Roland DII and other needed planes for the next add-on

[JimAttrill 24]

There is also a SPAD 2-seater. Billy Mitchell flew one because I have seen a photo. Don't know how much it was used though.

[Creaghorn 10]

No problem Duce, it's always good to listen to the needs of the players. :)

 

You could break the need list down to a few per nationality based on imiportance to the game as well as value to the campaign.

 

Huns:

Rumpler C.I (C.Ia and C.II) - this plane type was introduced in 1915 and with a few engine swaps, lasted the entire war, much like the DFW.

Halberstad CL.II - a leathal answer to the Brisfit. Used extensively in an attack/bomber role. Often used as escort to other 2-seaters

Albatros C.III - Early to Mid war. Excellent bomber/recon crate.

Aviatik C.I - Early war only - phased out by Albatros C.II and C.III

Pfalz D.XII - late war compliment to the Fokker D.VII series used mostly by Bavarian units in the southern sectors.

AEG type bombers - Night operations

Gotha - used only in Koghol/Boghol 3 and for bombing LHR. Other than that, non-factor in game.

SSW D.III/D.IV - Would be fun to have in the game, saw limited action and had the same mystery behind it as the Fokker E.V. Many mechanical issues with it's engines.

Fokker E.I/E.II and E.IV - Early war expansion.

Fokker D.II/D.III - not as favorable as the Halberstad D.II but saw action

Albatros D.I - Early war and the start of the Albatros 'revolution'

Roland D.II and older variants.

 

Brits:

Snipe - Late war did not see much action as the war was over before it could really make a deep impact. Much like the Pfalz D.XII and Fokker D.VIII.

Airco DH4 - would help with Yanks as well. Great 2-seater.

Big Ack - same as above. Another British workhorse.

Vickers Gunbus - excellent for early war. Many German victories were listed as 'Vickers Type', covering the Entente's early reliance on pusher type planes based on this planes design/profile.

Martinsyde G.100 - first used as a fighter, then better suited for a bomber

BE2a - earlier BE2c variant with pilot/observer reversed.

 

French:

Voisin III - Early war

Cauldron G.IV - heavily used early war aircraft. Classic look of an old WWI plane.

Dorand AR-1 - good mid-war 2 seater for the French, rather than relying on the Sopwith Strutter as an all purpose plane.

Breguet B-14 - perfect for the French to finish the war with and also adding to the USAS as they used it as well.

 

Belgian... oooo! Would be nice!

Hanriot HD-1

 

 

Feel free to add more to the list. It would be nice to have a running one we could use to draw from.

 

OvS

 

maybe farmans for early war.

maybe also barrage balloons.

[Rickitycrate 10]

I want it all, hehe. I'll be happy with anything.

[ConradB 0]

There is also a SPAD 2-seater. Billy Mitchell flew one because I have seen a photo. Don't know how much it was used though.

 

Are you referring to the SPAD A2 and A4? Which had a "pulpit observer nacelle in front of the plane. It was powered by a LeRhone 80h.p. rotory for the A2, and the 110h.p. LeRhone for the A4. France used 42 of the A2, and 57 were sent to Russia. As for the A4, France purchased 1, and 10 went to Russia where they are said to have been used on operations there.

 

http://www.pilotfriend.com/photo_albums/timeline/SPAD%20A2.htm

 

There is also the Bleriot SPAD XVIII 2 seater from 1917, but I'm not finding a decent pic to link to. It was a standard tractor biplane configuration with the observer behind the pilot.

[Rickitycrate 10]

There is also the Bleriot SPAD XVIII 2 seater from 1917, but I'm not finding a decent pic to link to. It was a standard tractor biplane configuration with the observer behind the pilot.

 

 

This is the one the Billy Mitchell got around in.

[+Polovski 457]

OK so that list takes up up to 2015 what then?

[JFM 18]

OK so that list takes up up to 2015 what then?

 

How 'bout historically accurate airfields? Can that be done?

 

Regarding two-seaters, +1 for them. I'll throw in the SPAD XI and the AGO C.I for consideration, although perhaps not for the first round of releases. Also, IMO it'd be nice to have AI-only two-seaters.

 

BTW, my comp should be back next week and I can finally buy HITR. Looking forward to it.

[shredward 12]

How 'bout historically accurate airfields? Can that be done?

 

Yes

[OvS 8]

OK so that list takes up up to 2015 what then?

 

Eastern Front - then Austro-Hungarian units.... Fliks... Russian... etc..etc... etc...

 

A life sentence of work....

 

 

OvS

[stumpjumper 3]

WOUDL LVOE TO SEE THE ITLAINS AND AH PLANES DONE OTHER THAN MY AI ONES, THE ANSALDO, THE POMILLIO, THE ALBY OOEEFG THE LOHNER FLYIGN BOATS, THE HANSA'S THE PHONIEXS ETC ETC,

[OvS 8]

WOUDL LVOE TO SEE THE ITLAINS AND AH PLANES DONE OTHER THAN MY AI ONES, THE ANSALDO, THE POMILLIO, THE ALBY OOEEFG THE LOHNER FLYIGN BOATS, THE HANSA'S THE PHONIEXS ETC ETC,

 

 

Aviatik Berg D.I... I'd LOVE to skin that one!!!

[Duce Lewis 3]

Anyone mentioned the Fokker DVI yet

Another fun flyer, albeit it's short production

[Rickitycrate 10]

There are many interesting aspects of the naval air war and aircraft that would be great to have at some point.

[Duce Lewis 3]

There are many interesting aspects of the naval air war and aircraft that would be great to have at some point.

Maybe add the channel naval activity to the English home defense with Zeppelin & Gotha raids

More than an Add-On, that'd be a whole new Phase

[Rickitycrate 10]

Maybe add the channel naval activity to the English home defense with Zeppelin & Gotha raids

More than an Add-On, that'd be a whole new Phase

Yes Duce, many interesting mission types and a whole heck of a lot of aircraft to model.

[Duce Lewis 3]

Yes Duce, many interesting mission types and a whole heck of a lot of aircraft to model.

Not to mention ships & docks etc.

[vschoell 0]

How 'bout historically accurate airfields? Can that be done?

 

Regarding two-seaters, +1 for them. I'll throw in the SPAD XI and the AGO C.I for consideration, although perhaps not for the first round of releases. Also, IMO it'd be nice to have AI-only two-seaters.

 

BTW, my comp should be back next week and I can finally buy HITR. Looking forward to it.

 

 

Yes !! historic accurate airfields ! Just finished my research with google earth and aerodromes v.Richthofen visits. Great look and feeling, cause some are with streetview, so you can look directly as you stand in it. Example Roucourt. It would be very nice to see the churchtower and the town in the back and the famous wood on the left.

 

vschoell

Edited December 30, 2009 by vschoell

[carrick58 23]

Just my 2 cents, I would vote for Two seaters on both sides of the fence. They were after all the most used. Hopefully, some would be flying alone so our kill scores could be increased. Nice Tender early Two seaters mmmmmmmmmmmmm.