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[Squashman]

Consider that no map in Il-2 will be true 1:1 scale due distortion, because il-2 uses a flat earth terrain model.
Small differences over long distances will always occur.

That's true, and it's a matter of taste whether one enjoys the realistic flight times, but the real beauty of a 1:1 scale map is the realistic look of the terrain. With reduced scale the contours become too squeezed and the slopes of the hills and mountains become far too steep; this, for me, removes immersion.

[Dr Strangelove]

Consider that no map in Il-2 will be true 1:1 scale due distortion, because il-2 uses a flat earth terrain model.
Small differences over long distances will always occur.

That's true, and it's a matter of taste whether one enjoys the realistic flight times, but the real beauty of a 1:1 scale map is the realistic look of the terrain. With reduced scale the contours become too squeezed and the slopes of the hills and mountains become far too steep; this, for me, removes immersion.

With the War over Italy map it just looks a bit silly for me - Sicily and Malta especially. You operate from Malta early in the war and it just looks tiny, almost like one of those small Pacific islands.

[asheshouse]

Fact is the majority of maps in IL2 are 1:1 (apart from spherical distortion). For the few maps which are not 1:1, then if that offends you dont use them. There is an excellent 1:1 map of Malta available, so whats the problem.

[Dimlee]

With hundreds of maps available in current BAT edition... I find it's hard to complain.

Kudos to all mapmakers who spent their precious time to contribute to this large and growing catalog.