Mitsubishi Stuka and Thunderbolt

[JtD]

Originally Posted by Treetop64

Of course the ignition is crucial to engine operation. Obviously. If the entire ignition system (both mags and the manifold) is rendered inoperative, then of course the engine dies. That is also obvious. One doesn't need "sources' to figure that out. Furthermore, the ignition system is redundant in that there are two systems. That redundancy counts as backup. Not sure why you're talking about it not having a backup.

At any rate, the kind of incoming fire that ruins an entire ignition system will ruin other systems as well, and will pretty much render the aircraft impotent anyway.

You're using the game's damage model to shape your thoughts on how vulnerable specific real-world auxiliary engine systems are, while showing no real-word knowledge on the actual engineering of these systems.

Can you please try to understand what other posters are saying before making insulting assumptions about them?

I've wondered about how it's possible to kill the engine with one shot, went to a museum, looked at the components around the engine and found that there was one crucial component that had no backup. Books I acquired later confirm it. However, all this was many years ago and you'll have to forgive me that I do not remember the details from the top of my head. I don't understand why you prefer to insult me instead of looking into your sources to post the details yourself.

Fortunately, other posters are more constructive - The_WOZ has by now posted the details - thank you. Single magnetos, dual distribution. Hit the magnetos and the R-2800 is dead. One shot, rifle calibre. Magnetos gone, ignition dies, engine dies, the impossible made possible.