[caldrail]

I'm not a modder(this was KINDLY pointed out to me once)but it would appear that the engine management would actually be quite simple. Due to asymetrical thrust with one engine out,the other engine would have been shut down immediatly.

I can't imagine that guns would be effective armament for this beast as bomber interceptor.The Me163 jockeys claimed they had about one second firing time when attacking bombers from twelve o'clock. Perhaps X4's or the like is called for. Just an idea.

I'd like to see this bird in Il2 in any form whatsoever. If all it had for a loadout was paratroopers,it would still be cool.You are right about the advantages of building a '46 paper plane.You can do whatever you like and tell those FEW annoying history dweebs to go take a hike.

S!

The problem with the engine management is the all or nothing nature of it, not the complexity of handling various controls, and that it also requires very close attention to your ASI, since there's not just a maximum speed you can't exceed (which it could - verrry easily in some circumstances) but also a minimum speed. Also, whilst you have a point about asymetirc thrust, remember that a pilot might well be otherwise occupied at the time and cannot react quickly. Such unbalanced thrust would produce a marked tendency to roll, not just because of asymetrism, but also becaue the initial yaw will present more wing surface on the powered side as the aeroplane begins to crab, thus lifting that wing while the other loses lift. Not only that, but a spin resulting from a shock stall is all the more possible. I would also argue that heat is a constant problem, as slower flight will result in a hotter shroud and that might cause failures, so close eyes on the temperature gauge recommended.

You're right, it is possible to do as you please, but I have to say the likeliehood of paratroops in the loadout isn't great!