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DCS is taking giant steps towards Cold War era flight simulation. I also think that the F-16C doesn't quite fit into this picture. An F-16A would be much better suited to represent Blueforce in the 1980s. The DCS community will receive the Mig-23MLA and Mig-29A, which will cover the needs of the Redforce during this period. The decision for an F-16A would actually be the logical consequence. When can we expect the F-16A?

With the upcoming modules F-104, Mig-23MLA, Mig-17F, the existing types Mig-19P, Mig-21, Tu-95, AJS37 and mods such as SU-15 Flagon (by Marco1985) and P-3C, the Draken would fit extremely well in Cold War scenarios based on the Kola Map. A Forrestal-type carrier with A-4E, F-4, C-2A, S-3B etc. would also be within the realm of possibility. All protagonists Norway, Sweden, Finland, USA and the USSR would be represented with good equipment. That would be a good prospect for all users who love historically based flight simulations.

Also for me, the F1 series from Aerges is one of the best modules in DCS. Controls, operation of the systems and especially the flight model provide the virtual pilot with a feeling of flight that is hard to beat. The Tomcat ranks in the same category. In my opinion, the fun is many times greater than with all the other FBW aircraft from DCS. The latter makes you feel like you're driving a locomotive on rails. I'm incredibly excited about the upcoming F104. For me that will be an instant order when presale is announced.

I've been a DCS user since the early days and own many of its FF-modules. But from a flying point of view, the F-104 mod gives me the most fun. Unlike the FBW-planes in this simulator, the Starfighter requires good flying skills and clever combat tactics otherwise it is difficult to be successful. VSN has created a mod that behaves as its pilots have described it in the specialist literature. It is super fast, climbs like a rocket and doesn't like to fly slowly at all. If you master these challenges, its contemporary opponents hardly stand a chance in an encounter. In my opinion a really successful module. Now to my question: In comparing flights between the G and S models, I can hardly see any differences in the flight performance, even though the S variant had the much more powerful J79-GE-19 engine (dry thrust 5385 kp instead of the 4492 kp of the G). Am I mistaken or have any of you had the same experience?

Although it is and remains a workaround for "de-UFOing", your justification sounds convincing. Sometimes it's better to have a workaround than none at all. Thank you.

Allow me to ask three questions, please. Are we talking about the same simulator here? If so, how can you claim that DCS' aircratf AI is pretty decent and challenging when our forum is full of aircraft AI complaints and ED feels forced to start a major GFM program? Or, are you working for the ED defense department? Then I would understand.

I understand some of the points made but your reasoning is very specific and beneficial for high-end mission creators. The UFO behavior of some ED modules affects the entire SP community, i.e. the majority of DCS users.

Captain sir, I have been in this sim for many years and have seen quite a few announcements like this. I hope there will be a breakthrough this time. Or will it be another one of those daring promises? In the evolving Cold War era in DCS, there will be predominantly close combat encounters. If the aircraft AI is not significantly improved, the frustration among users will increase immensely and the whole thing will just blow up in DCS's face. I would like to be wrong.

With all due respect for your suggestions to make this combat simulator more realistic, but none of this would be necessary if the aircraft AI had been properly developed. AI-FM cheating is the main cause of the whole misery and this should be corrected as soon as possible. In dogfight missions (e.g. with the Mig-21, Mig-15 or F-5) many users select AI experience level exclusively to "rocky" and set conditions such as "restrict jettison", "restrict afterburner" just to achieve a somewhat plausible simulation. It doesn't surprise me that with such absurd aircraft AI, serious DCS users are trying to find workarounds.

If you get caught in the opponent's air tow in a dogfight, the Mirage begins to shake violently and it disintegrates. The outer wing tips fly away and the aircraft begins to burn. Is that normal? This effect does not occur for me with other modules Occurrence: All maps, all opponent A/C Version: Latest Open Beta 2.9.1.48335

These are all cheap excuses. Other combat simulators, some economically priced or even older titles show the way. About F-5, watch Spudknocker's video from 12:45 to 17:45. Post Mike_Romeo a little further up.

The completely unrealistic UFO behavior of some aircraft reduces DCS to a ridiculous, arcade-like children's game. Modules like Mig-21, Mig-15, Su-25, F-86 or F-5 seem to be exempt from all physical rules. Their speed, acceleration capacity, g-force limits, climb performance and thus their maneuverability are presented far above the values of even modern high-performance fighters. It's actually a pity since DCS has an excellent reputation among combat simulators when it comes to system simulation. They provide exemplary solutions for their FF modules in radar operation, hydraulics, electrics, engine control, etc. They are also top class in terms of ME, GUI and graphics. But their aircraft AI is the worst that combat simulators offer today. Older sims or even arcade titles perform better in this respect. It's such a shame because this AI is completely killing immersion for SP players and SP represent the majority of DCS' customers. The complaints, especially from the SP community, are constantly increasing. For years, DCS has been shrugging its shoulders at this tragedy and putting us off with daring promises.

Well, we flew with’m in "Bolo" and caught seven of them. But these were real Migs flown by brave jocks and not extraterrestrial flying objects controlled by supernatural Martians.

Easy to say, but difficult to do with the performance of the Sparrow variants of the time and the UFO behavior of today's DCS Mig-21.

To be clear, I have no plans to purchase the F-4 module. At least not until the Phantom's main adversary's FM is corrected. As is well known, the FM of the Mig-21 is completely messed up. All the future phantom jockeys (and they will be numerous) are going to be furious when the Mig-21 performs its UFO feats in simulated Vietnam, Middle East or Cold War scenarios. Frustration and the great anger are inevitable.