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Oh well...thanks for clearing that up. It was too unbelievable anyway, a former USSR era fastest secretive plane. Hard to get solid data on. I am already very eager for the release of the most iconic F4 Phantom.

Mig 31 never had a chance, if that was doable, then, at least the Su-30 would have been. I believe the Mig 31 is too secretive and still in service. The Mig 25; day one purchase. Eagerly waiting. I guess this one would take 2024 late or 25 for it to be a reality. The first post, the choice was between Mig 25 and 31. Mig 31 never had possibility; too secretive. A Mig 27 or Su-30 could have been the choice in place of the Mig 31. Either way, Mig 25 is good indeed.

Tornado is the real wish, but doubtful to see that ever happening, maybe hoping after 2027... So, the only one possible is, EE Lightning, SEPECAT Jaguar and finally, the Hawker Hunter. Jaguar would be great! And all these three are FULLY retired, except for the Jaguar used by the IAF.

Aerobraking can be done in the Hornet IRL. Just not possible in DCS. There are PLENTY of airshow videos showing F-18, Non- US pilots, mostly land based operators doing some aerobrake landing, keeping nose up angle and coming to a stop quicker. In DCS, this is not possible, keeping nose up angle, it is only possible with half flaps. The vids below show pilots doing just that. Time stamp for first is: 1:18. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwWmxgzUMFE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ixohL5oXm4

Maintaining the aerobrake angle, after landing, has become much more difficult after the recent patch.

Well I already did notify of this apparent change in the FM behaviour, but the devs said, FM model had not been changed. It was doable before. But now, no matter how much I try to land softer, the nose comes down quick. At present state, doing an aerobrake on a Viggen is impossible. You can however just pull the nose up again for an aerobrake, after the nose comes down while attempting the aerobraking after that flare touchdown. But cannot maintain it in the first. I do hope they get this fixed in the upcoming patches.

Last time before the patch, it was manageable to aerobrake on landing with the Viggen. After this patch, it has become noticeably more difficult to do that. The nose comes down too fast, unlike last time where it was more controllable to keep the nose up.

Most of the buyers would ONLY be those who play MP. Suppose If I already own an F-18C Module. I would not be buying a two seater F-18D as its only use can be mostly utilized in MP arena only, co-ordinated play. I mostly stick with SP and would rather want ED spend their resources on something fresh or a bit more different, and one that would serve BOTH MP and SP players and would have buyers from both the SP and MP. I guess we'll just have to see what ED decides on....if they want the D version...

Yes...you stated it was good for Multiplayer folks, and you like to train others. I did point that out too (Maybe I did not stress that enough...). I am aware of the advantage of two seater jets and it reduces the workload on the pilot etc etc... What I was again pointing out was. You were hoping ED invest on F-18D coz it would serve with that extra seat, for trainers, as in, at Multiplayer, Having those servers. Ok, I do get that. But seeing that I am not a multiplayer guy (Not everyone has a super solid internet connection, and some just stick with SP) and is very much fine with the current Hornet, I just do not see the need of the D version for my use in Single Player. What I'd rather have ED do is, either of the following: Build a module that does not look like the same for, and satisfies BOTH SP and MP folks. Not just the MP folks. Upcoming FRESH DESIGN, RAZBAM F-15E is an example of a module that serves BOTH SP and MP folks with having a HUMAN back seater ability in the upcoming module. It is fresh and the cockpit does not look like our F-15C FC3. I wouldn't mind a clickable F-15C even when we do have an FC3 version of it. But IF we do get F-15C clickable and then, I certainly will NOT be hoping for F-15D which is like for us SP folks, kind like flying the F-15D...kinda useless for SP. But useful only for MP folks. I mean, we're also getting Mig 29 clickable...a bit of same kinda version from our Mig 29A FC3. End point is, Let ED decide. If they want to work on F-18D module or not.

My point was...it would be better to go with a FRESH design and, yes, I am aware of the fact that Super Hornet series is still very much classified and in full service. Just pointing out, A super hornet would have been better, even if some of the cockpit does look the same as legacy. Having the F-18D as AI would be pretty good though... As yet another fresh module, it is only good for Multiplayer folks/crowd. The pilot seat would be mostly the same as our current Hornet model. I'd rather have ED input more time and effort focus on Game engine and or some Fresh modules, like the Phantom for instance...

Yet another Hornet...not much difference. Would rather have a F-18F Hornet than flying the same ol...same ol. Better to go with fresher designs.

If its a trainer that we want again... I would suggest a carrier capable T-45 Ghoshawk. It is well, pretty much a NAVAL Hawk. Extra fun with carrier landings and can even go shore based training. Better value for a trainer if developed.

No chance of Indian helo being turned into a full on module and that too an obscure module that is not much fit to any current maps at present. HAL LCH hasn't even got sales as it is still undergoing several updates; plus it is a VERY FRESH helo that is in a LIMITED SERIES PRODUCTION being updated on the way. So far, India has only 8 and 4 of which are Tech demo. I don't get why you'd think it could be HAL LCH...

It is a niche aircraft for a VERY SPECIFIC role...not that worth the costs of development till DCS revamps the radar and ECM and IADS workings. Also, its more fitting for just MP centric people and people who are more into coordinated matches. So far, SP would not put much potential of this to full use. Not everyone has a rock solid internet connection nor is that much into MP playbase. The E is pure multirole. At current, E can also do the same role as G..... It too can take on SAMs as well. Maybe, not to the refined ways of the G model which is built SOLELY for just taking out SAMS and that itself is only a single type mission plane and it is just an American specific plane unlike E having seen good use among other nations. Those Naval F-4 has more fun aspect and flexibility than the G versions. Also carrier fun. What majority would want is a plane that is more flexible as far as mission varieties are concerned and not having to stick to just one niche role like SEAD or Reconnaissance dedicated versions of F-4. It would be a bonus, having cannon ability or having the ability to carry cannon pods.

