From the new long-fuselage IAR80/81 variant to the release of the Spitfire IXc to revised flight models for some old favourites, plus dozens of other fixes. There’s no doubt about it that IL-2 update 5.202 is a consequential one. Let’s have a look!
The newest aircraft on the block
We start with the new Spitfire IXc which 1CGS has decided is to be included as part of the IL-2: Battle of Normandy package. If you own Battle of Normandy your included aircraft count has just gone up by one with this important variant of the Spitfire IX.
The IXc that they have included is nearly the same airplane as the Spitfire IXe included with Battle of Normandy sporting the same Merlin 66 engine and essentially the same performance figures. It differs by not having the broad cord rudder (reducing the stability of the aircraft) and by having the C-wing armament with two Hispano 20mm cannons and four Browning .303 machine guns.
Meanwhile this update also includes a second iteration of the IAR80/81 series. The Collector Plane now has both long and short fuselage variants with each possessing several modifications made to both series.
FM updates for P-40, P-47, and much more
This update also comes packaged with some updates to other models in the series. We start with the P-40E which has long been hamstrung by a very limited emergency power capability. A new modification offers a 1942 modification with reinforced ball bearings and a much longer emergency power run.
The P-47, another type long criticized, has been checked and reportedly improved. Critical AoA and maximum wing lift have been increased. It also reportedly is slightly less stable as a result and they say that we should be careful with the stick until we get used to it. Curious to see how this affects the overall flight character of the P-47… and how it might match up to the one in DCS World.
Other aircraft have been adjusted with damage model adjustments for WWI aircraft, manual fuel gauges for all IL-2, FW190A, He111, Ju87 and I-16 models (this is where you press a button to get the fuel state).
The control mapping UI has been updated with a new control mapping process that includes search for assigned command by pressing a button or by entering the command name. Many new on/off commands have been added for HOTAS users to map.
Flying Circus pilots get their own Advanced Quick Mission Generator battles for the Western Front map, there are dozens of adjustments to the career mode, AI are apparently better at head-on attacks than before, and campaigns such as Lightning Strikes, Ten Days of Autumn and Steel Birds have all been improved.
That’s quite a bit of consequential updates for the IL-2 series. Read the full change log here.
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