1C Game Studios LukeFF Posted March 13 1C Game Studios Posted March 13 Hello everyone! Aircraft are undoubtedly the most important part of flight simulators. We are preparing several legendary models that you can add to your collection in IL-2: Great Battles. Read more in the article - https://il2-series.com/en/news/946/new-aircraft-in-2026/ 20 3 3
Juri_JS Posted March 13 Posted March 13 The article mentions four forward-firing 7.92 mm machine guns for the Fw-189. Isn't this a mistake? I thought it only had two.
Avimimus Posted March 13 Posted March 13 8 minutes ago, Juri_JS said: The article mentions four forward-firing 7.92 mm machine guns for the Fw-189. Isn't this a mistake? I thought it only had two. It should have two MG81Z defensive guns (which are basically each a pair of guns with a common trigger) and two MG-17 fixed forward firing guns - so yes, that would be a mistake.
Avimimus Posted March 13 Posted March 13 Any chance to include British bombs for the B-25? Weren't the only units that operated the B-25 in Europe Royal Airforce Units? It seems very strange to model this aircraft as American only with an option for a Soviet modification, but no RAF version for the RAF units to operate in the campaign. 1
1C Game Studios LukeFF Posted March 13 Author 1C Game Studios Posted March 13 14 minutes ago, Juri_JS said: The article mentions four forward-firing 7.92 mm machine guns for the Fw-189. Isn't this a mistake? I thought it only had two. Yes, it should be two, not four, thanks.
Leleki-01 Posted March 13 Posted March 13 (edited) Something about A-20-G and Soviet modification for an external mount for anti-ship TORPEDOES! Edited March 13 by Leleki-01
=FB=VikS Posted March 13 Posted March 13 (edited) 2 минуты назад, Avimimus сказал: Any chance to include British bombs for the B-25? Weren't the only units that operated the B-25 in Europe Royal Airforce Units? It seems very strange to model this aircraft as American only with an option for a Soviet modification, but no RAF version for the RAF units to operate in the campaign. yes - it will have British bombs (as AI version have em now) Edited March 13 by =FB=VikS 2
sandmarken Posted March 13 Posted March 13 Very good! That bomber DLC will be a day-one purchase for me! 😄 1
=FB=VikS Posted March 13 Posted March 13 13 минут назад, Avimimus сказал: It should have two MG81Z defensive guns It varied for upper position - we will have MG-81J on top (single), and MG-81Z (double) in tail. 1
Avimimus Posted March 13 Posted March 13 5 minutes ago, =FB=VikS said: yes - it will have British bombs (as AI version have em now) Much appreciated. It might seem silly, especially given the excellent job the Great Battles team have done (giving us aircraft like the Typhoon, British versions of the Mustang etc.) - but I still have a bit of a sore spot from the old days where American developers never depicted British/Commonwealth aircraft (at least outside of Battle of Britain sims and the rare Spitfire). 😄 Also, I'm rather overjoyed by the Fw-189 (and keen on the P-39 and some of the other aircraft too)! P.S. Does anyone know if the Soviet Union ever replaced the forward firing guns on their A-20 with domestically produced ones (e.g. UB - as happened with the Hurricane)? I'm wondering if enough Browning ammunition was available and/or the A-20 units converted to use as bomber units early enough to prevent this from being needed? Some part of me still wants to take up an A-20G-1 over the Black Sea... but the A-20G-15 and J will be worth it. There are a lot more features planned than I expected or could comprehend. Just now, =FB=VikS said: It varied for upper position - we will have MG-81J on top (single), and MG-81Z (double) in tail. Thank you for the correction! 1
=FB=VikS Posted March 13 Posted March 13 Только что, Avimimus сказал: P.S. Does anyone know if the Soviet Union ever replaced the forward firing guns on their A-20 with domestically produced ones (e.g. UB - as happened with the Hurricane)? I'm wondering if enough Browning ammunition was available and/or the A-20 units converted to use as bomber units early enough to prevent this from being needed? Some part of me still wants to take up an A-20G-1 over the Black Sea... but the A-20G-15 and J will be worth it. There are a lot more features planned than I expected or could comprehend. havent seen such versions - as armament upgrade mostly related to "weak" or "non-effective" early installations (with 7,62 guns or in case of A-20B - when single .50 with magazine feed where replaced by 360 deg rotation turret with UBK and continuous ammo feed), as basicly .50 M2 as it is - prised as very good and where used on wide variety of airplanes (P-39/P-40/A-20/B-25 etc) on Eastern Front - as ammo supplies where more than enough for it. 1
T24_Martin Posted March 13 Posted March 13 Simply fantastic news! Will the introduction of torpedos influence current bombers also? E.g. the HE-111? 4
MDzmitry Posted March 13 Posted March 13 Regarding the P-39Q, some sources mention Q-15 having a linked throttle-prop control, will it be present in the game?
