1CGS LukeFF Posted February 21 1CGS Posted February 21 Hello everyone! Today's Dev Blog is dedicated to the development progress of the Defense and Liberation module, which will be the main innovation of 2025 for IL2 Great Battles. The full update can be found here: https://il2sturmovik.com/news/872/dev-blog-367/ 21 6 6
357th_KW Posted February 21 Posted February 21 I'm curious how the Bf109E-4 will differ from the Bf109E-7 we already have - will it just be that it has no option for a bomb rack? 1
FTC_ChilliBalls Posted February 21 Posted February 21 17 minutes ago, 357th_KW said: I'm curious how the Bf109E-4 will differ from the Bf109E-7 we already have - will it just be that it has no option for a bomb rack? It has a hole in the spinner.
migmadmarine Posted February 21 Posted February 21 It was more widely used in Romanian service as I recall, which is probably why it is featured.
tattywelshie Posted February 21 Posted February 21 Wow, just wow!!! This looks so good, is it me or are these new aircraft another step up in quality, they look superb!
FTC_ChilliBalls Posted February 21 Posted February 21 I had hoped for a 190 A9, as it would be the last mass produced Anton in the war which saw combat and we‘re dearly missing it in the other modules. If the devs don‘t plan on adding it as a collector’s plane, could they perhaps add it through a modification of the A8? 4
Nickkyboy99 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 8 minutes ago, FTC_ChilliBalls said: I had hoped for a 190 A9, as it would be the last mass produced Anton in the war which saw combat and we‘re dearly missing it in the other modules. It wasn't used over Odessa
Juri_JS Posted February 21 Posted February 21 (edited) Apart from the 8 announced aircraft, is there a possibility we will also get one or two collector planes? Edited February 21 by Juri_JS 2
1CGS LukeFF Posted February 21 Author 1CGS Posted February 21 1 hour ago, 357th_KW said: I'm curious how the Bf109E-4 will differ from the Bf109E-7 we already have - will it just be that it has no option for a bomb rack? It is planned to have the "Z" high-altitude engine mod, for one thing. It will also be used not just for Romanian careers but also for the Germans in various units, including the replacement training group of JG 54. 1 hour ago, FTC_ChilliBalls said: I had hoped for a 190 A9, as it would be the last mass produced Anton in the war which saw combat and we‘re dearly missing it in the other modules. If the devs don‘t plan on adding it as a collector’s plane, could they perhaps add it through a modification of the A8? The A-8 is already maxed out in terms of the number of mods it can have. 56 minutes ago, Juri_JS said: Apart from the 8 announced aircraft, is there a possibility we will also get one or two collector planes? If so they would be from third parties. 18 minutes ago, FeuerFliegen said: and the Il-2 mod. 1944 with swept wing? Better handling characteristics. The Mod 1943 with its rear gunner really had an adverse effect on the plane's stability. 4
FTC_ChilliBalls Posted February 21 Posted February 21 59 minutes ago, LukeFF said: It is planned to have the "Z" high-altitude engine mod, for one thing. IIRC that‘s GM-1, will this perhaps be added to other 109s which had GM-1 equivalents? I.e. the G2 so it would be a G1 performance wise. 1 hour ago, LukeFF said: The A-8 is already maxed out in terms of the number of mods it can have. So there‘s little to no chance we will get something equivalent to an A9 in the foreseeable future?
1CGS LukeFF Posted February 21 Author 1CGS Posted February 21 26 minutes ago, FTC_ChilliBalls said: So there‘s little to no chance we will get something equivalent to an A9 in the foreseeable future? No, sorry. 6
FeuerFliegen Posted February 21 Posted February 21 From the dev blog: Quote Three of the seven aircraft are now complete, both visually and physically, and the others are in some stage of completioncaw Three of seven? Not eight?
FeuerFliegen Posted February 21 Posted February 21 So that's just a typo on the dev blog? Also, will E-4 get DB-601N?
