07.03.2009, 05:51
I'm usually not such a big fan of planes belonging to a period of time out of WWII, which is supposed to be the era depicted by this sim, however I fully support projects like the Mig-15/F-86 because they make sense both historically and in gaming terms.
Sabres and Migs battled it out fiercly in Korea, many WWII aces went on to fly the Sabre, dozens of kills were scored by each type and those early jet battles have become part of the Legend of air combat. That is why they make sense historically. In addition, the Mig and Sabre balance each other game-wise, they justify each other as arch-rivals just like Spitfires in AEP were there because some pilots wanted to pitch them against the many 109s.
I'm all for Korean War jets and OOF biplanes because they add historical, legendary, challenging scenarios. You liked Zekes vs Wildcats ? You're gonna love Migs vs Sabres and Albatross vs Spads.
But the Pulqui ? So much as I appreciate the achievements it represents, I don't believe it belongs in IL-2. Only five of them were ever produced, it never fought... Though it's up to modders to decide wether or not they'll take up the project, I'd consider it a waste of time.
Oh, BTW, ever heard of this aircraft ? : http://avions.legendaires.free.fr/Images/Gtyphoon.jpg
Cheers
Nico
Sabres and Migs battled it out fiercly in Korea, many WWII aces went on to fly the Sabre, dozens of kills were scored by each type and those early jet battles have become part of the Legend of air combat. That is why they make sense historically. In addition, the Mig and Sabre balance each other game-wise, they justify each other as arch-rivals just like Spitfires in AEP were there because some pilots wanted to pitch them against the many 109s.
I'm all for Korean War jets and OOF biplanes because they add historical, legendary, challenging scenarios. You liked Zekes vs Wildcats ? You're gonna love Migs vs Sabres and Albatross vs Spads.
But the Pulqui ? So much as I appreciate the achievements it represents, I don't believe it belongs in IL-2. Only five of them were ever produced, it never fought... Though it's up to modders to decide wether or not they'll take up the project, I'd consider it a waste of time.
Oh, BTW, ever heard of this aircraft ? : http://avions.legendaires.free.fr/Images/Gtyphoon.jpg
Cheers
Nico