Avimimus

1) There are many ways one could get equipment into enemy territory IRL: Mi-8 cargo choppers, commandos, friendly paramilitaries/guerrillas etc. 2) I believe there are a number of new helicopter ground support objects (see the screenshots on the website). Remember, I'm not affiliated with anyone who knows anything here.

Thanks for the effort. This is one of the few items that hasn't been significantly overhauled since Flanker 2.0 File0118.tif in this *.zip has a scaled diagram: http://www.airwar.ru/other/draw/su25wita.html Some more info: http://www.airwar.ru/weapon/anur/s8.html http://warfare.ru/?catid=346&linkid=2512 S!

The question about time frames reminded me of the predator screenshot that was shown early. This in turn causes me to if the Hermes 450 be included...

What about "none of the people none of the time"? :D Time to celebrate!

I personally would like to try taking off in the middle of the night from an airfield which is being over run (due to defecting units or an ambush by urban guerrillas). It will be a great use of the very limited NVG set up we're getting in BS (and the triggers as well). Regarding deep penetration: Can anyone think of a strategic scenario in which a team of Kamov would be sent (or lent) to destroy long range air defences? I suspect that even the S-300 would be vulnerable to helicopters if the could get through its associated SHORAD unit...

Now that it appears that Lock-on: Flaming Cliffs will be the definitive Su-25 sim (at least until around 2015), I was wondering if anyone could produce a new 3d model for the B-8 rocket pod? I've held off asking until now, but couldn't help myself ;)

:D I thought the 3d model we currently have in Lock-on:FC was pretty good. This is a surprise indeed (so many surprises!). Thanks for the answer, heres to hoping of the the A in ...2014!

Very nice information. Especially about the Hind... (By the way, as a member of the team I would recommend using the special access to the code to try flying the Mi-24P the fixed gun is a lot more fun than a turret to use based on my experience with mods in other sims) Also, as I'm sure people will ask eventually, what happened to the Su-25SM? S! Thanks for the update.

Not sure if this was posted. The bomb tumble is quite a bit different than in Lomac ;) There's also some neat footage of salvos of high diameter rockets (S-24?) at one point. http://youtube.com/watch?v=Hhrn0scK0gI S!

It might even work for Kamov. There are some smaller airforces out there that might be won over if enough of their pilots were won over by playing the sim.

Ahh... Thanks for the APU talk. I found it very pleasant to listen to. ...so where do you find it? I've a feeling that I'll need this tidbit.

Doesn't the B-2 have a 286 processor? Which means some data has to be entered by hand during the mission by the crew? Meanwhile the Russian's have almost perfected the aircraft gun (eg. GSH-301 or GSH-23-6 vs. M-61 in dimensions, weight, firepower and reliability)! Seriously though: the impression that I get from the videos is that, in terms of both the simulated world's modeling fidelity and avionics detail, will easily surpass any of the Falcon 4 derivatives. I almost think there is a small chance the game will be prevented from release at the last minute for security reasons or that the Kamov production line models will have a "start up abort switch" stuck in place of one of the switches in the sim in order to prevent people from taking one for a joyride... Of course, I have no better basis for these wild beliefs than you do (and I'm not talking to the beta testers this time, unfortunately...)

How is 1 modeled? In FC the distribution of mass changes as parts are lost, but I believe the question was actually aimed at partially broken off parts, warping of parts, denting of the fuselage etc. I personally agree that rebuilding damage models to incorporate this feature is too much work (and they would have to be rebuilt). On the other hand one could do the following for vehicles without modifying the existing models or adding much to the game's code: - have smoke pour out from where the engine is located indicating engine damage - have the cargo on a truck catch fire (with the driver ignoring it and keeping moving) - have the crew abandon the vehicle (with smoke coming out of the open hatch) - have the turret jam at a specific angle and be unable to move - depress part of a wheeled vehicle so that the lower section of a wheel is below the terrain (indicating a blown tire) - spawn a 3d model for a length of tread behind one of the tracks (the tank would still have a full tread on it, so there would now be two treads - but who would really care? In combat you would barely have time to note the length of tread behind the vehicle and figure out the critical fact that it is now immobile)" By the way, can impacts impart kinetic energy (ie. cause vibration, knock the nose of the aircraft off-course etc.)?

