More twin Engine flyables in IL-2 1946

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Originally Posted by Tinpanzer87

Boulton Paul Defiant?

If somebody builds it, sure, but it doesn't seem likely.

There weren't a lot of Defiants built, they only equipped a few squadrons, they were an operational failure during daylight operations, and they were mostly used for the one time period and in the one theater which IL2 ignores - 1939-40 Western Front.

So, not exactly a priority to get into the game.

That said, I've got a soft spot for the Defiant, and for the P.94 (the Defiant variant with turret removed and guns in the wings).

The Defiant did quite well as a night fighter, and allegedly could give a good account in fighter vs. fighter combat if flown using the proper defensive tactics.

The P.94 was almost as fast as the Spitfire, but not quite as maneuverable. It would have been an interesting "compromise" between the Hurricane & Spitfire in terms of how it fought & flew. It would make a fascinating "what-if" airplane to add to the game.