=FB=VikS Posted March 13 Posted March 13 15 минут назад, MDzmitry сказал: Regarding the P-39Q, some sources mention Q-15 having a linked throttle-prop control, will it be present in the game? yes PS: actually nothing special there - as it just a interconnection between throttle rod and RPM rod (just mechanically) with RPM handle eliminated. 1
Bajzon20 Posted March 13 Posted March 13 1 hour ago, Avimimus said: Any chance to include British bombs for the B-25? Weren't the only units that operated the B-25 in Europe Royal Airforce Units? It seems very strange to model this aircraft as American only with an option for a Soviet modification, but no RAF version for the RAF units to operate in the campaign. Presumably the B-25C will belong to the RAF with british bomb-loads and the B-25D to the VVS, or vice versa.
Kubert Posted March 13 Posted March 13 Two scripted campaigns? You making them faster than I am able to play them. I need longer days...and more weekends.
Mm1ut1 Posted March 13 Posted March 13 I will probably buy them all to support the designers though the FW will probably stay grounded. On the other hand it might come in handy in multiplayer to spot enemy tanks with the AI gunners set to hitting ground targets. The 50cal gun turrets on the bombers might make it worthwhile to have a human gunner. I don’t think they were used in Europe but parafrags would be fun. I have well over 3000 hrs according to Steam on IL-2 , so the cost per hour played makes the price negligible.
Juri_JS Posted March 13 Posted March 13 Regarding the Soviet torpedo bomber version of the A-20 G - weren't these modified versions with Soviet build glazed noses?
MDzmitry Posted March 13 Posted March 13 19 минут назад, =FB=VikS сказал: yes PS: actually nothing special there - as it just a interconnection between throttle rod and RPM rod (just mechanically) with RPM handle eliminated. The primary reason for me to ask this would be so that people know how to handle it a bit better For the majority normal P-39L controls can get a bit overwhelming, but more experienced players could use different throttle-RPM combinations to optimise the engine's performance. Making them interconnected simplifies handling a bit, but gets rid of the opportunities to fine-tune. That's why it might be a bit of useful info for both ends of the spectrum to know a bit more on handling the bird when it eventually comes
1C Game Studios LukeFF Posted March 13 Author 1C Game Studios Posted March 13 25 minutes ago, Bajzon20 said: Presumably the B-25C will belong to the RAF with british bomb-loads and the B-25D to the VVS, or vice versa. C and D model aircraft were the same planes, just built in different factories. 1
Bell Posted March 13 Posted March 13 52 minutes ago, MDzmitry said: Regarding the P-39Q, some sources mention Q-15 having a linked throttle-prop control, will it be present in the game? T:eardrop canopy Spitfire XIV already has it
MDzmitry Posted March 13 Posted March 13 4 минуты назад, Bell сказал: T:eardrop canopy Spitfire XIV already has it Not as a mechanic I meant, but as a feature specific to P-39Q in comparison with P-39L
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