Fun flights in Il-2

[=38=Tatarenko]

Thanks IIn8II ! It was so much better in a pair of these, able to work that base over until they didn't want to play any more.

 

The first pic shows how little I could see after that 88mm shell. I could just about make out the base, couldn't tell if there was anyone on the runway though. In fact I could only find the base because it's the one from the Il-2 single mission and I've flown that approach so often.

 

Second pic has us lined up for the last attack.

 

 

[Gambit21]

Hunting in the iL2 is good fun.

It will be even more fun when the AA is toned down a bit.

Even still, may favorite plane to grab when online. I still haven't found any trucks, or trains to attack, so I always end up making a run

on an airbase, followed shortly by red dots on my screen.

[=38=Tatarenko]

Once, playing in the Normal server (therefore with icons) I found trucks near SGrad. But I looked around a lot last night and couldn't find anything off bases.

 

Also found the 250 is the best against AA, much more reliable than rockets. Only problem is you have to fly over the tgt.

Edited July 19, 2014 by =38=Tatarenko

[Gambit21]

Yeah I'm about to give up on the rockets and switch to bombs as well. I like the rockets in theory, but I can't hit squat with them

and I've been trying to come to terms with them for nights on end.

 

The 37mm wing cannons work and are worth taking along. 

[=38=Tatarenko]

For long range hose down shots I like the 23mm with full HE loadout. Much more ammo and a hit inside the sandbags kills the AA gun. I just wish they'd switch back to 300m convergence.

 

Yes, the level of training needed to hit anything with the rockets (and 37mm in fact) is why the IL-2 leadership switched to PTABs. Guaranteed kills. Rockets are nice against parked bombers though.

[IIN8II]

That was a lot of fun! You made a perfect landing despite not being able to see. I'll have to see if I can dig up some screenshots. 

[Gambit21]

For long range hose down shots I like the 23mm with full HE loadout. Much more ammo and a hit inside the sandbags kills the AA gun. I just wish they'd switch back to 300m convergence.

 

 

I'll have to give that a whirl.

You like the shorter convergence better for ground attack eh?

I was practicing with artillery emplacements in the QMB and sniping them pretty well from quite a distance with the 37mm with the convergence at 500m. 

 

The problem with attacking AA online is timing. If they're shooting at another aircraft and you can find them, great.

Otherwise the first thing you see is blood on your screen most of the time.

Edited July 19, 2014 by Gambit21

[IIN8II]

here are a few screens from our adventure

[=38=Tatarenko]

They look really good, esp the shot with the pair of Sturmoviks!

The problem with attacking AA online is timing. If they're shooting at another aircraft and you can find them, great.

Otherwise the first thing you see is blood on your screen most of the time.

 

Yes exactly this. Luck really.

[5th-GIAP_Sytov]

LOL........Now this gives me some ideas......

 

I have to fly with you guys for sure........

 

 

[Gambit21]

Too much fun. 

I haven't yet had this team experience with this new iteration of IL2.

Back in the day yes. Looking forward to it again.