Aircraft list (and possible additions, in historical context)

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[Bell]

2 hours ago, BlitzPig_EL said:

Imagine how difficult landing an F9F, or any early naval jet, will be on an Essex class with their poor low speed acceleration.  "Wave offs" are going to be a hair raising proposition.

Even MiG-15bis landing would be disaster if engine RPM is lower than 6000.

[Duggy]

3 hours ago, Avimimus said:

Yeah, now that you mention it - this is potentially going to be more exciting than WWII era or modern Carrier Ops...

F9F-2 Panther (Bureau No. 123438) of Fighter Squadron 112 (VF-112) goes into the crash barrier while returning from a mission over Korea, circa 19 October 1950 CV-47

[Valis]

[BlitzPig_EL]

I'd rather see one of the Sikorski birds, as they would be far more useful.   H-19 in particular.

 

[Legioneod]

Imo must have aircraft are the Corsair, F9F Panther, and the Skyraider. I'm fine with anything else after that.

Helicopters would be great to see as well. This was the first war that they were used extensively, far more than in WW2.

[Hoss]

Essex carrier for F9F, AD-1, F4U-4..... Carriers flew some of the deeper missions at the beginning of the war. F-84, F-80's had to fly in from Japan... until they broke out of the Pusan perimeter... 

 

14 hours ago, BlitzPig_EL said:

Imagine how difficult landing an F9F, or any early naval jet, will be on an Essex class with their poor low speed acceleration.  "Wave offs" are going to be a hair raising proposition.

The barrier is going to be worn out...

 

[Avimimus]

So you think an AD-1 rather than an AD-4?

[Turbo-Mouse]

Would like to see an F9F-5 Panther with the larger and more powerful P&W J48, but it's unlikely if the F9F-2 is also going to be DLC. The F-94B Starfire would be a nice addition:

 

 

[Avimimus]

Didn't concerns about the risk of the radar being captured mean that the F-94 was largely used for defensive patrols, with relatively little combat? Feel free to pitch it to me. I've already been convinced that it'd be really cool to fly the Seafire Fr.47 (even if only 115 ground attack sorties were flown by it, and it saw very little aerial combat).

[FTC_Oakwoodson77]

15 hours ago, BlitzPig_EL said:

I'd rather see one of the Sikorski birds, as they would be far more useful.   H-19 in particular.

 

I'd pay any price for Chickasaw

In general, helicopters would be an incredible and first of their kind addition. I don't think any company, ever, has modeled the Korean helicopters to the extent that could be done in IL2 Korea. They don't need to have study-level flight models, just challenging enough that one needs some practice behind the stick to fly them confidently. They did so much more than just MEDEVACs, especially H19. It would make a wonderful collector aircraft. Exploits of HMM 161 are legenady and ground breaking. They were writing the manuals for their logistical operations as they were doing them!

Edited November 30, 2025 by FTC_Oakwoodson77

[Rjel]

Even if just AI, helicopters buzzing around would add a level of immersion to the sim. I think most of us have bemoaned the fact that the IL-2 series is such a dead world. A train, a couple of convoys and everything else is barren. I’m really hoping Korea will feature a more randomized and populated sandbox to play in. 

[Avimimus]

I find it amusing that this thread on the old forum was populated by F-82 fans, but this time around it seems the rotorheads are the strongest presence 🙂 

[Nearlymen]

One small addition to Avimimus Combat losses and that is a Seafire 47 that was lost in a Blue on Blue with a B-29.

It's interesting within the context of what is already being made available in the game to bring in the Commenwealth Forces in Korea you need just 5 Aircraft and a Colossus Carrier (excluding escorts)

 

Seafire 47

Firefly Mk I

Seafury

Firefly Mk IV

Meteor F8

 

As a P-51 is already available that would allow for the Aussies in RAAF 77 Sqdn and then the suggested Meteor could replace the P-51.

The South Africans 2 Sqdn RSAAF flew the P-51 and then the Sabre (already in the Game).

 

HMS Triumph (Colossus Carrier) Seafire 47 and Firefly Mk I

HMS Theseus (Colossus Carrier) Sea Fury and Firefly Mk IV

HMS Ocean (Colossus Carrier) Sea Fury and Firefly Mk IV

HMS Glory (Colossus Carrier) Sea Fury and Firfely Mk IV

HMAS Sydney (Colossus Carrier) Sea Fury and Firefly Mk IV (Australian)

 

I can understand that going for the Essex and American aircraft would be a sound business proposition to start with but a Commonwealth expansion really would open up things a lot !