Maybe they are studying IR signature aspect as well...among the other radar signature tests that the F-117 still is seen doing, experimental flight tests. They could have been studying the F-35 and the F-22. But the F-117, I think, provides much better training or sample as IR signature testing as it has specifically designed non afterburning engines. And since they are still flying in these experimental test flights. I do think a full on module is remotely possible to make to levels of DCS standards. If it does happen, it would be a miracle! But we certainly do expect UPDATE AI MODEL of this F-117, that can happen, it should. Current model is not withstanding! The thing is, It simply cannot be shot down by missiles. At least for me, this strange phenomenon happens. There is something very strange with the damage modeling.

Would certainly be handy in missions that need more better handle on fuel economy. A handy extra feature that would help a lot!

Personally, I'd wish for the most famous and widely sold F-4E and it is more versatile in being truly Multi role/ Multi - purpose and the internal cannon is an added bonus if you run out of missiles or miss, thereby giving you a lot more options. And yes, this is the one that had been ballparked by ED. More sales value in relation with development costs. But, for a special variant. I'd hope for the British variant, one with the Rolls Royce, it gives us a lot more options with our upcoming Falkland map. More sales value in relation with development costs here as well. Even Still...I see the regular USN/USMC F-4J having more likely possibility of being done....no probs with those either. - Not interested in: B, C, D Phantoms... too dated... - Certainly not interested in the Niche Wild Weasel and Recon Phantoms that are just only meant for Single type missions. So ultimately it is hard to say...but for me, and I am quite sure the majority of players here will have no probs of the following Phantoms. E (this is extra versatile having a built in cannon), Any late doable Naval variants. RR British would be good to if we do have the info availability on these rare types...

Too bad, chance of F-117 happening as a module is next to impossible. It is still reportedly doing study test flights as of present...it has been seen flying.

I think it is not too different than the Mig 29 that ED has taken up to develop as a module. Even RAZBAM could only get their hands on the Mig 23 MLA and not the more versatile MLD. So, it is safe to say even Mig 29S or SE won't be possible as it stands. We'll just have to settle for the FC3 levels on that. Then there is the lack of NATO specific communication tools and Identification friend or foe systems.

What are the clear difference between Mig 29G and the one ED is doing on the Full fidelity module? Need to see some Mig 29s with a difference.

I did. But they aren't that reliable. And what he said was, as translated, " do not write nonsense". And that is kind of vague, plus not specific, and sounded rude. I personally do not post in Russian language forum thread sections as I do not want to end up miscommunicating.

At least, try to be specific! And, English, please!

One thing to be noted is India certainly has terrible track record for Russian jets. They do not seem to be good with overhauling or maintaining Russian jets, maybe bad QC or not following the correct full procedures. Just today, another news popped up, and shows, another of their Mig 21 just crashed. The other thing is; OTHER Russian jet users do not have the extreme amount of random crashes like India does for Russian jets. Still, they do the blame game. For some reason, they just could not manage the funds to totally commit to USA and buy their fighter jets in this current economic phase. They still have too many Russian jets and weapons inventory. The switch would bungle up their logistics. Mig 29K has the smokeless engines, right? and the SMT standard, UPG to IAF has the series 3 RD-33....they do not seem to be smokeless for the latter, IAF UPG.

Firstly...their Mig 29K is pretty new. Also the IAF just recently got all their Mig 29 updated to SMT standards. India has always been tardy when it comes to replacing stuff. They still intend to use the Mig 21s till 2022 and beyond, maybe till 2025. As for the tender, they do not seem to be in a hurry. They want ToT....which is kinda hard to bargain for and this latest tender is told to be their last foreign purchase in mass scale. Also they could be waiting till the next election which might happen around 2024. I just wonder if we'll ever see an FC3 Mig 29K...I guess that is asking too much, eh?

No need to be condescending... I'm just basing on what the Russians are saying on the Mig 29K and Mig 35. Yes....the Mig 29K, Mig29M2 and the 35 look alike...almost like a unified design mostly as you say M2 airframe with "bling". But that is just Russia design things for ease on costs and maintenance as their demand on arms sales is decreasing and China is rearing to enter the field as well. Mig 35 might become unified from all the Mig 29K and M2...pretty much, it is somewhat of an airplane fused from M2 and K. I think 29K will be re-updated and re-labelled to 35 and Air force version minus the carrier addons. The Mig 35 does have some miniscule differences, though, one being the, improved OLS system and There is also the podded electro-optical targeting system mounted under the right engine nacelle. Only export version is slated for AESA. Russia themselves do not see the need to update on that for themselves coz they do not see the urgent need and are not looking to any air to air combat...so they'd save on something much more, far different design. Mig 35 maybe was meant for export and also for them to re-update their current carrier 29K to 35 standard. Also for Indian Navy. Until their homegrown option or the Rafale and the Rhino pass the full tests on ski jump. The Mig 35 could be their next pick too. Russians might modify their production for 29K and re-label it with the updated Mig 35. So, yeah...If that ever happen they'll either be stuck with Mig 29K they already have, or they'd purchase Mig 35 in bulk, both for Navy and IAF, though I do not see this ever happening. India can be unpredictable coz USA is and France is lobbying hard. Their jets do not come cheap. Russia has nothing tangibly new to provide. Personally, I think India should purchase one that can be easy on logistics and maintenance. Like having one type of plane both for AF and Navy. They are already stuck with planes and weapons of different nations, rival nations.