Jarlerus

Yeah, I've generalized some aircraft as I could not decide on what version is the most interesting ^^ As an counter example I have 3 specific versions of the F-4. I try to choose versions that had a longer lifespan and was active during interesting historic times (alternatively was used in combat). The idea being to chose an airframe that has the 'best' impact on DCS and is therefor the most probable choice for a developer. If you see a generalization but have an opinion about some variant being more interesting and have some arguments for it, tell me and I might change to that version ^^

Interesting. For the 27 E versions, I've changed the date to 1990. As for the dates for the AIM-9s: I used this source: http://www.ausairpower.net/TE-Sidewinder-94.html There I read that the 9M started production in '82, so an intro date of '83 seems reasonable. I used '91 because it's the first use of it in combat, so it had to be in use by then :P Fot the AIM-7M, wikipedia says 1982, but I can't remember my source. I'll get back to you on that. If I can't fine my source (for '83), I'll switch it to '82. Thanks for the feedback ^^

Yeah, that's why I started with the easy in-game fix :P But until it's fixed, alternatives can be the only thing that works.

I'd write off such bugs and shortcomings as Alpha-related, and post (or first look for) them in the 2.0 bug forum =)

Yeah, It should be an easy fix. Just add an extra entry with the same function, but only requires one "press", and just leave it blank for those who need to switch. =) Edit1: Oups. Didn't check page 2 :P My suggestion was already brought up. Edit2: Alternatively you use something like an arduino for the eject handle and tell it to "press E 3 times" when you pull the handle.

I like it too, but yeah. Waiting until we at least have some gunships could be prudent. I'll still add it to my list ^^

I like the idea. It would give mission makers a good tool for mood-setting.

*Now updated with a lot of interesting aircraft* =)

Yeah, that sounds doable. A compromise. Snap the cursor/change cursor planes to different panels in the cockpit. Though it can be proven laborious to get the cursor from one end of the cockpit to the other... Maybe have an input on the mouse that if you hold it, the mouse is on the "perspective"-plane, and whatever panel you hover the mouse pointer over gets selected when you release said button, and the pointer transfers to the panel's plane. Selecting panels in this way should be easy enough as it doesn't require as much precision as flipping switches. So it's like you "pick up" the cursor and drop it off at another panel. Or is this too complicated? <.<

This idea could be viable once DCS reaches the same levels of players as War Thunder. Before that, it's unfortunately a waste of time/money. :/

I'm wondering: What sorting in the list do you prefer? The by year and type, as in the "existing" part of the list, or by year only, as in the "wishlist" part of the list? Alternatively I can make it sortable on "year of introduction", though that would mess up the "existing/wishlist" division. //Jarl

I would prefer that there's more server settings, for these kind of things. And this would perhaps be easier to implement when the dedicated servers come? =)

TIL =) Thanks! //Jarl

Ah! At first I didn't know what you meant, so I Googled, and now I learned something new =) Thanks! Also froze the row, and the first column. ^^ //Jarl

Hmm. Yeah. I don't know where I found that the A-10C was already flying in '79 :P I'm baffled. What does "IOC" mean? //Jarl. Edit: Owh, and: Thanks ^^ Edit2: My mistake was that I didn't set the span for the A-10C at all :P It copied the F-15C.

Nice. If you have some written down already, please post them, and I'll add them, as a start =) //Jarl

Thanks and great idea! I think I'll make another Sheet in the same document for weapons. =) I'm totally lost on it though, so I'll need your help with it! ^^ //Jarl.

Hmm. Ok. I think 1994 is more suitable, as the list is when the aircraft where operational. //Jarl

Ah, yeah. Though the "MiG-29A" designation was odd, but I took it out of the FC3 description. So ED's own words :P I've updated it with the info above. Let me know if I misunderstood anything ^^ Thanks!

I'm thinking of adding another section on the spreadsheet with proposed/wishlist aircraft. Just post below what aircraft you want added, and if you know, the span of service it had/has. If you don't know, I'll make an effort to find out. =) Edit: I started with a few.

Ok, so the Su-25T's service life ended in 2000 then. I'll fix ^^

Hi guys! I wondered how the current, and coming, aircraft in DCS are distributed over time of active service, so I started making a compilation of this. It can be useful when discussing whether proposed airframes have a place in the DCS lineup. There are most certainly mistakes made by me, as I initially only googled/checked wikipedia for the data If you have more accurate info, post it below and I'll check/update the spreadsheet. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BiEo_eFfMrbD9oOLe8ddIVboQ2QvdgDvd3vazxK2PU0/edit?usp=sharing Edit: Spreadsheet now has a Wishlist section. Edit2: Adding a sheet for Weapons. - Please help with that. I'm lost on those ^^ Edit3: I adjusted a few things for better usability. The order is strictly after year of introduction. I added 2 columns. One with the years of introduction, so one can sort them all on that (colored for in game/dev vs wishlist). The second (leftmost) is to be able to restore it to the starting order Edit4: Added sheet for Land Units. Feel free to contribute (comment bellow) to this part ^^

Cool! Thanks =) Let's hope it will happen! I still wonder if these "other" versions will be updates to the current module, or new modules altogether. I just hope it's not a case of "if your first one sells well, then.." -.-

What was/are your thoughts on the SA 341F? I'm asking just because it would be a blast to fly as Recon and/or versus other heli, as the SA 341F (AFAIK) would be armed with a 20mm cannon or AA missiles. The question is mainly if you ever considered this variant, or if you're only making the M? /Jarl

The hardcore simmer-solution is to get a joystick with a folding trigger ;) As a side note, the weapon release button on the stick in the 21 has a cover, and there's keybindings for flipping it on/off. Though pressing the bound release button flips the cover and triggers the button :(