Tomcatter87

I was really happy about the civilian units ED added in the latest update. However more of those are desperately needed - like sedans, tractors and people. I'd even say more animals like goats or sheep would be cool - are those dots moving on a hillside in Afghanistan insurgents or is it a local shepherd?

Thanks!

After the hotfix, I encounter a similar thing - thought I'd use this thread, maybe the problems are connected. I do not get a CTD anymore when being painted by another F-14A Early 135 - but instead the framerate suddenly tanks. It goes from 80 to 12 or even single-digit fps. Just tested it out, it also happens when I am flying a Late 135 Tomcat. I attached two track files and a screen shot. Disabled all mods to make sure it's not one of those. Edit: If the adversary is a Late-135, the problem does not occur. low fps track2.trklow fps track.trk

Do you have a timeframe for the A-6? As much as I like the early 135-GR Tomcat (indeed you need to approach missions differently with the old RWR gear, great experience), it was a bummer to see that the Intruder, that has first been teased seven years ago ("shoulder to shoulder" video, as a sidekick for the F-14), was not included in the last update. Which was expressly promised. Really looking forward to the tadpole. And question #2 : Will the tanker version of the Intruder be included in the AI Intruder release?

Thanks a lot for the additions to the Russia package - love the new Cold War armored vehicles @currenthill!

Just downloaded your version - amazing! Now we can really use the reventments and more in our "green" maps. Thanks a lot!

Thanks so much for your skin collections, they're a great addition to DCS!

Thanks @Zabuzard!

Not unflyable. But a button turning only halfway seems like a bug that's easy to fix (and could have been spotted in internal testing, too).

There's something wrong with the animation of the sidewinder volume knob ind the early 135-GR. It turns (visually) only to the 12 o'clock position, but it adjusts the volume down further, as if the knob was turned further left.

A more modern grey livery for the Seaknight would be awesome for carrier scenarios, too

Can confirm, just tested out the low digit SAMs: We get a launch warning for SA-2, SA-3 and SA-6, but not for the 5 - I suppose it's correct this way(?) - but given the range of the SA-5, it's definitely something to be aware of.

I stand corrected. Thanks!

In my last flight, I was shot down by a MiG-23 with an SARH missile, didn't get any launch warning. Pretty sure with the ALR-67, I had got a warning in those cases (?). Is there an overview about the differences between the RWR gear in our F-14 variants somewhere? I can't find any tutorials on the ALR-45/50, also the official Heatblur manual has not been updated to accommodate the changes.

During the Lebanese Civil War in 1982/83, the SA-6 proved quite dangerous to the Tomcats flying CAP and TARPS missions there. Those were the reasons why they added "Fuzz Busters" in the cockpit. But maybe those threats were added to the RWR library later?

Thanks for clarifying. That means F-14As in Operation Desert Storm flew with that ancient RWR gear? Quite astonishing.

Are there any news regarding the Forger? It would really be a great addition for our Cold War Missions.

Surprised this hasn't been reported yet here: Whenever I place static early 135GR Tomcats on a carrier deck, the wings are folded into the fuselage of the airplanes. Not an issue with the late 135 - have not tried out the B. I also don't know if this also happens on airfields or just on carriers. This is still an issue after the hotfix.

Those pics and videos look incredibly good - I'm looking forward to this update. Love the map, keep up the great work!

They also didn't have the pylons for the tanks, that's why I deemed it important

Sadly I get lots of crashes too - mostly with the Early 135 GR, but also with the Late 135. Havent flown the B since the update. Crashes occured when I turned on ECM in the RIO seat (early 135), when I lowered the ECM volume in the RIO seat (late 135), but also right after takeoff, as soon as my wingman lifts off from the carier (early 135). The bug with an instant CTD if you touch the RWR controls as a pilot is known, I think (?).

A thing I really liked are the civilian units - great for mission where there's some stricter ROEs. Thanks for that! Hope for more civvie stuff to make our missions feel alive.

This is the way. At least for now. One thing I discovered though was that my AI wingman still had the TCS, even though I had edited his skin as well.

I've further tested it and found it only works partially. You are able to add A/A weapons, but there's something wrong with the drop tanks. It's not possible to add them and no removal of the drop tank pylons either.

I just misread the topic's title and felt joy thinking we'd get foldable rotors like the british Apaches have for carrier ops