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RS Mig-17F January 20 was the last develop update on your FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066692146603 The last Mi-17F Youtube video was on May 2025 About the Mig-21Bis 2.0 continue on Summer 2024, talked they continue working on them. https://magnitude-3.com/2024/07/13/2024-summer-update/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMITJBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETA0VnA3NHpnWkRrdmc1aGJ3AR7cW39p1uqu7F7f8dj2KaPhIEI6Avt9BdJv_D5A3gjeZcfwchTj2-p4LbHaPg_aem_e0MEyK5qlgWeRqx51opHkA No i dont expected a Mig-23 yet by ED by the "dispute" has none resolved yet. Meanwhile has many FC-3 Red aircrafts (Mig-29S/Su-25/-27/-33) will turn on FF modules on DCS

ED has only given a side note, just as ED has done with other modules in the past. Until there's a big "official" announcement, everything will continue as usual. Has M3 officially said anything about this? Has it confirmed any official modules?

This is the same story as with ground vehicles, if ED doesn't do the groundwork on the core, there's no point in talking about a new damage system... We'll know if ED is working on damage model advancements from the Friday newletter reports, so let's assume that all modern vehicles, ships, and aircraft will continue to ship with the old damage model, unless otherwise stated.

The last news talking about ED has centred on damage model of WW2 aircrafts.

ED has only talked about the WW2 version, nothing else at this time.

It's been said repeatedly that a subscription system (and benefits) doesn't work in DCS World... for many subscribers, priorities aren't going to change, and their main business model is selling modules, not charity. Huge amounts of money are already being spent (which a subscription system doesn't compensate for unless you're an MMO), and this would force you to sell "expansions" at AAA prices to cover costs... Also, I love that assumption, "just sign up for a subscription and the problems will be fixed."...let's not dream of castles in the air. Turning the wheels isn't going to change things that have been happening for 30 years, much less "forcing" directions in the management of product lines because you want to step on the gas... Building functionality into the core isn't just about having a monkey hack code. Either you have competent staff (which is very expensive), or nothing gets done here. Let's also remember that much of the "competition" hasn't even come close to what we have today in the combat department. If someone wants to put money into making a module, they can: - Form a third party and do it themselves. - Try another KS... we know how the previous one ended.

ED hasn't given any news about the new AI damage model coming, much less a ship damage model that requires massive core changes, such as flooding, fire, or structural damage.

M3 already added some of its assets with the release of the F4-U, but not all of them. For now, those in the ED PTO assets have not been released.

