At least one Century series plane (pick one)

[KansasCS]

We have the M2000C, the Mig21 and the F5 that saturate the interceptor role quite decently.

While a Starfighter would be an iconic module (though in all fairness it was a spectacularly unreliable jet and system failures should be modeled accordingly :D), a Weasel F105, complete with EWO multicrew would be amazing :)

Can't see that happening though. I'm guessing a lot on Radar tech and frequencies is still classified.

[QuiGon]

We have the M2000C, the Mig21 and the F5 that saturate the interceptor role quite decently.

While a Starfighter would be an iconic module (though in all fairness it was a spectacularly unreliable jet and system failures should be modeled accordingly :D), a Weasel F105, complete with EWO multicrew would be amazing :)

Can't see that happening though. I'm guessing a lot on Radar tech and frequencies is still classified.

 

The F-5 is not an interceptor!

[KansasCS]

At least one Century series plane (pick one)

 

The F-5 is not an interceptor!

Of course not, but it can be used as one within the scope of the game, since it's fast enough and and it's not exactly an air superiority fighter. Edit: but has a Radar and AA missiles

Edited August 2, 2016 by KansasCS

[Kev2go]

What about F-4 phantom II ?

 

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the F4 isnt part of the "century" series.

[mvsgas]

I thought the F-110 was. :D

[Kev2go]

We have the M2000C, the Mig21 and the F5 that saturate the interceptor role quite decently.

While a Starfighter would be an iconic module (though in all fairness it was a spectacularly unreliable jet and system failures should be modeled accordingly :D), a Weasel F105, complete with EWO multicrew would be amazing :)

Can't see that happening though. I'm guessing a lot on Radar tech and frequencies is still classified.

 

F5 aint a interceptor by any real means, it could do that role, but is more of a light tactical fighter. and Mig21 and M2000c despite thier originas back in the design phase, themselves arent pure bred interceptors. they are still arguably multirole fighters since, they arent strictly for intercepts, are nimble enough to do WVR dogfighting or provide air superiority against other fighters + can both ground pound bother tactical targets or in form of CAS.

 

so despite thier original roots to being interceptors, in practice its just not quite so, and are closer to multipurpose fighters.

 

F106 is on the other hand is a pure bred interceptor. its basically single mission plane, and to specific role, it would have limited use in DCS, as some others have already pointed out. Despite not being a fan of the F104 id still take the F104 over a F106 any day.

Edited August 4, 2016 by Kev2go

[KansasCS]

Mig21 and air superiority? Lol.

Yes, the bis version can do some AG work, but it's signature task is interception.

Same goes for the mirage. Any AA platform that can't hold a candle to the Eagles BVR AMRAAM fire and forget capability is rendered an interception role. The F5, while being a neat dogfighter, too.

I'm not saying it is their only task, by all means no.

Just that a starfighter, that was notoriously unreliable and good for ONLY high altitude intercept, wouldn't compliment the current DCS roster as nicely as a Thunderchief. That's just my opinion.

 

 

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[Kev2go]

Mig21 and air superiority? Lol.

Yes, the bis version can do some AG work, but it's signature task is interception.

Same goes for the mirage. Any AA platform that can't hold a candle to the Eagles BVR AMRAAM fire and forget capability is rendered an interception role. The F5, while being a neat dogfighter, too.

I'm not saying it is their only task, by all means no.

Just that a starfighter, that was notoriously unreliable and good for ONLY high altitude intercept, wouldn't compliment the current DCS roster as nicely as a Thunderchief. That's just my opinion.

 

 

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comparing the Mig21 to the eagle wut? i was clearly reffering to it in those given roles primarily for its age, not against next generation era. mig21 can be argued to not be a pure bred interceptor, despite its roots. because it can actually maneuver and dogfight quite well for a plane of its time. It is not strickly used for shooting down bombers. you wouldnt be able to do any real air to air vs fighters in F106, due to lack of maneuverability ,and even worse cockpit visibility. this thing was literally for shooting down bombers, not fighter intercept or even for air to air fighting. whilst a mig21bis can be used to take down opposing fighters of similar legacy era even without interception method or GCI assistance.

 

Either way you cant use Mig21 as proper interception, due to lack of GCI control. That said i was simply pointing out that theres nothing preventing western aircraft like F5E from not having GCI assistance IRl or in DCS if it was properly simulated.

 

and ye again im comparing to planes of its era, including within the soviet air force, not to modern fighters, i was simply entertaining a possibility if there wasnt a F105 part of the poll, just for the sake of argument.

 

and exactly for the last bit id still rather have a f104 over an F106, without consideration of the F105. Simply becasue it was in export use more widely. IF you think a starfighter wouldn't compliment the DCS roster, I have to say that goes 10 fold for the F106. OFC id like to have a proper strike fighter bomber, from the century series, ie the F105.

Edited August 16, 2016 by Kev2go

[ShalashakaDS]

The troll in me would like to see a F-104 if only to read its dedicated foruns, i like most aircraft, but i could never get miself to like the 104 and cant really understand its apeal. Sure, its fast, but thats about it, it cant turn, it cant carry a whole lot of anything, and in my very very subjective opinion its one of the uglyest planes to ever fly, and to compliment that theres also the fact that a good part of its export market sucess was due to a very very good marketing campaign. Oh, i mean, bribery campaign :P. Guess it would be at least a challenging plane to fly.

Edited August 13, 2016 by ShalashakaDS

[sirscorpion]

late model Thud or F-111 "f-117 FC3 will be fine too"

[carss]

I don't get how the F-104 is ugly? It's one of the most sharpest and sleekest planes I've ever seen. Also the F-104 had a flight envelope above 40000 feet where it could whoop almost any other fighter in it's class in a turn fight.