Damage Model Bug Stomping - Part 2

[Pursuivant]

Originally Posted by Woke Up Dead

Yak engines don't die, but they do sometimes go to an "almost dead" state when hit where they only get 5-10% of normal power out of them; only good enough to extend your glide towards home a little bit.

My tests can't test for reduced power output, other than determining if the prop speed is reduced.

But, my impression is that many engines - particularly radials - behave as you describe. It's not just Yaks.

[gaunt1]

A while ago, I did some tests against a Yak-9U. I flown a La-7 (needed something that is really uber, that is superior to Yak9U in every aspect), and I deliberately shot at the engine of the Yak. Just a few hits were enough to make the engine emit a thick black smoke. I continued with the test, and did not shoot down the yak. I got bored following its tail around 8-10 minutes, and eventually downed it, but during this time, I did not notice any decrease in the performance of the Yak despite heavy engine damage!
It was a few years ago, around 4.11, dont know if it was fixed or not since.