1CGS LukeFF Posted February 21 Author 1CGS Posted February 21 20 minutes ago, FeuerFliegen said: Also, will E-4 get DB-601N? Yes, and the 601Aa 4
LuftManu Posted February 21 Posted February 21 Cool to see the Yak-3 flying! Also, that LaGG3 wil be a coffin... I'm up to a challenge 😁 4
CzechTexan Posted February 21 Posted February 21 Thank you, Devs, for the early type planes which can also be used on other maps as well. The Odessa map looks awesome! I especially appreciate the great care given to railyards with accommodating warehouses, etc. The populating along the rivers looks great. Also, thank you for adding the "concealed airfield at the Chubaevsky lot (it is 5th Fontanskaya Station at modern times)" It adds an extra dimension to the siege. 4 1
Charon Posted February 22 Posted February 22 I'm looking forward to the La-7 and early Lagg-3 especially. The I-153 and Yak-3 will also be very nice to have. Regarding the Ju 87D-5, will it be possible to get the Schwenkplatte SP-2A so that the Revi can be depressed? They're documented to have been equipped on the D-5, at least, and this would make them more capable when making low-altitude attacks, as well as helping to distinguish that model form the D-3. It would give them the ability to bomb in level flight similar to those painted markings on the nose of Sturmoviks or the finned bombsight on the Hs 129. 2 1
1CGS LukeFF Posted February 22 Author 1CGS Posted February 22 8 minutes ago, Charon said: I'm looking forward to the La-7 and early Lagg-3 especially. The I-153 and Yak-3 will also be very nice to have. Regarding the Ju 87D-5, will it be possible to get the Schwenkplatte SP-2A so that the Revi can be depressed? They're documented to have been equipped on the D-5, at least, and this would make them more capable when making low-altitude attacks, as well as helping to distinguish that model form the D-3. It would give them the ability to bomb in level flight similar to those painted markings on the nose of Sturmoviks or the finned bombsight on the Hs 129. Stuvi only for now. If you have additional information, please post it here (VikS already is aware of Deutsche Luftwaffe): https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/90733-ju-87-d-5-gunsight-references/ 2
Juri_JS Posted February 22 Posted February 22 Will we get the G-2 version as modification for the Ju-87 D-5? 3 1
YoYo Posted February 22 Posted February 22 (edited) 16 hours ago, LukeFF said: Hello everyone! Today's Dev Blog is dedicated to the development progress of the Defense and Liberation module, which will be the main innovation of 2025 for IL2 Great Battles. The full update can be found here: https://il2sturmovik.com/news/872/dev-blog-367/ I don't quite understand this news. Can someone explain it? We will have a map of Odessa and at the same time 8 planes were announced and preorder in summer. Until now it was that planes are tied to the map and period. So what planes will be tied to the Odessa package which as I understand it will take place in 1941. I-153 as a new plane (so only one as the new plane?) Bf-109 E-4, Jak-1 Series 23, LaGG-3 Series 4 and next IL-2 early as mod (for existing planes from the others titles) Can someone write what is the plan of the planes released with the Odessa map togheter? The rest will be collector's planes (1944)? Edited February 22 by YoYo 1 1
Field-Ops Posted February 22 Posted February 22 Really glad to see Great Battles living on. And in a more niche direction to boot. 4
1CGS BlackSix Posted February 22 1CGS Posted February 22 17 minutes ago, YoYo said: I don't quite understand this news. Can someone explain it? We will have a map of Odessa and at the same time 8 planes were announced and preorder in summer. Until now it was that planes are tied to the map and period. So what planes will be tied to the Odessa package which as I understand it will take place in 1941. I-153 as a new plane (so only one as the new plane?) Bf-109 E-4, Jak-1 Series 23, LaGG-3 Series 4 and next IL-2 early as mod (for existing planes from the others titles) Can someone write what is the plan of the planes released with the Odessa map togheter? Battle of Odessa 1941 Career: Bf 109 E-4 I-153 Yak-1 m.1941 LaGG-3 m.1941 Battle of Odessa 1944 Career: Ju 87 D-5 IL-2 m.1944 Yak-3 La-7 The same situation is for the Battle of Leningrad. Also we'll use a lot of planes from the other projects (BoM, BoS, BoK) and collector planes. 10 2 4
YoYo Posted February 22 Posted February 22 Ok, so this is supposed to cover two periods. Thank you, now it's clear. 👍 1
YoYo Posted February 22 Posted February 22 (edited) Now all that's left is to wait for the scripted campaign for Chaika from @BlackSix 😊(just idea!). Edited February 22 by YoYo 2
marcobona Posted February 22 Posted February 22 Hello everyone. I have a question that may have already been answered. There will be two new careers: Battle of Odessa 1941 and Battle of Odessa 1944, but will these be included in the Great Battles scenario? I mean, can I go from Flying Circus to Battle of Odessa 1941 and prolong to Battle of Moscow and then from Battle of Kuban prolong to Battle of Odessa 1944?
