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Another WWI German 2-seater from the LesterWerks,



The DFW-CV, built in large numbers from late 1916 onwards, was a the mainstay of many IGAS Schlastas that were tasked with observation and bombing duties up until the signing of the Armistice. It was faster than most of the allied 2 seaters it encountered and could be equal in speed to some Allied fighters, it was nimble, had a good field of arc for the rear gunner, and was considered quite dangerous in the hands of an experienced and skilled crew.

Powered by the reliable and powerful Mercedes D-IIIa 160 HP engine, it was capable of 105 mph airspeed and could cruise for over 3 hours on a full tank of fuel, while carrying over 700 kilograms of armaments.

I find biplanes so cool.

In effect, similar to the Bristol of the RFC -- a nimble, fairly speedy compared to others, all-round excellent two seated? Does it have a gun for the pilot, like the Bristol?

@Legoboy

Well it's several months earlier in service to the Brisfit, but it doesn't have the F2b's rate of roll. It has a forward fixed, synchronized 7.7mm gun. It's also a fair bit lighter with a semi monocoque plywood fuselage shell. It was one of the first WWI aircraft to have high aspect ratio wings, which helped it's climb and speed performance. I've flown against them in Over Flanders Fields WWI flight combat sim, they aren't to be trifled with when there's more than two, especially in a Lewis gunned Nieuport 16 or 17, they are actually more dangerous than an Albatros D.II. OFF's rear gunner AI is too accurate and deadly.

I'll keep the development on it updated, it's still needs much interior stuff.

Little bit of a progress report on the DFW CV, some interior work is done.

Gorgeous

I would love to fly such vintage planes more. But i have big trouble seeing where i taxi with those noses up. One could say: take an exterior view when taxiing. But that would spoil exactly the charm of why i like simulators: you can operate them fully from the inside.

A good solution for my situation would be to have pop-your-head-out left and right views. I am thinking of two keys assigned to left and right.

Kind regards, Vincent

Try
Shift + left and Shift + right
not the "pop-head-out" view but allows you to turn your head left and right.

KL-666 wrote:I would love to fly such vintage planes more. But i have big trouble seeing where i taxi with those noses up. One could say: take an exterior view when taxiing. But that would spoil exactly the charm of why i like simulators: you can operate them fully from the inside.

A good solution for my situation would be to have pop-your-head-out left and right views. I am thinking of two keys assigned to left and right.

Kind regards, Vincent

I certain planes the limited forward visibility is a real simulation of an annoying fact. Like in the p51d. The way they did it back then was zigzagin' taxiin'

Reminds me of the gag of what the primary reason for the use of flaps is....... the majority don't have a clue.