Next aircraft speculation

[Ryan Legend]

Pure speculation here but couldn't "new and unique propulsion" equal MV-22 Osprey?

 

Yes! Finally someone like-minded as me! :) I did mention it, and though I would love an Osprey, I don't think it's likely.

 

My fingers are crossed for a MiG 23 or 25. Personally, and please don't lapidate me for it, I would be dissapointed if it were a Viggen.

 

When I look at it from a more logical perspective, the Phantom would be the next aircraft. This will give the '21 its opponent and hence generate a great ammount of money. This will also kickstart servers with second and third generation aircraft, creating even more oppertunities. I do think LN would make a big profit out of the Phantom.

 

The F4 Phantom would eventually be the start of other aircraft like the MiG 23 and 25. Then maybe Belsimtek would give us the F5. It's like one big system of dominoes. If you push one, the rest will fall too.

 

So, from a buisness view, 100% change for the Phantom. However, thats not how it always works ofcourse.

 

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And now let me calm everyone down with my carefully calculated announcement and release dates.

 

Formula used: Actual month = (said month) + (1 month)

 

 

 

So, announcement months are

 

First plane: Late September +1 = Late OCTOBER.

 

Second plane: October + 1 = NOVEMBER.

 

 

 

 

Release months:

 

Said year: 2015. Meaning the very last month, December.

 

First plane: December + 1 = January 2016

 

Second plane: (assuming it is one month behind development of the first plane) December + 1 + 1 month of development = February 2016.

 

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DISCLAIMER:

I am in no way responsible for any mental illness sustained caused by incorrect information.

[BlackLion213]

And now let me calm everyone down with my carefully calculated announcement and release dates.

 

Formula used: Actual month = (said month) + (1 month)

 

 

 

So, announcement months are

 

First plane: Late September +1 = Late OCTOBER.

 

Second plane: October + 1 = NOVEMBER.

 

 

 

 

Release months:

 

Said year: 2015. Meaning the very last month, December.

 

First plane: December + 1 = January 2016

 

Second plane: (assuming it is one month behind development of the first plane) December + 1 + 1 month of development = February 2016.

 

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DISCLAIMER:

I am in no way responsible for any mental illness sustained caused by incorrect information.

 

I'm trying to remain hopeful that LNS will come through with their announcement this month. Though the timing of the announcement is probably dependent on a bunch of things both intrinsic and extrinsic to LNS.

 

Here's to hope!

 

-Nick

[SpeedStick]

Yes! Finally someone like-minded as me! :) I did mention it, and though I would love an Osprey, I don't think it's likely.

 

My fingers are crossed for a MiG 23 or 25. Personally, and please don't lapidate me for it, I would be dissapointed if it were a Viggen. ect ect ect

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90% of your post is completely arbitrary.

Edited September 24, 2015 by SpeedStick

[Ryan Legend]

90% of your post is completely arbitrary.

 

Hi! If you're reffering to that 'date of announcement' part, don't take it siriously ;), it's just a joke.

 

If not, then, okay. I did put thought into it, perhaps you misread? Thanks anyway.

[_Firefly]

Hey everyone, DCS noob here, new both to the game and the forums. :)

 

As much as I'd love to see something like an F-16, I think there's plenty of room for improvement on the Soviet side, particularly in the fighter department. Having a late-model MiG-23 like the MLD certainly wouldn't hurt. Even better, it could then be turned into something like a MiG-27K or M with less work than one would normally require to build one from scratch. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a late '80s supersonic Mikoyan or Sukhoi ground pounder. :)

[Skjold]

Hey everyone, DCS noob here, new both to the game and the forums. :)

 

As much as I'd love to see something like an F-16, I think there's plenty of room for improvement on the Soviet side, particularly in the fighter department. Having a late-model MiG-23 like the MLD certainly wouldn't hurt. Even better, it could then be turned into something like a MiG-27K or M with less work than one would normally require to build one from scratch. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a late '80s supersonic Mikoyan or Sukhoi ground pounder. :)

 

Welcome to the Forums!

 

I am not 100 % sure on this, but i think Leatherneck stated that "It would be logical to make a MiG-23 in the future, as the code base it shares with the MiG-21 is upwards to 70 %, but it will NOT be our next module"

 

And yes, russians do really need some love.

[Toten]

Welcome to the Forums!

 

I am not 100 % sure on this, but i think Leatherneck stated that "It would be logical to make a MiG-23 in the future, as the code base it shares with the MiG-21 is upwards to 70 %, but it will NOT be our next module"

 

And yes, russians do really need some love.

 

How about another carrier aircraft...

 

a Soviet one...

[SpeedStick]

Hi! If you're reffering to that 'date of announcement' part, don't take it siriously ;), it's just a joke.

 

If not, then, okay. I did put thought into it, perhaps you misread? Thanks anyway.

 

Hi!

 

No. I was referring to about 90% of your post. I did not misread.

I might have been a bit harsh calling it arbitrary but I find it... annoying that you would be disappointed just because you don't get your specific frame. For whatever reason.

Even if you are right and you get a Mig-23 or 25 , your post would still be kinda arbitrary. I don't want to be a dick or start an argument so... I'll just leave it at that.

 

Edit: A Yak-38 would indeed be cool.

Edited September 25, 2015 by SpeedStick

[myHelljumper]

+1 on the 38

[BlackLion213]

Welcome to the Forums!

 

I am not 100 % sure on this, but i think Leatherneck stated that "It would be logical to make a MiG-23 in the future, as the code base it shares with the MiG-21 is upwards to 70 %, but it will NOT be our next module"

 

And yes, russians do really need some love.

 

Yes they did.

 

 

Go to 10:50

 

I've also heard that the MiG-23 would share a big junk of the code base and it would be an excellent/much used DCS addition. Particularly with the 80s era aircraft on the way (F-14A, Mirage 2000, A-7(?)).

 

If LNS does a MiG-23 they may want to consider doing 2 versions - like with the Tomcat. The MiG-23MS was very widely exported and shares nearly all of it's avionics/RADAR with the MiG-21Bis IIRC, but I've read that many would want the more modern MLD variant. Doing both would certainly satisfy a lot of different interests and allow for more scenarios besides the US vs Soviet stuff. I imagine the FMs wouldn't differ to much, though the MLD was much better at high AOA maneuvers.

 

-Nick

Edited September 25, 2015 by BlackLion213

[Chrinik]

Honestly, I come to realise more and more that their "unique thrust and force distribution" will reference a prop plane...

 

Yaaaaawn...Sorry guys, but I don´t really care much for WW2 Prop planes in DCS, there´s tons of WW2 plane sims out there for that scenario. Seen them all before.

 

Not to dampen your spirits, you guys can get exited about WW2 planes all you like, I´m fine with that.

 

But if the "mystery" planes would both be WW2, I´d be disappointed. More interested in early 70ies-late 80ies birds.

[NORTHMAN]

Honestly, I come to realise more and more that their "unique thrust and force distribution" will reference a prop plane...

 

Yaaaaawn...Sorry guys, but I don´t really care much for WW2 Prop planes in DCS.

 

If it's a prop plane, why thinking it's for sure a ww2 plane! It can be ov-10 bronco or ac-130 spooky (let me dream ;))! it could be really fun even if it's a prop plane...

 

Personally, I think it's a good thing to have WW2 planes in this sim because ED and (hopefully) 3 party made it really well! I cross my finger for WW1 eventually! Low and slow oil spitting baby's :D

[NaCH]

I would say the F-5....

 

There is a lot of F-5's on Matt video streaming

[NORTHMAN]

I would say the F-5....

 

There is a lot of F-5's on Matt video streaming

 

:huh:Hum... no! F-5 is supposed to be a Belsimtek module! :doh: Good guess by the way:thumbup:

[Harle]

It's gonna be Zero and Hellcat!

[Solty]

Well they said that one will have air-ground radar, so I doubt both planes would be WW2. But I sure hope for some Pacific planes :3

[QuiGon]

I just want to throw this quote in here again, since a lot of the mentioned ac in this thread don't fit these points. So I thought some of you may have forgotten them:

 

As mentioned in a previous update, both of these aircraft (just like the F-14) have required us to develop new in-house technologies and components.

We have also continued our work over the past few months to mature our in-house tools for easier analysis and creation of FM and system components.

Most of these new technologies do however refer to in-game cockpit systems and avionics. Some have simply been time consuming, while others have been difficult in design, replication and implementation.

 

They include, but are not limited to for example;

• Ground Mapping and Targeting Radar
  
  
• Complex missiles with Advanced Targeting Parameters
  
  
• Custom shaders for enhanced visual fidelity (e.g. CRT Screen representation)
  
  
• Unique visual features (In-pilot customization, etc.)
  
  
• New audio cues and enhanced fidelity
  
  
• Far more complex avionic and computer systems than in the MiG-21
  
  
• New and unique PFM features and aerodynamic configurations
  
  
• New or unique methods of propulsion or force distribution
  
  

 

From that I can't really see much else apart from a Viggen or a Harrier. Probably a Viggen.

Edited September 25, 2015 by QuiGon

[Radbes]

Yup, Viggen.

[Harle]

I just want to throw this quote in here again, since a lot of the mentioned ac in this thread don't fit these points. So I thought some of you may have forgotten them:

 

 

 

From that I can't really see much else apart from a Viggen or a Harrier. Probably a Viggen.

 

Harrier is reserved by Razbam. As for Viggen... no one cares about it. Therefore it's gonna be Zero and Hellcat :D

[Plushanubka]

Harrier is reserved by Razbam. As for Viggen... no one cares about it. Therefore it's gonna be Zero and Hellcat :D

 

Which version of zero had radar?

[Kilrah]

Harrier is reserved by Razbam. As for Viggen... no one cares about it. Therefore it's gonna be Zero and Hellcat :D

 

Speak for yourself, a lot of people wants the Viggen.

 

Who the f-k cares about Zero or Hellcat? :smilewink:

[Gargoil]

I am not 100 % sure on this, but i think Leatherneck stated that "It would be logical to make a MiG-23 in the future, as the code base it shares with the MiG-21 is upwards to 70 %, but it will NOT be our next module"

 

They said that 1 year ago and their next module was the F-14 so your argument is invalid.

[Harle]

Who the f-k cares about Zero or Hellcat? :smilewink:

 

Rudel does.

[Hiromachi]

Speak for yourself, a lot of people wants the Viggen.

 

Who the f-k cares about Zero or Hellcat? :smilewink:

 

I care. I respect that you wish to see and fly it, so be so kind and respect it that other people may have other desires than Swedish jet.

[Kilrah]

I care. I respect that you wish to see and fly it, so be so kind and respect it that other people may have other desires than Swedish jet.

 

Yes of course. I was ironic. Didnt you see the smiley?