SvAF/F16_Katla Posted July 27, 2019 Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) Hey all! While waiting for Bodenplatte, join Vlad Katlakov in the Battle of Moscow. The Career is played with full realism, labels off, on medium difficulty, realistic career speed and with medium density of frontline activity. Iron man setting is on, so death or capture means the end! I decided to edit the recordings to make them somewhat interesting to watch. Consider them highlights of the career. I will record maybe every tenth mission or so. Vlad´s career progress can be followed in the video description, with his stats and current score. Will he survive until spring? Stay tuned! Episode 1: 1941.10.16 Vlad Katlakov has recently joined the 126th IAP PVO at Khimski Airfield just northwest of Moscow. In his second mission he is ordered to Intercept a flight of German Bombers. He scores his first victories and is almost shot down by escorting Bf 109´s. Career progress: Rank: Junior Lieutenant Missions: 2 Air Victories: 3 Ground Victories: 0 Ep.2 1941.10.23 A couple of missions under his belt, Vlad needs to cover friendly ground forces from a flight of Bf 109 E7´s. The excellent firepower of the P-40 comes in handy. Career progress: Rank: Junior Lieutenant Missions: 6 Air Victories: 7 Ground Victories: 11 Edited July 27, 2019 by SvAF/F16_Katla 2
SvAF/F16_Katla Posted July 27, 2019 Author Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Raptorattacker said: I enjoyed that, good viewing! Happy you liked it ? Stay tuned for more! Edited July 27, 2019 by SvAF/F16_Katla
Raptorattacker Posted July 28, 2019 Posted July 28, 2019 15 hours ago, SvAF/F16_Katla said: Happy you liked it The main reason I liked it is because of the amount of third-person views you use. It makes it a LOT more entertaining for the viewer that having purely 'in-cockpit' view. Keep it up[, I WILL stay tuned for more! 1
SvAF/F16_Katla Posted July 30, 2019 Author Posted July 30, 2019 Ep.3 1941.11.10 Vlad and Comrades attack a river crossing in formation. Career progress: Rank: Lieutenant Missions: 23 Air Victories: 33 Ground Victories: 26 4 2
Raptorattacker Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 They look great in formation, those Warhawk/Kittyhawk/P40's, don't they? More good footage. Short and sweet and well edited. Love it! 1
JonRedcorn Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 lol dude on that machine gun nest got vaporized. 1 1
SvAF/F16_Katla Posted August 22, 2019 Author Posted August 22, 2019 Ep.4 1941.11.19 The snow has fallen over Moscow and the battlefield west of it. Vlad and his fellow pilots try to stop German supplies from reaching the frontlines. Career progress: Rank: Senior Lieutenant Missions: 33 Air Victories: 40 Ground Victories: 38 Ep.5 1941.11.24 Vlad has requested a transfer to Vnukovo airfield for a chance to fly the MIG-3. In this mission he covers ground forces under attack from Bf-109´s. He scores 7 victories (2 not shown in the video) and is named "Hero of the Soviet Union". He also received the Order of Lenin. Career progress: Rank: Senior Lieutenant Missions: 39 Air Victories: 53 Ground Victories: 48 1
IckyATLAS Posted August 27, 2019 Posted August 27, 2019 In the first video the ME109 goes down to the ground and it should have been destroyed on impact, and it just bounces and slides loosing parts. I have seen this many times happen with various planes, but the damage modeling here or the fuselage structure resistance is much too high and not realistic. There is an angle of impact issue here. Vertical fall hitting the ground is ok. But at certain angles the plane still should be destroyed maybe with parts flying in a direction, but the rebounds on the ground are too high.
SvAF/F16_Katla Posted August 30, 2019 Author Posted August 30, 2019 On 8/27/2019 at 9:46 PM, IckyATLAS said: In the first video the ME109 goes down to the ground and it should have been destroyed on impact, and it just bounces and slides loosing parts. I have seen this many times happen with various planes, but the damage modeling here or the fuselage structure resistance is much too high and not realistic. There is an angle of impact issue here. Vertical fall hitting the ground is ok. But at certain angles the plane still should be destroyed maybe with parts flying in a direction, but the rebounds on the ground are too high. Interesting argument. I was also surprised about that particular incident. Ep.6 1941.12.25 On Christmas Day, Vlad has his first encounter with Bf 110´s. They bring presents from the Fuhrer... Career progress: Rank: Captain Missions: 58 Air Victories: 72 Ground Victories: 65 Ep.7 1941.01.02 A flight of He-111´s were spotted heading towards Moscow. Vlad is impatient to score kills and his propeller is struck by debris from a damaged Heinkel. Fortunately the fight occurs just northeast of his homefield Vnukovo... Career progress: Rank: Captain Missions: 64 Air Victories: 87 Ground Victories: 65 2
SvAF/F16_Katla Posted September 5, 2019 Author Posted September 5, 2019 Ep.8 1942.01.14 Major Katlakov has been transferred to 441st IAP PVO. Operating from Migalovo airfield near Kalinin he participates in the Battles around Rhzev. Vlad is thrown against Ju-88 "Schnellbomber´s" for the first time. He downs 4 of them plus a Messerschmitt and gets his third "Hero of the Soviet Union" award, thus becoming the highest decorated pilot in the VVS. Career progress: Rank: Major Missions: 71 Air Victories: 106 Ground Victories: 65 Ep.9 1942.01.27 Vlad has been appointed commanding officer of 441st IAP PVO. He has learned from a previous encounter with Bf-110´s to watch out for their rear gunners. In this mission he attacks with more speed and in shorter bursts with good results. Career progress: Rank: Major Missions: 78 Air Victories: 115 Ground Victories: 66 2 1
