Not as well with some 30mm duranium hot-dogs in the Meat Locker or engine-room...
That cuts both ways.
which was my point. I wouldn't want to take an Apache Block III, Saraf, or Zulu Cobra on in a prop job with weapons of equal range. but thats just me.
And the fact that helos are inherently both more difficult and dangerous to fly... I'm pretty good with most jets in the sim, but EVERY time I try to fly a chopper I prang it.
Thats true, but you aren't taking on novices either. Providing they know you are in the area, A good pilot and gunner team can make you work for every shot and deal out some of their own as well, that spread work load helps and Some of these high time guys can do stuff in helicopters you wouldn't believe.
I'm just saying the latest attack helos aren't skeet, no matter the cost or maint needed. If we are talking about Air to Air combat with a good crew that knows what its doing they may kill you back or at least force a draw. All things being equal we are generally talking about guns of similar calibers, (most fixed wing don't have turrets though) and similar AAMs.
A red bull Racer with armor, chaff/flare, black boxes, and 700 lbs of weapons?... I'd take the the helicopter. An A-10 with AMRAAMs and a radar to use them? I'd take the A-10. :)
Just sayin