bucklehead

Oh man. I was looking forward to these. You would think that they would have figured out the National insignia. When the Viper first released it was wrong. And now with more skins, it’s still wrong. All is not lost however. Pretty sure most of these skins reside on the user files download section.

Would love to see Phantom variants in the game. The F-4E is fine, but if they included an F-4S I wouldn’t complain either. The problem I see is that the F-4E they chose from what I understand is modeled after the last variant the USAF flew in the early 90s. Which means we’re probably waiting on Tpod fixes and other additional sensors/weapons. Additionally, any work they’ve done so far will probably need to be redone by the time the model starts back up as their quality of work has increased. To round it out, they’re probably gonna end up creating their own version of HBs JESTER. Once that is all done and the F-4E drops, for them to make an F-4S would require a new model or at the very least an extensive rebuild in addition to changes in the FM. Oh - and then integration into their super carrier module. To get both an F-4E and F-4S in one package for $70 isn’t gonna happen with ED. I can see the F-4E going for $70. I can see the F-4S going for $70 and maybe a $10 off for the F-4J which would also be in the store for $70.

Might as well include the F-14B as a stand in for the F-14A. Believe they got in on the tail end of the war providing CAP for the final withdrawal. Additionally, you could probably use it with limited loadouts (AIM-9 and AIM-7) for a Phantom stand in. It carries bombs, goes fast in the vertical. With as much as your plan involves using other things as stand ins, maybe it’s possible to do a 1978 Vietnam War II and draw up fictional liveries while limiting loadouts. F-15A and F-16A in SEA camouflage. Slap ANG on the F-86 skins and we’re good haha

Booted today after work. Tried a TTI SP mission. Previously no issues running it in VR. Today noticed small pauses every 10 seconds or so. Previously had NVIDIA control panel work the graphics settings while set to off in DCS. Tried switching it to NVIDIA off and DCS on for those options. No change, still have issues. This is with a 9900K @ 5.0, 32gb of ram and a 1080ti. Was really looking forward to using the new gunsight in the F-16, but with the performance the way it is, ill have to wait for a hotfix or something. Dont really want to dig out my trackIR. Yes - i have cleared my fxo and metashaders folders.

The F-8 is gonna be king of the dogfight. I recall reading in some book that the F-8 pilots prior to Vietnam really focused on the A2A dogfight aspect to the point that it was acceptable to lose aircraft in accidents as long as a lesson was learned. While im not entirely convinced of its authenticity, the book Over the Beach by Zalin Grant is an excellent F-8 book. The Crusader has simply captured by phascination. I primarily build 1/72 scale models. Built a few F-8Es and wanted something to use some kick ass decals. Back-modeled an F-8E kit to a F8U-1. Lots of plastic surgery, but looked that much meaner. Seriously, I can not wait to see more of this F-8 project come to phruition.

If HB does an Vietnam era F-4B, with a little bit of imagination, you could dress it up as an F-4C. And while I read the response to the Phantom by Wags, the work started by Belsimtek will probably be dumpstered by ED when they start it up again in 2026. They have too many modules going on and planned for in the future. They have to finish the Hornet and Viper, several WW2 birds, the Hind, and some ED skunkworks jet before it becomes a possibility for production.

Do you guys happen to know if the fuel tanks are still causing drag to after they are jettisoned? Flew against an F-5, punched the tanks off, hit the switch to CAT I, and to me felt like it was still a bit of a dog.

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Yes! HB Phantom Confirmed!

Well, we know HB is moving into the F-14A here shortly. Then they have the A-6E AI model to produce. After their carrier, it’s up in the air on if they’ll continue developing new stuff for DCS or not. If they do, I would hope they consider making a Navy F-4J or F-4S while keeping the door open for ED and their F-4E.

Wags participated in a “Ask Me Anything” on mudspike. Lots of cool stuff coming up for DCS.

Hot Shots?

I’d love the Phantom as well. Based on what I’ve seen recently, with the time required to finish the F-18, F-16, P-47, Mosquito, and Hind, whatever work done by belsimtek with their WIP F-4E will most likely be scrapped. I betting that if they do ever decide to make a Phantom, it won’t be the same one. Hopefully this opens it up to third party devs. I do have high hopes for Magnitudes F-8J! At least we know it’s in active development, behind a F4U Corsair, Christen Eagle fixes, and MiG-21 overhaul.

After reading Wags recent AMA, confirming that the F-4E isn’t coming in our lifetime, I’m suddenly unhealthily emotionally invested into the upcoming F-8J.

Well, based on Wags recent AMA, whatever Plans ED had with the F-4 seem to be way off in the distance. They have at least 3 more modules to publish plus work on the F-18 and F-16. I can see ED scrapping what preliminary work was done on the F-4E and just starting new whenever they decide the time is right (if at all). Doesn’t really sound like they’re too interested in it. Heatblur, please help us. We need an F-4. You have the skills and technology to make it happen!

I hope to see some more F-8 stuff soon. Even just 3D renders of the intake! When you guys announced you were making the Crusader, my heart skipped a beat. I’m thursty. And not to get super off topic, but I did see artwork of an F-105G from RAZBAM. Why they chose to make the dedicated Wild Weasel variant instead of the iconic D model is beyond me. I hope they rethink it before they move to it.

Thanks, Rick. Worked for me!

I had the same issue. Ensure that your TGP screen, most likely the left screen is SOI and not the HUD. Ran into this trying to move my pod view from a steer point way off track, got it in the zone and it was jumping like crazy. Put the pod screen as SOI and it’s all good.