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While I think the Yak will be cool I’m still hoping for maybe an F/A-18 or 2.5 for Xmas haha

From what I am gathering from the negative response to the Yak-52 is people say it will delay other modules, however I have a response to that. In any software company from Paypal to AAA videogame dev studios to ED, projects are done in stages. Not all teams can work on the same project at the same time. For example if the art and 3D model teams are done with the F/A-18 and the coders are implementing systems; it doesn't make sense for the art and 3D guys to be twiddling their thumbs doing nothing, they can move on to other projects. That is why we see pics of MiG-19 parts from Razbam because the 3D models are done with the AV-8B while the art team and coders are putting finishing touches on it. As for the Yak I think its awesome that ED is taking those assets and making them available to the wider DCS world player base. You have to keep in mind tho that instances where ED has put out commercial sims ie the one at this museum by my home http://pacificcoastairmuseum.org/discover/flight-simulator has to be oversimplified for the general public that is why there is an F/A-18 in the sim there and is even more simple than even our FC3 jets. Its the same thing they did to show off DCS's beautiful cockpits and terrain graphics at E3 2017. Some bloke who's never been to an airshow wont be able to handle even the simplicity of a FC3 aircraft in these types of commercial sims. Long winded but in Summary thanks ED for making the Yak available to the wider DCS audience and the F/A-18 is usable in these watered down commercial sims for aviation "neophytes" but wouldnt be up to par yet for those who demand full fidelity modules here in DCS World.

Hmmmm I wonder if it is the same sort of build of the F/A-18 that was shown off at E3 2017, Also a P-38 in DCS world at home would be an absolutely awesome treat!

Forgive my ignorance but what is bluestack?

Well with the massive similarities between the two jets I really hope that having a finished F/A-18 in DCS means we will eventually get an F-16!

Super Cool documentary about the harrier, little dated tho I think its pre 2001ish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzFr_w1aKqw

This is an article by Fighter Sweep Outlining the differences and similarities between the F-16C and F/A-18C from the perspective of the pilot. Enjoy! Part 1- https://fightersweep.com/1494/hornet-vs-viper-part-one/ Part 2- https://fightersweep.com/1539/hornet-vs-viper-part-two/ Part 3- https://fightersweep.com/1904/hornet-vs-viper-part-three/ Part 4- https://fightersweep.com/2378/hornet-vs-viper-part-four/

I know we are getting a KC-130 and a probe/drogue modded KC-135, but it would be really cool especially for the F-14's coming to get a KA-6D Intruder AI Model for refueling for both the F-14 and F/A-18. An updated S-3C would be better for mid 2000's F/A-18 but I think a KA-6D would be super neat to have as an option!

I havent seen anything about this or maybe im blind but will NVG's be a feature of the harrier? Also i have an X56 controller with RGB LED's inlayed in it as well as some RGB leds in my rig, I absolutely love the bluish/green color Cockpit lights in the Harrier, could we get the RGB values so I could sync my rig/X56 to the same color? Kinda a vanity question but I thought it could be cool!

I just prepurchased! The hype is real!

Was it a hot day?

Are these the interactive tutorial type training missions? If so thanks a ton for making an NTTR set! That will be awesome! Will they be available for the early access? Also on the campaign front I see one hole in the storyline... the UAE has a vast majority of Sunni muslims whereas Iran is mostly Shia Muslims which dont exactly get along, which for me doesn't seem plausible that Emerati pilots would defect to Iran. Also will we have a block 60 Ai F-16 in the future? Just a thought, because Iran already has a plethora of western aircraft F-5's, F-4E's, F-14AM's what if you complemented them with a backdoor gift of Flankers from Russia or China or more advanced fulcrums than their MiG-29A's from Russia. In the red flag campaign you could have Turkish or Greek (or German since its alternate history) F-4 squadrons be invited to act as aggressors simulating Iranian F-4's Also what would you think about having F-16's F-5's and F-15's in aggressor paint be the bad guys in the red flag campaign instead of actual Su-27's and MiG-29's to add to the realism. Thats kinda been a pet peeve of mine in the F-15 Red Flag campaign

Well the original intent of my idea was I know a few women who own, fly and maintain warbirds in real life and love to play DCS and this would make their own enjoyment in the sim go up as well as potentially attract more customers for the sim. I think the stock non-DLC campaign pilot/atc voice overs need an update and I figured it would be a small addition to add female voice overs to the standard radio commands in the comm menu that you could then pick whether your pilot is male or female in the Logbook menu in the GUI. I did not think this would become such a decisive topic and figured it would just be a relatively simple way to add some more value to the game for those who are of the female persuasion haha

While you can do that the water not only increases thrust, it also helps cool that big Pegasus Engine, too much hover time without water and your engine turns into a fireball. Even if you disagree it can still be an option, you just don't need to use it.

Hi RAZBAM, I was curious what are the special options that will be included with the Harrier? I was hoping there would be a potential option for unlimited water while learning how to take off, hover, and land vertically so I could take my time without the added pressure of worrying about water levels. Would there be any other special options available to the harrier?

Hi guys! Heres a question for either ED or a knowledgeable user. How does dynamic weather work? I have tried adding it to a mission or two but im not sure what is going on with it or how to set parameters etc... I have looked for answers and cannot find them. Thanks!

I sure hope so! an F-15E in DCS would be the ultimate!!

I cannot wait for early access, I have a problem with trying to learn too much at once so having it come out in stages will be kinda good for me so I can master just flying the jet and then get better with weapons employment as new stuff get released. Just like ED/Wags said these stages will let you learn stuff in stages just like real life! Also most live missile shots in training for USN/USAF pilots are using old stocks of AIM-7's not new, expensive AMRAAMs

In the AV-8B, I know there is explosive cord in the canopy, its really one of the more distinctive features of the jet when looking through the canopy. But my question is what is the purpose of this explosive Cord? Does it detonate and shatter the glass on ejection? Or does the Canopy jettison like other jets? Did British harrier II's have this explosive cord in the canopy like their American cousins?

There are basically air jets that are at the wingtips, the nose and on the stinger behind the tail, these are used for Pitch, Roll and Yaw while hovering. I believe they are activated under a certain airspeed

I am sure any campaign will be super cool I loved the Mirage campaign! I think training missions would definitely be better on the Nevada map...Its kinda why I think the Nevada map should be the free one. However that will never happen which is fine. That being said being able to choose whether you have your training missions on Nevada or the Caucuses would be very cool. With my playing in the mission editor it doesnt seem like that would be too difficult to port missions to another map... I think people who have paid for the Nevada map would be very grateful to be able to have that extra immersion of having their american aircraft have training on american soil. Not a demand just my two cents!

Are there any sticks on the market that even have FFB?

From what I'm understanding from all the info about the hornet is that all the systems needing to be implemented for the start up sequence are most of the main systems of the F/A-18C. So from what ive gathered is the hornet is closer than it seems. But thats just my guess. From what Ive also read here and elsewhere I would guess they are trying to get 2.5 out by the holiday period- I think doing so would make them see a huge boost in module sales

In my personal experience with modding other flight sims I think going for as realistic as possible lighting seems almost a bit too bland, I think a little artistic license to make things look more saturated or with higher contrast tends to make things look better on our computer screens. That being said I am loving all of the beautiful deep colors in the 2.5 caucuses map!

Man I cannot wait for 2.5 and the new Caucuses and this map. I think we are going to see a huge revival of DCS and a influx of new players as well. thanks for all the hard work ED! I am super excited for the future of this awesome product!