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Also to note is that this is a JA 37 so it uses a different hud from the AJS 37 we are getting. While some of the Symbology is the same most of it is different. The JA 37 HUD is also wider (With a larger area being covered by the HUD Projection) The AJ/AJS 37 has a hud that was developed in the 60s (and as such has a early HUD) where as The JA 37 entering service 10 years after the JA 37 in 1980 has a later more mature HUD developed in 70s and as such is a significant step up in most areas from the AJ/AJS 37s HUD. Here is a Video that contains some short snippets of Footage showing the HUD we will be getting. [ame] [/ame]

well two weeks would not be a bad guess. Id say 1-2 weeks minimum. As it has to be released on a Friday (and its obviously not today) So earliest would be next week (if there is a patch planned for then) otherwise two weeks. And also release date is not completely up to Belsimtek as they have to wait for game updates. For me best case scenario would be it being released into the Open beta Client next week and then if there are no problems (either with the F-5E or the Open beta at large ) and then the stable client the week after that. Hopefully =). And since we finally have the Manuals im hopeful.

This gives me hope that it might be released earlier in July then i had thought. 1-2 weeks maby? =>

If thats the case its amazings news. And it will make the F-5E the most capable it could possibly be without upgrading the aircraft itself. As the Aim-9P5 is the most capable variant of the Aim-9P. (with an all aspect seeker based on the Aim-9M seeker with comparable Flare resistance where as the Aim-9P4 Seeker was based on the Aim-9L seeker) So yea im overjoyed (if this is official and true) and will look forward to trying it out in combat. And this was kinda needed since the Mig-21Bis gets the R-60Ms (and can carry many more of them)

Correct, and that is a continuation of this.

Basically its the Continuation of this. [ame] [/ame]

I think he is a few feet to high. You can actually see him above the Snow Cover. Have to talk to his commanding officer about that. The proper flying altitude in winter for an attack viggen is when the External tank is half submerged in the snow.

If you have the Open Beta version then you will have the New INS system. As well as the change in the Manual. If you are using the release version then you wont have the changes. Hopefully the release version will be updated with all the changes on Friday.

Hopefully that means we might be getting close. Atleast close to some official news.

Well atleast we will finaly get some Fast strike aircraft. While the AJS 37 might not have the payload of the A-10 or Su-25T it will be able to get in and out much faster and at much lower risk. As its just as fast as the fighters. (Mach1+ on sea level and mach 2 at altitude) And then with the F/A-18 we will have a proper multirole.

Yes the Romanian Lancers can use the Magic II. But The Lancer is very upgraded. For example this is a Mig-21 Lancer cockpit. Slightly different from what we have in game. It also has a new radar etc and pretty much completely new Avionics. So its a very different beast then the Mig-21Bis. There are some Pictures of what claims to be a Indian Mig-21MF-75s with Magic II missiles (and some other mention of Mig-21s carrying MagicsI/IIs) But ive been unable to find any mention of what modifications needed. (since its not simply plug/play there would be some modifications needed but cant find how extensive it would have to been).

Well first. Did those Mig-21s use the Magic I or Magic II?. For the Iraqis it would be the magic I as they never had the Magic II (that we have in the game) And the Indians had both Magic Is and IIs but my guess would be even if they had mig-21s that could use Magic IIs that only the Bisions would be Magic II capable. They got the Magic Is in the 70s and the Magic IIs for the Mirage-2000 in the 80s/90s. So if some users could make the Bis able to use the Magic I (with minimal modifications) then sure maby. But i would have to see documentation before i would think they could use the Magic II as well. (The Magic I is the earlier Rear-Aspect only variant of the Magic II)

That looks quite good. Looks Reasonably wide and i think im gonna try to order a pair. And especially since the Bar is so wide i think i should have no problems with them. Thank you for your photos and your experience. I think they made me make up my mind =). I think im gonna try to get a pair when their are available.

Well what is comfortable differs between many (if not most) Body Stature / Size Etc. I have plenty of friends with the CH Pedals for example that have no problem with them and find the comfortable. But for me they were way to narrow and were very uncomfortable for me (outright painful after a few minutes of active use) Im a large guy. (198 cm and 130kg) And my Natural Stance is a bit wide legged. So im trying to find what fits me. (been looking at the Saitek pedals as they seem wider then the CH pedals etc but been unable to find any for sale in Sweden/Europe) And atleast from the numbers i can find the Saitek pedals are significantly wider then the CH Pedals and the insides of the VKB pedals. (Number i could find for the Saitek Pro where 21Cm compared to the 10 of the CH and 12,5 between the insides of the VKB Pedals) and 21 vs 10 or 12 is in my eyes more then almost the same distance. But then again i dont know how wide you can get on the VKB depending on where on the pedals you place your feet.

And the CH Pedals are about 100mm in the same measurement =P. So not a significant difference =P. If thats how narrow they are that might rule them out for me. But then again the "Foot Bars" seem to be pretty wide. So if i would have my feed closer to the middle or the outside of the "pedal" then it would add some distance on the width. So it could work =P. Question to any owner. Are you able to have your feet Shoulder width apart and keep the feet (comfortably) on the pedals? Il think about it (The next batch on Amazon is not due for a few more days anyway) But this looks like my best option atm (and everybody ive talked to who has a pair loves them).

Does anybody know how narrow the VKB pedals are (How close together the Feet are then they are on the Pedals) Kinds hard to estimate from the pictures. Ive been desperately looking for a Pair of rudder pedals for a while now. I tried the CH Pedals but they are to narrow for me to use comfortably. The Saitek Pedals seem to be out of stock in most places in Europe. And the MFGs are alot of money as well as there is the waiting time. So the VKB Pedals would be a very interesting option. Just need to know if i will have the same problem with them as i did the CH (The pedals being to close together)

Soon™ (This year and before the F-14 but no official date/Timeline has been announced)

Would be interesting if someone could try the maneuver in the Mirage 2000. Since it having a very good instantaneous turn rate (being a delta and all) It aught have a better chance then any other fighter in the game atm (atleast that would be my guess).

Ask cobra. He might need a child sacrifice for the gods. Maby thats what they have been waiting for before an announcement / release. They need to appease the gods to ensure good omens. Everybody must give up a child (preferably a first born but everybody is free to pick your least favorite child) for a blood sacrifice to Odin! And then we will finally have our Viggen!!!. Hail to Odin! the All Father!

And ontop of the RB 04E you also have the More advanced RBS 15 Anti ship missile which i think would have even less trouble. and you might be able to use the RB75T (AGM-65 with the heavy warhead) though that would demand getting closer. (where as the RB 04E and RBS 15 could both do it BVR) It mostly depends on angles though. For example if the missile was either going head on or in chase it would be no problem. If it was side to side it would be a trickier shot atleast for the RB 04E and RB75T but i still think it would be very possible as most landing craft where within its duties. (70 knost might be to fast for a early AGM-65 to get a good intercept but i dont know) But as sated if it passed infront of the RB04s Seeker and it locked on it should be able to cope with the speed of the target if it still has enough energy to maneuver (so depending on the range it was launched from) But the Later RBS 15 should have no problems even against fast moving landing craft. But Depending on the range / target aspect angle some pilot skill might come into play as you might have to give some slight lead to a target moving at such speed. Since you cant designate a target for the missile before launch. You simply launch towards where you want it to look for targets (RBS 15 is more advanced and can be told where to go and can be given waypoints for a route) So for a longer range Launch against a Ship moving at higher speed you might have to give slight lead to ensure its still within the seekers search zone when missile gets close enough to detect the target.

For the moment you can only get the Mig-29 by buying the FC3 module. (It includes the Mig-29A,Mig-29S,Mig-29G variants as well as other aircraft like the F-15C,A-10A,Su-25A,Su-27 and Su-33.) After the Mig-29s get their new flight model (probably later this year) they will likely be available as a separate module but for now its only as a part of the Flaming Cliffs 3 (FC3) module (DLC).

They are both Getting new Visual Models (with the S and A models being slightly different in shape etc) My guess is the A just happened to be ready first. So instead of delaying the new Visual model for the A until the S was done as well they simply released it when it was ready. My guess is we will have the new mig-29S model soon enough. But then again i mostly fly the A anyway (even in MP) so i have no complaints =).

Will you guys Update to 1.5.4 Open beta or will you wait for the release version (as you usually do)?

And also for those wanting the entire Story Translated it was done a "few" pages ago (Page 55 Post 566 ^^) http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2601502&postcount=566

Sadly these Tactics of using Chaff does not apply or work in DCS =(. As chaff works in a very simplistic way.