We are getting what is essentially an La-5F; Awesome; Further Implications

[6./ZG26_Klaus_Mann]

From today's Dev Diarhhea. 

 

In addition, we developed a tech that allows altering engine modes by selected aircraft modifications - the new La-5 modification that we'll add is M-82F engine that can work in 2400 RPM mode with 1140 mmHg pressure for an unlimited amount of time. The default M-82 engine that was fitted into La-5 fighters before January 1943 can sustain this mode only for 5 minutes with boost.

 

 

 

PS: Correct use of the Article "an" because although L is a Consonant, it is a spoken "eL" so "an" has to be used.

 

PPS: Even better is what it allows for

• 109E with DB601Aa which will be able to do up to 500kph at Sea Level at 1.35 ata, so essentially a JaBo engine (maybe even DB601N)
• 110E with DB601P and DB601Ba, which would improve either high or low Level Performance
• Spitfire Mk.V with Merlin 46, 45 and 45M
• All other Messerschmitt Designs as "Trop" Versions
• P-40E with 56"@3000rpm released for 5 Minutes, making it a viable option for late War Scenarios as well. 
• And whatever you guys can come up with

PPPS: Fun times ahead, can't wait, great Work Devs. 

 

 

PPPPS: Going over the Red Line on this

 

Edited February 3, 2017 by 6./ZG26_Klaus_Mann

[150GCT_Veltro]

I would say........

 

Spitfire Mk.Vb Merlin 45 - 46

 

BF-109G-2 1.42 ATA

 

..for Kuban.

[Finkeren]

Yak-7 with V-105P

[JtD]

Russian aircraft designation is not two letters, but one syllable. It's "a La-5", not "an el a-5". Same way Il-2 is "eel-2", not "eye el-2".

[6./ZG26_Klaus_Mann]

Russian aircraft designation is not two letters, but one syllable. It's "a La-5", not "an el a-5". Same way Il-2 is "eel-2", not "eye el-2".

Since we are on the English Forum and not the Russian or German Forum, it depends. 

I naturally say "El-A-Five", "EL-A-Fünf" but "Ла-пять"

in English and German, just like I say "EI-Sixteen" but "I-Sechzehn"

 

And yes, I say EI-EL-Two, BE-EFF Hunderneun usw. 

Edited February 3, 2017 by 6./ZG26_Klaus_Mann

[Jason_Williams]

This was something we were able to squeeze in. We do not have ample time to make lots of engine mods like you are asking. Even these require much work and adds time to our already tight schedule. It is unlikely we will have time to make anything further this year in regards to engine modifications..

 

Jason

[Finkeren]

Just having the opportunity is nice. I think people are just dreaming here. Noone is demanding anything.

[6./ZG26_Klaus_Mann]

Having the Possibility and Technology is Nice. 

[BeastyBaiter]

Thanks for letting us know Jason, still, nice to know the option is there moving forwards.

[Jizzo]

Thanks Jason, keep up the great work! 

[6./ZG26_Klaus_Mann]

This was something we were able to squeeze in. We do not have ample time to make lots of engine mods like you are asking. Even these require much work and adds time to our already tight schedule. It is unlikely we will have time to make anything further this year in regards to engine modifications..

 

Jason

Unfortunately you have a Track Record of delivering more than promised. So I don't believe you.

[Scojo]

Unfortunately you have a Track Record of delivering more than promised. So I don't believe you.

 Oooooo buuurrrnnnn.... wait....

 

[6./ZG26_Klaus_Mann]

C'mon guys, the Hype is a bit underwhelming. We are getting an La-5F, something that has been asked for since the original La-5 came out. 

 

Why the Apathy all of a sudden? Just because the Rear Deck won't initially be cut down? It will be the fastest Aircraft up to 1500m, a true threat to the Low and Slow 109s and 190s and a true Gamechanger. 

[Gambit21]

I'll be flying it

[Danziger]

C'mon guys, the Hype is a bit underwhelming. We are getting an La-5F, something that has been asked for since the original La-5 came out.

 

Why the Apathy all of a sudden? Just because the Rear Deck won't initially be cut down? It will be the fastest Aircraft up to 1500m, a true threat to the Low and Slow 109s and 190s and a true Gamechanger.

Exactly! It's going to be awesome and hopefully we will see more La-5 flyers.

[CUJO_1970]

Jason - if it matters, you may be surprised at what some of us will pay for "DLC" additions for this sim if you may have time to do so in the future.

 

For example - I would pay $1.99 for "DLC" that adds simply drop tanks to FW190 or something like that (this is just an example). Or I will pay for G-series or F-series FW190 that may not drain too many resources from development but still bring money into the project.

 

Conversely, I would pay for La5F with F-series engine and later design canopy, etc. for some reasonable amount of money.

 

I would be curious to see who would be willing to support something like this. IMO, it would serve (2) purposes:

 

1. Give the consumer the "smaller" add-ons they would like, while you bring an influx of $$ to the sim.

2. Give us sim pilots the opportunity to further support development by paying for DLC.

 

Just a thought.

[Danziger]

The problem isn't with creating the DLC. Right now the problem is not enough time in the schedule/small team working at full capacity. They just don't have enough free time right now.

[76IAP-Black]

Guys, remember, they are a core crew of 28 gentleman! Thats it, and its impressing what they are doing!! Keep your wishes low and be thankfull for every extra they are giving us for free!

 

best regards

 

Martin

[Gambit21]

I'm grateful for whatever shows up - I'm pleasantly surprised over and over again.

