Fun fact: the reason the IL2 has a painted on targeting system, is pilot safety. The early models did have optics , in-fact some very advanced ones, yet numerous pilots were killed in other wise survivable crash landings because of them, striking their heads against the protruding metal sights. The IL2 being a flying tank needed to be tough, and it needed to be designed to withstand abuse and crashes without killing the pilots, so the optics were removed. *This is from "Red Star vs the Swastika" a autobiography from Vasily B. Emelianenko a IL-2 Sturmovik hero of the Soviet Union, he himself crashed 3 times and survived.* A huge number of other pilots too crashed and survived, often to show up sometimes days or weeks later, after walking back to friendly lines. It really is a testament to the sturdiness of the IL-2, you couldn't bail out in a IL-2 since 90% of the time they were flying at tree top level.
@@hansloyalitat9774No, just no. It is specifically stated in the source that it was for pilot safety. It says so right in the first chapter. The soviets aren’t idiots. They had normal sights on most of the rest of their aircraft. They specifically chose this one for the 1943 il2. You’re parroting Nazi propaganda
Thanks Remer, it takes a few different attempts to get a good example to show, so I don't get it done perfectly on the first take, but I always try and choose the one that illustrates things best.
This is great, Req! Thanks for the upload! However, i find that if you can get close/accurate enough you can use the ROS-132s in AT role. just get in close (~400m) and one rocket will do the job.
For sure Malloy, just wanted to show just how far out you can use 'em. I personally hate using those rockets against tanks LOL I just go pew pew pew and get rid of them all so I can switch to the cannons :-)
Hey requiem, any recomendations on books or others sources to learn about russian tactics in ww2? Or about russian aviation in ww2 in general? Like, where did you learn the info in this video? Nice shooting and great video as always! ;)
It's been a long time since I've looked at Russian tactics..the only one I remember seeing off the top of my head was Russian tactics but in Spanish. Can't recall where I saw that though. Regarding this video I was a beta tester at the time and the devs provided a dev diary explaining it as well so I just took it that step further
The latest in the long line of things we didn't know but oughtta!! Cheers mate, I've got some training to get on with for sure. The problem I have is that I'm shite at maths and rubbish at estimating distance!!
+RequiemBoS *Thanks for the iron-sight demo.* Got me wondering whether the VV-1 could be mounted on the Sukhoi-29UT, a STOL aerobatic tandem-seater....
wonderful stuff as always, Your vids are the first place I stop when learning a new skill. I have a request, for this same tutorial covering the soviet PBP-1 sight for rockets and bombing. I've watched the deflection vid covering it and understand the principals, but as a new pilot I'm struggling with finding the right sight picture for my preferred 800m shot with rockets. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I work my way through the BOM career flying the M41.
If you want to attack tanks you should pick the rbs 82 right? Cause it should be easier to aim and destroy a pz IV in one hit while the rofs132 might have problem dealing that much damage(irl at least) is the the case in The game too?
The splash damage has changed for rockets and bombs a little bit, but if either way you pretty much need direct hits with rockets to kill tanks. Hitting near them doesn't always cut it.
Great video. I am using Track IR And cannot seem to maintain sight alignment as you easily do here. Can you please advise how you keep front and back sights so well aligned?
I found and downloaded your Track IR profile. Seems good overall but when I centre the view the window shield (rear) sight is by default to right side of front sight. I have to lean right to align them. Is this correct? Also when looking behind with your profile i have to lean in opposite direction on x axis i.e. to right if i want to lean left. Anyway of changing this?
@@IRLBemused I see you have my profile so that will help as I built in a deadzone to prevent tiny movements in the seat triggering ingame movement. Getting your cockpit view centered though is set in game using F10. So you can either hold a position with TIR and press F10, then recenter TIR. Or pause TIR and adjust the cockpit view with PgUp, PgDn, Ins, Del, Home, End keys then press F10 and unpause TIR
If you buy on Steam, then you must acquire Battle of Stalingrad first. If you buy direct from the developer ( il2sturmovik.com ) then you can buy any of the IL-2 'modules' in the order you wish. There is a sale on in both places, until 20 March on Steam, and until 31 March at the website. IL-2 Stalingrad is a good place to start...
Fun fact: the reason the IL2 has a painted on targeting system, is pilot safety. The early models did have optics , in-fact some very advanced ones, yet numerous pilots were killed in other wise survivable crash landings because of them, striking their heads against the protruding metal sights. The IL2 being a flying tank needed to be tough, and it needed to be designed to withstand abuse and crashes without killing the pilots, so the optics were removed. *This is from "Red Star vs the Swastika" a autobiography from Vasily B. Emelianenko a IL-2 Sturmovik hero of the Soviet Union, he himself crashed 3 times and survived.* A huge number of other pilots too crashed and survived, often to show up sometimes days or weeks later, after walking back to friendly lines. It really is a testament to the sturdiness of the IL-2, you couldn't bail out in a IL-2 since 90% of the time they were flying at tree top level.
The reason is to be cheap to make.
@@hansloyalitat9774 thats more of a beneficial side effect rather than the primary goal
@@sneakycactus8815 The side effect was pilot safety, the primary goal was being cheap to make, they are soviets after all.
