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    Hawaii Islands?

    in Wish List

    Posted

    On 8/21/2025 at 5:10 AM, celestHawk said:

    I don't even dare to imagine what would be the size of that map 😄

     

    Whole earth technology has a true realistic curved terrain and by the Wags talk on your last video, we will fly from one to another map.

    Some love for the axis side?

    in Western Europe 1944-1945

    Posted · Edited by Silver_Dragon

    10 minutes ago, Winger said:

    I know making these modules is not easy. No hard feelings on ED. I am just dreaming on some aircraft variety like IL2 offers it with the feeling of flight we get in DCS.
    In exchange i could live with a little less in depth modeling of systems.
    Something like WWII Flamig cliffs could be a huge moneymaker IMHO.

    ED has no talk nothing about a WW2 FC, and no into your plans. On fact, I dont like that convert on a WT..... has better continue building FF modules. and more and more teams enter into DCS.

    On fact has many "size" to expand WW2:

    • Missing teams centred on WTO size and missing war teathers as mediterranean and east front maps (By Ugra media / Orbx / OnReTech on a future), has only matter of time.
    • Missing a real UK 3rd party team to build Commonweal WW2 stuff, as others centred on Germany, Italy, France, etc. Stuff
    • A expansion on WW2 Assets pack as content with the PTO to improve WTO, and more on others teathers (ED show a T-34 on 2025 and Beyond video).

    Remember, build modules has no a "balance", has a problem about the available info and other stuff to make cool modules.

    Some love for the axis side?

    in Western Europe 1944-1945

    Posted · Edited by Silver_Dragon

    1 hour ago, Winger said:

    Isnt it about time to get some more axis planes in the virtual skies?
    I mean when was the last axis piston engine plane released?
    In the meantime we get one allied plane after another without anything to put up against them....

    Isit reall that much effort to for example make some variants of the A8 available?
    Or a few more 109 variants?

    Allied:
    P51
    P47
    Spitfire
    Mosquito
    F4U
    I-16

    Soon:
    Bearcat (or was it the hellcat)
    LA 5 - what is this supposed to be flown against? Just to fly around in it i can get one in MSFS, cant i?

    Axis:
    BF 109 K4
    FW 190 A8
    FW 190 D9

    Soon:
    Zero (probably will be 2 years from now)

    Tiny little imbalance IMHO.

    Dont get me wrong. I love each and every plane in DCS. Its a great sim.
    But there is simply far too little that can be put up against each other while maintaining ANY KIND of historical accuracy....

    Thats just not understandable for me.

    Winger

    ED has building the F6F Hellcat and the A6M5 Zero, with plans to make Battle of Britain Aircrafts and the Me262 on a future.

    The start of WW2 aircrafts coming from ED as a "legend" series initialy by ED P-51D / Fw-190D9, no has a real WW2 scenery. Remember WW2 was planned by RRG Studios 3rs Party as a Standalone product outside DCS W, with totaly irreal aircrafts (Spitfire Mk IX, P-47D, Bf-109K-4, Fw-190A8, Me262), as a Kickstarted with end defunt, and ED recover the proyect and complite many of modules. On fact, ED has continue make "legends" as Mosquito, and now has start to centred on PTO WW2.

    The other 3rd parties centred on WW2 aircrafts has:

    • Magnitude 3: the actual WW2 F4-U Corsair (has plans to more WW2 modules on a future, surely PTO). 
    • Octopus-G: I-16 type 24, and on production La-7 and the future Po-2, centred on Soviet East Front modules.
    • No more 3rd partes has claimed WW2 modules yet. And actualy, only ED has intent centred on "historical accuracy" with Marianas WW2 1944, and expected move to BoB 1941 on a future.

    Build acurated modules has a complex work, and no, that not easy. If someone like make some more content, recomend build a 3rd party team centred only on WW2.

    The missing ammo

    in DCS Core Wish List

    Posted · Edited by Silver_Dragon

    2 minutes ago, Northstar98 said:

    I just posted a set of screenshots and a track that clearly show it doesn't.

    Nevermind, I dont check them when I refloat the post.

    2 minutes ago, Northstar98 said:

    Yes, they are the exact same model. The one in the ED directory was taken from the SA assets.

    Meanwhile has the exact model, ED has the total control about add and implement new weapons and funtionality (by 3rd parties).

    The missing ammo

    in DCS Core Wish List

    Posted · Edited by Silver_Dragon

    3 hours ago, Northstar98 said:

    The PG-16V is already implemented and can be seen being fired by "Paratrooper RPG-16".

    The Mk 46 appears to be from the South Atlantic assets (the exact same model is present in that directory too, with its inaccuracies - like the nose that's the wrong shape and the rear-most propeller that's a lot smaller than it should be).