Oh and yes I left off an Aircraft, which would be lovely to have but not high on a priority list I'd imagine ! The Supermarine Sea Otter in the Carrier Airborne Search and Rescue role.

 

Oh well one day ! 😊

 

Edited December 2, 2025 by Nearlymen
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[BlitzPig_EL]

43 minutes ago, Avimimus said:

I find it amusing that this thread on the old forum was populated by F-82 fans, but this time around it seems the rotorheads are the strongest presence 🙂 

Oh, I'm still here, and I still want the F-82.

[Avimimus]

There we go! How soothing!

[Trooper117]

8 minutes ago, BlitzPig_EL said:

Oh, I'm still here, and I still want the F-82.

It's a strange looking thing, but in that all black outfit it looks very menacing!

[Hoss]

10 hours ago, Avimimus said:

So you think an AD-1 rather than an AD-4?

Yes, the -4 it was the variant used most in Korea.... 

The AD-4 was the most prevalent variant of the Skyraider used during the Korean War, serving as the backbone for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps strike missions. While other variants like the AD-2 were also used, the AD-4 was the specific model used for the famous Hwacheon Dam torpedo attack in 1951. 

• Prevalence: The AD-4 became the most common variant deployed in Korea, supported by its predecessors and numerous sub-variants developed for specific roles.
• Notable actions: Skyraiders, including the AD-4, were crucial in providing close air support and performing strike missions throughout the war. The AD-4 is specifically noted for its involvement in the only aerial torpedo attack of the conflict, which was against the Hwacheon Dam.
• Service dates: The AD-4 saw extensive service, with some aircraft serving three tours in Korea before continuing their service in Vietnam.
• Redesignation: The Skyraider was originally designated "AD" before being redesignated as the "A-1" in 1962. At that point, the AD-4 became the A-1D and later the A-1J, with the type continuing to see service until 1973. 

Edited November 30, 2025 by Hoss

[BlitzPig_EL]

Apparently the Skyraider is credited with three air to air kills during the war, one PO-2 and 2 La-11s.

[Bell]

I'm F-82 fan too.I also like F-94.People also mentioned F2H,F7F,AD Skyraider.F3D Skyknight needs more love.

[343KKT_Kintaro]

On 11/29/2025 at 5:17 PM, Bell said:

Even MiG-15bis landing would be disaster if engine RPM is lower than 6000.

 

6000 RPM? How could a gauge mesure the RPM in a jet fighter? (true question, I'm not being sarcastic).

[BrotKasting]

@343KKT_Kintaro In this context RPM stands for revolutions per minute. Not to be mixed up with rounds per minute. I hope, this answers your question.

[343KKT_Kintaro]

1 minute ago, BrotKasting said:

@343KKT_Kintaro In this context RPM stands for revolutions per minute. Not to be mixed up with rounds per minute. I hope, this answers your question.

 

Aren't RPM (revolutions per minute) supposed to apply to piston engines? (not to jet engines). In a jet engine, the actual number of RPM is too high, allegedly not on display on the on-board gauges. But I can't be sure, I'm no expert. What gauges do we find on a MiG-15 dashboard and what do they show? Any expert out there? Any one?

 

 

[BrotKasting]

7 minutes ago, 343KKT_Kintaro said:

 

Aren't RPM (revolutions per minute) supposed to apply to piston engines? (not to jet engines). In a jet engine, the actual number of RPM is too high, allegedly not on display on the on-board gauges. But I can't be sure, I'm no expert. What gauges do we find on a MiG-15 dashboard and what do they show? Any expert out there? Any one?

 

 

Don´t know either, might be rpm displayed in %. Sadly, I don´t have a MiG-15 laying around here to check. Have to fire up a pc-simulator and will get back to you as soon as possible.

[Bell]

4 minutes ago, 343KKT_Kintaro said:

 

Aren't RPM (revolutions per minute) supposed to apply to piston engines? (not to jet engines). In a jet engine, the actual number of RPM is too high, allegedly not on display on the on-board gauges. But I can't be sure, I'm no expert. What gauges do we find on a MiG-15 dashboard and what do they show? Any expert out there? Any one?

 

 

Haven't you played Me 262 or Ar 234 in GB?

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/documentation/filter/aircraft-is-mig-15bis/apply/