DCS : F4U-1 Corsair

[Solty]

F4U-1D was quite common during 1945 and far more common than -4

Edited December 15, 2016 by Solty

[Kev2go]

but at the same time the F4u4 offers higher performance ww2 fighter and it fits into korean theatre as well.

 

ideally id hope theyd include 2 variants but of the two id be more interested in the -4

[probad]

you're not willing to fly a -1 vs k4s and you try to make it sound as if you'd be willing to fly a -4 vs 15bis?

 

dont make me laugh

[Kev2go]

you're not willing to fly a -1 vs k4s and you try to make it sound as if you'd be willing to fly a -4 vs 15bis?

 

dont make me laugh

 

 

no you shouldnt make me laugh.

 

your interpretation of my post is pretty flawed. I have no idea how you would have come to the conclusion i was suggesting using F4U4s against Mig15s. You realize the air war over mig ally was only part of the conflict? Forgetting about all those Strike missions and CAS to the troops are we?

 

F4u4's werent being pitted against mig 15s. that was left to sabres, since not even the F9F panthers were quite up to the task. they were being used for ground attack and CAS.) at the time Pistons could outrange jets, hence why the USAF sent the F51s to korea, also primarily for a2g role, not to take on Migs. but even then people seem to forget that north Korean air force, especially in early stages was comprised largerly of Russian pistons such as the Yak9, La9, and Il2 sturmoviks. ( naming a few)

 

considering a 109 k4 is a plane only began being introduced into service in late 44 ( similar enough of a time frame to the F4u4) but that aside, more importantly no US F4U vairant never saw combat in the western European theater against German aircraft.

Edited December 18, 2016 by Kev2go

[javelina1]

but that aside, more importantly no US F4U vairant never saw combat in the western European theater against German aircraft.

 

I think the Brits did. Rather, they had some they flew in Western Europe, (a handful). The Brits were also the first ones to make the Corsair Carrier Operational.

[Kev2go]

I think the Brits did. Rather, they had some they flew in Western Europe, (a handful). The Brits were also the first ones to make the Corsair Carrier Operational.

 

well i did say US corsairs.

 

i do know about Brits getting some # of corsairs for thier Fleet air arm in Europe in 43. but afaik no known stories of them ever facing off against any german fighters in combat. the only notable operation in the west being when they flew escort for bombers/ attackers to raid the Tripitz which was stationed in Norway. and encountered no resistance in the air. ( hint: not close to the coasts Normandy)

 

 

and the deliveries variant in question the Brits received was based on the F4u1 ( Pre A model, FAA designation "Corsair 1") a then # of later delivers were the Corsair 2 ( F4u1A) and the modified corsairs with clipped wing designated as the F4U1B. The F4U1 "D" was not flown in the operations against the tripitz AFAIK.

Edited December 19, 2016 by Kev2go

[NeilWillis]

Historic facts aside, I have more interest in the most widely used variants than the fastest/bestest/lastest. I was quite disappointed we got the Bf-109 K4 and the FW-190 D9, and even the P-51D. Why not the Bf-109 E, the FW-190 A, or the European theatre P-51 variants? I am sure there will be an equally poor decision made regarding the F4U. I do hope the Spitfire marked an end to the trend to do the final variant of any airframe, because they were often introduced after the heyday of the aircraft was passed, and had very little to contribute.

[QuiGon]

Historic facts aside, I have more interest in the most widely used variants than the fastest/bestest/lastest. I was quite disappointed we got the Bf-109 K4 and the FW-190 D9, and even the P-51D. Why not the Bf-109 E, the FW-190 A, or the European theatre P-51 variants? I am sure there will be an equally poor decision made regarding the F4U. I do hope the Spitfire marked an end to the trend to do the final variant of any airframe, because they were often introduced after the heyday of the aircraft was passed, and had very little to contribute.

 

What makes you sure about this? :huh:

We already know that they're doing the -1 and not the -4. And it's beeing done by LNS and not ED like all the other WW2 aircraft we have so far.

[Cunctator]

and the deliveries variant in question the Brits received was based on the F4u1 ( Pre A model, FAA designation "Corsair 1") a then # of later delivers were the Corsair 2 ( F4u1A) and the modified corsairs with clipped wing designated as the F4U1B. The F4U1 "D" was not flown in the operations against the tripitz AFAIK.

 

 

The FAA designations did not mimic the USN ones. The later Corsair Mk. IIs had identical capabilities to the F4U-1D. (while MK. III and IV was used for largely identical Brewster and Goodyear built F4Us)

 

And we don't know if we will get any other F4U-1 versions together with the F4U-1D. Since the differences between the F4U-1A,C,D and British mods are rather minor things, I think the chances are good to see them in DCS as well. Especially since LN already announced to model multiple versions of the F-14 with much greater chances between them.

