SovietAce

K-77M is just prototype designation. There really isnt much info on R-77M apart from one photo.

R-77-2 doesnt exist. Only R-77M for Su-57 reportedly entered production in 2022.

Why keep so low. With new standards we can have MiG-35 no problem. All R-77 carriers should be capable of carriing R-77-1 as well. This was confirmed by pilots on this forum.

Guys, there is waaaay more info laying on Su-35 than on F-35. It would make a loooot more sense to make than fricking F-35. But hey, then would bluefor cry about getting smacked by R-37Ms in BVR. And we cant make customers angry, cant we . This is hypocrisy..

Last I heard they wanted to replace them with F-35s. Replacing with FA-50 seems weird at best.

Hope for MiG-29A. Other possibilities could be BS3, AH-1, F-4 or nothing.

Does that mean FF MiG-29A is no go? Its way more complex aircraft than Su-25 after all.

I suppose they didnt have much info about this aircraft to make it beliavable. From what I saw on videos, the cockpit was taken from old variants. Real aircraft was based on MiG-29M, so It should have much more advanced avionics.

From what I know, backbone of RuAF is currently made of Su-35s, Su-30SMs and modernized Su-27SM variants. Hoewer It seems like some unmodernized 80s variants are still in service. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ac23QOy3Y_xlUpYQ1xjQwVEYHi2qyoo3/view

Its not "dead". There just probably isnt much to show. If I understand correctly MiG-23 is currently not priority for RAZBAM. There are some earlier projects in development like F-15E, Pucara, South Atlantic etc. + lot of work on released modules like AV-8 and M2000.

Latest estimate was something like "before 2022", but given current progress I would expect it much later.

Sadly nothing at all. We dont know even if its going to DCS or another sim.

Most likely yes. There is apparently a lots of issues due legislation concerning more modern variants of Russian jets. Maybe 9-13S variant could be doable as well, but I wouldnt take a bet on it.

Flyable heavy aircraft in DCS would be great. Especialy if it would be Tu-95. But I think its imposible, sadly.

Ehm no. There was plenty of La-7s used on Eastern front. Lots of pilots became aces while flying this aircraft. It used same engine like late La-5FN and when 7s came to service most of the problems with it were already solved. Main difference was in better aerodynamics and lighter airframe. 1946-1950 was time for further improved La-9/11.

Early Cold war is very poorly represented in DCS in general. Its bit shamefull that we have MiG-15, but not its primary targets (B-29 and B-36). MiG-19 is in bit worse situation. F-100 would be ideal foe for it, so lets hope that somebody decides to make it as 3rd party module. Soviet WW2 assets would be nice, however It hard to think that somebody that would be willing to make them.

I would buy any Soviet aircraft avaiable. If it would be same late variant like 9M,U or P, it would certainly made nice addition for possible La-7 and It would also be good oponent to German (or American) aircrafts that we have currently in game. Of course It would be nice If there would be some Soviet WW2 asssets and suitable map, however there was a pretty long time when only way to play WW2 in DCS was with P-51 against 109s and Doras over modern Caucascus. Its not ideal, but Its doable.

Pretty much yes. Its similar to G variant. Just westernized 29A.

Yep, back to 29:

One of the problems that I have with "modern" era in DCS is that it doesnt feel very authentic in current implementation (especially with very simplified EW). Its almost like fighting in the 80s, just without chaffs and flares. Problem is that there is lots of stuff that is classified and of course cant be showed in public game.

Even without new missions and campaigns, Its not like there wont be anything to do with 29A. There will be Dynamic Campaign comming soon, there Is Liberation campaign in the meantime. DCS have also user-friendly mission editor, so we can always create our own missions and campaigns. All it needs is to be little bit creative and have a bit of imagination. So again, no problem If you dont want to boost your ego on MP.

Yes. Simply because Viper is very famous aircraft. Falcon BMS have Its strengths over DCS. Its like If I ask why there are people that still fly IL2 1946 or X-Plane 11. Why did they leaved in the first place? Even with all Its weaknesses, DCS is still best simulation of Soviet/Russian aircrafts available. Unless you know a better one. And comparing DCS to Arma?! C´mon.

I think that ED should add R-77PD. That would solve the problem with Red planes competitiveness. Right? This is getting ridiculous. Even for low fiddelity aircrafts you need to get lots of informations that are currently classified. And for a good reason. There were a lots of people asking for FF Soviet/Russian 4gen aircraft, hoewer when one is possibly going to be released.... I guess that some people just cant be grateful. I wouldnt be afraid about 29s profitability. Its iconic aircraft that served in many countries, even NATO ones. Especialy Russian community is going to buy it in big numbers. Given that we already have low fidelity one, I suppose that making one is not going to eat that much resources, as for example F-16 or Eurofighter. As for competitiveness, 90% of players doesnt play MP anyway, so I wouldnt really see issue here. Of course, you must always count that Western Aircrafts are simply going to sell better.Even If we miraculously got Su-30MKI, I doubt it would outsell F/A-18.

On contrary. There was several helicopter fights during Iran-Iraq war. It mainly involved Mi-25(export Mi-24) and AH-1s.

Early Cold War era needs some units desperately. There isnt much proper foes for MiG-15 and 19. B-29 is absolute must. I would also liked to see B-47, B-36, B-45, IL-28 and Tu-4. F-100 and F-104 are also needed, hoewer Its very possible that somebody could do those as FF.