The actual Iowa WW2 version, I was posted on the actual Ship Overview post (actual ships on DCSW), and I sure was posted on other post previously. But, I go to put them all my data otherwise here: Iowa (1982) BB Displacement: 46177 std In Class: [4] Size Class: A/Large In Service: 1982 (1943) - 92 Propulsion: Steam Turbine Crew: 2753 Signature: Large/Loud Armor Rating: 45/19/210 Electrn Cnt: 3rd Gen J&D Acoustic Cnt: 2nd Gen T Weapons: Cbt Sys: Gen 3 Semi-Automatic 2F/A(3)3 Mk7 406mm/50//2 Mk13 C P/S(2)6 Mk28 5in/38//4 Mk25 (5.0) C PW/SW/PA/SA(R)4 Mk15 Phalanx Blk 0 (4@6.3A) C PS/SS(4)4 Mk141 w/4 Harpoon D PB&SB(4)8 Mk143 ABL w/4 Tomahawk D Sensors: ES: 3rd Gen SPS-67(V)1, SPS-49(V)5, SPS-59/LN-66 J Link 11 L Remarks: Iowa, New Jersey, Missouri, Wisconsin. Configuration as of 1981 - 88 modernization. Recommissioned: IA Apr 84, NJ Dec 82, MO May 86, WI Oct 88. Typical Tomahawk loadout 16 TASM, 8 TLAM-C, 8 TLAMN. Aft helo pad with space for three Small helicopters. Aft 406mm turret cannot fire while helicopters are on the pad. NJ has SPS-10 vice SPS-67. WI has SPS-64 vice LN-66, Phalanx Blk I vice Blk 0, AA rating 4@6.6A. Dec 86: Iowa fitted with Pioneer UAV for gunfire spotting, others fitted later. 1988: WI fitted with Mk15 Phalanx Blk I (4@9.5A). Apr 89: Gun explosion on Iowa, 47 killed. No.2 (forward) turret unserviceable and never repaired. 1991: MO and WI fitted with P/S(1)2 Bushmaster Mk88 25mm and Stinger missiles for service in Middle East Decommed: IA 1990, NJ, WI 1991, MO 1992. Damage & Speed Breakdown: Dam Pts: 0 275 549 824 988 1098 Surf Speed: 33 25 16 8 0 Sinks Iowa (1967) BB Displacement: 46177 std In class: [1] Size Class: A/Large In Service: 1967 (1943) - 69 Propulsion: Steam Turbine Crew: 1626 Electrn Cnt: 1st Gen J&D Acoustic Cnt: None Signature: Large/Loud Armor Rating: 45/19/210 Weapons: Cbt Sys: Gen 2 Manual 2F/A(3)3 Mk7 406mm/50//2 Mk13 C 2PW/2SW/P/S/2P&PQ/2S&SQ(2)10 Mk28 5in/38//F/P/S/A 4 Mk25 (8.4) C Aft Pad (1)4 helo B Sensors: ES: 1st Gen SPS-6, SPS-10 J Remarks: New Jersey. Recommissioned for Vietnam War. Aft 406mm turret cannot fire while helicopters are on the pad. Apr 68: Deployment. One 406mm turret and half of the 5 inch guns not manned. Uses QH-50DM UAV for NGS spotting. Dec 69: Decommed. Damage & Speed Breakdown: Dam Pts: 0 275 549 824 988 1098 Surf Speed: 33 25 16 8 0 Sinks Iowa (1950) BB Displacement: 46177 std In class: [3] Size Class: A/Large In Service: 1950 (1943) - 58 Propulsion: Steam Turbine Crew: 1626 Signature: Large/Loud Armor Rating: 45/19/210 Weapons: Cbt Sys: Gen 2 Manual 2F/A(3)3 Mk7 406mm/50//2 Mk13 C 2PW/2SW/P/S/2P&PQ/2S&SQ(2)10 Mk28 5in/38//F/P/S/A 4 Mk25 (8.4) C P/S(4)20 Mk2 40mm/60 (5.0L) - IA, MO C P/S(4)16 Mk2 40mm/60 (4.0L) - WI C Aft Pad (1)4 HUP-2 Retriever B Sensors: ES: 1st Gen SPS-6, SPS-8, SPS-10 J Remarks: Iowa, New Jersey, Wisconsin. Recommissioned for Korean War: IA Aug 51, NJ Nov 50, WI Mar 51. Aft 406mm turret cannot fire while helicopters are on the pad. 1956: Iowa, New Jersey and Wisconsin fitted to carry 10 Mk23 406mm nuclear shells with nuclear warheads each for B mount only. 1962: Mk23 nuclear shells removed. Damage & Speed Breakdown: Dam Pts: 0 275 549 824 988 1098 Surf Speed: 33 25 16 8 0 Sinks And the "other" exotics versions, planned, but never builded. Iowa Guided Missile Battleship BBG Displacement: 44000 std In Class: 1 Size Class: A/Large In Service: 1956 Propulsion: Steam Turbine Crew: 2753 Signature: Large/Loud Armor Rating: 45/19/195 Weapons: Cbt Sys: Gen 2 Manual F(3)2 Mk7 16in/50//2 Mk13 C A(2)2 Mk10 w/80 Terrier//2 SPG-55 D A(1)1 launcher w/8 Regulus II D P/S(2)10 Mk28 5in/38//4 Mk12 (5.6) C PW/SW/4P/4S/PA/SA(2)12 Mk33 3in/50 (3.0) C Sensors: SPS-6B, SPS-8 J Remarks: SCB 19. Kentucky. Proposal to convert unfinished hull as BBG. Authorized in 1954, canceled later that year. Displacement estimated. Damage & Speed Breakdown: Dam Pts: 0 266 532 797 957 1063 Surf Speed: 33 25 16 8 0 Sinks Iowa Ballistic Missile Monitor (Sep 58) BBMG Displacement: 40000 std In Class: 4 Size Class: A/Large In Service: 1963 Propulsion: Steam Turbine Crew: 2130 Signature: Large/Loud Armor Rating: 45/19/195 Weapons: Cbt Sys: Gen 3 Semi-Automatic F(3)2 Mk7 16in/50//2 Mk13 C P/S(2)2 Mk28 5in/38//1 Mk56 GFCS (1.7) C A(2)1 Mk12 w/56 Talos//2 SPG-49 D P/S(1)4 Mk12 w/42 Tartar//SPG-51 D A(1)1 launcher w/4 Regulus II D P&S(1)8 Mk16 ASROC launcher w/8 ASROC E PB/SB(3)2 Mk32 324mm TT w/Mk44 F 2 ASW helicopters B Sensors: SPS-10, SPS-37, SPS-30, SPS-39 J SQS-26 K Remarks: Listed configuration is Scheme I. Scheme II would replace both forward 16 inch turrets with F(2)1 Talos launcher//2 SPG-49. Launch tubes for 6 Polaris missiles added early in 1959. Program canceled in 1959. Fitted with NTDS, Flag plot and command spaces for amphibious command staff. Displacement estimated. Damage & Speed Breakdown: Dam Pts: 0 250 499 749 898 998 Surf Speed: 33 25 16 8 0 Sinks Iowa Ballistic Missile Monitor II (1956) BBMG Displacement: 40000 std In Class: 4 Size Class: A/Large In Service: 1961 Propulsion: Steam Turbine Crew: 2753 Signature: Large/Loud Armor Rating: 45/19/195 Weapons: Cbt Sys: Gen 2 Manual F/A(2)2 Mk12 Talos w/80 msls//4 SPG-49 D P/S(2)4 Mk11 w/42 Tartar//2 SPG-55 D (12)1 launcher w/12 Jupiter D Sensors: SPS-2, SPS-10, SPS-32, SPS-33, SPS-37 J Remarks: Preliminary design work only. Fitted with three sets of fin stabilizers. Scheme I was fitted with 4 twin Talos launchers and 12 single Tartar launchers (!), but was impractical because of mutual interference from the 28 missile guidance radars. Displacement estimated. Damage & Speed Breakdown: Dam Pts: 0 250 499 749 898 998 Surf Speed: 27 20 14 7 0 Sinks Iowa Commando/Heavy Assault Ship BBHA? Displacement: 44000 std In Class: 4 Size Class: A/Large In Service: 1964 Propulsion: Steam Turbine Crew: 2753 Signature: Large/Loud Armor Rtng: 45/19/195 Weapons: Cbt Sys: Gen 1 Manual F(3)2 Mk7 16in/50//2 Mk13 C P/S(2)2 Mk28 5in/38 /1 Mk56 GFCS (1.1) C 32 HUS helicopters (20 in hangar, 12 on flight deck) B F(8)1 ASROC launcher w/8 msls E Centerline elevator -- 14 LCM(6) or 6 LCM(6) and 6 LCM(8) -- Sensors: SPS-10, SPS-37, SPS-30, SPS-39 J SQS-23 K Remarks: 1961 proposal. Flight deck aft, spots for 3 medium-sized helicopters. Flag plot. Carried extra fuel for replenishing amphibious task force. One 16-inch gun converted to fire Mk23 nuclear rounds. Carried 1800 troops. Initially typed as “Commando Ship” but then redesignated “Heavy Assault Ship.” Displacement estimated. Damage & Speed Breakdown: Dam Pts: 0 266 532 797 957 1063 Surf Speed: 33 25 16 8 0 Sinks