 

I've always found the La-5 to be one of the more pleasant/fun aircraft to fly. I'm glad it will be more of a contender online soon.

 

Every small addition like this - including subtle AI fixes - all of it...just makes the sim that much richer and more engaging. It's a good time to be a flight sim enthusiast.

[TWC_Ace]

I dont want to be rude, really...but they probably made La 5F because of the "better" FW190....yeah I know, maybe Im just schizophrenic.... 

Edited February 4, 2017 by blackram

[Gambit21]

This addition wasn't just a whim - clearly there's a significant amount of work behind it.

[Finkeren]

C'mon guys, the Hype is a bit underwhelming. We are getting an La-5F, something that has been asked for since the original La-5 came out. 

 

Why the Apathy all of a sudden? Just because the Rear Deck won't initially be cut down? It will be the fastest Aircraft up to 1500m, a true threat to the Low and Slow 109s and 190s and a true Gamechanger. 

 

Honestly I think people was expecting the La-5F to be the game-changing UFO that it was in (some incarnations of) the original IL2. Hearing, that it's pretty much the same plane, just with no time limits on the boosted mode (and maybe some slightly better cooling) and that they're not getting the redesigned canopy, I think many people are just "Meh! That's nice, I guess".

 

Personally I'm hyped, but I can see why some people might not be. 

[Uriah]

What shocks me is that this game series can pay the salaries of 28 people.

[Blutaar]

There have to be much more people playing/buying BoX then there are online players.

[Gambit21]

Honestly I think people was expecting the La-5F to be the game-changing UFO that it was in (some incarnations of) the original IL2. Hearing, that it's pretty much the same plane, just with no time limits on the boosted mode (and maybe some slightly better cooling) and that they're not getting the redesigned canopy, I think many people are just "Meh! That's nice, I guess".

 

Personally I'm hyped, but I can see why some people might not be.

The way I see it - you can enter the fight with a head of steam and then keep it. This will be a huge advantage in the hands of a skilled and patient energy fighter.

[Finkeren]

The way I see it - you can enter the fight with a head of steam and then keep it. This will be a huge advantage in the hands of a skilled and patient energy fighter.

 

And right there is the reason, that people seem to not care that much.

[CUJO_1970]

Yeah my idea was terrible. Don't know what I was thinkIng.

 

Never mind.

[Gambit21]

What shocks me is that this game series can pay the salaries of 28 people.

 

Look at the members list, and start scrolling through pages, and watch how long it takes you just to get past Aa and into Ab.

But yeah.

[II/JG17_HerrMurf]

The way I see it - you can enter the fight with a head of steam and then keep it. This will be a huge advantage in the hands of a skilled and patient energy fighter.

After flying the 190 for the last two years it'll be nice to see the shoe on the other foot.

 

Concern for my energy state and my virtual life dictated patience above all else.

[Danziger]

Yeah my idea was terrible. Don't know what I was thinkIng.

 

Never mind.

Great idea just not feasible until a break in development cycle. Hopefully between the planned Pacific battles there will be a break large enough to put out some good DLC.

[6./ZG26_Klaus_Mann]

Great idea just not feasible until a break in development cycle. Hopefully between the planned Pacific battles there will be a break large enough to put out some good DLC.

Me thinks the Team has built a solid Base to expand upon RoF Style at some point. I would buy Single Seaters at 10-20$ and accept up to 39,95$ for Multiseaters. 

Edited February 3, 2017 by 6./ZG26_Klaus_Mann

[Gambit21]

I'd pay $40 for multi-seater no problem.

Hear that Jason?

 

EMILY

[Danziger]

Me thinks the Team has built a solid Base to expand upon RoF Style at some point. I would buy Single Seaters at 10-20$ and accept up to 39,95$ for Multiseaters.

I think anyone would. To be honest I think it would be great if they would take a few months after the second Pacific expansion to produce a bunch of planes and tanks to fill out the game more. Expand on what we have.

[6./ZG26_Klaus_Mann]

Yak-7 with V-105P

Wouldn't it be a VK-105PA, and VK-105PF?

I'd pay $40 for multi-seater no problem.

 

Waaay to much. 39.99$, but not a Cent more. Last Word or keep it. 

[Gambit21]

Waaay to much. 39.99$, but not a Cent more. Last Word or keep it. 

 

You're right - brain fart there on my part.

[6./ZG26_Klaus_Mann]

In any case, I think that the release for higher Time Limits for the P-40 as a Late War Mod would be the least Troublesome Mod to create right now, maybe including a different MAP Gauge. 

[6./ZG26_Klaus_Mann]

Hmmm, Bubble Canopy on Yak-7B? 

[CUJO_1970]

^Yep, stuff like that...the community would eat stuff like that up.

 

I would pay $29.95 plus tax for a Po-2. Wouldn't even think twice about it.

 

We have some member that may create paid content for single-player campaign...what about 3D modellers from community also creating additional 3D ground object packs...I would pay for that.

[ShamrockOneFive]

Just reading up on all of this stuff right now and I'm pretty excited by this. Both the U17 with 1.65ATA and the La-5 with a M-82F modification are pretty exciting and while I know Jason said that we wouldn't necessarily see too many more extra options there... Its still an exciting option being opened up for later.

[Max_Damage]

Its not a la5f, its ~200 kg heavier then a la5f still. it is a la5 with m82f

Edited February 4, 2017 by Max_Damage