    Has two Mk-46 into DCS directories, one on the SA assets pack SouthAtlanticAssets directry and another on ED CoreMods > Tech > TechWeaponPack directory. RAZBAM was unable to implement a ASW Weapon (has no a funtionality on the core to make a active/passive guided torpedoe). I talked about the ED TeckWeaponPack, none about 3rd party weapons.

    List of Vacant Models (II)

    in 3D Modeling for DCS World

    Posted

    8 minutes ago, Rick Mave said:

    there has indeed been a Transall mod so far, by @damienntrix as far as I can tell but it is the french NG version. The french R and german D versions are missing and the liveries present on the NG version available with Damien's mod pack are of relatively poor quality. https://forum.dcs.world/topic/263509-pack-8-helicos-ia-armee-francaise-diverses-structures-17-vehicules

    Meanwhile that lisk can be use by Modders to build Mods, I only put on them the official ED/3rd Party content.

    11 minutes ago, Mike Force Team said:

    The foreign countries will likely appear when ED releases their global map.

    Waiting to see if some "Assets teams" expand the AI units.

    List of Vacant Models (II)

    in 3D Modeling for DCS World

    Posted · Edited by Silver_Dragon

    4 hours ago, Rick Mave said:

    C-160 Transall and versions are missing imo

    Correct, missing many countries here:

    ToDo:

    • To add Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan (IJA/IJN/JSDF), Neederlands, Neutral, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Yugoslavia Partisan  Ships, Aircrafts, SAMs, AAA, Weapons, Electronic and others equipment from WW1, WW2 to actual.
    • Wait to add Nato/other countries stuff

    DCS: Roadmap (unofficial - NO DISCUSSION HERE)

    in DCS 2.9

    Posted

    Added to the roadmap the updated weapons EDMs into DCS W directories on the last path.

    • GBU-10 Paveway II
    • GBU-12 Paveway II
    • GBU-24 Paveway III
    • GBU-31v3B JDAM
    • GBU-32 JDAM
    • GBU-38 JDAM
    • GBU-54 JDAM
    • Mk-40 DTS Destructor Mine
    • Mk-81 Bomb
    • Mk-82 BSU-33 (Retarded) Bomb
    • Mk-82 BSU-86 (Retarded) Bomb
    • Mk-82Air (retarded) Bomb
    • Mk-83Air (retarded) Bomb
    • Mk-84 Bomb.
    • Mk-84Air (retarded) Bomb
    • Like 3

    TU-95MS - more weapon options

    in Wish List

    Posted · Edited by Silver_Dragon

    5 hours ago, Blackbahia said:

    Hello currenthill, first of all, thank you for your feedback and an even bigger thank you for your asset pack. Great work!
    My problem is that I miss a bomb truck like the TU-95 or TU-16 from the cold war era on the red side.
    The Kh-101 and Kh-555 are hyper-modern and don't really fit into cold war scenarios.
    I definitely don't want nukes in DCS.
    I think the TU-95M with the massive FAB-9000 bomb or the 48 FAB-250 bombs would be something special. As for missiles, it would be possible to use the Kh-22 you mentioned.
    Are the TU-95M and TU-95MS so different, or would it be possible to have both in DCS without too much effort?

    greetings Blackbahia

    FAB-9000/-5000/-3000, BRAB-6000, etc as other weapons, need implemented first by ED (on fact, implement weapons has on your side). a Tu-95M will build by currenthill as a new assets.

    Other interesting Soviet "Bomber Truck" has a M-4 Molot [Bison A]/3M [Bison B/C]

    M-4 Molot [Bison A] Bomber/Tanker
    Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 75
    Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic

    Counterm: 1st Gen D Inflight Refuel: N
    Sensors: RBP-4 Rubidy-MM radar, Gen 0 RWR

    Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
    Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
    Low: 320 360 --
    Med: 430 510 --
    High: 430 495 --
    Ceiling: 11000 meters Engine Type: TJ
    Cruise Range: 4495/4650 nmi Int Fuel: 98880 kg
    Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
    7600 L bay tank 6155 kg 330/340 nmi

    Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 9000 kg
    Def Guns: Dorsal, ventral twin AM-23 23mm. Rear twin AM-23/PRS-1 Argon [Bee Hind] radar FC (1.4)

    • 52 FAB-100 or 52 FAB-250 or 28 FAB-500 or 6 FAB-3000 or 6 BRAB-6000 or 4 FAB-5000 or 1 FAB-9000 bombs
    • 6 AMD-2M or 6 IGDM-500 mines or 6 RAT-52 torpedoes
    • 1 RDS-1 or 1 RDS-3 or 2 RDS-4T or 2 RDS-5 or 1 RDS-37 nuclear bombs
    • Single hose/drogue unit, 2 bay tanks (tanker)

    Remarks: In Svc: 1955 - Mar 89
    'Hammer'. Glass nose with AM engines - use first range. Can carry 24000 kg payload overload with reduced fuel. Used for maritime surveillance with low altitude camera. Had offset IFR probe, considered difficult to inflight refuel, takes 2D6 Tactical Turns to make contact with tanker.
    • Jan 55 - Jun 56: 31 delivered to 1096th and 1230th TBAP at Engels-2.
    • 1957: Refitted with RD-3M engines - use second range.
    • 1958 - 63: 27 converted to M-4-2 tankers, ventral gun position removed, bomb bay converted to hold fuel and hose reel. Can transfer up to 2290 nmi. Strength: 25 (1962), 14 (Jun 79), 13 (1989).

