I understand that during WW2 aircraft identification was extremely difficult and often misidentifications were made. Could we somehow have a compromise and turn on icons at a distance that is historically accurate. I don't know what that distance might be, but if a WW2 pilot could positive ID a contact at say 1500 yds, our icons should also activate at that distance.
I am not sure it is presently possible, however it would be even more interesting to have to be closer to aircraft that were more difficult to ID than others, like telling the difference between 190's and early 47's, before an icon popped up. Or have bomber's icons pop up sooner, since they would be more visible and easier to identify.
theNine