Il-2 was very basic in terms of gunnery, muzzle velocities were slow and dispersion was minimal if it existed at all, damage models were also quite weak. Basically gunnery in Il-2 was 'easy mode'.
As for gunners, thank goodness somebody used their brains on this one, the inaccuracy of flexible mounted guns on aircraft is the reason that fixed guns were fitted to them in the first place. Flexible gunnery was just too hard, most gunner positions were a placebo and a deterrent rather than an actual effective means of defense.
Roland Garros anyone?
Besides, people who fly fighters have to learn their job so why should the bombers get a free ride from AI cheat gunners?
Well done MaddoxGames for realizing this, +several million for you and I will keep buying your games forever if you leave this as it is.
If people don't like not having super-sniper gunners then I suggest they brush up on their formation flying and take the time to climb and also to make friends with the many fighter pilots who are willing to provide an escort. Bombers attract target fixated noobs like flies and we love swatting them so, if you're not a complete tit about it, we'll probably give you some cover.
Get on TeamSpeak!
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