Refloting the post. Will be someday Iwo Jima map with the actual modules an PTO on progress?

I remember sometime ago, Aerges talk about some day build a Canary Islands / Spanish peninsula Map with cover all region, but actualy has none talked about a "map team". And yes, that will cover many eras: WW2: Spanish Civil War and Axis and alied operations of a hypotetical Feliz Operations (Portugal/Gibraltar Invaision) & Operation Pilgrim (Canary Islands Invasion) Cold War: Ifni war / Sand War / Hypotetical PacVar attacs (Ask Normandy Map). Present: GWOT / Second Cold War / Hypotecial Wars

A full SID/STAR and other navigation data are required for DCS... yes, I know this has more to do with certain civil flight simulators, but we have a "Garmil" addon... and it wouldn't be bad if there was a folder with unified data in this regard. Collaborate with Jepessen or similar? Because when the spherical earth arrives, we will definitely need all that data, even if it has to be with other navigation systems like LORAN, Decca, inertial, etc.

Remember has some proyects on the Redforce side by ED and some 3rd Parties: ED: Mig-29A Dekka: J-8II Octopus-G: La-7 / Po-2 / Su-17/22 (planned) Red Star: Mig-17F M3: a Mig-21Bis 2.0 planned.

We have US paratroopers for ETO WWII and some from the VVD's LOMAC rusian modern, but we don't have paratrooper drop animations. I understand it's a very exaggerated effort, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to start seeing some movement by ED, especially with transports aircrafts capable of drop paratroopers. The problem with the ASC C-130J module is that it seems like we're going to have the ability to launch paratroops, but that "2020" US paratroop model is missing...and all the associated functionality, so I'm sensing that it's going to be in 2026.

Something tells me that image is simply a script, and that the "paratroopers" are ejected pilots. ED hasn't said anything about this feature since the time it showed a DC-3 dropping paratroopers (who were pilots), in a 202X and Beyond video many years ago... nor has it said anything about modern paratroopers. As for troops... well, they haven't been seen in a CH-47F with troops seated into them (we're still using the old system), so I'd rule out paratroopers/troops for now.

On the D-Day to support the D-Day landings, the C-47 was attached with 6 hardpoing capables to carry supplies to the troops on land. other WW2 members has your propper parachute supply canisters. Others aircraft as fighters and bomber can carry them. US Parapacks Airborne M9A2 Paracaisson UK CLE Cannisers Storepedo Germany Wurfbehälter http://www.twinbeech.com/images/Aircraft/manufacturers/douglas/C-47/parapods/parapack1lg.jpg Some reference pages: https://www.warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=24925 https://questmasters.us/C-47A_43-15137_Page_3.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CLE_Canister https://www.facebook.com/groups/369365426597980/ https://kampfgruppewillow.blogspot.com/2020/06/d-day-and-arnhem-supplies-from-sky.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindholme_Gear https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storepedo https://langhamdome.org/about-raf-langham/active-airfield/the-airborne-lifeboat/ https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php?topic=58474.0

