Schmidtfire

Great news :) I guess this info on ASP is already avalible. But in case it is not: https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=4523528&postcount=1212

Here is some info on the lasing vehicle: https://en.topwar.ru/31637-na-pomosch-letchikam-boevye-mashiny-aviacionnyh-navodchikov.html

https://topwar.ru/31637-na-pomosch-letchikam-boevye-mashiny-aviacionnyh-navodchikov.html

It is from this book: https://www.amazon.com/25-Frogfoot-Units-Combat-Aircraft/dp/1472805674 There is more info on the accuracy (or inaccuracy) of laser guided munitions used from Su-25 in the book. However, I just found that Su-25 Ground Designation is a hot topic on the Russian Forums. It does not seem Like something that was widely used.

Lasers might be better these days but during the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan, the Su-25 mostly used the sight in manual mode. The laser was found to be too inacurrate for precision strikes. At least over that kind of terrain. One particular Su-25 jet became the ”go to” striker as they fine-tuned the laser and sight on that jet. Another thing the Soviets did was to mount a laser (from a damaged Su-25) onto a BOMAN vehicle. With help of a machinegun sight the BTR-80 would roll up as close as possible to the target and lase from the ground for Su-25’s.

MiG-29 A/B can carry and shoot R-60. There is a documentary about F/A-18 vs MiG-29, and the pilot clearly shows R-60 as part of the armament. @ 8:50 the pilot talks about the ”older” IR missile. Also

F-104 is an instant buy for me!

I have noticed the high AoA issues. Something feels a bit wonky about that. In certain situations I can pull full backstick and pretty much "brake" in mid air. It loves to go fast, but is difficult to handle at speed. Diving on a bandit, even with throttle to idle, can be a deadly trap. I don't know how much the AoA issues come into play here, but it is easy to get into a dive you cannot recover in time from. MiG-21 habits are hard to break... Gonna try your tip and keep it close to 800km/h. And avoid fights in the vertical and ease up on the stick. For the gunsight do you use the gyro or radar at all? I have tried it a few times, but it seems like it is better suited for bombers or transports. The sight on the Tiger II seems a bit better in that regard.

Thanks for the information Hiromachi :) It's just frustrating with such a bug on a great module like DCS: MiG-21bis. Over six years old now and still one of the best. Hope that a solution can be found.

This issue was first reported in late March. That is a long time for a major bug. A lot of players have Nvidia cards and they like to be able to use radar without FPS dropping to an unplayable state. It has to be fixed and resolved. @Hiromachi, what is the latest word on this? If ED is working on a solution, maybe @NineLine can give some info on what is being done about this issue?

I have been flying the MiG-19P quite a bit on the JUST DOGFIGHT multiplayer server. How do I fly the jet to it’s strenghts? I find it difficult to handle and sluggish both in the vertical and in a turnfight. I know the MiG-19P is the heavy model, but I cannot understand the reputation that MiG-19 is a good dogfighter. What am I missing? :huh:

I do not work for ED :megalol: It should be included and working with the L39ZA. No additional cost. Just like it works for both versions C-101 and C-101CC. DCS is a military sim, but I do understand the reason why they placed it that way on the L-39C. What they need to do is integrate it properly with the ZA version (w. gunsight) as it makes more sense in every way to use that version for weapons training and light attack.

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How about making sure that a small number of fixes and updates are in by the end of the month for every "legacy" module? That way all modules are kept in good condition all year round :) That should be doable unless the staff is overextended. I get that there is a lot going on, but legacy or not these modules are still being sold att full price and should be supported as much as a newer module. I would not be happy to wait 12 months for F-5E fixes because it is not "legacy module of the month" for another year... :cry: I do like to see a "legacy of the month" module, but it should be a complement to the fixes. A new trailer, raise awareness of the module for prospective buyers and at the same time offer something a bit bigger update-wise. Maybe a texture overhaul or new sounds etc.

Who will take one for the team and subtitle this 2h+ interview? :D

F/A-18C is very good. Most detailed in DCS? It's in the top for sure but I don't know... One of the biggest gripes I still have with the Hornet is the reverse ground effect. It is flight model error. Flying extremely low you will get sucked into the ground. From what I understand this effect came about as a fix so that the Hornet wont slide around on the carrier deck. But very annoying when flying. Especially "Viggen type" missions in the weeds.

And why not? It was a good performing fighter for it's time. You also have to account pilot training, logistics, GCI support etc. So maybe the "complete package" made sense to use it a bit out of it's element. The AdA also had confidence against the type of threats that was out there. It's hard to judge that decision without seeing the bigger picture. Also, as jojo wrote. That was what they had to work with :)

It is more common for GA that the Garmin GPS unit is placed at the current position. Probably as it does not obstruct view and it is a rather clunky piece of kit. Not small like a car GPS. BUT I think it should be added to L-39ZA the same same way as C-101CC :) Makes sense. GPS with no gunsight L-39C, GPS with gunsight L-39ZA

Current GPS placement on L-39C makes sense if you look at videos of GA flying. More options would be nice, but there is a reason behind why it is placed like it is.

Honestly, get a plane you are interested in. That simple :) The full fidelity addons are great but require a fair bit of time and study to be enjoyed properly. So don’t run off and spend a lot of dollars on a plane because it does XYZ best. DCS is not an E-Sport game. Modern Air Combat is in development and will be a title more aimed towards fast combat and competitive multiplayer.

Any news on this? The thread states Reported but no progress?

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Flying online you regulary see Harrier with 12xGBU-12, Su-25T that looks like a hedgehog -filled to the brim with Vikhrs, missiles and bombs. F-16 with a max load of CBU-97 and A-10C with loadouts that would outright damage the aircraft IRL. So I guess 4x HARMS is a minor offense in that regard... Ideally the server (or mission) would have an option box to force operational loadouts. If this is enforced players can only select official presets in the rearm drop down menu.

On the ARBS/DMT DCS does not have contrast lock and there seems to be an issue with calculating the release. However there are quite easy ways to make it more believable and immersive. 1. Increase the calculation time. Keep it from being instant. 2. Don't make the lock a perfect snap on the targeted unit. 3. The DMT. Resolution is too good, but not only that. It lacks contrast. If you have a system that are locking on contrast, the video feed should be more "contrasty" like this (from actual ARBS) Not this! One way to create this "contrasty" effect might be to use the same principle as for BHOT TGP image and tweak the contrast a bit.

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