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Back in the mid 90's, the Navy paid for the contract to modify 45 KC-135Rs to the MPRS standard. Because of the limited amount of fuel being passed via the BDA (Iron Maiden), they deemed it necessary to allow more than one receiver to refuel and decrease the likelihood of a "sour" tanker. IIRC, only 27 sets of pods were delivered and currently the AF maintains 20 aircraft. The Tomcat WAS refueling from MPRS and was very involved with the initial testing (as was the S-3). Wing clearance, flow rates, etc... The reason you believe that most Navy aircraft refuel from the BDA is that there are simply more KC-135s without MPRS, than with. A BDA can quickly be mounted on a boom, as the mission requires.

Bump. Ya know, because we're still awaiting the big reveal from early last year.

Almost a year since they trolled some obscure helo sounds, stating it was 85% complete and we've still yet to hear anything more. So I wouldnt hold your breath from Razbam. They make allot of claims, but dont follow through.

I've been looking at new 3D models online that are animated to buy and donate to someone who could bring it to life in DCS. But who to trust that will actually complete it? Way too many that have started, but lost interest.

Late 2023 at the earliest. So having a flyable mod for now, is acceptable for some.

I had this happen utilizing a CTLD deployment. I thought I was out of range, but they did the same several times. Are they target specific? LOS?

Oh yeah, sweet rig! I'm pretty close with the only difference having 64GB RAM and a 3080 pushing a Reverb G1. Thanks for sharing

What are your system specs? Thanks.

And it appears to have the 7-shot Hydra-70s mounted. Thanks for the work!

For me, the most anticipated mod! Looking great.

OVGME is pretty darn easy to use. It's usually the installer (exe wrapper) that forces some extra bit of file structure building to make it work and that stumps some users.

Started a rainy mission and noticed that rain was passing through the area between front and rear cockpits. The canopies were closed, but it was still seen in between. Note the streaks in the screenshot.

The three FREE mods you mentioned, are so because they're mods. So there is nothing to stop a new player from downloading them and using them inside DCS, of the TF-51 and Su-25T aren't to their liking.

HTS/HAS is still half-baked, so I seriously doubt ECM will make 2021.

We dont talk anyone on into contact. The receiver flies the light signals and maintains position after contact. Unless it's com out refueling, we'll give verbal corrections after contact.

No, its not AAR capable.

How a hotfix wasn't released that week, is beyond me.

There used to be some great SEA schemes, but have since been left broken as the sim advanced. Has anyone created some updated ones? I'd really like something like this:

So you're wanting to give RB a free pass and get out of their commitment of the free add-on MiG-19S, they stated would be developed? No wonder this sim has gotten so far away from the customer's best interests.

Engines started

Please share the link.

Check back in about 3-5 years. It's been WIP for a bit over 2 years now.

Not this dates back to 2016. 5 years and no fix

Ahh yes, the toxic label. This whole sim is toxic then. Only because people want to know whats going on? They hyped the Kiowa in 2020, stating it was soon to be released. Videos and live chats. Then they missed their own deadline and said it needed more work. I can't recall which Qtr they were then aiming for, but its at the END of 2021 and not a peep from them. So the excitement they created leads to disappointment. Hmmm This is the official forum. If they dont want to use it, remove it. Potential customers shouldnt have to hunt for info.