Originally Posted by NIborGER
well keeping them as fighters is only a good choice if u want to go for the vet cap (for normal fighters around 260vets). Otherwise ACE is the way to go. Assuming u have full experts besides 100-200vets ACE always outperform both, fighters and squadron leader.
Pls check this:
KM fighter, ace, sqr leader, lvl 120, base +12 Figher, boost
- number of vets in column (the rest experts)
- the 3rd row is for max vetted pilots (40% vets, rest experts)
sailors vets ability true ab (millions)
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FTR 650 100 3481 = 3,31
FTR 650 200 3481 = 4,35
FTR 650 260 3481 = 4,98
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ACE 590 100 3700 = 3,29
ACE 590 200 3700 = 4,40
ACE 590 236 3700 = 4,80
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SQL 545 100 3810 = 3,22
SQL 545 200 3810 = 4,36
SQL 545 218 3810 = 4,57
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Conclusion is up to you.
Anyway FTRs have higher potential for True Figher ability (the 3rd row) and they keep high Aircraft, Bomber ability also (usefulnes of those is debatable, probably minimal now). It will be easier to convert experts to veterans for FTR also. But FTR are heavier (not much).
