New structural G-limit feature

Flanker35M · #1 09-15-2010, 05:57 AM

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Really interesting to see how this is implemented. Over-G can cause deformation, buckled aircraft skin, loose rivets etc. For a new airframe it really needs some punishment, an extreme over-G situation to cause critical failure. In IL-2 all planes are new and they do not wear out or get old, every time you press fly getting a fresh plane.

So basically this new feature will just prevent some extreme moves seen now, but not affect the planes themselves that much. After a bit the players have adapted. Looking forward to see how this will work in SoW. Nevertheless, a nice feature even it can not be implemented 100% due IL2 engine limitations.

Masi67 · #2 09-15-2010, 07:36 AM

Really hope that this will prevent bombers from doing advanced combat manevers

robtek · #3 09-15-2010, 10:10 AM

Don't let your hope rise too much, if you are flying red

The Ju88, i.e., was structurally so sound that it also was used as fighter!!!
The Ju87 has also high g-limits.
The only handicap is the power/weight ratio and not enough speed.

Xilon_x · #4 09-15-2010, 10:35 AM

Structural dammage G-Limits example and famous video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRCbk...eature=related

Dano · #5 09-15-2010, 11:10 AM

infamous CGI you mean.

Flanker35M · #6 09-15-2010, 12:35 PM

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Over-G is a dynamic situation. Have to take in account speed, AoA, plane weight etc. Done a fair share of the checks myself on planes that have gone over the G limit. Really the worst case scenario for over-G is when the plane is full of fuel and has ordnance carried. It requires far less input to get into the serious over-G. I think the over-G will affect most the bombers in IL-2. Soon we will see..

Tempest123 · #7 09-16-2010, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by robtek

Don't let your hope rise too much, if you are flying red

The Ju88, i.e., was structurally so sound that it also was used as fighter!!!
The Ju87 has also high g-limits.
The only handicap is the power/weight ratio and not enough speed.

Don't forget that "red" won the war

In all seriousness the Luftwaffe aircraft where excellent but many of the aircraft of this era are going to be similar in structural limits. For example the DH Mosquito was certainly a better fighter than the Ju-88, and probably a better bomber as well.