Han 18730 Posted October 2 1 hour ago, Han said: 262 Dear friends, Today we'll continue to show you the progress of the aircraft currently in development. The hero of the day is two-seater this time, twin-engine fighter/bomber De Havilland Mosquito F.B.Mk.VI Series II we're making for Battle of Normandy. .................................. The recently announced player controllable mobile AA guns are also showing good progress. .................................. Full news - here is a full text and visual materials 11 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EAF19_Marsh 794 Posted October 2 She looks beautiful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROCKET_KNUT 629 Posted October 2 (edited) @Han The Mossie is looking absolutely gorgeous! Hope you consider doing a bomber variant as well because cookies... 🍻 Edited October 2 by ROCKET_KNUT 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melonfish 131 Posted October 2 It's got a bloody 6 pdr! *Swoons* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sevenless 2165 Posted October 2 Fabulous! Cookies, Cookies, Cookies...;-) 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyJWest 2311 Posted October 2 Don't think the FB versions of the Mossie would have carried cookies, Sevenless. No bombsight, and I wouldn't want to try dropping one in a low-level attack. 😉 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedKestrel 3268 Posted October 2 Just now, AndyJWest said: Don't think the FB versions of the Mossie would have carried cookies, Sevenless. No bombsight, and I wouldn't want to try dropping one in a low-level attack. 😉 It's totally possible to drop at low level! Once, anyway. 9 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sevenless 2165 Posted October 2 (edited) 4 minutes ago, AndyJWest said: Don't think the FB versions of the Mossie would have carried cookies, Sevenless. No bombsight, and I wouldn't want to try dropping one in a low-level attack. 😉 I know. Only the Mk IV, IX and XVI carried them, but I thought some constant nagging could help my case in the long run to get them into the game as additional variants. 😉 Edited October 2 by sevenless 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROCKET_KNUT 629 Posted October 2 7 minutes ago, sevenless said: I know. Only the Mk IV, IX and XVI carried them, but I thought some constant nagging could help my case in the long run to get them into the game as additional variants. 😉 You´re not alone, there are a lot of pilots out there wanting the bomber soooo much! 🍻 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyJWest 2311 Posted October 2 (edited) Yeah, a glazed-nose bomber version would be nice. And a radar-equipped night fighter... Meanwhile though, we're getting what has to be the best choice for Normandy-map tree-top-level tactical-mayhem. Edited, because I should read more carefully... Edited October 2 by AndyJWest 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jade_Monkey 3611 Posted October 2 Wow, really impressed with the crew models. They look so good, especially for a flight sim. Competing in quality with fps games. The mossie looks great and it's nice to hear there will be some high caliber loadouts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
216th_LuseKofte 3551 Posted October 2 Inn'nteresting.... Mossie mossie mossie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
=621=Samikatz 508 Posted October 2 Quote 2000 pounds of bombs, four 20mm guns and four 7.69mm MGs the Mosquito carried made him a dangerous adversary for the enemy. In our sim, there will be additional weapon modifications available - eight RP-3 unguided rockets and 57mm anti-tank gun (!). Tsetse!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShamrockOneFive 3496 Posted October 2 Mk XVIII 'TseTse' Mossie? Outstanding! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyJWest 2311 Posted October 2 We're getting the Tsetse! I'd somehow missed that, gawping at the model. A small point of possible confusion regarding the gun though. It was a 57mm/6-pounder gun, used (by the muddy-boots guys) for anti-tank purposes. I don't think the Tsetse Mossies were ever employed in an anti-tank role though. And I'm not sure that it would have been particularly effective either, given the difficulty of aiming precisely. A U-Boat (or a surface ship) is a bigger target. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unreasonable 2953 Posted October 2 (edited) I look forward to seeing what will happen when people start using the 6 pounder in an air to air role. It did happen at least once apparently, in the context of an attack on shipping. Edited October 2 by unreasonable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
=LG=Mad_Mikhael 192 Posted October 2 57mm for Mossie?! 🤩 Next Great Battles module confirmed! Battle of the Atlantic 😄 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monksilver 168 Posted October 2 (edited) Can't wait to dish out some carnage with this. Edited October 2 by Monksilver 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melonfish 131 Posted October 2 3 minutes ago, AndyJWest said: We're getting the Tsetse! I'd somehow missed that, gawping at the model. A small point of possible confusion regarding the gun though. It was a 57mm/6-pounder gun, used (by the muddy-boots guys) for anti-tank purposes. I don't think the Tsetse Mossies were ever employed in an anti-tank role though. And I'm not sure that it would have been particularly effective either, given the difficulty of aiming precisely. A U-Boat (or a surface ship) is a bigger target. Aye, it was the QF 6 pdr modified by the Molins company (hence Molins Gun) for air use with an automatic feed system and a 21 round magazine, It fired Solid steel projectiles (soft nose) as the intended target was U-Boats. would probably make a decent mess of a light armoured vehicle mind you. it was reported to be highly accurate, though as you say a U-Boat is not a small target. 2 minutes ago, unreasonable said: I look forward to seeing what will happen when people start using the 6 pounder in an air to air role. It did happen at least once apparently. JU88 shot down with one according to record, the story goes that it hit the nacelle and took the engine clean out of it's mount! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monksilver 168 Posted October 2 9 minutes ago, AndyJWest said: A small point of possible confusion regarding the gun though. It was a 57mm/6-pounder gun, used (by the muddy-boots guys) for anti-tank purposes. I don't think the Tsetse Mossies were ever employed in an anti-tank role though. And I'm not sure that it would have been particularly effective either, given the difficulty of aiming precisely. A U-Boat (or a surface ship) is a bigger target. Quite right about being for shipping, see the video I posted above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DenumPenguin 8 Posted October 2 Woohoo! Wooden wonder! Flying piano! Can't wait to roll the coals on and rumble some windows! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thad 1518 Posted October 2 An outstanding addition to IL2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sevenless 2165 Posted October 2 11 minutes ago, AndyJWest said: We're getting the Tsetse! I'd somehow missed that, gawping at the model. Yep, AFAIK only 17 built, but surely a great plane to have fun with in the game. Glad they decided to include the Mk XVIII. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soilworker 330 Posted October 2 15 minutes ago, unreasonable said: I look forward to seeing what will happen when people start using the 6 pounder in an air to air role. It did happen at least once apparently, in the context of an attack on shipping. Looking forward to seeing Scharfi's Ace in a Flight video... 😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielprates 552 Posted October 2 I love how those skinless 3D models resemble a freshly built, unpainted plastic model. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
=EXPEND=CG_Justin 354 Posted October 2 Holy hell, a 57mm AT gun! Who is going to be the first to troll the 57mm against aircraft!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blitzen 748 Posted October 2 (edited) I have bought the German flak vehicle and will eventually buy the Soviet one when it eventually goes on sale, but have questions.Has anyone described how the upcoming AA guns will be used in game? I mean will we see them in TC or in some way during a “flight” mission. Will they be in dedicated missions on there own? Will crews ( me/us ) just sit by their vehicles & hope enemy aircraft will be flying within range? Will enemy aircraft,when & if they come, target manned AA guns (me/us ?) I guess we’ll be able to travel down roads , but to what purpose? Though useless against tanks these guns could be devastating to ground troops but as others have pointed out we have no ground troops and there is no expectation of them in future developements in TC. I like supporting the developers in almost any of the ways I can, but i have to admit with these new AA options I’m in mostly out of curiosity and to to add eye candy. Have these questions already been addressed ? OH yes I look forward to the bite of the Mosquito!!!!!!!! Edited October 2 by Blitzen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rjel 1530 Posted October 2 1 hour ago, RedKestrel said: It's totally possible to drop at low level! Once, anyway. Imagine that initial burst of speed after the cookie went off. Tremendous acceleration. In multiple directions. The Mosquito model looks impressive. Very eager for her arrival. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thad 1518 Posted October 2 Salutations, In reference to the upcoming AA units...I strongly suspect that they will NOT be tied to Tank Crew but will be deployable across all IL2 modules including TC. Players will most likely be able to drive said vehicles to a desired place or position and then deploy as AA gunners. In short, they can and will be player controlled. Yes, enemy craft will obviously be able to target them. The will be deployed as defensive weapons. They are not anti-tank guns but could be useful versus lighter vehicles and ATGs etc. The deployment of them is only limited by the imagination of the player and or mission creators. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedKestrel 3268 Posted October 2 21 minutes ago, Rjel said: Imagine that initial burst of speed after the cookie went off. Tremendous acceleration. In multiple directions. The Mosquito model looks impressive. Very eager for her arrival. Probably a lot of splinters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40plus 891 Posted October 2 (edited) YES!!!! 57mm tsetse! Edited October 2 by 40plus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingNutcase 202 Posted October 2 A beautiful brute. And great looking AAA crew. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