    3M [Bison B/C] Bomber/Tanker
    Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 73
    Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic

    Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P
    Sensors: RBP-4 Rubidy-MM radar, Gen 0 RWR

    Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
    Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
    Low: 445 480 --
    Med: 455 490 --
    High: 465 500 --
    Ceiling: 12250 meters Engine Type: TJ
    Cruise Range: See Remarks Int Fuel: 102950 kg
    Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
    6500 L drop tank 5265 kg 325 nmi
    7600 L bay tank 6155 kg See Remarks

    Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 9000 kg
    Def Guns: Dorsal, ventral twin AM-23 23mm. Rear twin AM-23/PRS-1 Argon radar FC (1.4)

    • 1 RDS-1 or 1 RDS-3 or RDS-4T or RDS-5 or RDS-37
    • 1 FAB-9000 or 2 FAB-5000 or 6 FAB-3000
    • 28 FAB-500 or 52 FAB-250 or 52 FAB-100
    • 1 FAB-9000, 2 bay tanks
    •  Single hose/drogue unit, 2 bay tanks (tanker)

    Remarks: In Svc: 1957 - Mar 94
    Solid nose. Can carry 18000 kg payload with reduced fuel. Used for maritime surveillance with low altitude camera.

    • 3MS-1: RD-3 engines. Range 4820 nmi, bay tank adds 340 nmi. 30 delivered 1956-57.
    • 3MN-1: VD-7B engines. Range 5415 nmi, bay tank adds 380 nmi. Retired in 1980s. 44 delivered 1955-59.
    • 3MD [Bison C], with Rubin-1K radar, PRS-3 Argon replaces PRS-1, range 5290 nmi, bay tank adds 375 nmi. Was planned with 2 K-14S (version of K-10S with 135 nmi range) underwing. K-14S canceled, Aug 1960 and production cut short at 9 a/c as pure bombers. In service 1960-85.
    • 3MP: Proposed version of 3MD with provision for either missile carrier, bomber or tanker roles.
    • 19 Jul 57: Drop tanks added to 3MN-1 only.
    • 1 Mar 59: First operational refueling by M-4 tanker.
    • 1962 - 67: 32 3MN-1 and 3MS-1 converted to 3MN-2 and 3MS-2 tankers. Inflight refueling probe and countermeasures removed. Can be converted between bomber and tanker roles. MN-1 can transfer 2846 nmi, 3MS-1 can transfer 2535 nmi to receivers. Inflight refuel N/D.
    • 1979-85: Permanently converted to tankers.

    TU-95MS - more weapon options

    in Wish List

    Posted · Edited by Silver_Dragon

    3 hours ago, currenthill said:

    I'd say that what you're looking for is the Tu-16 or to some extent the Tu-22M3. 

    The Tu-22M3 has no many extent about the modern, If you go to build a previous version or a Tu-22M-3M, on fact, ED need add some weapons options on the actual Tu-22M3. My data:

    Tu-22M-3 [Backfire C] Bomber
    Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 49
    Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic

    Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: N
    Sensors: PNA-D Rubin radar, 1st Gen RWR.

    Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
    Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
    Low: 485 495 595
    Med: 485 610 850
    High: 485 725 1240
    Ceiling: 13300 meters Engine Type: TF
    Cruise Range: 3215 nmi Int Fuel: 53550 kg

    Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 16000 kg
    Def Guns: GSh-23 (0.9) in tail turret with PRS-4KM Krypton [Fan Tail] GFC

    • 1 Kh-22N/NA or 6 Kh-15 (internal, Clean)
    • 2 or 3 Kh-22N/NA
    • 2 external Kh-22N/NA, 6 internal Kh-15 (Post 1988 only)
    • 10 Kh-15 (6 internal, 4 external)
    • APP-22, 2 FAB-3000 or 8 FAB-1500 or 18 FAB-500 or 33 FAB-250 or 17 RBK-500 or 33 RBK-250 internally
    • 2 FAB-3000 or 18 FAB-500 or 33 FAB-250 (internal)
    • 69 FAB-250 (33 internal, 36 external)
    • 51 FAB-500 (18 internal, 24 external)
    • 8 AGDM-2 Lira, AMD-2M, APM, Lira, RM-1, Serpei, UDM or UDM-2 mines (internal)
    • 12 AMD-4-500M or 18 IGDM-500 or 18 UDM-500 mines (internal)
    • 8 FAB-1500 or 2 FAB-3000 (Afghanistan 1988)
    • 6 FAB-500 or 12 OFAB-250 (Syria 2016)
    • 4 external Kh-47M2 (Tu-22M-3M)
    • 6 internal Kh-50 or Kh-MTs (Tu-22M-3M)

