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There are real world B52 flights taking place within the span of the Persian Gulf map. So I am failing to see your logic tbh.

This right here, is what I was really digging for. I feel like there are some technical difficulties in DCS to actually make this happen, like you said with not having the sync technology of 8 engines. If that truly is the case, that’s a shame

Gotcha, thanks for some solid actual reasoning/points. And not just randomly throwing your opinion of "oooh multi seat over 2x sounds boring to me"... Personal opinion of enjoyment < actual technical concerns/feedback

I am looking for valid reasoning, not people blatantly saying "no one will buy it".. because frankly, thats a excuse. Not factual reasoning. As explained above. Other reasons from the last couple years of "map is too small" is also invalid. So really, what are we waiting for? I think its truly just a matter of a dev team eventually stepping up to the plate. Ignore me then, just trying to get to the bottom of why the ideas of heavy aircraft REALLY are not a thing as of yet.

The avionics in a B52 are much less fancy compared to what is in the DCS F18 haha...

Exactly. This would attract more of the FSX/Xplane crowd forsure. Especially since this has never been properly done before in a modern combat sim environment.

Would it really be THAT much more expensive tho? I mean, we are talking about pixels here, not actual engineering/structural cost difference from a fighter to heavy... Alot of heavies would demand less systems, and just a pilot/copilot multiseat. I.E. C17 The B52, yes it has more seats. But the systems involved are relatively the same to what has already been done. Just would be spread out between various stations. Not all in one station like the current fighters ingame.

Exactly... I cant stand when people come in here and say "map size is too small", "sounds boring", "no market" ect... Just a bunch of excuses. IRL we have Buffs that are flying less than 4hr sortie duration's, dropping JDAMs on JTAC lase under 10k ft. For those that actually know about modern bombers, theres actually alot of potential for scenario.

Simply put, just wondering what the actual technical/feedback reasoning (if there is any) of why we are yet to see any development on heavy/bomber aircraft for DCS World? I know this topic has been brought up before, but lets get realistic here. IRL we have B52 aircraft stationed in the Gulf ready to strike Northern Iran. We also have B52 aircraft that launch out of Nellis AFB to participate in the Nevada training range for Red Flag, and Green flag. So... map size argument is out of the picture. Secondly, some say that the market value is not there to make it worth it... well I must admit. A multicrew B52 module would be the first of its kind. EVER. I believe there would be more sales for a DCS B52H module than people would originally think. The scenarios are truly endless, especially with the multicrew capability of pilot, copilot, gunner, EWO (this would be unable to slot into), radar nav, and nav. The point being, it still takes alot of teamwork, and enjoyable multicrew gameplay to launch a BUFF sortie, and put JDAM on target. So really, what is the true reason why the heavy aircraft have not been atleast teased as a possibility yet within DCS World? Here is an article, showing that even the PG map is a realistic theater for such operations: https://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-qatar-bombers-20190509-story.html

No worries, thanks for clarifying that!

Where can I find the TEXT layer for pilot/rio aircrew names in the vfa103 low vis texture? I see there is a TEXT layer for the high vis... but nothing for the low vis. Am I missing something?

What FONT does the TOMCAT use for its systems/symbology? Somewhat of a random question, but good lord... I love the retro look of the digital font on the various 70s era displays in the cockpit.

Our DCS (primarily F14B) gentleman's club. Anyone is welcome, https://discord.gg/STytd9T

Great to hear, will be purchasing one once its available!

Shame, forsure some great potential with those other emblems of skins that are included within the module!

So I went on the Heatblur store page today, all excited to purchase a TShirt and help support the developer a bit more... But to my surprise, there is no VFA-103 Jolly Rogers emblem morale shirt? This is one of the most famous F14 squadrons, any hope for there to eventually be an option for the good ol' Jolly Rogers? Thanks! :pirate: