The update is now live---=== UPDATE FL2053: GOD SAVE THE QUEEN ===---By: Robert, Bollok, Grumpy, Idunno
Skins: IArt7 & Bollok
All made possible by: Bcamel (creator of the program used to model the airplanes)
--= De Havilland Mosquito VI =--Complete rehaul of the Mosquito VI fighter by Bollok. See below for details.
--= Hawker Hurricane series =--Complete rehaul of all the Hawker Hurricanes and the Sea Hurricane. See below for more info.
--= Dive speeds =--All max dive speed limits have been increased by 8% for all fighters (Except the Spitfires series as they are currently being worked on). This change was made in order to better simulate the actual speed where a ww2 fighter would take damage compared to the max permissible speed as stated in it's flight manual. The stated Mach limit at 10000 ft is used as a base for all fighters. A few examples:
Plane: Old limit - New limit
P-51D: 480 mph --> 518 mph
Fw 190A: 466 mph --> 503 mph
N1K1-J: 495 mph --> 535 mph
--= Lancaster series =--* The Lanc3 wingman not dropping the GSLAM bomb issue has been fixed.
* The position of the GSLAM bomb has been adjusted.
* Max dive speed increased by 8%.
--= Mosquito IV and NFII =--* Revision of the flaps pitching effect for a more accurate performance.
* Max dive speed increased by 8%.
--= Skins =--New skins for the Mosquito IV and NFII by Bollok, and new skins for the Heinkel He-111 by Iart7.
--= Lavochkin La's =--Tweaked for slightly better roll stability
---== THE DE HAVILLAND MOSQUITO VI REHAUL by Bollok ==---The Mosquitos or "Wooden Wonders" were built mainly out of wood and proved to be of a superb design in ww2. The Mk VI version was a further improvement that fielded the newer Rolls Royce Merlin 25 engines. While being slightly slower than previous Mosquito versions at base power, the use of 150 grade fuel for +25 lbs boost below 13000 ft results in approximately a 23 mph higher top speed at low altitude. The Mosquito VI is also somewhat heavier as it carries more internal fuel. This is a sleek, fast tactical fighter/bomber often able to get in to target and out unscathed. It can also be used as a strong gun platform in boom n zoom air to air combat and is fairly agile for it's size.
---== THE HAWKER HURRICANE SERIES REHAUL ==---The Hurricanes are well known for their decisive role in the Battle of Britain, and for participating in nearly every theater of ww2. This airplane was designed with a 19% wing thickness ratio at the wing root, which is quite unique for a ww2 fighter. This was due to early British small scale tests showing that the thickness ratio had no effect on an airplanes top speed, an assumption which was later found to be incorrect. The drag from the thick wings takes a toll on the Hawker's top speed, but on the other hand this thickness results in quite a low stall speed for the Hurricane's wing loading. The Hurricane also has a great max AoA performance as such, meaning it can hold a tighter high speed turn than most fighters and even keep inside a Spitfire in a consistent turn, even though the Hawker is heavier than the Spit. This ability was put to good use against the Messerschmitts in the Battle of Britain. Generally the Hurricanes excel as turn fighters while boasting good armament.
--= Hurricane I =--The Mk I is powered by the Merlin III engine just like the Spitfire Mk I. This single stage engine can produce 1305 hp at 9000 ft. While the Spitfire is faster, the Hurricane has a tighter turning circle. The 8x .303 cals are also quite decent for the early era. This is a purebred fighter aircraft and definitely competitive against contemporary fighters. An enemy pilot underestimating the turn radius of the Hawker will very soon experience hundreds of small calibre bullets riddling his airplane.
--= Sea Hurricane Ib =--The navy version is 246 lb heavier than the land based Mk I, but it's Merlin III is tooled for better WEP performance at low altitudes. The Sea Hurricane can also carry 2x 250 lb bombs or drop tanks. Otherwise it's very similiar to the normal Hurricane I, and it's quite agile for a navy fighter.
--= Hurricane IIb =--The Mk II's are all powered by the Merlin XX engine, which has a two speed supercharger capable of approximately 1470 hp at 7000 ft and 1440 hp at 13500 ft. While being significantly heavier than the Mk I, the Mk II's are still excellent turn fighters but lack in top speed against contemporary fighters. With top speeds constantly increasing during ww2 the thick wings of the Hurricanes were slowly becoming an achilles heel, and as such the Hawkers were commonly used as fighter bombers, a role in which they performed quite well. The Mk IIb carries 12x .303 cals which allow a decent bite against other fighters and are great for strafing ground structures.
--= Hurricane IIc =--The Mk IIc is 312 lb heavier than the IIb, but is armed with 4x 20 mm cannons. As such it packs a heavy punch against both fighters and bombers. While most fighters can easily boom n zoom against the Hurricane IIc in a tactical fight, the Hurricane IIc pilot can cut a swath if joining a low n slow furball, using the tight turning ability and heavy firepower to it's full potential.
--= Hurricane IId =--The IId is a heavier anti-tank version armed with 2x 40 mm cannons. This version is not well suited for dogfighting but instead excel against enemy tanks. In the African theatre this version was very successful against German tanks and it's pilots often painted a can opener on the fuselage. The Russians also loved the Hurricane Mk IId as a ground support fighter.
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/Robert
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