SIX! New planes for IL2-GB announced!

[XQ_Lothar29]

Furthermore, I'm very happy about all the new aircraft announced, and the more they announce the better. The IL-2 GB has a long life ahead of it, and the more options there are, the more people will be encouraged to enter the simulator.

PS: To the Luftwaffe pilots, we've been asking for the last and most necessary fighter, the Bf 109G-10, for a very long time, either in its standard version or the G10-U/4, which was basically the G10 but with the Mk 108 30mm cannon factory-installed.

Personally, I don't mind as long as it has its two most commonly used engine variants.

Obviously, we're talking about the DB605D and its most common variants in the G10.

The G10 made a difference in combating the new Allied aircraft, currently the Spitfire Mk XIV, Yak-3, and the infamous La-7.

[Kubert]

10 hours ago, PaperPilot said:

The Me-163 is cool though, you've got to admit, right?

I am more intrigued by conventional warfare. Experimental Wunderwaffe is really not my thing. So no, I don't think it is cool. What they were thinking? To develop an airplane which is half of time defenseless glider... 

[[250H]Ursus_]

Personally i am happy to see P-47M added.

A lot of people don't like the idea of add a unicorn, but that Pandora's Box has been opened by Ta-152H.  And P-47M is the perfect match to it, and even more.
But, would be cool, to the future. Several other planes which are not in the game.

Other aircrafts could be added in the future.

By example, germans doesn't have exactly, a "lack of fighters", one can say that G-10 is the big missing, i say that is not correct, since that plane won't be different that what already is on game. Just will be a "not spicy" version of K-4 which only is comparable on the alts, and probably, really different from G-14/AS when using DC engine, more unicorn stuff to the unicorn. And probably, never used on prime condition in big numbers.
But, Fw-190A-9, is a real change from A-8 and that probably would be very cool to add. Still, adding G-10 would be cool but not as a "top priority"

Besides from the fighters, the real deal with germany is the lack of medium bombers. Do-217 family would be basically great. Even more that those fighters above.

For the allies. Well, there is a unlimited list of stuff.

A-26, P-47C, P-38G,/L,/K Meteor, P-63, Yak-3 (VK-107), Yak-9U, Spitfire Mk I and Mk II, Hurricane Mk I. P-40F/N/M. A lot of planes really.   

Edited March 11 by [250H]Ursus_

[migmadmarine]

An earlier P-38J that would be usable from the start of Normandy would be nice too, with the lack of dive recovery flaps and boosted ailerons. 

[Devil5O5]

2 hours ago, [250H]Ursus_ said:

By example, germans doesn't have exactly, a "lack of fighters", one can say that G-10 is the big missing, i say that is not correct, since that plane won't be different that what already is on game. Just will be a "not spicy" version of K-4 which only is comparable on the alts, and probably, really different from G-14/AS when using DC engine, more unicorn stuff to the unicorn. And probably, never used on prime condition in big numbers.
 

Here's where you're wrong. The G-10 was not a unicorn. More were built than the K-4. It also gives players that do not like the 30mm cannon a top performer 109. So it's not a "Less spicy K-4" or a "unicorn" 109. 

[BlitzPig_EL]

A Merlin powered P40, and an N model would really be welcome additions.

[[250H]Ursus_]

27 minutes ago, Devil5O5 said:

Here's where you're wrong. The G-10 was not a unicorn. More were built than the K-4. It also gives players that do not like the 30mm cannon a top performer 109. So it's not a "Less spicy K-4" or a "unicorn" 109. 

In comparison to other 109Gs (Like G-14 G-6, not even talk about the reconversions) not the K. 

And yes, G-10 is a less spicy K-4. Same engine, the airframe is not streamlined like K-4. As a matter of fact. G-10 should have 3 engines. Early versions with the AS engines, And then the versions with the DB or DC engine, the last one beign the top of the unicorn stuff, since as i said, not even K-4 was used in such prime condition as we have here in big numbers (DC engine + MW50 Kit  + C3 Fuel, with absolutely no problems)

Basically would be the same as G-14 low mid alts, unless you go high. Guess what, we already have that with G-6/AS, and only will perform better with DB or DC engine than AS

 

Edited March 11 by [250H]Ursus_

[Bulldog]

...and the Westland Lysander! 

