Fangs Out

A couple of my favorite ones, got to admit, the F-4F's Shark looks like its up to no good lol

While I don't think that DCS should worry about Maintenance as a full fidelity type experience like the Viper, i believe there should be some portions like CMO. Although, I'd buy a cold war aircraft maintenance sim.

Also, on the subject of the two Delta helos ( Apache Longbow, and Kiowa Warrior). I'll be buying both, because each have their designated roles and their history. If you buy a module b/c its "meta" in the multiplayer , then you may be missing the point of a module, which is to simulate a bird , and to make you feel like you are flying the bird. I have faith in ED for the Apache , same from Polychop. cheers, Fangs Out

If I could throw my hat into the ring, Id go for a 1975-79 era to focus on. Think about it, its the era of new but unproven models such as the F-15A and later in 78, the C model, F-14A , F-16A in 76, and A-10 in 73. But it also has older but still capable jets such as the F-5E-1, F-4E-53 ,F-4J , and for RedFor pilots, the MiG-21Bis (72), Mig-23M ,Mig-25PD, Su-24 (74), Su-17M3 , and the limited deployment of the Tu-22M. For Ground forces, you can expect better models of M60s in the AOS and RISE variants, the M-163A2 , the MIM-48A1 , and M151A1 Sheridan. Redfor gets early model T-72s, T-64As, BMP-1 , ZSU-23-4M , Osa AK, and any others I missed. Finally, most of the major conflicts that defined legacies of aircraft happened during this era. The Yom-Kippur war, Ogden War, Iranian-border skirmish with the Soviets. End of the Vietnam war, the 79 war between the Khmer Rouge and Vietnam , etc and etc. Thats my two cents -FangsOut

Yea , HB has more experience with the Tomcat and the F-4J/S were replaced in the FAD role by the F-14. Although i'd love an Echo phantom, its more logical for HB to get a F-4J or S phantom

So, let me clarify some things. 1. PGMs were also found on later marks of the F-4D , such as GBU-10s , Gbu-12s and BOLT-117s. Second ,the F-4D essentially replaced the F-105D, while being supported with the F-105G in the SEAD/DEAD role (F-4Ds could only equip the Agm-45 Shrike, 105Gs could be equipped with the 78 Standard ARM , better in every way). Third the F-4S was much more than defensive upgrades, incorporating smokeless engines from the N phantoms while adding leading edge slats similar to an Agile Eagle Echo model. Finally, if we want to pick varients , Id say a F-4E-53 and a F-4J or S phantom . Former is more capable in A2G missions with Mavs , GBUs , early TGPs and an internal M61 , while the later is more capable in A2A with a PD radar and better missiles such as the Aim-9G/H (SEAM equipped missiles) and Aim-7Fs , or if its a later block, Aim-7Ms and Aim-9Ls

And follows the F-14 with a version of Jester since the F-4J or F-4S have a GIB like the Tomcat. Also, id pay top dollar for a F-4J and F-4E

I realistically think we can recreate them with DCS Assets currently, as PG was used for the Gulf of Sidra in the two missions for the tomcat. As for LB 1 and 2, you can get close with the Marianas map. Though, its not really the same

And if we had the F-111 , we can recreate 3 major operations it was involved in with the maps we have currently, (LB I and II, EDC and ODS). +1

+1 , only problem is that Republic , the manufacturer has destroyed most of the supporting documents needed to make it a Full fidelity module

Sorry, I foolishly said that it was better than the F-5 in the two circle. Thought that originally b/c the F-5 could trade energy for angles and 1 circle fights are won by angles / better instantaneous turn rate

I'll take most of the blame for that. Most of my audio in the campaign was off of a crappy mic I owned at the time. With the time between OPF and Chill's new campaign, I can say that most of the issues have been resolved -Fangsout (VA and CB tester of OPF and CN)

Yea, most campaigns release dates are determined by the release schedule of ED. A good example is Battle for Krasnodar and Zone 5. Both were ready for a while, it just needed to wait for ED's schedule. While I can't say about what I have played in it for you. I can say that Y'all are in for a treat. Pardon the slang as I've been tasked with VA in my sort of dialect. - Fangs Out (VA actor and Closed Beta tester of CN and OPF)

Voted for The AH-1 Cobra as i've been eagerly awaiting this module since i join. As for the Variant , i'd probably say a SuperCobra (AH-1W) or an Army cobra like the Ah-1F

Attempt to fight him in the Two circle, the F-5 is superior to the 1 circle fight where he can trade energy for angles. Also, remember you have a emergency Afterburner , use it if you need to . Reminder to not use the Afterburner for too long as it may cause your engine to flame out. That's all I got

Yea, I've played the F-16C Red Flag 21 and found the exact same experience listed here. Can't wait to buy it and recreate my favorite mission from the 16C Red Flag 21 (mission 5 btw)

On the topic of OV-10 it is important to specify the variant. IMO, the most prolific and used variant , the OV-10A should be modelled .+1

Super cobra would be my prefered as the one I'd like to see as its the most capable, the AH-1W could carry Aim-9Ls AGM-122 SIdearms, Tows, Hellfires , rockets and the glorious M-197 20mm cannon

Well, it combines some of the interesting features of the Ka-50 with the weapons of the Hind, I.E a semi rigid 30mm with some traverse but mostly S-8s , gunpods, and Sturms

And EOM is something as a Viper driver i'm excited for SEAD work.

kinda hyped for the campaigns tho.

you could go with a Ka-29TB as it uses rockets ,Sturms ,a 30mm 2A42 autocannon and a Gsh-7.92 mini gun. null

Yea both of these campaigns are excellent . I hope they make the campaign as they have the most experience with russian Helos. Also +1 for a pirate or mercenary campaign

Who orders a module based on effectiveness? I order modules based on the significance of it (F-5E, Mig-21Bis, F-86, P51D , etc and etc)

I can only think of one third party dev that can bring the sea bourne phantoms to life (heatblur)