asla36

Nah, staph! You are raising my hopes too much! But I really wouldn't get why make an F-16? There are so many other options that don't have a really close full-fidelity counterpart, on the same side (going to be released soon in this case). You could make an AH-64, that doesn't have anything close on the same side. What about a UH/SH-60? Or the MiG-23, F6F, A6M2, and Yak-3? AFAIK these birds have no such other similar aircraft on the same side (theater in the WW2 case).

Beating the F-4 in turning isn't a huge accomplishment, but i would imagine that the F-14 would be quite capable in turning. All swing-wing fighters seem to be, well... The Tornado is an exception. It also has quite the pack of engines, but we'll have to see for our-self. And of course, with the AIM-54's comes the possibility of calling yourself the king of long range (until someone decides to learn magic and get the documentation of a MiG-31 without the authorities noticing). Though the F-14 will be at an ordnance "disadvantage" at medium ranges.

This is only somewhat related, but y u cheat AI!?!? Like seriously, the AI is able to release chaff-flares separately... I feel so envious when I see it.

That would lower our standards of sanity, thus letting us get away with bigger flame-wars! Now who wants to use illegal munitions?

Oh yes, bring 'em on! It's just more useful to narrow a list of requests down, so that it gets done faster. ;)

In short: It will be most useful for forcing an enemy fighter out of position and scrubbing it's energy before an AIM-7 shot. Though with some luck the AIM-54 will hit, just don't rely on it too much against fighters. Against bombers it will be an automatic long range kill.

Woah... Let's just narrow that list down a bit, let's say one per category and side. So it would look something like this (for example): F-4 and MiG-23 for Cold War era birds. Yak-3, A6M2, and Hellcat for WW2. Something like this should be a bit more doable in the next decade, most likely not going to happen though. Don't even dream of anything modern if it is not made by the US, 5th gen is just laughable to expect. So in short, be more pessimistic. It helps when you don't get what you want.

An F-111 or Tu-22M would be more likely in the DCS environment. They would also be much more useful, with actual possibilities to run when engaged. While the B-52 or Bear would just die, with no chance of doing anything, when intercepted.

MiG-29/Su-27 are not going to happen because: they are Russian and above 3rd generation, we say so, they are already present in FC3, there is not much demand (compared to Western aircraft). So, no chance. The best we can hope for is a MiG-23/25 (not likely), Su-15/22. But we are never going to see these.

I meant the vanilla or MiG-29A. If it were possible to get the MiG-29, we would most likely see the vanilla one. Because the MiG-29A is already unavailable, since it is included in FC3. Though better not get our hopes up, we are never going to see one.

It does make a significant difference, with the tilt applied, you can't see anything below the horizontal line of the HUD. Whereas with only filtering applied you can see them well below it.

Though I would prefer something new instead of an upgraded MiG-21. A MiG-23, Su-15, MiG-25, MiG-29 (super early) would be much more desirable. Currently the best chances are for the MiG-23 and Su-15. With the MiG-23 by RAZBAM "interfering with the current schedule" we are not going to see it's development started any time soon, that leaves the Su-15. The Su-15 is a pure interceptor, having very little in the ways of BFM capabilities. But it would provide an interesting experience, specializing in hit and run tactics with fire and forget missiles. I wouldn't think the radar variants of the K-8 would be used that much, simply for the fact that you couldn't fire them and run. But the Soviet tactic of having both types of missiles fired at the same time would be the most reliable. One could hope of the MiG-25, which would follow the pattern of the Su-15 with poor BFM. But this time we would get a package of pretty long range missiles and speed to play with. Theoretically the missiles could reach a target flying at 80km distance, this being from the speed of Mach 3 at high altitude under ideal circumstances. A more realistic R-max would be 50-40km, which is still pretty good BVR. Combine this with the ability to almost outrun most missiles, you have something theoretically quite capable.

My hope...

It would just mean that everything would turn into a Soviet IR-MRM, without the easy possibilities of evasion if spotted. I don't have a problem with the RWR compared to something else... The 2 second time you have to hold down pickle in order for a missile to launch. Especially if you have to keep your target in a very narrow bore-sight. Otherwise, the plane's alright against modern thingies.

No, we want hands on conformation! :D

The Ka-50 has a similar Dlink system, but I doubt it would be able to communicate with western ones.

There is no way of getting something this modern if it has anything to do with Russian technology, maybe a possibility of the Western upgrades, such a offered by the Israelis and the LanceR. Though we are never going to see another variant of this bird in DCS, such things just don't happen.

This is off topic, but... Yeah, actually the SPO-10 did it's intended job and more. It translates to "painting (hard lock, direct translation was more akin to lighting) warning system 10", so it is supposed to warn you when you are getting hard locked. Thus by also giving you the direction (if you are not being locked), it does more than it is intended to do. Still, the Western RWR's, by that time, far outclassed it.

That is very good to hear! I have always wanted there to be such a system, but never had noticed that one existed, thank you.

Yes, but we will never see a MiG-21-93. Just too new.

*Smiles at the sight of Russian Bias)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))* Meanwhile I enjoy my range, and IFF, advantage in the MiG-21bis. Though using radar gives your position away like nothing else, especially when your foe has a superior RWR... Like seriously, why can't you Russians make RWR's!?!? They're all so inferior, especially considering the fact that they were AFAIK the pioneers of the technology... Continuing my off-topic rant about Soviet RWR's, they didn't get the SPO-15 until the 70s! Ok, calm down Asla... You're off topic. 1) Back on topic, exactly how reliable will this system be? 2) Will it have issues with the video cancelling due to flares or the missiles rocket motor? 3)Will we have lag tracking areal targets, with the camera following only the IR missiles signal, or will it lock on to the aircraft automatically? 4) In such a case in what conditions will it lose lock, like when the IR missiles one goes somewhere else? 5) And if it will not automatically lock the target, can we do it manually?

They are also, still, cooking something... Like seriously, it's been months, give us a hint! :D

That is actually a really helpful feature, since the NA variant doesn't have an IFF interrogator.

Oh no you don't! If we let the texture artists get a hold of this, we will have infinite re-do's! :D Though the greater the end result, the better! You guys are doing an awesome job.

Did you see the cursor? If so it was a result of you flying too low/high. If not can you verify that you had the radar turned on, on the right hand cockpit wall. A firther cause would be having enabled an error in the mission editor. Did you have the full coolant? If everything was set up correctly, than it is most likely a bug. I don't get this on my missions.