    Remarks: In Svc: 1983
    Clean with one Kh-22 carried semi-conformal, no speed restrictions. Max speed with external missiles is 895 knots. APP-22 dispenser has 10 nmi chaff barrier. Can carry APP-22MS chaff dispenser with internal bombs only. Can increase payload to 24000 kg with reduced fuel. Provision for inflight refueling probe, never fitted in service. Can use any of Kh-22M or Kh-22N series. Can also carry Kh-22SP ECM drone.
    • 1978-92: 268 produced. Official in service date 1983. Production from March 1987 have provisions for Kh-15.
    • Air Force Regiments (TBAP): 52nd Guards Shaikovka 1992; 132nd Tary, Estonia 1984-92 then Vozdvizhevka 1992-97; 184th Priluki 1984-88; 185th Guards Poltava Mar 81-92; 200th Belaya 1986; 260th Stryy, Ukraine 1989-92; 402nd Balbasovo 1983-93; 444th Vozdvizhevka 1997-09; 840th Soltsy 1981-94, 1225th Belaya 1982-1994.
    • Navy Regiments (MRAP): Baltic - 170th Guards Bykhov 1989-91, Black Sea - 5th Guards Vesyoloye 1985-94; Northern - 574th Katoonino 1987-02, 924th Olenya Jan 88-09; Pacific - 568th Mongokhto Mar 1996-11.
    • Mar 89: Kh-15 operational with three Air Force Regiments (52nd Guards, 200th Guards, ?).
    • 1989 - 93: 12 Tu-22MR [Backfire D] converted with Obzor radar and cameras replacing PNA and weapons. M202 SLAR, SRS-13 ELINT.
    • 2008: Kh-15 possibly removed from service. Air Force has 52nd Guards at Shaikovka, 840th at Soltsy; 200th at Belaya, 444th TABP at Vozdvizhenka
    • 2009-11: Navy transfers a/c to Air Force.
    • 2012 - 20: 30 fitted with advanced bombsight.
    • 2021: Tu-22M-3M upgrade with NV-45 radar (use Novella 1 stats), Kh-32M replaces Kh-22, guns replaced by 4th Gen J&D. Inflight refueling probe and advanced bombsight added. First flight 28 Dec 18. In service planned as 2022.

    Previous Tu-22M2
    Tu-22M-2 [Backfire B] Bomber
    Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 50
    Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic

    Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P
    Sensors: PNA Rubin radar, 1st Gen RWR.

    Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
    Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
    Low: 460 495 595
    Med: 460 610 725
    High: 485 725 970
    Ceiling: 12600 meters Engine Type: TF
    Cruise Range: 2660 nmi Int Fuel: 50000 kg

    Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 12000 kg
    Def Guns: two GSh-23 (1.8) in tail with PRS-3 [Box Tail] GFC

    • 1 Kh-22M or Kh-22MA (Clean)
    • 2 Kh-22M or Kh-22MA
    • 2 FAB-3000 or 8 FAB-1500 or 18 FAB-500 or 33 FAB-250 (internal)
    • 69 FAB-250 (33 internal, 36 external)
    • 51 FAB-500 (18 internal, 24 external)
    • 8 AGDM-2 Lira, AMD-2M, APM, Lira, RM-1, Serpei, UDM or UDM-2 mines (nternal)
    • 12 AMD-4-500M or 18 IGDM-500 or 18 UDM-500 mines (internal)

    Remarks: In Svc: 1974 - 1996
    Clean with one Kh-22 carried semi-conformal, no speed restrictions. Max speed with 2 missiles is 895 knots. Can increase payload to 25500 kg with reduced fuel. Not flown by Northern Fleet. 

    • Air Force Regiments (TBAP): Ukraine - 185th Guards Poltava Sep 74-82, 840th Soltsy 1976-81; Far East - 1225th 1982-94 and 1229th Belaya 1982-94; 52nd Guards TBAP Shaikovka 1981-93.
    • Navy Regiments (MRAP): Baltic at Bykhov - 170th Guards Jun 76-89; 240th Guards Jun 76-80s; Black Sea - 943rd Oktiabrskoye Sep 74-96; Pacific - 183rd Knevichi 1991-Dec 93; Mongokhto - 568th Mar 80-96, 570th 1982-1994.
    • 1972-83: 211 produced. Delivered from Apr 74 for testing and training, first 4 ac/ to 185th Guards Jul-Sep 74. First Kh-22 firing by naval crew in 17 April 1976.
    • Aug 76: Declared operational. Third world maintenance before this date.
    • 1977-79: Kh-22MP and Kh-28 trials, neither taken into service.
    • 1979: Inflight refueling probe fitted.
    • 1980s: Fitted with 2nd Gen J&D.
    • Jun 84: Inflight refueling training commences from Tu-16N by 184th. Removed in late 1980s. Can be restored in 'hours'.