Chitose light aircraft carrier Chitose (1943) CVL Displacement: 11900 std In Class: 2 Size Class: B/Medium In Svc: 1943 (1938) Propulsion: Steam turbine/Diesel Crew: 800 Signature: Medium/Noisy Armor Rating: 0 Weapons: Gunnery Standard: IV P/S(2)4 Type 89 12.7cm/40 C 2 Elevators -- Area AA: (2)4 Type 89 12.7cm/40 (1.6) Light AA: 30 Type 96 25mm (3.6) Sensors: Type 21 J Air Group: • May 42: 21 A6M5, 9 B6N2 Remarks: Chitose and Chiyoda both converted from seaplane tenders to fulldeck CVLs in 1942-43. Built as auxiliary, special damage modifier of -25%. Jul 44: Both received 6 additional triple 25mm, Lt AA 5.8. 25 Oct 44: Both sunk at Battle of Cape Engaño. Damage & Speed Breakdown: Dam Pts: 0 83 167 250 300 333 Surf Speed: 29 22 15 7 0 Sinks Chitose AV Displacement: 11023 std In Class: 2 Size Class: B/Medium In Svc: 1938 - 43 Propulsion: Steam turbine Crew: Signature: Medium/Noisy Armor Rating: 0 Weapons: Gunnery Standard: IV F(2)2 Type 89 12.7cm/40 C 4 Midships catapults, 1 Elevator, 24 Floatplanes B Area AA: (2)2 Type 89 12.7cm/40 (1.6) Light AA: 12 Type 96 25mm (1.4) Remarks: Seaplane tender. Auxiliary, special damage modifier of -25%. 1941 modified as midget sub transports w/12 a/c & 12 46-ton Type ‘A’ midget subs. Subs launched through stern doors. Could be launched 2 at a time in 17 minutes while underway. 1942 - 43: Both units converted to light aircraft carriers, listed separately. Damage & Speed Breakdown: Dam Pts: 0 79 159 238 285 317 Surf Speed: 29 22 15 7 0 Sinks Agano-class light cruiser Agano CL Displacement: 6652 std In Class: 4 Size Class: B/Medium In Svc: 1942 Propulsion: Steam turbine Crew: 730 Signature: Medium/Noisy Armor Rating: 4/2 Weapons: Gunnery Standard: IV 2F/A(2)3 41st Yr Type 15cm/50 C P/S(2)2 Type 98 8cm/60 C P&S(4)2 610mm TT w/4 Type 93 torp F 4 DC racks w/1 DC, 18 DCs carried (Agano, Noshiro) E 2 DC rails w/6 DC, 36 DCs carried (Yahagi, Sakawa) E 1 Midships catapult, 2 Floatplanes B Area AA: (2)2 Type 98 8cm/60 (1.0) Light AA: 6 Type 96 25mm, 4 Type 93 13.2mm, 4 Type 11 6.5mm (Agano, Noshiro) (1.2) Light AA: 14 Type 96 25mm, 4 Type 11 6.5mm (Yahagi) (1.9) Light AA: 48 Type 96 25mm, 4 Type 11 6.5mm (Sakawa) (6.0) Sensors: Type 93 Model 3, Type 93 Model 2 (passive) K Type 3 Model 1 (Sakawa) K Remarks: Agano, Noshiro, Yahagi, Sakawa. Agano: 1942: DC racks replaced with 2 DC rails w/6 DC, 36 DC carried. Jun 43: Type 21 radar, E-27 Kai 3 and Model 3 ESM (Gen 0) added. Jul 43: 13.2mm replaced by (3)2 and (2)2 25mm, Lt AA 2.2. 15 Feb 44: Torpedoed and sunk by Skate. Noshiro: 1942: DC racks replaced with 2 DC rails w/6 DC, 36 DC carried. Jun 43: Type 21 radar added. Mar 44: Model 3 and E-27 Kai 3 ESM (Gen 0) added. 13.2mm mgs replaced by (3)6 and (1)8 25mm, Lt AA 4.1. Jun 44: (3)2 and (1)10 25mm added, Lt AA 6.0. Jul 44: Type 22 and Type 13 radars. Aug 44: FC-S upgrade fitted to Type 22 radar. 26 Oct 44: Sunk by air attack off Leyte. Yahagi: Dec 43: Type 21 radar added. Feb 44: Model 3 and E-27 Kai 3 ESM (Gen 0) added. (2)4 25 mm removed, (3)6 and (1)8 25mm added, Lt AA 4.1. Jun 44: (3)2 and (1)10 25mm added, Lt AA 6.0 Jul 44: Type 22 and Type 13 radars. Sep 44: FC-S upgrade fitted to Type 22 radar. Dec 44: (1)10 25mm added, Lt AA: 7.7. 7 Apr 45: Sunk by air attack off Okinawa during iperation Ten-Go. Sakawa: Nov 44: Type 21, Type 22 (w/FC-S upgrade) and Type 13 radars, and Model 3 and E-27 Kai 3 ESM (Gen 0) fitted when commissioned. Mar 45: (1)13 25mm added, Lt AA 7.6. Damage & Speed Breakdown: Dam Pts: 0 76 151 227 272 302 Surf Speed: 35 26 18 9 0 Sinks Kagero-class destroyer Kagero DD Displacement: 2065 std In Class: 19 Size Class: C/Small In Svc: 1939 Propulsion: Steam Crew: 240 Signature: Small/Noisy Armor Rating: 0 Weapons: Gunnery Standard: IV F/2A(2)3 3rd Yr Type 12.7cm/50 C 6 DC racks w/1 DC, 18 DC carried E (2)1 Type 94 Y-gun w/6 DC E P&S(4)2 610mm TT w/8 Type 93 torps (4 reserve torp/mount for quick reload in 6 minutes) F Area AA: (2)3 3rd Yr Type 12.7cm/50 (0.7) Light AA: 4 Type 96 25mm (0.5) Sensors: Type 93 (passive), Type 93 Model 1 (active) K Remarks: ASW refit: DC fit altered to 2 DC rails w/6 DC and (2)2 Type 94 Y-guns w/6 DC, total of 36 DC carried. Kagero, Maikaze, Isokaze, Shiranuhi, Urakaze, Hamakaze, Nowaki, Arashi, Hagikaze, Tanikaze, Akigumo Apr - May 42; Oyashio Jan - Mar 43; Kuroshio Feb - Apr 43. Jun 42: Tanikaze had aft turret damaged, possibly repaired in Aug 42 at Truk. Dec 42 - Jan 43: Amatsukaze damaged off Guadalcanal Nov 42. Damage repaired, 5 25mm, E-17 Kai 3, Model 3 ESM added, Light AA 1.1. Received ASW refit. Jan 43: Hatsukaze heavily damaged by PT torpedo, emergency repairs in Truk Jan - Apr, repaired in Kure Apr - May 43. Received ASW refit. May 43: Yukikaze had 5 25mm, E-17 Kai 3, Model 3 ESM added, Light AA 1.1. Received ASW refit. Aug 43: Amatsukaze had Type 22(e) radar added. AA refit: X 12.7cm turret removed, 6 25mm added. Area AA 0.4, Lt AA 1.8. Hamkaze Sep 43; Isokaze, Shiranuhi, Tanikaze Nov 43; Maikaze, Nowaki, Akigumo Dec 43. Sep 43: Yukikaze had AA refit, Type 13, Type 22 radars added. Type 93 sonars replaced by Type 3 Model 2 sonar. Jun 44: Survivors carried 18 - 28 25mm and 4 13.2mm, Lt AA 2.4 - 3.6. Damage & Speed Breakdown: Dam Pts: 0 35 69 104 124 138 Surf Speed: 35 26 18 9 0 Sinks Kashino-class transport Kashino AK Displacement: 10360 std In Class: 1 Size Class: B/Medium In Svc: 1940 Propulsion: Steam Crew: 303 Signature: Medium/Noisy Armor Rating: 0 Weapons: Gunnery Standard: IV F/A(1)2 11th Yr Type 12cm/45 C Area AA: (1)2 11th Yr Type 12cm/45 (0.1) Light AA: 4 Type 93 13.2mm (0.2) Remarks: Built to carry the Type 94 457mm guns, turrets, and ordnance materials to the Kure yard for Yamato’s fitting out. Can carry 5800 tons cargo. Auxiliary, special damage modifier of -25%. Damage & Speed Breakdown: Dam Pts: 0 76 152 228 274 304 Surf Speed: 14 11 7 4 0 Sinks

