revalence

I dunno... actually

A Su-27 crashed somewhere near Vladivostok in Russia. A Su-27SM. It was a training drill. Very sad. Unfortunately, the whole aircraft is a writeoff. Source: http://news.vl.ru/vlad/2011/04/06/samolet/ RIP for the F/A-18 Pilots...

Wow! I love the last two! Worthy of DCS: F/A-18!

(I'm shell-shocked, frozen at my computer desk, gaping like a goldfish...) What a beauty! Can't wait fro it!

Ah. I should have noticed. It didn't look like the FC2 engine. However, it still is a superb model! Cheers!

HAHA! I see the missing pilot!!! Good one there! The model is very nice, with good reflection! Is there a chance it could be downloaded?

Very. Once the Su-33 is finalized, the two will switch places on the spectrum of modelling. The Su-33 is very anesthetically pleasing to the eye!

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Amazing work! maybe if you don't have time, ask someone to convert this and put it into Lock On! It's a lovely bird, mate!

Sure. GYS's Long Afterburner for FC2: http://www.lockonfiles.com/index.php...terburner-mod/ Oxyd's Blue Afterburner: http://www.lockonfiles.com/index.php/files/file/1560-fc2-oxyds-and-afterburner-realistic-orange-model/ And if you want to try out the HDR mod for FC2 (Very Dramatic effects and depth), here it is: http://www.mediafire.com/?2kmqyczn4zw Simply install with Modman. Cheers!

yeah, I used that in FC1.1 (Good times) but in FC2 I used the Oxyd's Blue afterburner because it fit nicely with the GYS F-15C and the HDR made it look veeerrry lovely :).

Where did all the posts go?! I'm not done with my popcorn!!!

Notice: ED Moderators are neither confirming nor denying. We've stole the secret!

Oh. (I feel REALLY stupid now :))

Beautiful work combatace! And Vekkinho, that's an interesting afterburner! Is it available for a mod? It would look fabulous with our updated Su-33!

You don't miss anything, do you, GGTharos? :) I am am thoroughly amazed at your knowledge of aircraft. I suppose you are correct, and its useless to argue anyways.:thumbup: Best regards, Revalence

Apologies. Now that you do put these into light, I do see my obvious mistakes. Yes, I was speaking quite generally about these terms and such. However, what confuses me is the AIM-120C has a range of what? Roughly 40km. The R-77M1 is about 80km. And yes, the F-15 is much more optimized for high-altitude A2A. But, I wanted to prove the point that the Russians built a machine that surpasses ours in the areas we lack in (more or less). Yes, I might have inflated some capabilities and ignored advantages of the U.S. machines, but its still true, we might be underestimating China, like we did to Russia.

Yeah! Very nice work! Cheers for the F/A-18! I was hoping for the F-15C, but this works as well!

By the time we faced them in 1991 Persian Gulf, yes. But they weren't at their full potential, were they not? We later found the R-73 had a much better capability than any other short-range IR, and the R-77 had an equal or better range than the AIM-120, and so on. The Su-27 had much better maneuverability than an equal counterpart, and off-boresight target, and so did the MiG-29.

Awww... Vecko! You gave it away!

http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=49531&stc=1&d=1301323594 An FC2 picture for a change.

*I'll try not to speak for all Americans* ;) In truth, you are right, but we can't really rely on theories at this point. I myself have Pro-American Hubris, and I would love to see America remain a superpower through my grandchildren's years (80 years+). However, this is not the case. America has 14 TRILLION dollars in debt, and unemployment problems. All those years over the span of 1980-2000, we had a span of the "Golden Ages" that we never knew before. But look what happened? We underestimated the Su-27 family, the MiG-29, and the advanced missiles that came along with it (R-73, R-77). We may not be overestimating China, but if they do hit that right spot for a perfect fighter, let it be. Its not like us, DCS and FC2 players could do anything. :)

Nice Antaris! China is going along well.... although there is proof that the J-20 does have some copied (hacking, unfortunately), parts form the PAK-FA, F-22, and F-35. If you haven't looked already: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chengdu_J-20

Very nice John! I hope you and Tom can release it! :thumbup:

I feel your pain :(. But a beautiful bird nevertheless!