 

 

[Calos_01]

2 hours ago, BlitzPig_EL said:

A Merlin powered P40, and an N model would really be welcome additions.

Oh yes! But now I'm thinking it would be better to get them in the new engine along with the new theatre - North Africa or/and Pacific. So I am putting my hopes more in the future. 

[PaperPilot]

8 hours ago, Kubert said:

I am more intrigued by conventional warfare. Experimental Wunderwaffe is really not my thing. So no, I don't think it is cool. What they were thinking? To develop an airplane which is half of time defenseless glider... 

What would you like to see if they were to do more aircraft after the six aforementioned planes?

[Kubert]

31 minutes ago, PaperPilot said:

What would you like to see if they were to do more aircraft after the six aforementioned planes?

Early Stuka variant is "must have" for me. Then some VVS bombers would fit into early phases of war. Like Su-2, SB, DB-3, IL-4. Also earlier variant of P-38 would be nice to have for Preparation phase of Battle of Normandy...as mentioned above. Nothing fancy, or special, just planes which were there and are not covered yet...to fill the gaps.

For BF-109 G10...if it was added to the game I would take it, if not, I can live without it. 

[PaperPilot]

48 minutes ago, Kubert said:

Early Stuka variant is "must have" for me. Then some VVS bombers would fit into early phases of war. Like Su-2, SB, DB-3, IL-4. Also earlier variant of P-38 would be nice to have for Preparation phase of Battle of Normandy...as mentioned above. Nothing fancy, or special, just planes which were there and are not covered yet...to fill the gaps.

For BF-109 G10...if it was added to the game I would take it, if not, I can live without it. 

I can agree on you with all of the planes you mentioned.

[MontyThrud]

Blenheim, Beaufighter, Tup SB2, IL4, Mozzy Bomber, Kubelwagen, British/German Destroyer, Brit/US Sub, More Sdkfz variants(AT Guns/Rockets), German, Russian Troops(with AT weapons)...👍

[PaperPilot]

1 hour ago, MontyThrud said:

Blenheim, Beaufighter, Tup SB2, IL4, Mozzy Bomber, Kubelwagen, British/German Destroyer, Brit/US Sub, More Sdkfz variants(AT Guns/Rockets), German, Russian Troops(with AT weapons)...👍

I love you zealous attitude, but I think they are indeed finishing up now. But before they do I think they need to make the IL-4 for Great Battles as that is a must for any combat flight sim involving the Soviet Union in WWII. And I think it needs to come in several variants (Model 1942, 43 and 44) to suit the places where they would be used in. 

[PaperPilot]

3 hours ago, MontyThrud said:

Blenheim, Beaufighter, Tup SB2, IL4, Mozzy Bomber, Kubelwagen, British/German Destroyer, Brit/US Sub, More Sdkfz variants(AT Guns/Rockets), German, Russian Troops(with AT weapons)...👍

I think we also need the Tupolev SB-2 light bomber because it was an integral part of the Soviet Bomber force back in 1941-42. 

[PaperPilot]

10 hours ago, Kubert said:

Early Stuka variant is "must have" for me. Then some VVS bombers would fit into early phases of war. Like Su-2, SB, DB-3, IL-4. Also earlier variant of P-38 would be nice to have for Preparation phase of Battle of Normandy...as mentioned above. Nothing fancy, or special, just planes which were there and are not covered yet...to fill the gaps.

For BF-109 G10...if it was added to the game I would take it, if not, I can live without it. 

I think the Ju-87 B-2 is a must. They were operating near Moscow (I think) in 1941-42

Edited March 12 by PaperPilot

[MaxPower]

The FW-190 A-9 is the only 190 A that actually improved performance in any way that's generally useful since the A-3.  The A-8 had its erhohte notleistung, but it doesn't really compensate for the maniacal increase in weight.  The A-9 would be a fun plane to fly in the way the A-8 is not... or, at least, more fun than the A-8.