    The Tu-16 need check versions, has many of them. I recomend move to build a Tu-142, based on the Tu-95 version (Yes, ASW operations no yet implemented on DCS), but will be a replace to the old AI unit. if you required data about any russian ship, check me.

    This is quite the surprise!

    in DCS: A6M5B Zero

    Posted · Edited by Silver_Dragon

    My data about A6M5

    A6M5 Model 52 Zero [Zeke 52] Fighter
    Man Rtng: 3.5/2.5 Damage Value: 10
    Size: Small Bombsight: Manual

    Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
    Altitude Rng Cruise Full Power
    Low: 126 256
    Med: 150 305
    High: -- 265
    Ceiling: 11740 m Engine Type: RP

    Cruise Range: 1042 nm Int Fuel: 402 kg
    Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
    330 L drop tank 240 kg 620 nm

    Ordnance Loadouts: Payload:
    Off Guns: 2 Type 97 7.7mm in fuselage and 2 Type 99 Model 2-3 20mm in wings (1.5)

    • 2 30 or 60 kg bombs and C/L 330 L drop tank
    • 8 10 kg or 2 60 kg rockets

    Remarks: In Svc: Aug 43
    Shortened wingspan with rounded tips, heavier gauge metal in wings, dive restriction removed.

    A6M5a Model 52A Reisen [Zeke 52a] Fighter
    Man Rtng: 3.5/2.5 Damage Value: 10
    Size: Small Bombsight: Manual

    Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
    Altitude Rng Cruise Full Power
    Low: 126 256
    Med: 150 315
    High: -- 265
    Ceiling: 11740 m Engine Type: RP

    Cruise Range: 1042 nm Int Fuel: 402 kg
    Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
    330 L drop tank 240 kg 620 nm

    Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 341 kg
    Off Guns: 2 7.7mm Type 97 in cowl; 2 20mm Type 99 Mark 2 Model 3 in wings (1.5)

    • 2 30 or 60 kg bombs and C/L 330 L drop tank
    • 8 10 kg or 2 60 kg rockets
    • C/L 250 kg bomb for suicide attack

    Remarks: In Svc: Mar 44
    Modified wings; belt-fed wing cannon.

    A6M5b Model 52B Reisen [Zeke 52b] Fighter
    Man Rtng: 3.5/2.5 Damage Value: 10
    Size: Small Bombsight: Manual

    Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
    Altitude Rng Cruise Full Power
    Low: 126 256
    Med: 150 309
    High: -- 265
    Ceiling: 11740 m Engine Type: RP

    Cruise Range: 1042 nm Int Fuel: 402 kg
    Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
    330 L drop tank 240 kg 620 nm

    Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 341 kg
    Off Guns: 1 7.7mm Type 97 and 1 13.2mm Type 3 in cowl; 2 Type 99 Mark 2 Model 3 20mm in wings (1.8)

    • 2 30 or 60 kg bombs and C/L 330 L drop tank
    • 8 10 kg or 2 60 kg rockets
    • C/L 250 kg bomb for suicide attack

    Remarks: In Svc: Apr 44
    Some pilot armor; armor glass windscreen added.

    A6M5c Model 52C Reisen [Zeke 52c] Fighter
    Man Rtng: 3.0/2.5 Damage Value: 10
    Size: Small Bombsight: Manual

    Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
    Altitude Rng Cruise Full Power
    Low: 126 250
    Med: 150 304
    High: -- 260
    Ceiling: 11740 m Engine Type: RP

    Cruise Range: 1042 nm Int Fuel: 402 kg
    Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Range Add.
    330 L drop tank 240 kg 620 nm

    Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 341 kg
    Off Guns: 1 13.2mm Type 3 in cowl; 2 20mm Type 99-2 Model 3 and 2 13.2mm Type 3 in wings (2.0)

    • 2 30 or 60 kg bombs and C/L 330 L drop tank
    • 8 10 kg or 2 60 kg rockets
    • C/L 250 kg bomb for suicide attack

    Remarks: In Svc: 1944
    Overloaded & underpowered, only limited production (93 aircraft built).

    TU-95MS - more weapon options

    in Wish List

    Posted

    4 hours ago, Blackbahia said:

    The new TU-95MS from CH is great and a win for the core game., but I would like to see more weapon options. I'm missing free-fall bombs or older cruise missiles like the AS-4 ‘Kitchen’ so that the TU-95MS can also be used in Cold War scenarios. Could there be something coming in the future?

     

    Tu-95 has 4 versions, based on the mod and refits by years... and the MS has 4 subversions, and never has carried bombs.

