grunf Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Really cool, Skyhawks are awesome little aircraft and I think given their size, range and armament, they're a perfect addition to DCS. One question though, is the A-4E supposed to have the dorsal hump? I thought that Es had a flat back, and Ms had the hump. A-4E initially had a flat back, the hump was introduced with A-4F but was later fitted to some of the A-4E as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlander Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Really cool, Skyhawks are awesome little aircraft and I think given their size, range and armament, they're a perfect addition to DCS. One question though, is the A-4E supposed to have the dorsal hump? I thought that Es had a flat back, and Ms had the hump. I was told the hump was first fitted on the F variant, but E's recieved an upgrade. I can see why people would like a version without it, so it would be cool if we could make two variants, but for now this version will be the one. #humpsneedlovetoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tirak Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Oh I love the hump :thumbup: For some reason looking at a Skyhawk without one always makes me think there's something missing, I much prefer the look, I was just wondering. Has there been any thoughts as to what weapons it will mount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zibell Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 The A-4 is an awesome attack jet! Great choice of aircraft. Veeeeery much looking forward to flying it! (If provided a good enough paintkit, I can contribute a few liveries, I have limited experience with that in FSX). [sIGPIC]hi[/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey45 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Looking good. The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. "Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.." https://ko-fi.com/joey45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlander Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Has there been any thoughts as to what weapons it will mount? Many. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterH Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 One of the jets I am most interested in since ever... I still dream and hope about it becoming a proper DCS module, someday hopefuly... Looking forward to trying this. Wishlist: F-4E Block 53 +, MiG-27K, Su-17M3 or M4, AH-1F or W circa 80s or early 90s, J35 Draken, Kfir C7, Mirage III/V DCS-Dismounts Script Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief1942 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I was told the hump was first fitted on the F variant, but E's recieved an upgrade. I can see why people would like a version without it, so it would be cool if we could make two variants, but for now this version will be the one. #humpsneedlovetoo The last A-4 squadron I was in before discharge was VMA-311. We had the A-4E's and most went through the upgrade to the "A" (Avionics) Hump prior to the squadron deploying to ChuLai, Republic of VietNam. It took awhile and only about half were modified prior to my leaving. Intel i5-4690K Devil's Canyon, GForce TitanX, ASUS Z-97A MB, 16GB GDDR3 GSkill mem, Samsung SSD X3,Track IR, TM Warthog, MFG Crosswind pedals, Acer XB280HK monitor,GAMETRIX KW-908 JETSEAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebabil Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 good aircraft, will be good couple with upcoming carrier FC3 | UH-1 | Mi-8 | A-10C II | F/A-18 | Ka-50 III | F-14 | F-16 | AH-64 | Mi-24 | F-5 | F-15E| F-4| Tornado Persian Gulf | Nevada | Syria | NS-430 | Supercarrier // Wishlist: CH-53 | UH-60 Youtube MS FFB2 - TM Warthog - CH Pro Pedals - Trackir 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LevelPulse Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) The A-4E we are developing has the hump Edited February 1, 2016 by LevelPulse [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Director | Team Coordinator ME-163B Project The DCS Modding Hub Discord PC Specs: Intel I7 8700k 4.7Ghz Gigabyte Aorus Ultra Gaming Z370 Motherboard 16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4 3000MHz Ram 500GB Samsung Evo 850 SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LevelPulse Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Awesome news LevelPulse! Might make us forget about the sock. :thumbup: I hope so haha! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Director | Team Coordinator ME-163B Project The DCS Modding Hub Discord PC Specs: Intel I7 8700k 4.7Ghz Gigabyte Aorus Ultra Gaming Z370 Motherboard 16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4 3000MHz Ram 500GB Samsung Evo 850 SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlander Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I'll add sock eating to the progress chart so that we don't forget it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aginor Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Intreresting project. Good luck, guys! DCSW weapons cheat sheet speed cheat sheet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LevelPulse Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 I'll add sock eating to the progress chart so that we don't forget it :) You'll be glad to know, there will be something to do with socks in this module ;) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Director | Team Coordinator ME-163B Project The DCS Modding Hub Discord PC Specs: Intel I7 8700k 4.7Ghz Gigabyte Aorus Ultra Gaming Z370 Motherboard 16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4 3000MHz Ram 500GB Samsung Evo 850 SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speckfire Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Oh yeah !!!! Great job. Speed is life !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LevelPulse Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Oh yeah !!!! Great job. Thanks. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Director | Team Coordinator ME-163B Project The DCS Modding Hub Discord PC Specs: Intel I7 8700k 4.7Ghz Gigabyte Aorus Ultra Gaming Z370 Motherboard 16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4 3000MHz Ram 500GB Samsung Evo 850 SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AG-51_Razor Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) LevelPulse, in my response on the first page, I see that I have not really fullfilled the requirements that you indicated were necessary for a new project to be considered next. As I stated before, the AD Skyraider would make a great subject for your next project for the following reasons; It was also a product of that great manufacturer of US Navy attack planes, Douglas Aircraft. It flew in the Korean War as well as the Viet Nam conflict and throughout it's career, it wore many different liveries. It was the the inspiration for the Fairchild Republic folks when they designed the A-10 as it was THE consumate CAS plane. An honest assesment of the pros and cons for building this model: PROS 1. It is an awesome attack aircraft with the ability to carry a huge selection of air to ground weaponry 2. It was the last piston driven, single engine propellor plane used by the US Navy 3. It is a stunningly beautiful plane, IMHO anyway 4. It was designed to fly off a carrier 5. It's R-3350 turns a huge four bladed prop. 6. It's very noisey and belches great volumes of smoke and fire during startup. 7. It has a tail hook 8. Did I mention that it was designed to fly off of carriers? There are quite a few still in existance and in the hands of private owners who keep them in flyable condition. 9. There should be no lack of accurate information available for this plane 10. There are numerous versions that you can choose from to model - I would hope though that you pick the AD-4 and/or the AD-6/A-1H 11. Relatively simple avionics. No HUD or radar to worry about. Just some communication radios - VHF, UHF and FM plus a TACAN, ADF and maybe a VOR - or not. CONS 1. It's a prop plane and everyone hates dealing with torque! I don't honestly believe there are any other cons. Good luck with the Scooter, I can't wait to fly here! :pilotfly: Edited February 2, 2016 by AG-51_Razor [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LevelPulse Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) LevelPulse, in my response on the first page, I see that I have not really fullfilled the requirements that you indicated were necessary for a new project to be considered next. As I stated before, the AD Skyraider would make a great subject for your next project for the following reasons; It was also a product of that great manufacturer of US Navy attack planes, Douglas Aircraft. It flew in the Korean War as well as the Viet Nam conflict and throughout it's career, it wore many different liveries. It was the the inspiration for the Fairchild Republic folks when they designed the A-10 as it was THE consumate CAS plane. An honest assesment of the pros and cons for building this model: PROS 1. It is an awesome attack aircraft with the ability to carry a huge selection of air to ground weaponry 2. It was the last piston driven, single engine propellor plane used by the US Navy 3. It is a stunningly beautiful plane, IMHO anyway 4. It was designed to fly off a carrier 5. It's R-3350 turns a huge four bladed prop. 6. It's very noisey and belches great volumes of smoke and fire during startup. 7. It has a tail hook 8. Did I mention that it was designed to fly off of carriers? There are quite a few still in existance and in the hands of private owners who keep them in flyable condition. 9. There should be no lack of accurate information available for this plane 10. There are numerous versions that you can choose from to model - I would hope though that you pick the AD-4 and/or the AD-6/A-1H CONS 1. It's a prop plane and everyone hates dealing with torque! I don't honestly believe there are any other cons. Good luck with the Scooter, I can't wait to fly here! :pilotfly: This is actually on our list of proposed aircraft to do next, we are no where near that stage but looks like that this aircraft might be a popular pick. Edited February 2, 2016 by LevelPulse [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Director | Team Coordinator ME-163B Project The DCS Modding Hub Discord PC Specs: Intel I7 8700k 4.7Ghz Gigabyte Aorus Ultra Gaming Z370 Motherboard 16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4 3000MHz Ram 500GB Samsung Evo 850 SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrMarianus Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Oh I love the hump :thumbup: For some reason looking at a Skyhawk without one always makes me think there's something missing, I much prefer the look, I was just wondering. Has there been any thoughts as to what weapons it will mount? Yep, we have a list. I won't name them all here. But in addition to the weapons already in DCS (Mk81/82 (Snakeeye), rocket pods, etc.), we are modeling and hoping to include napalm canisters as well as the AGM-12B Bullpup radio guided rocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina1 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 A-4? huh?? awesome! :thumbup: MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tirak Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Yep, we have a list. I won't name them all here. But in addition to the weapons already in DCS (Mk81/82 (Snakeeye), rocket pods, etc.), we are modeling and hoping to include napalm canisters as well as the AGM-12B Bullpup radio guided rocket. Any chance of the C and E versions of the Bullpup too? :pilotfly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zilch Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) If the A-1 gets made, my entire Top 10 list will be on the pipeline, except the F-20 and OV-10. Edited February 3, 2016 by Zilch [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Zilch79's YouTube Channel: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvanhoog Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Great choice! Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=DECOY= Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) if this gets made...we can recreate top gun lol we will have the tomcat and the F5 aka mig 28 and the A4 for jester and viper hehe [ame]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p1Pd8VHN5sI[/ame] Edited February 3, 2016 by =DECOY= Water cooled i9-9900K | Maximus Code XI MB | RTX3090 | 64GB | HP Reverb G2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LevelPulse Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Any chance of the C and E versions of the Bullpup too? :pilotfly: The C yes, however no plans for the E, as it wasn't carried by the A-4E. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Director | Team Coordinator ME-163B Project The DCS Modding Hub Discord PC Specs: Intel I7 8700k 4.7Ghz Gigabyte Aorus Ultra Gaming Z370 Motherboard 16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4 3000MHz Ram 500GB Samsung Evo 850 SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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