PBY-5A Catalina

[AG-51_Razor]

If ED ever figures out how to allow for seaplanes to operate, then hopefully they will be able to go one step further and make it so an amphibian can operate in DCS World. They've done it for vehicles already, how hard would it be to do it for aircraft??

 

 

The PBY flew in every single theater during WWII, from the very beginning until the very end. I can't think of a more iconic example of a seaplane/amphibian for DCS.

[Jester986]

It would definitely be cool to have. I'd be scouting for the fleet or picking up pilots in it. I would think it would take forever to happen since alot of other planes would probably be higher priority, but we have the Viggen so what the hell do I know? :megalol:

[twistking]

:thumbup:

[xvii-Dietrich]

Definitely!

 

Any seaplane would get my support. Any. Seaplane.

 

PS: you could even use the PBY out of the UK too... for hunting U-boats. :-)

[Akatsuki]

Catalina would be great, but then i'd want an Emily. ;)

[Hawkeye60]

If ED ever figures out how to allow for seaplanes to operate, then hopefully they will be able to go one step further and make it so an amphibian can operate in DCS World.

All that is needed, is to take a lesson from FSX.

They created a "Invisible" carrier.

 

 

This is ship landing deck, with collision file, which can be placed as any other carrier.

 

 

Then, it is a simple matter to "spawn" upon the ocean, and do take offs and landings!

 

 

I have done this, and Markindel's PBY now is a true amphibian aircraft!

 

 

 

 

Like this!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 8, 2020 by Hawkeye60

[Drunken Leprechaun]

I would definitely like to see a high focus in marine/naval aspects of this theater. If they can implement a Catalina i would be extremely happy. Some versatility with conventional bombs, torps, and charges with some point defenses - sure it would cater to a quite a few play styles.

[Andrew8604]

Now, who would not want this?   ...airplane module?

Radio operator on the left, Navigator's table on the right.  Although, this is looking aft, so the navigator's actually on the left side of the plane.

 

A 50-cal mounted inside the big side blister windows, which roll up to open, on left and right.

  

Multi-crew positions: 

Front: Bombardier's window and forward gunner's turret.

Pilot and co-pilot

Mid-ships fore: Navigator on the left and Radio Operator on the right; Engineer's seat up above in the wing mount.

Mid-ships aft: 4 bunks

Aft: Left and Right Observer/Gunner positions.

Even if just 2 players, they could move around positions.  AI/autopilot could fly and the players could man the left and right blister windows for search.

[Slippa]

Different Modders have made things amphibious in DCS so we know it’s doable.

A Catalina would be great. I’d really love a Sunderland though, my Grandad flew on em as a WOpAG . Let’s have both, and why not the Dornier thing too?

Edited July 24 by Slippa

[MAXsenna]

Ahhh... Back in the days, you new it was summer when the "Catalina Plane" came over from Canada to Oslo, in case of forest fires. Also had a model kit from Revell of Jacques Cousteau's plane.
So yes, please by all means gimmmi!

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[Silver_Dragon]

Catalina has "claimed" to make to the PTO assets pack. I expected ED build some funtionality on land on sea and lakes and DC vs Sub/Ships. Not bad if someone build them as a pilotable module.