Viktor Sechnoy (Historical Advisor in 1C) interview by TacticMedia

[FTC_Oakwoodson77]

 

It mostly talks about Prokhorovka and how Tank Crew came to life in IL2 Great Battles, but Korea and plans for it are mentioned as well. Of particular interest, is the segment from 28:50 to 30:45, where he is asked whether PTO and Pacific will make their way into IL2? Viktor answers by saying that their main aim in their 'yet un-announced project' (I wonder if he means the DLC for Korea or the PTO DLCs later?) is to introduce and perfect carriers. 

He makes many interesting points, in particular how C47 and the towing cable for WACO glider makes the foundation for what will be the arresting wire on their carriers. It's heavily influenced by the laws of physics, responds vividly to the inputs of the towing pilot and can snap if overburdened etc. 

All of this serves just as further indication that serious resources were invested into the carrier tech and that 1C most likely intends to get their money's worth out of it not only through Korea, but (most likely) Pacific theather as well, potentially as soon as after the Carrier DLC for Korea. As Han mentioned in another recent interview with GENA PILOT, the work on this unannounced project is due to start in 2027, right after the Carrier DLC releases, though what's to say that the preliminary work hasn't started already? 

Note: The interview is in Russian, but the auto-translate does enough job that you'll get the gist of it. 

Edited May 17 by FTC_Oakwoodson77

[Catch]

I like Viktor. Modest. Legend. Rise of Flight. Legacy assured.

Edited May 17 by Catch

[Juri_JS]

I guess with carriers, Corsair, P-51 and B-29 available in Il-2 Korea, a late war Pacific module would be a low hanging fruit.