IL-2 Sturmovik. Battle of Stalingrad. A flight simulator with reality. Anybody?

[Grumpyolman]

I've flown several allied and Axis aircraft in this. It's unforgiving involving the reality of piloting these old birds. Stalls. Engine overheats. Coolant losses... On both sides. I've had the most success with the American P-47 Thunderbolt and the German FW-190. The 190 has devastating 20mm guns that rip enemy aircraft to shreds and a dependable air cooled engine. The P-47's ( also air cooled) versatility can kill German fighters and destroy tanks, and even a German U-boat. My most satisfying kill so far.
The learning curve is pretty steep. Sort of like reality.