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Old 09-16-2010, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Flanker35M View Post
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This just as an example. Structure can be good but other things cause the failure. In this case flammable liquids and the fabric cover of the wing. For the Fw190 a hit in 20mm or 30mm ammo could cause an explosion ripping the wing off, Mustangs were lost due the MLG uplock failing in high speed high G situation, Yaks and La-5's breaking up in dives due wing failure, Bf109G-6 lawn darting due wooden tail disintegrating in a dive..the list goes on. Every plane had it's vices. But in IL-2 we always have fresh planes that are "built to the specs", no sabotage or poor craftmanship etc.
+1, too many factors involved. Il2 can only simulate factory fresh aircraft w. no defects.
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