BF-109 E7/N

[Roland_HUNter]

Hello!

I would like to suggest reconsidering the Bf 109 E-7 configuration in-game.

Historically, the E-7 could absolutely be equipped with the DB 601Aa and DB 601N engines, just like the E-4. In fact, late-production E-7s were specifically designated as E-7/N when fitted with the DB 601N engine. Multiple historical sources confirm this.

Additionally, the mirror would also be historically correct for the E-7. Since the E-7 was essentially an evolution of the E-4 with drop tank capability and retained most of its cockpit and airframe features, having the mirror on the E-7 would be entirely reasonable and historically accurate.

At the moment, it feels inconsistent that the E-4 has these options while the E-7 does not, despite the E-7 historically using the same equipment and even sharing many late-war production features.

Thank you for considering it.

[mrtomek]

Hi,

It have been asked for years for (all historical):

• external 4xSC50/SD70 for Me410,
• DB601Aa and/or 601N for Bf110E-2
• simple ADF/radio compass indicator for Mosquito (Homing Indicator 10Q/2 just like in CloD/DCS or even Bendix like in A-20 and P-39, also historical on some Mosquitos)
• removed frontal MG on Ju-88A4, terribly obstructing view (I managed to do this myself - not quite removed but invisible)

all really needed to fully utilize the potential of really interesting and versatile aircrafts and there was no answer. So maybe there would be some serious difficulties with changing configuration, especially with older aircrafts, as it affects also campaigns, careers, multiplayer etc. Especially since developers released E4 for Odessa instead of just adding more modifications to E7 (E4 and E7 match without fuel tanks, just like E-4/N and E-7/N)

So when it comes to Bf-109E7 I think we can just use E4 with 601N and mirror instead of E7 that was released 10 years ago, with some textures at lower quality etc., and assume that we are flying E7/N as there is no difference.

What developers really could do (because it's quite simple and straightforward) is to add E-4 (best with 601N) to squadrons in career equipped with E-7 (there are some in Moscow and Stalingrad careers if I remember). When it comes to scripted campaigns (free ones) there is no other way as manually changing aircraft/configuration in Editor. 

Best regards.