[Bajzon20]

One thing worries me about the upcoming A-20G and B-25/26: the lack of formations designed specifically for bombers. Currently, we only have three basic formations, and where's the diamond? Where's the combat box?

It will be difficult to feel the immersion of flying in the US Bombardment Squadron if we only fly in V formation.

In addition to planes, and the finalization of Career mode, I'd also like to see new formation types that we can form with AI allied planes, as part of Great Battles finalization.

[Flieger]

On 3/11/2026 at 3:29 PM, [250H]Ursus_ said:

Basically would be the same as G-14 low mid alts, unless you go high. Guess what, we already have that with G-6/AS, and only will perform better with DB or DC engine than AS

 

 

Requesting the G-10 is not done for performance reasons. At all. 

The G-10 is the most advanced fighter given to Germany's eastern allies, especially Hungary (but also Bulgaria and Croatia iirc). As such it matters in role playing aka campaigns. 

 

22 hours ago, PaperPilot said:

What would you like to see if they were to do more aircraft after the six aforementioned planes?

 

Before many of those aforementioed plannes: Ju 88 R-2 heavy dayfighter, a C-6 with better engines and guns. Relatively easy to be done as the 3d assetts exist, good campaign options (similar to the C-6), and a much better match for the Mosquito even if still disadvantaged.

[PaperPilot]

These are the top 15 most essential planes I think the game doesn't have nor have plans to do, yet needs to feel complete:

Axis

• Bf-109 G-10
• Bf-110F
• Do-217E
• Ju-87 B-2
• Mc-200

Allies

• Beaufighter Mk.VI
• Mosquito Mk.IV
• P-40M
• SB-2
• Tu-2

Finnish Forces

• B-239 Buffalo
• Blenheim Mk.IV
• Curtiss Hawk 75
• Fiat G.50
• Fokker D.XXI

I understand we cannot have everything and I have tried to keep this list as short as possible, but honestly, it was too difficult for me. I don't want to look like the guy who wants more and more, but at the end of the day these are just suggestions I think could help bring out the best in Great Battles before they wrap up production completely. But I do respect that this would take a year and a half (if not 2-3 years) for the IL-2 dev team to complete, so I totally respect their decisions.

Edited March 12 by PaperPilot

[Enceladus828]

Where are the Pe-3, Hs-123, IL-4 and P-38G or P-38L in that list? I can live without a Bf-109G-10; the Do-217 would be nice but not that necessary and unless Italian voices are added I don't feel it's worth adding the MC.200.

On 3/11/2026 at 5:03 AM, Kubert said:

Experimental Wunderwaffe is really not my thing. So no, I don't think it is cool. What they were thinking? To develop an airplane which is half of time defenseless glider... 

The He-162 was a quantity over quality production to quickly intercept enemy aircraft and then return to base. Would have had many instances of the wings and tail falling off since they had to be glued onto the plane.

[BlitzPig_EL]

All that and one bullet in a fuel tank and the pilot melts.

 

Great idea.

[PaperPilot]

10 hours ago, Enceladus828 said:

Where are the Pe-3, Hs-123, IL-4 and P-38G or P-38L in that list? I can live without a Bf-109G-10; the Do-217 would be nice but not that necessary and unless Italian voices are added I don't feel it's worth adding the MC.200.

I forgot about the IL-4, Pe-3Bis and the Hs-123, my apologies. 

Edited March 13 by PaperPilot

[AndreiTomescu]

15 minutes ago, PaperPilot said:

and unless Italian voices are added I don't feel it's worth adding the MC.200.

we have italian radio chatter ! long ago. the italian planes are a joy to fly. but of course it's a mod. like the romanian one. easy to install, they just replace the german ones. still i'm hoping for the finland's stuff. planes, full map, career, campaign, radio chatter. just hoping.

[Wize]

12.03.2026 в 09:40, PaperPilot сказал:

Я считаю, что Ju-87 B-2 просто необходим. Они действовали под Москвой (кажется) в 1941–1942 годах.

На Ju-87 B-2 Рудель повредил линкор "Марат" в районе Кронштадта,а это карта Лениград