    The Currenhill version:

    Tu-95MS [Bear H] Bomber
    Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 91
    Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic

    Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P
    Sensors: Obzor radar, 1st Gen RWR

    Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
    Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
    Low: 400 300 --
    Med: 400 495 --
    High: 400 450 --
    Ceiling: 10500 meters Engine Type: TP
    Cruise Range: 6880 nmi Int Fuel: 84000 kg

    Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 10000 kg
    Def Guns: 2 GSh-23 23mm in tail turret (1.8) with PRS-4 Krypton [Box Tail] GFC

    • 2 Kh-80 Meterorit-A - Tu-95MA
    • Tu-95MS-6, with:
      • 6 Kh-55
    • Tu-95MS-16, with either:
      • 16 Kh-55 (6 internal, 10 external)
      • 16 Kh-55SM (1987)
      • 6 Kh-55SM (Dec 94)
      • 6 Kh-555 (2008)
      • 8 external Kh-101 or Kh-102 (2015)
    • Tu-95MSM, with either:
      • 8 Kh-555 or Kh-101 or Kh-102 (external)
      • 14 Kh-555 or Kh-50 or Kh-MTs (6 internal, 8 external)

    Remarks: In Svc: Dec 83
    Some early aircraft have Gen 0 RWR. Can increase payload to 27200 kg with reduced fuel. 1223rd TABP at Semipalatinsk 1982, 40th TBAP at Uzin 1985-91, 182nd at Mozdok 1987. Dolon has 1023rd and 1226th 1983-92.

    • Tu-95MA. Single prototype, might have carried 4 Kh-80 missiles in service. Canceled in 1984.
    • Tu-95MS-6. 31 delivered Dec 82-85? In Service Dec 83.
    • Tu-95MS-16. 57 delivered 1985-92. In service 1986.
    • Tu-95MSM. Tu-95MS-16 upgrades from 2018 with Novella 21 radar, NK-12MPM engines - estimated cruise range 7570 nmi, 4th Gen J&D, provision for Kh-50 and Kh-MTs. In service 2021, 35 upgrades planned.
    • 1987: Inflight refueling training commences.
    • 1992: 19 Tu-16MS-16 remain in Ukraine. Three later returned to Russia.
    • Dec 94: Tu-95MS-16 has external Kh-55SM missiles removed to comply with START treaty.

    For carry bombs and other ordenance, currenhill need the propper version:

    Tu-95/Tu-95M [Bear A] Bomber
    Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 91
    Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic

    Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: N
    Sensors: RBP-4 Rubidiy-MM radar, Gen 0 RWR

    Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
    Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
    Low: 405 440 --
    Med: 405 480 --
    High: 380 450 --
    Ceiling: 11300/11900 meters Engine Type: TP
    Cruise Range: 5815/6380 nmi Int Fuel: 73260/81245 kg

    Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 12000 kg
    Def Guns: 6 AM-23 23mm in dorsal, ventral, tail turrets (1.4) with PRS-1 Argon [Bee Hind] GFC

    • 1 RDS-3 or RDS-4T or RDS-37 or RN-30 or RN-32 nuclear bomb (Tu-95A, Tu-95MA)
    • 16 FAB-750 or 12 FAB-1000 or 2 FAB-5000 or 1 FAB-9000 bomb
    • 12 APM or 8 MDM-4/5 mines (estimated)
    • 42 FAB-250 or 48 RBK-250-270 bombs

    Remarks: In Svc: 1956 - 1985
    Flown by 409th, 1006th, 1023rd and 1226th TBAP. Each regiment has one flight in peacetime or one squadron in crisis parked over loading pits on Alert 120. Stood ground alert during Cuban missile crisis. Tu-95A and Tu-95MA carries nuclear bombs only. 

    • 1955 - 57: 31 Tu-95 and Tu-95A delivered. Use first ranges and fuel. In service Apr 56.
    • 1957 - 58: 19 Tu-95M and Tu-95MA delivered with Rubin-1 radar. Uses second ranges and fuel. In service Aug 57.
    • Early 60s: Low altitude training commences. Fitted for mines.
    • 1964: Four Tu-95M converted to Tu-95MR [Bear E] with cameras, 1st Gen ES, Rubin-1 radar replaces RBP-4M. Three have inflight refueling probes. In service Dec 64, retired late 1980s.
    • Late 60s: One Tu-95 fitted with standoff radar jammer, clutter rating 11.
    • Late 60s-early 70s: Fitted for estimated RN-30 or RN-32 tactical nuclear bombs, and 42 FAB-250 bombs.
    • Early 70s: Retired from bombing role. Training until 1985.

    Tu-95K/KM [Bear B/C] Bomber
    Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 91
    Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic

    Counterm: 1st Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: N
    Sensors: YaD radar, Gen 0 RWR

    Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
    Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
    Low: 405 440 --
    Med: 405 480 --
    High: 380 450 --
    Ceiling: 11600 meters Engine Type: TP
    Cruise Range: 5740/5635 nmi Int Fuel: 72995/71690 kg

    Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 11000 kg
    Def Guns: 6 AM-23 23mm in dorsal, ventral, tail turrets (1.4) with PRS-1 Argon GFC radar

    • 1 Kh-20 - Tu-95K
    • 1 Kh-20M - Tu-95KM

    Remarks: In Svc: Oct 60 - 1988
    Regiments - 182nd TBAP at Mozdok 1962-88; 1006th at Uzin, 1226th at Dolon 1960-85.