FeuerFliegen Posted February 22 Posted February 22 18 hours ago, LukeFF said: Yes, and the 601Aa That's what I'm talking about!! I've always thought that the Bf109 E and Bf110 E has needed the DB601N engine; I think that's what we were all looking for as far as what'll make this plane different from the E-7, which I suspect will perform much better than in that case... I've been loving these new engine options regarding new engines and/or timers we've been getting lately... it really gives some of these older planes a new life! (P-40, P-39, MiG-3, Bf110, Bf109s, etc.)
sevenless Posted February 22 Posted February 22 9 hours ago, Juri_JS said: Will we get the G-2 version as modification for the Ju-87 D-5? I am pretty confident we will.
migmadmarine Posted February 22 Posted February 22 6 hours ago, marcobona said: Hello everyone. I have a question that may have already been answered. There will be two new careers: Battle of Odessa 1941 and Battle of Odessa 1944, but will these be included in the Great Battles scenario? I mean, can I go from Flying Circus to Battle of Odessa 1941 and prolong to Battle of Moscow and then from Battle of Kuban prolong to Battle of Odessa 1944? Yea, this is part of the Great Battles framework, so it will be the same as BOM,S,K,N,Bp. 1
BMA_FlyingShark Posted February 22 Posted February 22 I'm glad to see some early war planes getting included. Have a nice day. 2
jojy47jojyrocks Posted February 22 Posted February 22 (edited) 20 hours ago, ST_Catchov said: One can never have enough 109's. Oh yes! We need the G-10😁 MOAAARRR Also, more late war maps wouldn't hurt, maybe if to we were to put a close to this eastern front chapter. So far, only 3 German late war planes missing, The Bf109-G10, A-9 Focke Wulf and He 162. Edited February 22 by jojy47jojyrocks 2
Avimimus Posted February 22 Posted February 22 I find it interesting that the developers said, at one point, that an early war module was very unlikely... and yet we are getting one (or half of one). I think this goes to show that we should never entirely rule out anything. As for the aircraft - that one I'm least certain about is the Yak-1 s.23 - I gather that it will have a less powerful engine... any other changes? Also - any word if the Ju-87D-5 will have flame suppressors (for night harassment)? It would be realistic for the later war (as they were operated essentially exclusively at night).
1CGS LukeFF Posted February 22 Author 1CGS Posted February 22 1 hour ago, Avimimus said: As for the aircraft - that one I'm least certain about is the Yak-1 s.23 - I gather that it will have a less powerful engine... any other changes? I will try to clarify, but off the top of my head the main differences are the engine type (M-105P). And with the LaGG-3, different armament.
Avimimus Posted February 22 Posted February 22 20 minutes ago, LukeFF said: I will try to clarify, but off the top of my head the main differences are the engine type (M-105P). And with the LaGG-3, different armament. I gather the LaGG-3 will be slower, rated to a higher altitude, and lack the balance horn on the rudder. The 20mm cannon might also be different (in addition to having two more guns)? I recall the series 4 in Il-2 1946 had five guns, but the sources I'm seeing claim four guns only. The Yak-1 is a bit more mysterious. The Yak-3 makes me quite nostalgic.
Kapteeni Posted February 23 Posted February 23 (edited) Karelia map worries me a bit.. how is it going? Odessa map looks great. But Gulf of Finland, Karelia is so big that it is Hard to make. I just hope that it will not be abandoned. Edited February 23 by Kapteeni Typo 1 1
ForceToast Posted February 23 Posted February 23 Looks great. Will we be able to put Romanian camouflage on the Hurricanes and Blenheims? 1
1CGS BlackSix Posted February 23 1CGS Posted February 23 16 minutes ago, ForceToast said: Looks great. Will we be able to put Romanian camouflage on the Hurricanes and Blenheims? We've no Blenheim in the game. I've asked Romanian skin for the Hurricane but looks like it will be an AI squadron.
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