DCS:VEAO Avro Lancaster Discussion

Ok so here it is a discussion thread for the lancaster.

They wont share any WIP related topics....Its a shame but its their decision...

well, you can discuss them. It's on their roadmap. We just don't need to expect screenshots or much in-depth info from the devs untill the time is right :)

This is true but that bomb...........

As much as I want this mighty bird yesterday, I don't really see the point of this thread to be honest... but whatev's.

I love the Lancaster as an aircraft, but in a sim ?

Flying hours and hours, straight without doing nothing.... interesting ?

Some kind of dogfight against slumber !

I love the Lancaster as an aircraft, but in a sim ?

The sheer workload of flying it is what makes it interesting. There is only one of you to do the task of a pilot, copilot, navigator, bombardier and flight engineer... There are definitely tons of things to do in the Lanc'.

The main problem of a lancaster has not have a multi-engine radial aircraft into DCS: W. Not bad if ED make a light fighter or bomber as guide. The complexity of a four engine aircraft can be interesting to develop (engine control, fuel system, complex multicrew cockpit). Other point to develop the bombing sight system and the bomb bay configurations and respective weapons.

Though there had been an update, sucks. Well back to waiting......

if veao can pull off this multi-seat-gasm of a DCS module, i think this plane can bring in many VR enthusiasts to play this in multiplayer online with friends.

i would like to be any ones copilot gunner!

The main problem of a lancaster has not have a multi-engine radial aircraft into DCS: W. Not bad if ED make a light fighter or bomber as guide. The complexity of a four engine aircraft can be interesting to develop (engine control, fuel system, complex multicrew cockpit). Other point to develop the bombing sight system and the bomb bay configurations and respective weapons.

Radial engines? The Lanc has 4 Merlins - in-line water cooled engines, and has never ever been fitted with radials.

300 Lancaster aircraft were built with Bristol mercury radial engines.

Lancaster Variant Engine Top Speed Max Weight Max Ceiling Range Wing Span Length In Frontline Service From

Manchester Mk1 2 Rolls-Royce Vulture 1760hp 250mph 50000lb 16500 ft 1200mi 90 ft 1 in 68ft 10 in 1940-1942

Lancaster Mk I 4 Rolls-Royce Merlin 24 1280 Hp 286mph 70092lb 24671 ft 2527mi 102 ft 69ft 4 in 1942-1945

Lancaster Mk II 4 Bristol Hercules 6 1650hp 264mph 63083lb 18550 ft 2547mi 102 ft 69ft 4 in 1943-1944

Lancaster Mk III 4 Rolls-Royce Packard Merlin 28 1390hp 287mph 70092lb 24671 ft 2500mi 102 ft 69ft 4 in 1943-1945

Lancaster Mk X 4 Rolls-Royce Packard Merlin 224 1620hp 275mph 70092lb 24671 ft 2530mi 102 ft 69ft 4 in 1943-1945

OK, then only 300 were ever fitted with radials - we'll still get a Merlin engined variant, and not radials, so where do the radial engines need to be modelled?

First DCS needs a better Netcode...

Merlins would be better.

First we need to get a contract for it lol

First we need to get a contract for it lol

We have faith :thumbup:

Oh so do I or id have given up a long time ago on the whole lot lol

Well, more a sense of adventure than faith as I'm that way inclined.

The main problem of a lancaster has not have a multi-engine radial aircraft into DCS: W. Not bad if ED make a light fighter or bomber as guide. The complexity of a four engine aircraft can be interesting to develop (engine control, fuel system, complex multicrew cockpit). Other point to develop the bombing sight system and the bomb bay configurations and respective weapons.

Is ED making an A.I B-17? If so wouldnt that help with characteristics for twin engined bombers?

I think a A.I. B-17 dont help, require some type of pilot-able module to improve complex engine manager.

and has never ever been fitted with radials.

The Lanc B.II had Bristol radials IIRC, can't remember the subtype though.

EDIT: sniped as always I see ;)

4 engine model is currently not possible in DCS, we'll be the first if it goes ahead.

4 engine model is currently not possible in DCS, we'll be the first if it goes ahead.

What would it involve, I.E Fuel flow, Cut off's, Ignition stuff like that to both engines on each wing?

Is ED making an A.I B-17? If so wouldnt that help with characteristics for twin engined bombers?

there's already a tupolev 95 'bear' 4 engined bomber ingame. But ai's don't use the complexities players deal with.

This would be a serious sight to behold in VR.

Sat high up in the pilot's seat, glancing out over the wings with those 4 Merlins roaring. Hmmm :)