    • 1958-61: 47 Tu-95K delivered. 28 later converted to Tu-95KM standard.
    • 1962-65: 23 Tu-95KM delivered with inflight refueling probe, 1st Gen ES, Kh-20M, PRS-3 replaces PRS-1. In service 1963.
    • 1981 on: Converted to Tu-95K-22 (see separate entry).

    Tu-95K-22 [Bear G] Attack
    Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 83
    Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: Ballistic

    Counterm: 2nd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P
    Sensors: PNA-B Rubin radar, Gen 0 RWR. Former Tu-95KM have 1st Gen ES.

    Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
    Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
    Low: 410 440 --
    Med: 410 470 --
    High: 500 500 --
    Ceiling: 12500 meters Engine Type: TP
    Cruise Range: 4820 nmi Int Fuel: 71690 kg

    Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 12000 kg

    • 1 or 2 Kh-22 or Kh-22MA.
    • 2 or 3 external containers, each with 15 FAB-250 

    Remarks: In Svc: 1987 - 96
    Air Force only with two regiments in Far East at Ukrainia - 40th and 79th Guards. Last unit was 79th. 65 delivered.

    The Recon version (1 version):

    Tu-95RTs [Bear D] Reconnaissance
    Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 83
    Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None

    Counterm: 1st Gen D Inflight Refuel: P
    Sensors: Uspekh-1 radar, Initsiativa-2 radar, Uspekh-U data link, 2nd Gen ES

    Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
    Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
    Low: 410 440 --
    Med: 410 460 --
    High: 410 490 --
    Ceiling: 10300 meters Engine Type: TP
    Cruise Range: 6180 nmi Int Fuel: 72995 kg

    Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: --
    Def Guns: twin NR-23 23mm in tail, dorsal, ventral turrets (0.9) with PRS-4 Krypton [ Box Tail] GFC

    Remarks: In Svc: 1964 - 1993
    Navy only. Fitted with SRS-5 COMINT and SRS-4/6/7 SIGINT.
    • 1963-69: 53 delivered.
    • Northern Fleet: 26 a/c 1964-68. 392nd ODRAP Severmorsk-1 Nov 64, Kipelovo Aug 65, Ostrov 1989-Dec 93.
    • Pacific Fleet: 22 a/c 1965-69. 867th Guards ODRAP Khorol Dec 65-1993. Renamed 304th Guards ODRAP July 1971.
    • Forward operating locations: Luanda, Angola 1977-Apr 87; Havana, Cuba Apr 70-Feb 90; Conakry, Guinea Jul 73-77; Berba, Somolia 1976-79; Da Nang, Vietnam Apr 79-90. Also Ethiopia, Libya and Mozambique.
    • Aug 66: Demonstrates providing targeting for three submarines at once.
    • 16 Apr 67: First operational mission using inflight refueling. 392nd aircraft by 3MS-2 tanker.
    • Late 71: Commence over flights of Iran and Pakistan into Indian Ocean. Based at Tashkent, tanking by 3MS-2.
    • Oct 88: Permission given to overfly North Korean airspace.

    And the Tu-142 ASW versions (4 versions):

    Tu-142 [Bear F Mod 0-2] ASW Patrol
    Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 83
    Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None

    Counterm: 1st Gen D Inflight Refuel: P
    Sensors: Berkut radar, Berkut sonobuoy processor, 1st Gen ES, Gen 0 RWR

    Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
    Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
    Low: 225 295 --
    Med: 400 375 --
    High: 400 450 --
    Ceiling: 11000 meters Engine Type: TP
    Cruise Range: 5680 nmi Int Fuel: 83900 kg

    Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 9080 kg
    Def Guns: 2 NR-23 23mm in tail (0.5) with PRS-4 Krypton [Box Tail] GFC

    • 268 RGB-1, 10 RGB-2 (search only)
    • 176 RGB-1, 10 RGB-2, 3 RGB-3, 3 AT-1M or AT-2 or AT-2M torp, 14 PLAB-250-120 DC
    • 12 MDM-3 or 6 MDM-5 mines
    • 2 RYu-2 Skat nuclear DB, 4 AT-1M or AT-2 or AT-2M

    Remarks: In Svc: Dec 72 - 1992
    Service entry delayed by equipment trials. NDB type estimated.

