Evoman

I had fairly recently brought up the AC-47 over on a Radio Control forum I also follow because someone had mentioned they would like to see a nicer and bigger model of the DC3 than what is currently being offered. And a lot of people showed interest for it because of the appeal of various variants from one single casting could have of an RC electric foam model.

From what I have been reading the F-15 still provides certain capabilities at a lower operational cost than an F-35 can. So the Pentagon is pushing the USAF to keep the F-15 around by either upgrading the aging F-15C/D or buying an all new F-15X. http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/25636/usafs-next-budget-request-will-include-new-f-15x-advanced-eagle-fighter-jets-report And the USAF has been dragging their feet in getting new wing boxes for the A-10. They seem to just want to be rid of it. http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/21158/usaf-wont-get-any-new-a-10-wings-for-a-decade-and-thats-bad-news-for-the-warthog?iid=sr-link1

I completely agree with you! It all really comes down to the perfect timing for everything to line up for DCS to have all that they need to develop a new aircraft. It has become so common to see people ask why a certain aircraft hasn't been done already that it just makes me roll my eyes every time because they simply haven't done their research. I hope someone can put together a good write up explaining the complexities of what it takes to develop a module for DCS. So that we can all just refer these newbies to it.

I agree that a EW aircraft of some sort is missing. Since just about any EW systems would be extra sensitive for proper utilization in DCS. That leaves having to go further back to older systems that would be declassified. That would mean going back to the Prowlers predecessor the F3D-2Q/EF-10B Skyknight. Its EW systems might be obsolete compared to modern systems but something is better than nothing. Plus the Skynight also had all-weather day or night-fighter variants that would be useful since a full fidelity module is a high possibility.

I think it has to do with the persons age. People tend to idolize the jets they grew up with during the era those jets were in service. So those people from the Vietnam era are going to want the F-4, A-4. The people that came after that the F-14 then the F-18. And now the newest generation wants the F-22 and F-35. Anyone older than these generations are going to be interested in the Century fighters or WWII fighters. So it pretty much comes down to what generation they grew up in.

I can certainly understand wanting to drive an automatic for commuting or just a cursing along. But you will always miss the thrill of driving a manual for those moments you are in the mood. My suggestion is to just keep your current car as your week end toy and get a 2nd car with an auto as your everyday beater. :smilewink:

Add to that an automatic transmission, oh wait most already do only come with DCT auto transmissions because the majority of the customer base of rich people cant be bothered with a manual when all they want to do is drive a flashy looking sports car with out actually learning to drive it to its full potential.

I totally understand your point about some study planes such as the A-10C being too complex for the average person with no sim experience. Even I don't enjoy flying the A-10C as much because of its complexity and always forget how to operate it if I don't stay current flying it. I suggest using more simpler aircraft such as the F-86 and the Mig-15. Even the Viggen is kinda simple enough with just enough complexity to make it an enjoyable experience. I would also add that the Viggen is one of the few jets that is really easy to learn to land because of the auto throttle setting and auto flaps. And all of these are really simple to start up requiring just few switches to be flipped.

One of the great things about multi crew study sims like the F-14 is that it will be a lot easier to get newbies into DCS as your RIO. Then you can just show them the ropes as you go. The A6 Intruder would be the perfect plane for the job since you could give your guest instructions a lot easier. One of the many reasons I want the F-14 is to more easily lure some friends to check it out. And by that I mean that you will be able to share your Tomcat with a friend without them having to also buy it. Then they can just download their free copy of DCS and hop in with you as your RIO. By the way DCS has stated before that they no longer plan to release anymore FC3 level aircraft. So what will be in Modern Air Combat will be it!

I will pass. My main attraction to DCS is to feel what it is like hauling A** from the cockpit and experiencing combat like I was there not through lenses.

As much as I am interested in a Phantom I will already have plenty of new high quality planes to keep me busy long enough to be patient. I still have not completely mastered the Viggen and with the F-14 out soon that alone will occupy me for a long time. Then when the F-18 goes on sale I will be occupied with that. And after that it might be the F-16 or some other module. But I do remember reading that when they do continue to work on the Phantom it will be released earlier than usual because it will only feature basic working systems at first.

First of all you have to keep in mind that the Belsimtek F-4E is going to be a far superior and accurate rendition of the Phantom than the SimWorks version. So if there is already going to be a great rendition of the phantom as a base then why not just start from there and have a skin made by talent in the community to replicate as much as possible of the F-4B/N.

Although it would be cool to have those bombers in DCS I agree that it wont be happening in a long time especially the B-2. In the mean time why not just focus on other alternatives that would have a higher probability of getting developed because all the necessary data would be available and permissions granted. Such alternatives could be F-111 and the B-17.

I definitely agree that a C-130 module would be very popular and a worth while investment for the developer because it would offer a whole new set of missions and capabilities. There are very few other airplanes that have such a wide variety of variants that would appeal to a wide customer base. However as much as I would like there to be many variants available at pre-order I think it would be more plausible if they kept it simple by just focusing on one variant to start off with and speed up development. Then later on they can add other variants. In my opinion the best variant that would be the easiest to implement and the most useful would be the KC-130 tanker. I say that because no other assents would have to be created and it could be pressed into service from the start.

I thought this thread was a request for a high fidelity flyable air tanker, which in of its self would attract a whole new player base that are normally interested in flying airliners.

I wonder if the newer radar and other systems might still be too new and classified to be able to do it. Hence why the whet with the next best version in the first place.

A KC-135 would be great except I had seen several people on these forms mention that DCS currently has a two engine limitation that can be simulated. So until that issue is corrected and increased to four engine support the KC-135 will be on hold. So that would limit things to the new KC-46 Pegasus which is a twin engine. I for one prefer the KC-10. They can just model the two engines on the wings and leave the 3rd in the tail alone until DCS is updated.

I can only see a R22 being done if another customer pays Eagle Dynamics to make them a Sim just like they did with the Yak-52.

There was a Blackhawk thread already started a while ago. Here it is: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=220894

A while ago Razbam had asked their Facebook followers what non armed military airplane they would like to see come to DCS. And the most requested airplane was the C-130 because it has so many variants that could be useful in a wide range of missions like no other.

Although I understand where you are coming from, I personally would not be interested in such a FC style pack if there was one even though I like WW2 warbirds. But I could realistically see there being a 2-4 max intro warbird pack with no map. The pricing should not be an issue if people are just patient enough to wait for the next sale. I have yet to pay full price for any of the modules and maps I have. I don't currently own WW2 birds but when the P-47 is released I will be buying it for sure and on a sale.

I was just saying that the Viggen is the only non Naval jet capable of landing on aircraft carriers with out the use of a barrier. If I am flying a Viggen that is low on fuel and my nearest refuel destination is a carrier I have nothing to loose by attempting to land on it than having to eject. Here is one of many videos on youtube of a Viggen that successfully landed on a carrier.

This would probably be what it would mostly be used for a while since there are not that many available aircraft capable of landing on carriers yet. Although the Viggen might be able to do without it using the thrust reverser.

Here is the link to the video I had tried posting. I don't know why its so darn difficult to embed a video in these forums. Anyways make sure to pay attention about what they say about the care that must be taken to avoid a crash in an F-100 at 2:40min. _

I am with you! The Nevada map is already pretty desolate and the current Persian Gulf Map would be a good enough middle east map for me for now. I need a more interesting map more full of greenery rivers and rice patties.