Updated post, based on the last PTO Assets pack update with many new ships on UsNavy and IJNavy. Casablanca-class light aircraft carrier Casablanca CVE Displacement: 8188 std In Class: 50 Size Class: B/Medium In Svc: 1943 - 61 Propulsion: Steam Crew: 860 Signature: Medium/Noisy Armor Rating: 0 Weapons: Gunnery Standard: IV A(1)1 Mk30 5in/38 C 1 Catapult, 2 Elevator -- Area AA: 1 Mk30 5in/38 (0.3) Light AA: (2)8 40mm, (1)24 Mk4 20mm (10.0) Sensors: SK-2, SG radar, SP radar (some units) J Air Group: Rated for 27 aircraft - typical load 9 fighters, 9 bombers, 9 torpedo bombers or 16 fighters and 12 torpedo bombers. Remarks: CVE-55 - 104. S4-B2-BB-3 hull, purpose-built as escort carriers. Built to commercial standards, special damage modifier of -25%. As aircraft transport, can carry to 50 planes on flight deck and 40 below on hangar deck. War losses: CVE-56 Liscome Bay (24 Nov 42); CVE-63 St. Lo and CVE-73 Gambier Bay (25 Oct 44); CVE-79 Ommaney Bay (4 Jan 45); CVE-95 Bismarck Island (21 Feb 45). Damage & Speed Breakdown: Dam Pts: 0 65 130 195 234 260 Surf Speed: 19 14 10 5 0 Sinks Commencement Bay CVE Displacement: 10900 std In Class: 19 + 4 + 16 Size Class: B/Medium In Svc: 1945 - 72 Propulsion: Steam Turbine Crew: 1054 Signature: Medium/Noisy Armor Rating: 0 Weapons: Gunnery Standard: IV PQ/SQ(1)2 Mk30 5in/38 C 2 Elevators, 2 Catapults -- Area AA: (1)2 Mk30 5in/38 (0.6) Light AA: (4)3 40mm, (2)12 40mm, 20 20mm (14.0) Sensors: SK-2, SG-4 radar, SP radar (some units) J Air Group: Rated for 36 aircraft - typical load 18 fighters, 15 torpedo bombers. Too small to operate XTB2D and the AJ Savage, the F7F or any of the new jet aircraft. They would have been able to operate the Ryan FR-1, but the type proved to be too fragile for carrier deployment. Along with the Independence class CVLs, they would have received the F8F-1. Others operated in a close support role with Marine F4Us (as some did in Korea), while others would be equipped with a specialized ASW air group. Remarks: CVE 105 - 123. Based on T-3 tanker hull. Only ten units were completed in time to see wartime service. Nine additional units completed after the war’s end; two immediately laid up in reserve without commissioning. Four units canceled and scrapped on the slips; 16 additional units canceled in Aug 45 before being laid down. Built to commercial standards, special damage modifier of -25%. Damage & Speed Breakdown: Dam Pts: 0 79 157 236 283 314 Surf Speed: 19 14 10 5 0 Sinks New Orleans-class heavy cruiser Baltimore CA Displacement: 13600 std In Class: 18 Size Class: B/Medium In Svc: 1943 Propulsion: Steam Crew: 2039 Signature: Medium/Noisy Armor Rating: 16/7 Weapons: Gunnery Standard: IV 2F/A(3)3 Mk15 8in/55//1 Mk13 C F/PW/PA/SW/SA/A(2) 6 Mk32 5in/38 //2 Mk12 C 2 Aft catapult, 4 SOC-3 Seagull B Area AA: (2)6 Mk32 5in/38 (3.4) Light AA: (4)11 40mm, (2)2 40mm, (1)24 20mm (18.0) Sensors: SG, SK J Remarks: Baltimore, Boston, Canberra, Quincy, Pittsburgh, St. Paul, Columbus. Eleven additional units completed after the end of WW II. Six additional units scrapped on the ways. Search and fire control radars updated as new types available. CA-72 to CA-75 were sufficiently delayed that they could receive some of the Oregon City subclass modifications. They had the stern lines modified to permit a single crane aft and the hangar was reduced in size by half. They had a 40mm suite of (4)11 Mk2 40mm/60 and (2)2 Mk1 40mm/60 because of the single crane. Damage & Speed Breakdown: Dam Pts: 0 122 243 365 437 486 Surf Speed: 33 25 16 8 0 Sinks New Orleans-class heavy cruiser New Orleans CA Displacement: 10050 std In class: 7 Size Class: B/Medium In Svc: 1934 Propulsion: Steam Turbine Crew: 1042 Signature: Medium/Noisy Armor Rating: 14/6 Weapons: Gunnery Standard: IV 2F/A(3)3 Mk12, 15 8in/55 C P/S(1)8 Mk17 5in/25 C 2 Midships catapult, 4 OS2U-3 Kingfisher