    • Tu-142 [Bear F Mod 0]: 12 delivered 1968-71. Range reduced to 4525 nmi.
    • Tu-142 [Bear F Mod 1]: 5 delivered 1968-72 with standard undercarriage.
    • Tu-142M [Bear F Mod 2]: 22 delivered 1974-77 with larger cockpit.
    • Mar 70-72: Northern Fleet regiment equipped - 76th OPLAP at Kipelovo. Replaced by Mod 3 Aug 78-Dec 80.
    • 1976: One Tu-142M converted to Tu-142MP with UMGT-1 and APR-2 torpedoes (see Tu-142MZ for loadouts).
    • 1976-78: Pacific Fleet regiment equipped - 310th OPLAP at Khorl.
    • 1977 on: Tu-142M upgraded to Tu-142MK standard (see separate entry).
    • Aug 78-Dec 80: Northern Fleet a/c transferred to Pacific.
    • 1980: 169th Guards formed Cam Ranh, Vietnam with 4 Tu-142 and 3 Mi-14PL. Due to short runway, fuel reduced to 70000 kg, 4700 nmi nmi range.
    • Early 80s: Fitted to carry air dropped MG-74 3rd Gen mobile decoys (simulates C/V/Y/D class sub), replacing torpedoes to support submarines sorties.
    • 1988-92: Retired.

    Tu-142MK [Bear F Mod 3 & 4] ASW Patrol
    Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 83
    Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None

    Counterm: 2nd Gen D Inflight Refuel: P
    Sensors: Korshun radar, Korshun-K sonobuoy processor, MAD, 2nd Gen ES, Gen 0 RWR

    Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
    Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
    Low: 225 295 --
    Med: 400 375 --
    High: 400 450 --
    Ceiling: 10700 meters Engine Type: TP
    Cruise Range: 5640 nmi Int Fuel: 86000 kg

    Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 9080 kg
    Def Guns: 2 NR-23 23mm in tail (0.5) with PRS-4 Krypton [Box Tail] GFC

    • 66 RGB-75, 44 RGB-15, 10 RGB-25, 15 RGB-55, 3 AT-2M or APR-1 torpedoes
    • 12 MDM-3 or 6 MDM-5 mines
    • 2 RYu-2 Skat nuclear DB, 4 AT-2M or APR-1 torpedoes

    Remarks: In Svc: Nov 80
    25 delivered Sep 78-80 plus Tu-142M conversions. Some later to Tu-142MZ standards. Initially used Tu-142 sonobuoys until 1981, see Tu-142MZ loadouts. NDB type estimated.

    • Aug 78-Dec 80: Northern Fleet equipped.
    • 14 Mar 83: First deployment to Cuba.
    • Early 80s: Fitted to carry air-dropped MG-74 3rd Gen mobile decoys (simulates C/V/Y/D class sub) replacing torpedoes to support submarine sorties.

    Tu-142MZ [Bear F Mod 5] ASW Patrol
    Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 83
    Size/Signature: Large/Large Bombsight: None

    Counterm: 3rd Gen J&D Inflight Refuel: P
    Sensors: Korshun radar, Zarechye sonobuoy processor, MAD, 3rd Gen ES, Amethyst ASW sensor, 1st Gen RWR

    Throttle Setting/Speed in knots
    Altitude Cruise Full Mil Reheat
    Low: 225 295 --
    Med: 400 375 --
    High: 400 450 --
    Ceiling: 10700 meters Engine Type: TP
    Cruise Range: 5460 nmi Int Fuel: 86000 kg

    Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 9080 kg
    Def Guns: 2 GSh-23L 23mm in tail (1.8) with PRS-4 Krypton GFC radar

    • 64 RGB-16, 10 RGB-26. 16 RGB-36, 3 UGMT-1M or 3 APR-2 torp
    • 64 RGB-16, 10 RGB-26. 16 RGB-36, 14 PLAB-250-120 or 14 KAB-250-100PL Zagon DC
    • 12 MDM-3 or 6 MDM-5 mines

    Remarks: In Svc: 1993
    Pacific Fleet only. Can carry air launched MG-74 mobile decoys (simulates C/V/Y/D class sub) replacing torpedoes. 39 delivered 1988-93 plus some Tu-142M upgrades. Service entry delayed by avionics issues.

    • Jun 09: First operational refuellings by Il-78 Midas tankers.
    • 2017: KAB-PL depth charge available, replacing Zagon.
    • 2019: Fitted with control link for Forpost UAV.
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    When Eurofighter news now?

    in DCS: Eurofighter

    Posted · Edited by Silver_Dragon

    8 hours ago, dogeek421 said:

    This is just a personal opinion but I find the way Heatblur communicates quite frustrating: giving us a trailer and some screenshots 4 years ago and then nothing... Even if the plane is taking longer than expected to develop, it would be nice to have some news on the progress (other screenshots or messages from the developers about their work). We are all looking forward to having this beast in our hands!! In any case, thanks to HB for their work.

    EFA was show on 2025 and Beyond video...

    The last HB update from Discord on July 2025
     

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    We’re also growing - and are excited to talk about the A-6E and F-14BU being in active development and the imminent release of the F-4E Phantom II for Microsoft Flight Simulator! This is in parallel with, of course, the continued quest to scale the colossus that is the Eurofighter.

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