Wingmates in IL2 MP
 

A wingman (or wingmate) is a pilot who supports another in a potentially dangerous flying environment. Wingman was originally a term referring to the plane flying beside and slightly behind the lead plane in an aircraft formation.

According to the U.S. Air Force,

The traditional military definition of a “Wingman” refers to the pattern in which fighter fly. There is always a lead aircraft and another which flies off the right wing of and behind the lead. This second pilot is called the “Wingman” because he or she primarily protects the lead by “watching his back.”

The idea behind the wingman is to add the element of mutual support to aerial combat. A wingman makes the flight both offensively and defensively more capable by increasing fire power, situational awareness, attacking an enemy threatening a comrade, and most importantly the ability to employ more dynamic tactics.

Erich Hartmann, the German World War II flying ace with the most kills in history, was famous for never having lost a wingman.Source Wikipedia


Im interested if a couple of mates are using wingmates in this game and if so does it work?

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Well in tdm we are, we call out if we need help from followers etc and we come to each others aid.

Same, but in strike. Right from the off, I climb to about 3000 feet to provide top cover for my teammate. Although not quite the definition of "wingman", it does work, as I end up in a screaming dive which generally scares the shit out of any enemy making a beeline for the bomber.

Recently, it generally means i'm fighting off two fighters, but what the hell :grin:

In the sky I'll protect you, but as far as taking a hit like that for you at the local pub...Sorry...your going down in flames...