B Area AA: (1)8 Mk17 5in/25 (1.7) Light AA: (1)8 .50 cal. (0.6) Remarks: Also known as Astoria class. New Orleans, Astoria, Minneapolis, Tuscaloosa, San Francisco, Quincy, Vincennes. First three units had Mk9 or Mk14 8in/55 guns. New Orleans Jan 42: At Mare Island, 16 1.1 in, 13 20mm total, SC, 2 Mk3, 2 Mk4 radar added, Lt AA 4.5. Nov 42: Damaged at Battle of Tassafaronga, lost bow, repaired at Sydney until Mar 43. Mar - Aug 43: At Puget Sound, bow repaired, SK, 2 SG added. Dec 44 - Mar 45: New Orleans; At Mare Island, 24 40mm, 28 20mm total, SK, 1 SG, SP, Lt AA 13.0). Astoria 1941(e): 6 1.1 in, 8(e) 20mm total, Lt AA 3.3). 1942(e): SC, 2 Mk3 radar added. 9 Aug 42: Sunk at the Battle of Savo Island. Minneapolis Nov 42: Damaged at Battle of Tassafaronga. Nov 42 - Sep 43: At Mare Island, 2 Mk3, 2 Mk4, 2 SG, SK. Apr - Aug(e) 45: At Puget Sound, 16 40mm, 8(e) 20mm total, Lt (AA 3.3). Tuscaloosa Mar - May 41: At New York Navy Yard, unknown refit. Feb 42: At New York Navy Yard, unknown refit. Sep - Oct 42: At New York Navy Yard(e), SC, 2 SG, 2 Mk3 radars added. Dec 43 - Feb 44(e): At New York Navy Yard, 2 Mk4 radars added. 1945: SP radar, 24 40mm, 16 20mm total, Lt AA 10.0. San Francisco Mar 42: SC-1, 2 Mk3, 2 Mk4 added, 16 1.1 in, 12 20mm total, Lt AA 4.3, fitted with 2 Mk3 DC rail with 6 Mk7 or 8 Mk6/9 DC. Dec 42 - Feb 43: At Mare Island, Damage repaired, SC-3, SG, radars added, DC rails removed. Aug - Oct 44: At Mare Island, SK, 2nd SG radar added, 24 40mm, 26 20mm total, Lt AA 12.5. Quincy Mar - May 42: At New York Navy Yard, SC, 2 Mk3 radar added, 16 1.1 in, 8 20mm total, Lt AA 3.3. 9 Aug 42: Sunk at the Battle of Savo Island. Vincennes Jan 42: At New York Navy Yard. May - Jul 42: At Pearl Harbor, SC, 2 Mk3 radar added. 9 Aug 42: Sunk at the Battle of Savo Island.Damage & Speed Breakdown: Dam Pts: 0 99 199 298 357 397 Surf Speed: 32 24 16 8 0 Sinks Liberty-class transport Liberty Ship AK Displacement: 7100 grt In Class: 2710 Size Class: C/Small In Svc: 1941 Propulsion: Steam Recip Crew: 298 Signature: Small/Noisy Armor Rating: 0 Weapons: Gunnery Standard: IV A(1)1 Mk30 5in/38 C F(1)1 Mk22 3in/50 C 5 Cargo holds -- Area AA: (1)1 Mk30 5in/38, (1)1 Mk22 3in/50 (0.6) Light AA: 8 20mm (2.0) Remarks: EC-S-C1 cargo ship. Prefabricated, mass-produced freighter; based on design of British 1912 “tramp” freighter. 58 to USN as AKs, 11 AKS (stores issue ships), 4 AF (stores ships). Civilian construction, special damage modifier of -50%. Single screw, double the speed reduction caused by engineering critical hits. Damage & Speed Breakdown: Dam Pts: 0 33 65 98 117 130 Surf Speed: 11 8 6 3 0 Sinks Cimmaron-class oiler Cimarron AO Displacement: 7256 std In Class: 35 Size Class: B/Medium In Svc: 1939 Propulsion: Steam Turbine Crew: 304 Signature: Medium/Noisy Armor Rating: 0 Weapons: Gunnery Standard: IV A(1)1 Mk30 5in/38 C PW/SW/PA/SA(1)4 Mk20 3in/50 C Area AA: (1)1 Mk30 5in/38, (1)4 Mk20 3in/50 (0.7) Light AA: (1)8 20mm (2.0) Remarks: No director for 5 in gun, fired in local control. Auxiliary, special damage modifier of -25%. First three units Cimarron, Platte, and Salamonie bult with 2F/P&S/A(1)4 Mk30 5in/38//Mk37 optical director, (1)8 .50 cal. Area AA 1.1, Lt AA 0.6. Has twin screws, although both in one compartment, double the speed loss of all engineering critical hits. Mid-41 Neosho received A(1)1 Mk15 5in/51, 2F/P&S(1)3 Mk14 3in/23, Area AA 0.2. Oct-Nov 41: Cimarron refitted, received SC radar, Mk4 radar for 5 in gun. Light AA changed to (4)2 1.1 in and (1)6 20mm, Lt AA 2.1. Early 42: Neosho replaced 3in/23 with Mk20 3in/50. Area AA 0.4. 11 May 42: AO-23 Neosho lost. 1944: Cimarron had (4)2 1.1 in replaced by (2)2 40mm, Lt AA 2.5. Standard armament by late war: (2)2 or (2)4 40mm, (1)8 20mm, Lt AA 3.0 or 4.0. Damage & Speed Breakdown: Dam Pts: 0 60 120 180 216 240 Surf Speed: 18 14 9 4 0 Sinks

