CarbonFox

I would find it nice one day to see all three versions of the Tomcat in DCS and to have the chance to experience the most capable version of the big cat.

Just hoping we're much closer to finally seeing the ATFLIR pod.

Yep. Tpod just looks 180 degrees back whenever I try to recenter.

Tried landing on the TR in an MP server. Couldn't get a single trap. I'm assuming you can't land on the super carrier if you didn't purchase it.

Where did much of the weight increase come from in the A-8 versus the older A-3 thru 5?

Has it's own historical scenarios but would be great for another modern theater. Especially with the super carrier and the China pack.

I'm simply looking forward to using the A/G radar when finally employing the Harpoon and SLAMMER. The Tpod will come in handy for the other ordinance.

Will any features from the DCS Hornet be used for this mod, ie Pilot, cockpit and afterburner textures or will everything be 100% in-house?

So I take it this Strike Eagle will also be using the -220 P&W engines instead of the upgraded -229.

Agreed. Even if it was just a 1 Week trial instead of a month. Looking forward to trying the F-5 and Mig-21.

So Heatblur (Tomcat/Viggen) will be completely sitting out of the free trial and not just the 50% off discount?

Check back alittle later. It might take longer to implement.

I think a big difference maker for the F-14 will be when Jester can actually use the LANTIRN pod, allowing solo pilots to do more A2G activity. My one final thought on the Hornet is that it's biggest drawback is still its relatively short legs. Adding two tanks is pretty common and will decrease your weapons payload.

I have hard time considering the Hornet to be "ugly". The F/A-18 is the ultimate multitasker in DCS although its true bread and butter is still in the precision strike mission. Something that will be further expanded upon when A-G radar and systems like the SLAM/SLAM-ER get implemented. The F-14 provides a more immersive experience from my limited time flying it but is also more complex and difficult to get the most out of if you have to rely solely on Jester. The Hornet is also a modern 4th generation aircraft while the F-14A/B that Heatblur is modeling uses early 4th generation technology. I already own the Hornet and am considering adding the Tomcat to my inventory.

The A2A systems are more complete than A2G. With A2G, you're still limited primarily to dumb bombs and rockets. You have LGBs and the Litening II (limited functioning). No JDAMs, JSOW, HARM or AGM-65 yet.

The FC3 Eagle fits in with a late 90s/early 2000s spec F-15C when you count the AIM-120C. Would getting the 9X be nice? Yes, but I can live with just the AIM-9 Mike. Pretty sure current year F-15Cs have JHMCS along with the APG-63v3.

There was something about the 70s F-14A and the clean hi-viz paint schemes I just loved. The drawback being the even more temperamental TF-30 P-412A, before F-14As began receiving the slightly better P-414 engine.

Doesn't appear to be the case, so far.

It's still a shame we couldn't get the MLD version. That said, the Flogger will be a thorn to Blue in MP if leveraged correctly, especially in hit and run tactics.

Before the rework, I usually had to wait until I was within 20nm to launch an AIM-120C in most scenarios, including higher altitude. After rework, I've had far more consistent launches from 25nm+ from target. The farthest launch I had was at 32nm.

The A-4E is fine for Nam era scenarios. I'd still like to see the A-4F or M preferably. You get the best version of the J52 engine and some other goodies.

Glad to see more fixes. Hopefully more updates for Viper and Hornet next time around.

Hoping the Hornet can be completed this year but not expecting it to be. While I would very much like to see A-G radar, I'd like to see more current features finished first. ie Tpod, Datalink, MUMI page, ACM, etc.

The A-7 model I had also had a little pilot dude.

I had that very same model but had an A-7D paint scheme. Glad to see the Corsair coming to DCS. With the Tomcat and possibly, an A-6E TRAM module at some point, this will really open up the way for more 1980s/early 90s campaign scenarios.