Lieuie Posted November 10, 2018 Posted November 10, 2018 I don't think there are enough differences between the air force and the navy version to justify making another module when ED have mentioned that they are making the F-4E. I just hope that they will include a navy version as well.
Dudikoff Posted November 10, 2018 Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) I don't think there are enough differences between the air force and the navy version to justify making another module when ED have mentioned that they are making the F-4E. I just hope that they will include a navy version as well. Well, the radar on the F-4J/S was a bigger and much more capable set (with PD) than the one on the F-4E and the VTAS HMS might be interesting. Unfortunately it didn't support guided A2G weapons IIRC, but at least it had the same bombing set as the USAF F-4's (unlike the earlier Navy variants). Edited November 10, 2018 by Dudikoff i386DX40@42 MHz w/i387 CP, 4 MB RAM (8*512 kB), Trident 8900C 1 MB w/16-bit RAMDAC ISA, Quantum 340 MB UDMA33, SB 16, DOS 6.22 w/QEMM + Win3.11CE, Quickshot 1btn 2axis, Numpad as hat. 2 FPH on a good day, 1 FPH avg. DISCLAIMER: My posts are still absolutely useless. Just finding excuses not to learn the F-14 (HB's Swansong?). Annoyed by my posts? Please consider donating. Once the target sum is reached, I'll be off to somewhere nice I promise not to post from. I'd buy that for a dollar!
Lieuie Posted November 10, 2018 Posted November 10, 2018 Well, the radar on the F-4J/S was a bigger and much more capable set (with PD) than the one on the F-4E and the VTAS HMS might be interesting. Unfortunately it didn't support guided A2G weapons IIRC, but at least it had the same bombing set as the USAF F-4's (unlike the earlier Navy variants). I don't know if that's enough to justify Heatblur having to do the visuals and the flight model of the Phantom when ED has already said they are going to make them. I do get your point though and I would love to see Heatblur make a navy version of the Phantom if ED doesn't make one, especially considering it was originally developed for the navy.
SDsc0rch Posted November 10, 2018 Posted November 10, 2018 @Lieuie..... STFU i7-4790K | Asus Sabertooth Z97 MkI | 16Gb DDR3 | EVGA GTX 980 | TM Warthog | MFG Crosswind | Panasonic TC-58AX800U [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Lieuie Posted November 10, 2018 Posted November 10, 2018 @Lieuie..... STFU Why are you mad at me? If it was in my hands the Phantom would be a priority. Both Navy and Air Force.
Pasquale1986 Posted November 11, 2018 Posted November 11, 2018 Maybe someday they’ll take a look at this little bird Main Module: AH-64D Personal Wishlist: HH-60G, F-117A, B-52H
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Dr.SquirrelBoy12 Posted November 11, 2018 Posted November 11, 2018 As interesting as a F-117 might sound, it would probably be one of the more boring modules in the game. Unlike other DCS aircraft you are basically limited to one role dropping either LGBs or JDAMs of which you can carry 2. That said I'd still consider getting it, I just wouldn't recommend it over some of the other A/C we have in DCS. Modules: FC3, A-10C, M2000C, MiG-21bis, F-86F, AV-8B NA, F/A-18C, F-14A/B, F-16C, F-15E, F-4E, A-29, Eurofighter Typhoon, A-6E, MiG-23MLA, Nevada, Persian Gulf, South Atlantic, Syria, Afghanistan Specs: Intel i7 2600K, Nvidea GTX 980, 16GB RAM, NVMe SSD, Saitek X-55, TrackIR 5, Samsung Odyssey VR
SDsc0rch Posted November 11, 2018 Posted November 11, 2018 As interesting as civilian aircraft might sound, it would probably be one of the more boring products in the flight simulation software industry... - MS flight simulator - FSX - P3D - X-plane - ... ... ... i7-4790K | Asus Sabertooth Z97 MkI | 16Gb DDR3 | EVGA GTX 980 | TM Warthog | MFG Crosswind | Panasonic TC-58AX800U [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Dr.SquirrelBoy12 Posted November 12, 2018 Posted November 12, 2018 Yea, that's why I play DCS instead of other flight sims. It's almost like the concept of "fun" is subjective. Modules: FC3, A-10C, M2000C, MiG-21bis, F-86F, AV-8B NA, F/A-18C, F-14A/B, F-16C, F-15E, F-4E, A-29, Eurofighter Typhoon, A-6E, MiG-23MLA, Nevada, Persian Gulf, South Atlantic, Syria, Afghanistan Specs: Intel i7 2600K, Nvidea GTX 980, 16GB RAM, NVMe SSD, Saitek X-55, TrackIR 5, Samsung Odyssey VR
Pasquale1986 Posted November 12, 2018 Posted November 12, 2018 As interesting as civilian aircraft might sound, it would probably be one of the more boring products in the flight simulation software industry... - MS flight simulator - FSX - P3D - X-plane - ... ... ... Yup! First of all, it's one of the most if not the most iconic A/C (with the Tornado) that is not in development right with the Viper, Phantom, Tomcat, Hornet and Strike Eagle all actively pursuit. Second, every pure bomber is limited in it's operational role, but that doesn't mean flying it would be boring and further more it doesn't mean it's easy or boring to operate it. You'll have enough to do to fly the Goblin precisely according to flight plan, acquire your target and stay within the parameters for a succesfull drop and egress. Main Module: AH-64D Personal Wishlist: HH-60G, F-117A, B-52H
CarbonFox Posted November 12, 2018 Posted November 12, 2018 If the stealth characteristics of the F-117 could be accurately simulated, it'd be interesting module to me. Just for something more night-mission focused as well as having to react to specific radar types to better avoid being detected. F/A-18C; A-10C; F-14B; Mirage 2000C; A-4E; F-16C; Flaming Cliffs 3