Update roadmap with the new A5M6 Zero module and the updated PTO IA units.

Review the actual C-47 AI, Missing many cargo capability, and with some valuable parachute launches. Deploy my info: C-47/R4D-5 Dakota Transport Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 22 Size: Medium Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Rng Cruise Full Power Low: 140 200 Med: 140 200 Ceiling: 7070 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 1320 nm Int Fuel: 2120 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Add. Range 100 USG aux tank 275 kg 170 nm Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4536 kg 9500 lbs cargo 6500 lbs cargo for long distances 21 passengers 28 paratroops 18 stretchers & medical team 6 parachute pack containers externally (I go open other post about them). Glider towing cleat 9 100 USG ferry tanks in cargo hold Remarks: In Svc: 1941 953 built. External mountings for two complete three-bladed propellers. The C-47A/R4D-5 (2099 built at Tulsa & 2832 at Long Beach) was nearly identical except for revised electrics; 962 of which were delivered to the RAF as Dakota IIIs. C-47B/R4D-6 Dakota Transport Man Rtng: 1.0/0.5 Damage Value: 23 Size: Medium Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Power Low: 139 195 Med: 139 195 High: 139 195 Ceiling: 8045 m Engine Type: RP(S) Cruise Range: 1320 nm Int Fuel: 2074 kg Additional Fuel Fuel Wt. Add. Range 100 USG aux tank 275 kg 100 nm Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 4536 kg 9500 lbs cargo 6500 lbs cargo for long distances 21 passengers 28 paratroops 18 stretchers & medical team 6 parachute pack containers externally Glider towing cleat 9 100 USG ferry tanks in cargo hold Remarks: In Svc: 1942 2808 built at Tulsa & 300 at Long Beach. Two-stage superchargers for better altitude performance. External mountings for two complete three-bladed propellers. 896 delivered to the RAF as Dakota IVs. These engines proved unsuccessful, and many of the aircraft were modified as C-47Ds by omitting the engine blower. XC-47C Dakota Transport Man Rtng: 0.5/0.5 Damage Value: 24 Size: Medium Bombsight: None Throttle Setting/Speed in knots Altitude Cruise Full Power Low: 105 168 Med: 105 162 Ceiling: 6000 m Engine Type: RP Cruise Range: 1820 nm Int Fuel: 3630 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 2890 kg 6500 lbs cargo 21 passengers 28 troops 18 stretchers & medical team Remarks: In Svc: 1943 Amphibian version of C-47. Fitted with a 300 USG aux tank inside each float. Very difficult to load & unload & extremely difficult to change tires. No production was undertaken, but Edo received a contract for 150 float sets and C-47Cs were reported to have seen limited sertvice in Alaska & New Guinea. Certain cargo options on the C-47 have not been implemented, such as paratroopers and parachute cargo drops. With the arrival of the CH-47F and C-130J, it is highly recommended that ED implement these loadouts within DCS World to improve the logistics role for the dynamic campaign and WW2. Another point is the inclusion of gliders (for another post), which can be towed by C-47s.

