lack of engine power
05:23 - 07:13
5. ⚔️ Engagement in a Melee: Enemy Pincer Attack and Lack of Firepower
- ✅ Unexpected enemy attack
- ✅ Surrounded by multiple enemies
- ✅ Insufficient machine gun damage
07:18 - 08:45
6. 💨 Speed Reduction and Attempt to Return to the Runway
- ✅ Speed reduction
- ✅ Allied support
- ✅ Attempt to return to the runway
- ✅ Severe speed reduction
08:50 - 10:08
7. 🛬 Landing Attempt and Achieving First Kill
- ✅ Landing attempt
- ✅ First kill achieved
- ✅ "pancake plane kill"
10:09 - 12:09
8. 💀 Additional Engagement and Getting Shot Down
- ✅ Shot down by the enemy
- ✅ Identifying enemy locations
- ✅ Stalking the allied spawn area
- ✅ Camouflaged as a "pancake"
12:31 - 13:36
9. 🏆 Achieving Second Kill and Breaking Personal Record
- ✅ Second kill achieved
- ✅ Breaking personal best record
13:37 - 15:41
10. 🥞 Flying Pancake Duel and Additional Engagement
- ✅ Enemy spotted
- ✅ Flying Pancakes engaging each other
- ✅ Bombing the enemy
16:00 - 17:29
11. 💥 Final Engagement and Game Conclusion
- ✅ Final engagement
- ✅ Friendly fire incident
- ✅ Regret about the .50 caliber machine gun
- ✅ Acknowledging lack of flying skills
- ✅ It was a fun experience and willing to play again