wilky510

So by reading some comments on this thread, people think stealth will be useless in the near future by looking into their crystals balls. So what if we somehow cancel the whole full stealth fleet project and go for an interim solution? What will the US do when J-20, PAK-FA stealth designs have matured. Just be outclassed until this new wonder weapon radar is available and matured enough to be effective against stealth aircraft? If the USAF buys only 400 F-35's, they did some terribly wrong. Even with the inflated prices, they need buy enough to replace F-16's. That's why the F-22 production line was stopped, to save money for more F-35's. From what i've seen.. the USAF is gonna try and stick to as many as they can buy. Even if they can't afford it, the program is already too far forward, and to be honest there's no interim solution on the books for an F-35 alternative. Starting a new program right now would end up costing more than just buying the F-35's.

You sure love this incident, don't you? :smilewink:

I thought these ones were the ones that ended up in the private collection..? ie...http://www.prideaircraft.com/flanker.htm? Maybe the USAF bought them, or leased them before they sold? Who knows. I know for a fact a while ago a few spotters caught Su-27's flying out of area-51, I remember seeing a quick video, and alot of pictures of it. But it was a long time ago

Never once did i see him say the US was unbeatable and the best. Typical American stereotyping. Also, if Russia went on the offensive against US, do you think they would some how fair better than US doing the same to Russia? Couldn't see a better outcome for either. This thread is one step closer to being locked, starting to get out of hand, and to be fair... I'm not helping. Gonna stop posting.

While i might not fly modern Russian aircraft, i will certainly love to try the MiG-21 because of it's global status. Can't wait for it.

Believe it or not there's actually people on the other side of the pond that enjoy flying USAF aircraft. I do understand they're always done in the simulator world, but that's just a cold hard fact. Also, the future is clouded, and the change might suddenly go to a US aircraft fest back to Russian aircraft. I wouldn't fly them and honestly I wouldn't complain about it neither.

If a stealth aircraft doesn't have a clear advantage in a near peer opponent war, how will an army of 4.5+ generation fighters fair? Sounds like someone is too stuck on the fighter mafia. Also, weapon carriage... it's not like the F-35 can't be a bomb truck as much as an F-16 when it's needed in low risk operations. Since the only compromise is stealth when carrying external loads.

You're right. Hopefully the void is filled by the DCS: Next Fighter. It's just wrong seeing a Su-25T doing SEAD operations on blue sides, unless it's wearing Georgian colors. Even then, it's still wrong because Georgia doesn't fly the Su-25T.

Sadly being burned by the community CAN be a double edged sword. When you finally release said aircraft.. people will be unhappy with that 'certain' aircraft. I know i would flip if i found it was an early version of an F-4, or an F-86. While some people might enjoy those. Some people wouldn't. You just can't win these days. But i understand why you guys won't let any information out. I understand so much, i check this site on a daily basis, just waiting for that information to be finally released!

I think since we're going to be getting faster movers again soon, that it's time to update/upgrade the wingtip vapors, and maybe even add vapor elsewhere on the aircraft.

I enjoy all your videos. Keep em coming!

Both the new MiG-31 and F/A-18 afterburners are flashing rapidly from on to off it seems. Though very minor and it might be a graphical side on my part. Did a full install of DCS world 1.2.1.

Not sure how to upload a Screenshot or i would.

You missed my; "one can dream". It was just a joke :smilewink:.

Just as detailed as the A-10C from what i've seen (externally), maybe a little bone thrown to us about the DCS USA fixed wing aircraft? :D. One can dream, i guess.

Not sure how the F-15 is anymore "better" than the Russian fighters in FC3 except for a 6DOF. You still got your ER/ET which is helps the Russian side out. For all we know the next DCS USA fixed wing aircraft could be an F-4 phantom. Which again, i'm sure an ER/ET could easily handle.

I thought they tested for contaminants in the oxygen system that could be from outside sources, ie: stealth coatings? I can't really see anything else really affecting the ground crew. Meh, who knows.

Okay, figured that. Thanks for the replies GG!

Thought the C-5 had more range than the AIM-120B. In the game they're about the same from what i've saw though. The encyclopedia in the game gives them the same range too; 55km. I also noticed something. I fired an AIM-120B and an AIM-7M at the same speed + height and the AIM-7M won (the AIM-120 went first too, then i did the AIM-7!). Was surprised about that that.

What version number is the AIM-120C in the game? Does anyone know? Sure wish we could eventually atleast see the C-5 or C-7 in the game.

Nice shot.

Lighten up man. People always trash on US aircraft simply because they're made by US(a big thing on youtube), while also praising RuAF aircraft for being unstoppable simply because they're not USA Branded. :thumbup: I had someone tell me the other day the F-22 has no stealth and the USA makes it up..... Non-stop comments about how the F-22 is a failure because of the oxygen system. It doesn't bother me, and i respect Russian aircraft and both American aircraft. It's just human nature. Shouldn't let it get to you!

I wish this were true. We might actually be able to see AIM-120C-5 and up which are in active service with the USAF (I think they are anyways). I think the C-5 or up will never see lights in FC series simply because it would make AMRAAM's (too much spam as of late with the AIM-120!) even more annoying for the USSR fighters.

Sarcasm? If so, noone said it was invincible here :music_whistling:.

day 1 buy for me, good job ED! I haven't read the thread alot, but i'm sure there's alot of mad people about the 3d/6dof cockpit for the F-15 and not the others. I am sure eventually ED will do Russian aircraft and you guys will be flowing in Russian fighters! Just stick it out and support them.