Team Fusion Update 6/12/2017: D.520

[♣_Spiritus_♣]

A little info on the D520 and some WiP shots of the cockpit work which is quickly nearing completion.
Armament:
- 4 wing mounted MAC 1934 M39 7.5 mm,650 rounds per gun
- 1 nose mounted hs 404 20mm cannon 1 60 round drum
The D520 was by far the best mass product french fighter in May/June 1940.
After many post production improvements, it reached a top level speed of 540 KM/H.
Having a cleaner aerodynamic than the Bf-109 E, it bleeds less energy in turns, and has a real advantage in high speed maneuvers. However, in low speed turning dogfights, the Emil holds the turns longer thanks to its leading edge slats.
During battle of France, D520's are credited with 130 aircraft kills (Luftwaffe and Regia aeronautica), for the loss of 54.
The German ace Werner Molders was shot down by a D520 piloted by sous lieutenant René Pomier Layrargues on June 5, 1940.
During the Syria Lebanon campaign, most of the Vichy air force fighters where D520. In aerial combat, D520's are credited with 27 British/Australian aircraft shot down for the loss of 11 Vichy D520's.
The best ace on D520 was Pierre Le Gloan, on June 15, 1940, he shot down 4 Italian CR42's and a BR 20 on a single sortie.

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[BlueBirdX]

Thanks a million, TF, it looks awesome
Keep up the good work

[ATAG_Vampire]

Thanks for the update SM.

The D520 pics look great and it will be interesting to learn to fly it. :thumbsup:

o7 :salute:

[ATAG_Ribbs]

I'm very excited to learn to fly this plane. It looks sleek and fast. The nose mounted cannon..is going to real some havok. Thanks for the update! TFS!

[ATAG_Highseas]

looking good !

[1lokos]

3D looks very good. :D

[Continu0]

Top Notch, nice to see the aircraft coming along so well!

[422nd_RedSkull]

During the Syria Lebanon campaign, most of the Vichy air force fighters where D520. In aerial combat, D520's are credited with 27 British/Australian aircraft shot down for the loss of 11 Vichy D520's.
The best ace on D520 was Pierre Le Gloan, on June 15, 1940, he shot down 4 Italian CR42's and a BR 20 on a single sortie.

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The story of Peirre LeGloan is very interesting as he fought the Axies for L'Armee De L'Air (11 victories), then fought in Syria for the Vichy Regime (07 victories) and finally changed sides again joining The FFF where he died in 1943 when his P-39 had to make an forced landing and he had forgotten to drop the droptank that was carrying in the back.

[Blitzen]

Magnifique!:thumbsup: