undertheradar Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) Will Leatherneck supply a western carrier too or will we need the one that is going to come with DCS F-18? Also, when bombing, does the Tomcat use it's radar or will it only need the LANTIRN pod? Thanks! Can not wait for this title!!! Edited March 3, 2015 by undertheradar
Slipp Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Will Leatherneck supply a western carrier too or will we need the one that is going to come with DCS F-18? Also, when bombing, does the Tomcat use it's radar or will it only need the LANTIRN pod? Thanks! Can not wait for this title!!! It has not yet been confirmed that we're getting a Tomcat that can use LANTIRN. IIRC, not all B's were LANTIRN capable. Who knows about the carrier... F-18 is ways off.
Revelation Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 The Carrier will be updated as an asset in DCS World. You will not need to buy DCS F/A-18C to use the new carrier. Now, the question is will the carrier rework be complete prior to the release of the F-18 for use with other modules.... Only ED can answer that one. Win 10 Pro 64Bit | 49" UWHD AOC 5120x1440p | AMD 5900x | 64Gb DDR4 | RX 6900XT
undertheradar Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 It has not yet been confirmed that we're getting a Tomcat that can use LANTIRN. IIRC, not all B's were LANTIRN capable. From the pics released so far, we see the a/g pallets are modeled and of the 2 shoulder stations, 1 has a Sparrow and the other, where the LANTIRN will go, is blank. I assume we will get a ground strike ability. If not, my enthusiasm just decreased a little bit. :(
Slipp Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 From the pics released so far, we see the a/g pallets are modeled and of the 2 shoulder stations, 1 has a Sparrow and the other, where the LANTIRN will go, is blank. I assume we will get a ground strike ability. If not, my enthusiasm just decreased a little bit. :( Ground strike capability is not in question. Precision guided munitions are though.
undertheradar Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 Ground strike capability is not in question. Precision guided munitions are though. Considering the LANTIRN is just a less capable Litening, I hope we get it. 1
Buzzles Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Wouldnt they release it witht he Tomcat though? "I" think the Tomcat will be released before the F18. Unless they just happen to co-incide on the same patch release, there's no link between LN's Tomcat and the updated carrier code that ED have to create for the DCS World platform. I'd suspect we'd get any new carriers (and supporting DCS:W changes) independant of any airframe, as we've already got a carrier capable airframe which to use on it. Fancy trying Star Citizen? Click here!
undertheradar Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 Unless they just happen to co-incide on the same patch release, there's no link between LN's Tomcat and the updated carrier code that ED have to create for the DCS World platform. I'd suspect we'd get any new carriers (and supporting DCS:W changes) independant of any airframe, as we've already got a carrier capable airframe which to use on it. There is a western carrier already in the game with working catapults and arresting gear?
Revelation Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 There is a western carrier already in the game with working catapults and arresting gear? The current DCS World Nimitz can be used, albeit, there are lots of problems with it since it was never intended for human launch and recovery operations. The OP that you quoted was referring to carrier capable aircraft, not "ships." This is one the community really doesn't need to focus too hard on since ED have announced that they are working on improved carrier ops. Now this doesn't preclude LNS from developing their own, just that it's not a wise use of resources at the moment. Win 10 Pro 64Bit | 49" UWHD AOC 5120x1440p | AMD 5900x | 64Gb DDR4 | RX 6900XT
Overvolt Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Good question, i think dont need but. Lets see. Intel i7 7700K | ASUS MAXIMUN IX Hero | GSkill RBG 3000mhz 32G(4x8G) | MSI Trio 1080ti | 1x M.2 SSD Samsung 960PRO 512G | 1 x WesterDigital 4T | Corsair AX-850W | Monitor Alienware 34" aw3418dw | Oblisidian 800D |CORSAIR H80 | Teclado Logitech G15 |Mouse Razer DeathAdder Elite | Trackir 5 + Clip pro | Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog | Pedal MFG Crosswind
SkateZilla Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Sniiiiiifffff, aaahhhhhh I love the smell of assumptions in the morning... Windows 10 Pro, Ryzen 2700X @ 4.6Ghz, 32GB DDR4-3200 GSkill (F4-3200C16D-16GTZR x2), ASRock X470 Taichi Ultimate, XFX RX6800XT Merc 310 (RX-68XTALFD9) 3x ASUS VS248HP + Oculus HMD, Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS + MFDs
undertheradar Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 Sniiiiiifffff, aaahhhhhh I love the smell Sorry, I ate broccoli without taking a beano. My bad :)
Flycat Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 SniperXR pod is produced by Lockheed, Lartirn is also by them, Lintening is produced by Northrop and Israel Rafael corp together, ATFLIR is by Raytheon. Lockheed didn't give ED license of SniperXR, and ATFLIR and Lintening is still in used, so maybe we won't have any licensed targeting pod in the future... and I still hope we can have more feature in dcs.
captain_dalan Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 The current DCS World Nimitz can be used, albeit, there are lots of problems with it since it was never intended for human launch and recovery operations. The OP that you quoted was referring to carrier capable aircraft, not "ships." This is one the community really doesn't need to focus too hard on since ED have announced that they are working on improved carrier ops. Now this doesn't preclude LNS from developing their own, just that it's not a wise use of resources at the moment. True that. There is more to carrier ops the cats and wires. At least a LSO, and a meatball are also needed for any "normal" landing as well. Possibly a hangar storage if want to get into neat picking :P Modules: FC3, Mirage 2000C, Harrier AV-8B NA, F-5, AJS-37 Viggen, F-14B, F-14A, Combined Arms, F/A-18C, F-16C, MiG-19P, F-86, MiG-15, FW-190A, Spitfire Mk IX, UH-1 Huey, Su-25, P-51PD, Caucasus map, Nevada map, Persian Gulf map, Marianas map, Syria Map, Super Carrier, Sinai map, Mosquito, P-51, AH-64 Apache, F4U Corsair, WWII Assets Pack
Winfield_Gold Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 The Carrier will be updated as an asset in DCS World. You will not need to buy DCS F/A-18C to use the new carrier. Now, the question is will the carrier rework be complete prior to the release of the F-18 for use with other modules.... Only ED can answer that one. Where did you get this information regarding an updated carrier? The only information I had on it was when CTD said in a press release they were working on a carrier that would be released with the super hornet. Now that the Super hornet has been put on hold that also means all their other projects are no doubt put on hold. I don't ever remember reading that DCS, ED or the fighter collection where releasing an updated carrier with the C Variant that is being worked on in the current news letter and previous news letters.
Revelation Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Where did you get this information regarding an updated carrier? The only information I had on it was when CTD said in a press release they were working on a carrier that would be released with the super hornet. Now that the Super hornet has been put on hold that also means all their other projects are no doubt put on hold. I don't ever remember reading that DCS, ED or the fighter collection where releasing an updated carrier with the C Variant that is being worked on in the current news letter and previous news letters. You should go and read the press releases from Wags. He specifically mentions that they are working on improved Carrier ops to coincide with the F/A-18C. Win 10 Pro 64Bit | 49" UWHD AOC 5120x1440p | AMD 5900x | 64Gb DDR4 | RX 6900XT
Winfield_Gold Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) edit: thank you revelation, I found the press release you mention In addition to the actual aircraft, there are other elements that need to be created such as an improved Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, much better carrier operations, and a new combat theater map tailored to this aircraft. We hear you and realize that many of you are very anxious and looking forward to hearing more about this project. As we get closer to an early beta, we will be discussing this more. The team is currently working on a new combat theater map to support DCS: F/A-18C Hornet.” Edited March 4, 2015 by Winfield_Gold
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