JonRedcorn Posted September 6, 2019 Posted September 6, 2019 I like the progression you've made in regards to attacking planes with turrets, you can watch your early vids and see you more or less come up behind and wobble around and get hit, to now making nice slicing attacks and working the vertical. Nice progress! 1
56RAF_Roblex Posted September 6, 2019 Posted September 6, 2019 Lovely kill on that first 110. Brutal and efficient with no wasted bullets. Good flying by the final 110. He stopped you just barrel rolling back for an easy second pass by doing the same himself and he could have got you on that later climbing attack if he had just been able to get a few more degrees of lead but then you made him pay for using up all his E with a spectacular kill. Good work. 1
SvAF/F16_Katla Posted September 6, 2019 Author Posted September 6, 2019 14 hours ago, JonRedcorn said: I like the progression you've made in regards to attacking planes with turrets, you can watch your early vids and see you more or less come up behind and wobble around and get hit, to now making nice slicing attacks and working the vertical. Nice progress! Yea, I agree! Im glad you noticed ? 7 hours ago, 56RAF_Roblex said: Lovely kill on that first 110. Brutal and efficient with no wasted bullets. Good flying by the final 110. He stopped you just barrel rolling back for an easy second pass by doing the same himself and he could have got you on that later climbing attack if he had just been able to get a few more degrees of lead but then you made him pay for using up all his E with a spectacular kill. Good work. Nice summary! Thanks for watching and commenting! Vlad sends his regards ?
mpdugas Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) @ 4:20, it appears that the AI Bf-110 is fighting and shooting in the vertical; isn't that a remarkable improvement in AI tactics? The Ju-88 crew bailout sequence at or about 2:35 is amazing! Edited September 20, 2019 by mpdugas add content 1
SvAF/F16_Katla Posted October 6, 2019 Author Posted October 6, 2019 Ep. 10 1942.02.15 Vlad has relocated once more. His new assignment is unit commander of the 28th IAP PVO at Kubinka airfield. After scoring 7 kills, his ammo runs out and Vlad is forced to flee with a Fritz in pursuit... Career progress: Rank: Major Missions: 93 Air Victories: 153 Ground Victories: 80 2
SvAF/F16_Katla Posted October 20, 2019 Author Posted October 20, 2019 Ep.11 1942.02.27 Vlad is getting cocky from all his success. In this mission he tries to outrun a 109 but his arrogance nearly gets him killed... Career progress: Rank: Major Missions: 98 Air Victories: 159 Ground Victories: 80 2
SvAF/F16_Katla Posted November 18, 2019 Author Posted November 18, 2019 Ep.12 1942.03.28 Vlad has returned to his old unit, the 126th IAP PVO stationed at Khimki, just outside Moscow. This time he returns as Commander of the unit. After flying the Mig 3 the P-40 feels more than a bit sluggish. In this mission, Vlad lets his comrades lure the escorts away from the bombers, and then attacks with great energy advantage. 4 Victories for the proletariat! Career progress: Rank: Major Missions: 109 Air Victories: 182 Ground Victories: 96 1
SvAF/F16_Katla Posted December 2, 2019 Author Posted December 2, 2019 Ep.13 1942.04.05 As Commander of his unit, Major Katlakov has chosen to fly mainly intercept and patrol missions over friendly territory. This time however, he leads his comrades on a daring mission to reap vengeance on the retreating Wehrmacht. A bunch of Bf-110´s join the party. Vlad gets one of them before running home. Career progress: Rank: Major Missions: 113 Air Victories: 188 Ground Victories: 109 3
Raptorattacker Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 I don't know about 'Iron Man Mode' but those AA gunners at around 2:25 look like they're wearing iron underpants!! 2
SvAF/F16_Katla Posted December 3, 2019 Author Posted December 3, 2019 8 hours ago, Raptorattacker said: I don't know about 'Iron Man Mode' but those AA gunners at around 2:25 look like they're wearing iron underpants!! Haha yep, and nerves of Steel! The ones at 3:50 werent so lucky... https://youtu.be/1PGQM5ZWJ2Y?t=230
Raptorattacker Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 21 minutes ago, SvAF/F16_Katla said: The ones at 3:50 werent so lucky... Nope, I noticed that. Their steel undies must've been in the laundry basket!
SvAF/F16_Katla Posted December 20, 2019 Author Posted December 20, 2019 Ep.14 1942.04.20 After 6 months of intense fighting, Vlad embarks on his final mission. His task is to cover ground troops just east of the frontline. After some dogfighting at high altitude, Vlad and his wingman spots retreating Bf-110´s. Vlad decides to put his life on the line one last time and pursues them to their home field at Gzhatsk. He returns in glory to the capital he helped save. Vlad thanks everyone who followed his adventures during the Battle of Moscow! Career Final Score: Rank: Major Missions: 121 Air Victories: 211 Ground Victories: 109 1
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