You misunderstand me. Most of the aircraft configured for the recon role were permanently equipped as recon. What I mean is not to have a "recon loadout" but dedicated recon aircraft types - so not just a P-38 with cams but a F-5 and no Ju 88 A flying as recon but a Ju 88 D. Doing it "right" would certainly force the developer to think things through - including spending brain time on how to incorporate recon missions into gameplay
