Jester986

Kilometric? Something that is measured in kilometers? I'm not sure what you're referring too?

Martin Mars

So I didn't realize how capable the A-7 was until just googling it. I thought it was just a big bomb truck but it could carry shrikes, harms, gbu-8's, paveways, mavericks, walleyes. it would be pretty useful to have and it would go well with the F-14. It's disappointing though that with how many projects razbam is working on it will practically take forever if they are working on it. Edit: That wasn't meant to be rude but there's easily a decades worth of modules in progress right now.

It was posted for a "A-7 monday motivation" so such maybe its just the model from their FSX A-7? Is there anything to indicate recent development in that picture? I know nothing about 3d modeling.

It would be nice if the modeled changes in topography but I'll give ED a pass on that. I doubt the changes would have any significant affect on any scenarios.

I already downloaded a Japanese skin for the K-4 :) I think the A-8 will probably be a good stand in too. But of course the correct assets are preferred.

Maybe the A6M5 module will be more of a threat:music_whistling: Just kidding, I know if it is in the plans you can't say anything.

Thanks Hiro! Any of those stand out to you or anything interesting to share about any of them? I know assets are all a long way off but I'd like to learn more about the Japanese side through discussion.

@Hiro, Does Mag3 have list of aseets you guys plan to compliment the F-4u on or near the launch aside from the carrier? I know the Zero has been teased but are there any ships or ground units planned? Everything of course being subject to change.

My guess would be put them in the Pacific section. I'm guessing this would get rebranded as European asset pack. Not that this couldn't use its own suggestions.

I'm sure naval assets will come. But apparently the commemorative airforce has three three of them and you can buy a ride in one. I'm sure they'd be a great resource for data. Doing some more reading they have a truly impressive collection including a suprising amount of still flying Japanese WWII planes.

Looking good! Although I'm pretty sure the CIA does't put it's logo on anything except letter head ;)

Brace yourself for "keep it on topic" but to be fair the FAR's say we're supposed to "avoid the flow of fixed wing traffic" but that doesn't mean they get to bully us out of the airspace. Sometime you can't go direct to the ramp.

Absolutely. This is actually the number one module I want for the Pacific.

I meant either AI or full module but your answer was just what I was looking for. It will be difficult to get enough information to do full modules but hopefully some will be manageable.

And I've had similar experiences with fixed wing aircraft while flying helicopters... The problem is people who are not professionals whether they're paid to fly or not. Not what type of aircraft they fly. there's a piper cub around here who flys around at 50 feet agl, never uses the radio, and takes off and lands regardless of weather even though we get regular IFR traffic.

The F6F Hellcat was the first American Naval fighter that truly outclassed the Japanese Zero. The zero could still out turn the Hellcat at low altitude but superior speed allowed it's pilots to dictate the terms of the engagement. It was produced and fielded in great numbers and was credited with more kills than any other naval fighter of the war. The Hellcat was one of the main fighters of The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot, which would be an appropriate battle for the map we are getting. It also saw limited service in Europe near Norway and in the Mediterranean with the British.

Which Japanese aircraft do we want for the Pacific? I'm not very well educated on them and aside from the Zero I'm not sure which are most relevant. So to those of you who know, which would be the most important to flesh out the theatre?

Grumman F4F Wildcat: Slightly outclassed it's ability to absorb damage and return home safely combined with superior tactics gave it a favorable kill ratio to the Zero. Although not as good of an aircraft as the F6F it was a frontline fighter in the Pacifc for most of the war and instrumental to many battles including the Solomon campaign. It also served in a limited capacity in Europe as the Royal navy took deliveries of a french order of the aircraft after the surrender of France. It was credited with the first kill of WWII by an American made aircraft shooting down a Ju-88 near Scapa Flow and several Fw-200 condors while flying as convoy escorts. I haven't been able to find anything stating that it served in the invasion but there are pictures of it wearing "invasion stripes" suggesting they may have seen service in Normandy as well? Also if we ever get a North African map it was used in operation Torch. Although not my favorite plane this is the quintessential American fighter of the Pacific and should probably be the priority for the next American plane.

Brewster F2A Buffalo: It was obsolete by the time it saw combat at midway and vastly outclassed by the Zero. But battles are not about balance and they put up a brave defense at midway to heavy losses. This aircraft though also has the advantage of having been used against the soviets by Finland as well though and had great success against the I-16 which we already have in DCS.

You're right, none of the current helicopters "belong" on the super carrier. But you can bet your butt you'll see all the helicopters we have operating of it online. I don't think we need helicopter specific deck crew animations but I don't get the (whats seems like) anger at the helicopters?

Ok, it was bad idea...

Given the naval nature of the marianas it would be really nice to have the harrier to fly off the Kuz so red can have more than an su-33. Its not like a harrier has never seen a ski jump before ;)

I mean having a yak-38 skin for the harrier when we put it on red. I'm part of a large online squadron and we have a hard time getting everyone to download skins for missions. If you had the harrier on red on a public server it would be impossible to get the transient players to download them. By making it part of the base game and including a fictional livery make visual ID possible that its a hostile harrier. I understand if you guys decide no to do it, but having a few fictional skins for the opposite coalition is pretty useful. Quite a few modules including ED's do it. The A-10C is a great example.

It's appreciated, and there are good Russian Harrier liveries out there. But the idea was for the sake of playing online where it can be difficult if not impossible to get everyone coordinated on mods. I figured it was a long shot but thought I'd ask. Thanks for response.