And a button that removes the pilot's glove: so you can read bleary writing on your wrist with the start up sequence! (Just in case you didn't train yourself properly.) Seriously though, I think you're idea about the kneepads is a great one. It could be a simple text file or a *.jpg

I would be interested in Russian formations (eg. two-ships sliding back and forth past each other to confuse gunners, two pairs taking turns attacking a target from different directions)

Thats nice to see again. Its five times more impressive then it was the first (several) times I saw it. Why isn't it on the website proper? S!

My assumption is that the cold war escalated at the end of the 1980s (leading to mass production of some types) and then ended abruptly in the mid-1990s (leading to those types not getting replaced).

I'm undaunted. The Hind has a similar, and in some cases superior combat capability when compared to the Cobra. While being a bit less maneuverable, it was capable of acting in the roles it was assigned to and it also has the capability to act as a transport if there is a need (which gives the force flexibility). The reason why a dedicated combat helicopter wasn't developed in the Soviet Union was largely due to tactical doctrine. The effectiveness of the AH-64 in a hot war is strongly in doubt (at least the losses/tanks destroyed ratios that were proposed to justify its cost). The Mi-28 and Ka-50 were only developed in anticipation of good targeting avionics and night attack capability (that latter still isn't fully developed). Furthermore, if you are a small country you are going to be flying you're hind force all the time (acting as transport and patrol aircraft or making repeated sorties against guerrillas etc.) The reason why countries are buying new ones isn't because they have spares so much as because they have used up all of their examples. If you can only afford a dozen helicopters you want them to be multi-purpose and a design you are familiar with. So, yes, the Hind isn't an Apache. But then again, the Apache isn't a Hind...

-sulan- the AH-64 will be two seat anyway (and if we ever see the Mi-24, it will certainly be after the Apache is released). I also thought I'd just point out that the Mi-24 isn't a part of the official plan yet. That doesn't completely rule it out (here's to hoping). Of course, Junktrash only stated that he was sad (reported an emotional state). Personally, I support the anti-whine movement, and I even think it out to be better and heavier equipped. But I also think it should really be aimed at the "I'm boycotting", "Some obscure Russian...", "x is a joke" types of speeches (if you get my point).

Wonderful. Can a persistent order of battle be created at this stage (ie. each AD unit destroyed will reduce a specific air defense battalion's strength so that a few units in a future will be missing)? Also, is it possible for the map to be divided into districts, each with its own missions/phases that can progress or regress independently of the rest of the map? In any case, this is really nice innovative stuff. S!

Nor will public opinion be the only deciding factor :) Still, its a beautiful, multi-role bird isn't it?

So its order is Orectolobiformes (bottom dwelling sharks that can stop)? Yay, the BS phylogeny begins! This is why ED will always have an advantage, they don't make games. My question: If you have empty ferry tanks does it increase you're buoyancy? :)

I can confirm that there is no announced plan for the Mi-24 (that I've seen on these forums anyway). I know this because I haven't broken any chairs in a fit of excitement recently... So, it isn't on ED's list (neither is the Su-25 for that matter). The only good news is that you're not alone: There were some unofficial polls set up a while ago and the Hind initially had 64% of the vote (I think the next place had 18%). So, there are a lot of us hoping for 2012... The question for me is: what variant? Some have door gunners you know... I personally would like to try both the Yak-b and the GSH-30K. Finally, I just want to emphasize that I say no announced plan out of humility not because I have insider knowledge. (I don't know why some people always insist on seeing things in an optimistic light)...

No-o, I don't believe you. Where's a beta tester when you need one... ;)

1) Does DCS:Roxanne replace DCS:Monique? If so will there still be modeling of the effects of high-heels on the flight pedals (ie. slipping)?