beppe_goodoldrebel Posted November 12, 2018 Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) We already have the YAK-52 and the Christen Eagle incoming as almost civilian planes... I wont mind having an F117A with just 2 LGBs . Remaining in the carrier , Grumman , multi-seat area why not an E2 Hawkeye? It can be funny in multiplayer have a human AWACS. There is also an FSX version of the E-2C from the mid eighties so it's not impossible to have the license to build the module... It would fit perfectly with the F-14 we will have. Edited November 12, 2018 by beppe_goodoldrebel
carss Posted November 12, 2018 Author Posted November 12, 2018 Since we have something like Jester AI, why not now make the first heavy aircraft for DCS? Something simple like the C-130 and maybe multiple variants that can be selected by a tickbox option? You can fly as a standard C-130, or a KC-130 tanker, or even an AC-130 gunship? Or more ;) Orrrrrrrr if Transport and heavy are a thing, why not.........??? :D [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Planes: FC3, P-51, F-86, F-5E, Mirage 2000, F/A-18, F-14, F-16, Mig-19P :joystick: ED pls gib A-4 and F-4 :cry:
Dr.SquirrelBoy12 Posted November 13, 2018 Posted November 13, 2018 First of all, it's one of the most if not the most iconic A/C (with the Tornado) that is not in development right with the Viper, Phantom, Tomcat, Hornet and Strike Eagle all actively pursuit. Well I would rather see them come out with an A-6 as they intend to assuming they can get the proper licenses & approval from ED. I think that the Intruder is pretty damn Iconic. While the F-117 is extremely limited in scope the A-6(E at least) has a wide variety of weapons to choose from: Mk 82 Mk 83 Mk 84 Mk 20 Rockeye II Mk 4 Mod 0 20 mm gun pod GPU-5/A 30 mm gun pod Zuni rockets AGM-62 Walleye TV-guided bomb AGM-65 Maverick AGM-78 Anti-Radar Missile AGM-84 Harpoon AGM-84E SLAM AGM-88 HARM AGM-123 Skipper (A GBU-16 but with a rocket attached) AIM-9 Sidewinder ADM-141 TALD decoy Mk 60 Captor Mines Modules: FC3, A-10C, M2000C, MiG-21bis, F-86F, AV-8B NA, F/A-18C, F-14A/B, F-16C, F-15E, F-4E, A-29, Eurofighter Typhoon, A-6E, MiG-23MLA, Nevada, Persian Gulf, South Atlantic, Syria, Afghanistan Specs: Intel i7 2600K, Nvidea GTX 980, 16GB RAM, NVMe SSD, Saitek X-55, TrackIR 5, Samsung Odyssey VR
Pasquale1986 Posted November 13, 2018 Posted November 13, 2018 Yeah I had that one off the Books already as i don't think they will not do it, just forgot to Mention it - btw. i love the A-6E as well Main Module: AH-64D Personal Wishlist: HH-60G, F-117A, B-52H
UthervL Posted November 13, 2018 Posted November 13, 2018 A-6 would make the naval strike package open up for many conflicts from Vietnam era too Gulf War. Maybe an EA add on later.
Biggus Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 Isn't the A-6 nearly a foregone conclusion at this stage though? I'd been treating this thread as a 'what after the Intruder' thread since that A-6 AI reveal. Am I the only one doing this?
Lieuie Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 Isn't the A-6 nearly a foregone conclusion at this stage though? I'd been treating this thread as a 'what after the Intruder' thread since that A-6 AI reveal. Am I the only one doing this? While there may be very little doubt that Heatblur are going to make the Intruder it might not be their next module.
Mule Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 I wouldn't turn my nose up at an AWACS module that interfaces within the game. Such as a Red Flag exercise where you coordinate the aircraft on a certain side. I remember a certain combat flight sim from the 90's dabbling in this. Fighter Pilot Podcast.
Pasquale1986 Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 While there may be very little doubt that Heatblur are going to make the Intruder it might not be their next module. Exactly that's why i suggested a look into the Nighthawk in a bright and perhaps not to distant future Main Module: AH-64D Personal Wishlist: HH-60G, F-117A, B-52H
DeathAngel1 Posted November 15, 2018 Posted November 15, 2018 Super Hornet aftet Tomcat pls !!! The best aircraft ever made. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: ..:NAVY PILOTS ARE THE THE BEST PILOTS:..
Silver_Dragon Posted November 15, 2018 Posted November 15, 2018 Super Hornet aftet Tomcat pls !!! The best aircraft ever made. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: Has more plausible ED make them on the future after the F/A-18C. For Work/Gaming: 28" Philips 246E Monitor - Ryzen 7 1800X - 32 GB DDR4 - nVidia RTX1080 - SSD 860 EVO 1 TB / 860 QVO 1 TB / 860 QVO 2 TB - Win10 Pro - TM HOTAS Warthog / TPR / MDF
Eldur Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 I'd been treating this thread as a 'what after the Intruder' thread since that A-6 AI reveal. Am I the only one doing this? I'd pretty much imagine that when they've been announcing the A-6E AI, they already have something completely different in the oven. Remember they announced the Tomcat and then suddenly came around the corner with a Viggen that hasn't been announced earlier. And if they'd already work on it as a flyable plane as well, they could have announced it without "AI" right away. With all the tech they'll already have on their board when the Tomcat is out, either a Tornado or F-111 is very likely to be the module that comes before a fully simulated A-6E will arrive. But it's probably a pretty sure bet that we'll have that A-6E flyable in the future nevertheless.
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