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IF and WHEN public data is available for sure it fuels community expectations, however those are not moderated by the fact that Hornet is just a bolt-on module to the core game (code) which might influence module code in such a way that certain 1:1 mapping of available data is simply impossible.

Not sure about how well they cooperate and surely don't want to cross reference other developer's issue to this thread. In Russian forum Chizh said he thinks it is possible once the deck crew is finalized. I cross posted this in SD's thread for visibility:

It used to be at least 47 units of Alpha since day one, if it can go to 60 units now, its evidently better, even though not doubled. Still my point is, DCS Hornet is not real life 1:1 copy

No, we had news since the video, yes we want more, we will get news when there is any to share with us. Don't be upset, it is not worth it.

Any chance you can replicate on Caucasus or Marianas? I tested my end on Afghan and Marianas, no issues.

I had no issue when I flew yesterday but with regular mk-83s. Afghan. @Maddaawg can you try other bombs ? I am away now and can't check MK-20s my end till Sunday.

Since long time ago we were told by Wags and through official ED social media, that DCS F/A-18C product IS NOT simulating everything in 1:1 precision on purpose. Including the performance values and flight envelope abilities. This was stated already multiple times. How valid is the argument about performance displayed by virtual Hornet as compared to real life Hornet? Even if we take real documents and show EDSA where DCS product is lacking, it is still on purpose, therefore we should not expect a fix. Correct ? I wonder though, what will come out of the FM coding change that is being made right now.

Thanks, typo ofc

I see your '77 Pinto and raise you a FAB-500. Let’s see if it can handle that! Unless you meant 1977 Pinot in which case I don't drink and pickle.

The MiG-29 Fulcrum, introduced in the 1980s, was equipped with the N019 Phazotron pulse-Doppler radar. This radar had a detection range of approximately 70 kilometers (about 43 miles) for fighter-sized targets. It could track up to 10 targets simultaneously and engage one or two of them. What about Warsaw Pact exports of 9.12A? Given these capabilities, the MiG-29 could detect larger cruise missiles and drones, especially those with significant radar cross-sections. For example: cruise missiles - could likely detect larger cruise missiles such as the AGM-86 ALCM (Air-Launched Cruise Missile) or the Soviet Kh-55, which have radar cross-sections similar to that of a small aircraft. Larger drones like the MQ-1 Predator or the Soviet Tu-141 Strizh, which have relatively larger radar cross-sections, would also be detectable by the MiG-29's radar. However, smaller and stealthier drones or cruise missiles with reduced radar cross-sections might be more challenging to detect, especially at longer ranges.

Hello ladies and gents! There are lot of stories going around regarding Fulcrums interceptions of cruise missiles / drones. I understand that there should be no problem in the infrared spectrum, but how about radar? Is Fulcrum radar capable to detect small targets such as a drone or cruise missile? With Hornet we can easily intercept Silkworm missile and R-77 even (not checked if still possible). Should we expect the new Fulcrum being able to detect and lock on with it's radar on things such as cruise missiles and drones (available in DCS) ?

Then it is settled! It's not the aircraft it's the pilot Admit it, in this thread Fulcrum is better than anything else! Even the new Stinger 3D model released.

Здравствуйте! Я видел последние обновления по анимации людей и моделям пехоты от Eagle Dynamics. В прошлой неделе был показан скриншот с CH-47 Chinook. Можете ли вы сказать, будут ли эти новые солдаты добавлены в основную игру или это будет отдельный набор активов? И когда планируется их выпуск, в 2024 или скорее в 2025 году? Спасибо! null

Здравствуйте! Я очень рад анонсу симулятора МиГ-29 Fulcrum от Eagle Dynamics. Можете ли вы сказать, насколько вероятно, что проект будет выпущен в раннем доступе в 2024 году? Спасибо!

I disagree, Syria and Marianas are both fantastic maps from down low and slow

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Even though my DCS logbook shows almost 700 hours in Hornet, I am looking forward to this campaign mate.

From the last time I saw it in real life I remember it looked similar to how it is in DCS, now checking the reference photo it seems to be correct: Mil Mi-24P - Hungary - Air Force | Aviation Photo #2180625 | Airliners.net

So, as DCS is a simulation game / entertainment product, and as we see the standard and quality bar raised by Heatblur modules, each time they release a new product, I wish we could see at least the same level of fidelity in the upcoming MiG-29A module as we got in HB's Phantom. As many of us here know, the APU that is used to crank the engines for staring is a gas turbine engine started by electric motor. In the Fulcrum, like in many other aircraft, batteries or an external electrical power can be used to provide electrical power during engine start. I wish the startup procedure included the graphical / functional usage of the new APA-5D GPU unit available in game, similar to how it is done in aforementioned Phantom module. Reference image of ground electric power connected to Fulcrum

EDSA will not allow 5th gen in DCS, their COO said in an interview few years back, granted it was in relation to Su-57 but I think it applies to all 5th gen.

Thank you!

Thank you kindly, can you comment on the disputed "A" present in the module name?

Remember how the Strait of Hormuz was changed to Persian Gulf? Maybe with enough push we can influence ED to drop the "A". @BIGNEWY Would you think the name of the module is set in stone? I have been with them starting with Flanker 1, thus it gives me more privilege to complain (as a joke). I was waiting for the Fulcrum ever since Simon spill the beans about it in one of the interviews and then it was confirmed but high ranking individual in 1:1 chat that I never published, I waited for years, knowing that I was not lied to. I say this to show how much I want to get this and how eager I am to fly the 3F (Full Fidelity Fulcrum). However, I must object to your post, and ofc I am happy to stand corrected, but I doubt there was ever an official statement MiG-29A coming in 2024. Was there?

This is a very nice and interesting shot! Adds extra feelings knowing it went to combat on that occasion.

It was confirmed recently in the forums that the new fog and also dust smoke effects are to be expected in one of the future patches. I think it was previewed as well in one of the recent videos published in Wags' channel.