MAXsenna, look, I'm not here to beat people up and dash their expectations. What I'm here to say is that many people need to realize that for 17 years there have been "plans" (not promises) for certain features/capabilities/environments... and we've all blown them out of proportion and created our own "pipelines" (and I was one of the first, just like David 550). And when a launch happened, reality hit us like a punch in the stomach, and then the torches and pitchforks started (example: WW2). That's why I've long since made a 180-degree turn and become coldly realistic... because I prefer them to take one or two steps than for them to run and end up slipping and falling to the ground... you have to crawl before you walk, and walk before you run. And I think I'm repeating myself when I say this... I know I'm coming on like a steamroller, and that's perhaps my biggest mistake, but it's because I've lowered my bar for what can be exaggerated to almost the bare minimum.

My problem is with Enigma, with their content creation and their past "opinions," which is why I haven't watched their video. And no, I don't have any problem with ASC; on the contrary, I'm grateful for the great work they're doing.

By the Spitfire we have: 250 lb Mk.1 GP Bomb 500 lb Mk.1 GP Bomb By the Mosquite we have: RP-3 25 lb AP Mk.1 Rocket RP-3 60 lb F No1 Mk.1 Rocket RP-3 60 lb SAP No1 Mk.1 Rocket 250 lb GP Mk.IV Bomb 250 lb GP Mk.V Bomb 250 lb MC Mk.I Bomb 250 lb MC Mk.II Bomb 250 S.A.P bomb 500 lb GP Mk.IV Bomb 500 lb GP Mk.V Bomb 500 lb GP Short Tail Bomb 500 lb MC Mk.II Bomb 500 lb MC Short Tail Bomb 500 lb S.A.P. Bomb By my data Corsair on the FAA carry 500 and 1000 Lb bombs, 8 5 in HVAR and 154 USG, but ED has not add any british 1000 lb bombs. GB/UK 500lb GP Mks IV, V, VI GB/UK 500lb MC Mks I, II GB/UK 500lb MC Mks III, V GB/UK 500lb MC MkIV GB/UK 500lb MC Mks VI-XII GB/UK 500lb SAP Mks IIC, IIIC, V GB/UK 1000lb GP Mks I-IV GB/UK 1000lb MC Mks I, II

There you have the answer.... I haven't listened to the Enigma interview, because in the past that man attacked ED and said things that he should have thought a little before saying them... That's why, as they say in my country "it's not my thing". I smell that you yourself have answered the second question... there was already some work done on the core by ED on the loadmaster, ASC has improved it a lot. Very bad business... if, as you say, it's "connected" to the plane, I'm afraid it's simply a camera, not an independent entity. Remember, currently, a downed pilot is an independent entity and has no limitations on where he can go or move. And I'm suspecting what it might be, a derivative of the orbital external camera. The easy way, in AI, is for ED to create an infantry-type entity and give it that "role", and as far as we know, these are currently properties assigned to certain vehicles and I'm not sure if that feature can be added by a 3rd party, because due to mods, I don't think it can be done either. In itself, it shouldn't just be an FPS, it should be an improved version of what we currently have from Combined Arms' JTAC functionality. If the code for a JTAC isn't locked by contract (remember that CA was based on a military contract for the creation of a JTAC trainer for the UK Army), ASC could very possibly improve it, and I'd bet my life if they could do that. The problem remains the same; I'm afraid there's some "building block" missing that ED has to implement first, because like it or not, I'm willing to bet that no 3rd party has access to the main core; ED simply creates the minimum step for them to be able to create (even if it's just declaring a function or procedure). That's something I've always required from ED with Vehicles and Ships, the ability to add "cockpits" and make them controllable in first person to make even a mod (we've been waiting 17 years).