[Kev2go]

Historic facts aside, I have more interest in the most widely used variants than the fastest/bestest/lastest. I was quite disappointed we got the Bf-109 K4 and the FW-190 D9, and even the P-51D. Why not the Bf-109 E, the FW-190 A, or the European theatre P-51 variants? I am sure there will be an equally poor decision made regarding the F4U. I do hope the Spitfire marked an end to the trend to do the final variant of any airframe, because they were often introduced after the heyday of the aircraft was passed, and had very little to contribute.

 

well to each his own. I prefer late ww2 aircraft, especially since what we have are all iconic anyways. I think its a better starting point because other sims already have early to Mid wars covered pretty well. Im sure done the line we will get some earlier variants.

 

Last game to have Western from from 1944-45 was the OLD il2 1946. sinc thing CLOD and BOS are recent fill the early & mid war era, of different fronts, but nothing to fil lthe late war. SO DCS Normandy 1944-45 is very welcome.

[RAZBAM_ELMO]

Nothing right now fills the click able cockpit and pilot approved FMs. Comparing those two games to DCS is like comparing War Thunder to BMS. I look forward to the -1D. Best carrier fighter next to the zero. It will be a great rival for the A6M2 or any A6M variant which is a more likely possibility from a 3pd.

 

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[Kev2go]

Nothing right now fills the click able cockpit and pilot approved FMs. Comparing those two games to DCS is like comparing War Thunder to BMS. I look forward to the -1D. Best carrier fighter next to the zero. It will be a great rival for the A6M2 or any A6M variant which is a more likely possibility from a 3pd.

 

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no i disagree. actually thecomparison is something akin like FC3 to a dcs module. still good exterior/interior detail, authentic feel and FM, just merely lacking clickable cockpit functions.

 

 

And F41D is superior to the a6m2 zero in all aspects except turnrate. want US navy to actually have a real challenge? pit an F4F against a A6M2, which did fight each other early on in the pacific theatre. I hope japan also gets modules of later variants like the A6M3 and A6M5.

Edited December 20, 2016 by Kev2go

[RAZBAM_ELMO]

Wildcat is on VEAOs list but font expect it in the possible near future. Nobody has said anything about the A6M except for one picture Rudel posted that what was a concensual agreement across the community was a Japanese sake engine.....who knows only time will tell.

 

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[Akatsuki]

Even though it is not anounced, there cannot be a Pacific theater without A6M.

[Cool Breeze]

How about some flyby videos!

 

 

[AG-51_Razor]

Sure would love to take a ride on the F4U-1D Hype Train!!! :music_whistling:

[Donut]

Sure would love to take a ride on the F4U-1D Hype Train!!! :music_whistling:

 

Me too! This thread has gone cold. I would love to finally get an official announcement and WIP shots of the Corsair. Unfortunately, Cobra's New Year's update leads us to believe that 2017 will not be the Corsair's year...

 

We'd like to sincerely wish all of our fans, customers, followers and partners a very Happy New Year!

 

2017 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for not only us, and our three jets- but DCS as a whole!

 

Thank you all for your support and helping us achieve our dreams,

 

Sincerely,

LS

[AG-51_Razor]

Well, it will come when it's ready I suppose. I just want to get that ol' adrenalin rush when I see something from LNS about this beauty. :lol:

 

Seems a bit odd that, a while ago, LNS was saying that their two mystery planes were well ahead of the Tomcat. Now that the Viggen is available for pre-sale, I was just thinking that the Hawg wouldn't be too awfully far behind. At least with a couple of WIP shots. One can dream, can't one?? :joystick:

[Hiromachi]

Odd or not it doesnt seem to be anywhere close.

 

This is what Cobra said in May:

The F4U-1 is on a very temporary development hold as we wait for some new terrain technology to become available in the core engine- as well as focus fully on the AJS-37 until completion.

 

I'd expect us to announce/show the Pacific project in full before the end of Summer, however- and a release of the Corsair this year.

It's still being very much actively worked on in general, there's just a temporary lull for the Corsair itself.

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2768477&postcount=1

 

But there was no update by the end of the summer as it was explained:

I wouldn't take that time frame too seriously. The terrain technology is still under development.

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2854365&postcount=51

[Hueyman]

There's the F-14 first, from a sure source, so the Corsair is a loooong way to go ...

[javelina1]

make sure to prepare! :-)

 

[probad]

There's the F-14 first, from a sure source, so the Corsair is a loooong way to go ...

what is this sure source if i may ask?

[BlackLion213]

This is the only thing I've seen along those lines:

 

Viggen and Cat are top priorities right now. :)

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2875032&postcount=36

 

-Nick

[Buzzles]

This is the only thing I've seen along those lines:

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2875032&postcount=36

 

-Nick

 

They also said similar in the recent reddit AMA regarding finishing the Viggen frees up resources for the 'Cat.

[AG-51_Razor]

As. Exciting as that sounds - being a first day buyer of the Cat - I was so hoping for some hype coal to throw into the boiler of that ol' Corsair Hype Train!!! :lol: