#07 - DCS: MiG-21 FIRST IMPRESSIONS!

[NoJoe]

Im more interested in how this will do in MP against the FC3 planes. The point and shoot crowd will have a field day against this. Not stopping me be from buying it because I love the complexity, but will be a challenge.

 

I agree, and I think I'm most interested in the MiG because of the challenge. It doesn't seem like going head-to-head with Eagles or Fulcrums will be much of an option simply because of the wide gap in technology and capability, so we Fishbed drivers will have to get clever. :)

 

Though to be honest I am looking forward to simply learning to fly the thing, without worrying about weapons at first. I sounds like it's quite the handful to keep in a straight line!

[159th_Viper]

 

Im more interested in how this will do in MP against the FC3 planes. The point and shoot crowd will have a field day against this....

 

Pitting a 1950's-era Interceptor against modern jets is useless mission-design.

 

In any event, pilot-skill being equal, FC3 fidelity does not make it any easier or harder in the Mig: It's just as easy to set up the weapons-systems in the Mig and in the end-game it's also just point-and-shoot with the 21.

[SimFreak]

Here's my 2c. I was highly skeptical of this product. Especially after "reorganization". But as a beta tester, I got to test it and it's a must buy to me now. Superb quality. I like learning about history through flight sims, and this product delivers. It's challenging yet simple. Final product might move up that realism line even further.

[JaNk0]

have question for the people with promo copies. Is there a chapter about combat tactics in the manual?

[redterror]

have question for the people with promo copies. Is there a chapter about combat tactics in the manual?

 

Froogle mentions exactly this in his video - an entire chapter on combat tactics.

[JaNk0]

Yeah, just watched it and was heading over here to edit my post

[froogle]

Yeah, just watched it and was heading over here to edit my post

 

Combat maneuvers more than tactics.

[bigcountry]

Here's my 2c. I was highly skeptical of this product. Especially after "reorganization". But as a beta tester, I got to test it and it's a must buy to me now. Superb quality. I like learning about history through flight sims, and this product delivers. It's challenging yet simple. Final product might move up that realism line even further.

 

If you wanna fly around admire the cockpit thats fine for sp. But the minute you get on mp, my f 15 will destroy and then you can admire your fireball.

[cichlidfan]

If you wanna fly around admire the cockpit thats fine for sp. But the minute you get on mp, my f 15 will destroy and then you can admire your fireball.

 

:doh:

[159th_Viper]

But the minute you get on mp, my f 15 will destroy and then you can admire your fireball.

 

:megalol:

 

You sure you know how to properly drive a F-15?

 

This is what happens to cocky Budgie-drivers:

 

VdHrGxKYiy8

 

This 21 will kick it even easier :D

Edited August 20, 2014 by 159th_Viper

[Deadsix]

If you wanna fly around admire the cockpit thats fine for sp. But the minute you get on mp, my f 15 will destroy and then you can admire your fireball.

 

:megalol::megalol::megalol::megalol::megalol::megalol:

 

I would hope so when you're flying a jet that's 20 years newer and with FC3 level systems modeling.

[Sceptre]

If you wanna fly around admire the cockpit thats fine for sp. But the minute you get on mp, my f 15 will destroy and then you can admire your fireball.

 

Great, thanks for such a helpful post that from which I'm sure everyone learnt something they didn't know already!

[mwd2]

If you wanna fly around admire the cockpit thats fine for sp. But the minute you get on mp, my f 15 will destroy and then you can admire your fireball.

 

If you have only AIM-9 missiles - i don`t think the MiG-21 will be an easy target.

 

 

This framework for MP session, could work:

Say you want to simulate a conflict like 1979 between IAF and Syrian Arab Air Force - you will have MiG-21s vs. F-15A. And the F-15C have only AIM-9 heatseekers (no AIM-7 or AIM-120!)

 

The only problem, i see, a MiG-21 is only an intercepter (short range) and the F-15C is an air superiority aircraft with a much longer operating range.

[uboats]

have question for the people with promo copies. Is there a chapter about combat tactics in the manual?

 

Froogle mentions exactly this in his video - an entire chapter on combat tactics.

 

Combat maneuvers more than tactics.

 

There is a chapter talking about the basic aerobatics and maneuvering (split-s, immelman turn etc), and some basic suggestions that how you can use them in combat (to air/ground), as well as combinations of them for practice.

 

While for combat part, the manual mainly suggests: how to practice switch operations in a more efficient way (since to launch/fire weapons, there are plenty of operations in a strict sequence for each weapon system.), what kind of meters you should pay most attentions during combat, how to distribute your attention to environment/foe/friend/cockpit, and cooperation. Although not much about tactics, they are valuable experience for beginners flying a completely new AC (e.g. Me :D ).

Edited August 20, 2014 by uboats

[Airway]

So actually, what type of batteries is needed for the flashlight?

Does ist have a military order number or usual stock ware from the discount?

 

:D

[BeachAV8R]

If Leatherneck were smart they would have gotten sponsorship from MagLite or something..

 

:megalol:

[Airway]

If I were Leatherneck, I would put up a darkened website where one could search through with his mouse pointer lighting up the screen partly, and you actually search through a cockpit screenshot for the release date ;)

[bigcountry]

:megalol:

 

You sure you know how to properly drive a F-15?

 

This is what happens to cocky Budgie-drivers:

 

VdHrGxKYiy8

 

This 21 will kick it even easier :D

 

Nice AI kill

[Grimes]

My first ever Kh-66 Grom launch and the thoughts that were going on in my head at the time:

 

gfycat link

 

It is a rather fun A2G missile!

 

Quality didn't turn out as I'd have liked, suppose I could upload it to youtube or something. I forgot to record the track, luckily tacview saved the sillyness.

[graywo1fg]

My first flight with Grimes a few days ago went well! Man I love this bird =) Testing will continue into the weekend :smartass: gonna be a good weekend!

 

[cichlidfan]

They are even better looking in pairs.

 

Nice shots.

[uboats]

My first ever Kh-66 Grom launch and the thoughts that were going on in my head at the time:

 

gfycat link

 

It is a rather fun A2G missile!

 

Quality didn't turn out as I'd have liked, suppose I could upload it to youtube or something. I forgot to record the track, luckily tacview saved the sillyness.

 

did you engage recovery mode of autopilot after launch Kh66 for level flight? Does that work?

[159th_Viper]

did you engage recovery mode of autopilot after launch Kh66 for level flight? Does that work?

 

Radar will not track a ground target in level flight.

[uboats]

Radar will not track a ground target in level flight.

Oh yes, he was attacking ground target

[YoYo]

btw. Recorded from track.

 

Dogfight beetween MiG-21bis and F-4E Phantom, guns only. Just for test only.

On a large angle of attack engine has a problem with "hold the air". Truly nice effect (sound and flow problems, warning lights on too).

 

hjaywCQ4tqw

 

MiG isnt manoeuvring fighter and it wasnt easy :].

 

(btw. damaged one engine, F-4 hasnt gun in RL).

Edited August 27, 2014 by YoYo