The S530F is planned already, and will be on all variants.
All (or nearly all) documentation regarding the F1EQ was destroyed by Dassault. Plus, going to Iran to scan and model a real F1EQ will be unfeasible and unrealistic. I doubt Iran would want westerners coming in and simulating their plane, regardless of how old it is. Also, I doubt they’re original. I’m sure Iran has made some changes to their F1EQs.
I would love an F1EQ, no doubt, since it’s by far the most appropriate variant for DCS, but it’s just not feasible. There’s no information available, and all the F1EQs are still in Iranian service.
On the other hand, the South African F1AZ has plenty of information available online, there are various examples on display in museums, and they have a respectable combat record, much like the F1EQs. While it’s not multirole like the EQ, it is a dedicated ground attack variant with the radar removed, replaced by extra fuel, weapon computers, and a rangefinder. The AZ could carry fourteen 500lbs bombs, and deliver them very precisely, which could make for very fun missions in multiplayer.
But I would love an F1EQ, with its highly advanced systems, wide array of weapons from various nations, external pods to perform quite literally any mission, and just for historical significance. Exocet, AS30L, AJ168 Martel, KH-29 Kedge (Russian missile), S530F, free fall bombs, etc.
The F1EQ even had an aerial refueling pod, so they could refuel other F1EQs!
It could do anything well. That is my number one wishlist aircraft, but it’s just not feasible.