@@hansloyalitat9774No, just no. It is specifically stated in the source that it was for pilot safety. It says so right in the first chapter. The soviets aren’t idiots. They had normal sights on most of the rest of their aircraft. They specifically chose this one for the 1943 il2.
You’re parroting Nazi propaganda
Another excellent tutorial Requiem!! Great accuracy with the AP rockets, and now I know how to use that front sight post, thanks!
Requiem you really are the best... Thankyou again!
can you do a guide on rocket, and gun strafe for the pbp - 1 sight?
Please
Great tutorial again, you make it look TOO easy :-)
Thanks Remer, it takes a few different attempts to get a good example to show, so I don't get it done perfectly on the first take, but I always try and choose the one that illustrates things best.
Thanks Requiem... great job!
Cheers Viktor, may your rockets strike true!
This is great, Req! Thanks for the upload! However, i find that if you can get close/accurate enough you can use the ROS-132s in AT role. just get in close (~400m) and one rocket will do the job.
For sure Malloy, just wanted to show just how far out you can use 'em. I personally hate using those rockets against tanks LOL I just go pew pew pew and get rid of them all so I can switch to the cannons :-)
@@RequiemsACTL Ha! Yea. Those 20mils(?) can be pretty effective when employed correctly. Not that i could right now.
5./StG1 - DLMalloy and the 23 and 37mm are even better
Hey requiem, any recomendations on books or others sources to learn about russian tactics in ww2? Or about russian aviation in ww2 in general? Like, where did you learn the info in this video? Nice shooting and great video as always! ;)
It's been a long time since I've looked at Russian tactics..the only one I remember seeing off the top of my head was Russian tactics but in Spanish. Can't recall where I saw that though. Regarding this video I was a beta tester at the time and the devs provided a dev diary explaining it as well so I just took it that step further
The latest in the long line of things we didn't know but oughtta!! Cheers mate, I've got some training to get on with for sure. The problem I have is that I'm shite at maths and rubbish at estimating distance!!
Estimating distance isn't always reliable anyway, so that's why general rules are good :-)
Great video as always!
I agree.
Excellent explained!
Love the vid
Great stuff as always
Thank you nice shooting
+RequiemBoS *Thanks for the iron-sight demo.* Got me wondering whether the VV-1 could be mounted on the Sukhoi-29UT, a STOL aerobatic tandem-seater....
wonderful stuff as always, Your vids are the first place I stop when learning a new skill. I have a request, for this same tutorial covering the soviet PBP-1 sight for rockets and bombing. I've watched the deflection vid covering it and understand the principals, but as a new pilot I'm struggling with finding the right sight picture for my preferred 800m shot with rockets. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I work my way through the BOM career flying the M41.
I know what you mean James, I'll see if I can make anything quickly using the PBP-1.
@@RequiemsACTL Thank you so much! I consider your videos as required doctrine for this sim. much appreciated.
Great Vid,Cheers..
If you want to attack tanks you should pick the rbs 82 right? Cause it should be easier to aim and destroy a pz IV in one hit while the rofs132 might have problem dealing that much damage(irl at least) is the the case in The game too?
The splash damage has changed for rockets and bombs a little bit, but if either way you pretty much need direct hits with rockets to kill tanks. Hitting near them doesn't always cut it.
The Air Combat Tutorial Library ok. Another question, is there still an option to equip the historical 4 rockets or do you always have to take 8?
I'm translating this one in french for a try. How can i reach you directly i have few questions ;)
Just personal message me on the IL-2 forums, look for SYN_Requiem
Great video. I am using Track IR And cannot seem to maintain sight alignment as you easily do here. Can you please advise how you keep front and back sights so well aligned?
I found and downloaded your Track IR profile. Seems good overall but when I centre the view the window shield (rear) sight is by default to right side of front sight. I have to lean right to align them. Is this correct? Also when looking behind with your profile i have to lean in opposite direction on x axis i.e. to right if i want to lean left. Anyway of changing this?
@@IRLBemused I see you have my profile so that will help as I built in a deadzone to prevent tiny movements in the seat triggering ingame movement. Getting your cockpit view centered though is set in game using F10. So you can either hold a position with TIR and press F10, then recenter TIR. Or pause TIR and adjust the cockpit view with PgUp, PgDn, Ins, Del, Home, End keys then press F10 and unpause TIR
@@RequiemsACTL It was the F10 that did it! Thanks for everything you do for this game man, really enhances it and is a huge service.
A bonus to the video. Thanks to the commenter for bringing it up, and to Requiem for taking the time to analyze the issue and provide the answer.
IL-2!!!!!
What sim is it?
IL2:GREAT BATTLE series
One of them is needed for some of the others. I think it's -Battle of Stalingrad-.
If you buy on Steam, then you must acquire Battle of Stalingrad first. If you buy direct from the developer ( il2sturmovik.com ) then you can buy any of the IL-2 'modules' in the order you wish. There is a sale on in both places, until 20 March on Steam, and until 31 March at the website. IL-2 Stalingrad is a good place to start...
How hard can it be? It's not rocket science......