I'm not sure whether this has been mentioned...
How about better modelling for ground and surface (ships.. etc) objects, AI and warfare. It'll change the face of aerial warfare to encompass the whole concept of 'total war'.
I realise that this might be a long term idea and it'll require large code modification.. but by the time (if) this is done, PCs will be that more powerful to handle all these extra effects.
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