Maximo Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) For RAZBAM thread specifically: I wanted to bring up the F-8 Crusader -- I think this would be a good match up for the MiG-21. The U.S. Navy did use it for something called dissimilar air combat training (DACT)...using the F-8 to represent the MiG-21. This would give the MiG-21 a good 1 v 1 dogfight on the servers, campaigns, etc. F-8 vs MiG-21. Or F-8 against F-8 (opposing side). Would like to see it flight modeled and mouse driven cockpit like the F-86F. Maybe a Museum Relic type of campaign with MiG 21 and MiG 15 aircraft in the mix.... Guns, rockets, air-to-air missiles, bombs, reconnaissance cameras, folding wings. Inflight refueling probe too - was considered very difficult to air refuel because the drogue basket was like 2 feet from the canopy of the F8 pilot....would break a lot of canopies! (hey, we're DCS pilots....we LOVE a challenge!!! :-) Also, I can't imagine what it would be like to also land this jet with the wing raised up for landing it on an aircraft carrier--must have been a very flat approach to the carrier deck even with flaps down and the wing up. Could use Caucasus maps, etc. LOVE this jet! If you forget to lower the wing before entering very high speeds, you can rip the wing off (if still in the raised position). Will update this intro thread as time permits. Has four 20 mm cannons (firing below...un-retouched photo): This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 1310x700.This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 1310x700. Are these 2000lb bombs and Zuni rockets? Below: Look at his wings!!! They're still folded! (not a fake photo). Try flight modeling that!!! :-) Bullpup air to ground missile on F-8 (end) Edited November 1, 2017 by Maximo
uscstaylor Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 Absolutely would be an instant purchase from me.
jejsus Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 I started to dream about this aircraft as soon as I found A7 thread for which I'm h...y as hell also. There was already a discussion in the past, but not sure if on dedicated thread, Razbam didn't say definite no, but they didn't say definite yes too. Anyway my heart sings each time I see a good idea like this and I hope the developers are warming up for this bird too :). I'd buy everything I fly and don't fly from developer that would make this bird and make it good.
Flagrum Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 Cross posting? Well, still applies: https://forums.eagle.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=438
frixon28 Posted October 31, 2017 Posted October 31, 2017 Would be cool...add it to the list of aircraft on RAZBAM's to-do list. This would be #6 I believe?
Andy1966 Posted October 31, 2017 Posted October 31, 2017 The Last of the Gun Fighters... What else can be said... dream.... We are Virtual Pilots, a growing International Squad of pilots, we fly Allies in WWII and Red Force in Korea and Modern combat. We are recruiting like minded people of all Nationalities and skill levels. http://virtual-pilots.com/ [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
wavn Posted October 31, 2017 Posted October 31, 2017 And then carrier landings: only the best could manage....... :noexpression: Best regards, Willem
al531246 Posted October 31, 2017 Posted October 31, 2017 Just wanna point out RAZBAM already have an A-7E in the pipeline. The A-7E is an F-8, but better! Intel i5-8600k | EVGA RTX 3070 | Windows 10 | 32GB RAM @3600 MHz | 500 GB Samsung 850 SSD
Hummingbird Posted October 31, 2017 Posted October 31, 2017 Brought this up a while back myself, also really wanna see this bird!
uscstaylor Posted October 31, 2017 Posted October 31, 2017 Just watched a documentary on the F-8. This puppy can go over 1000 mph for a plane of its day that was very impressive and could out climb anything in the sky for that period...WOW
wavn Posted October 31, 2017 Posted October 31, 2017 Just wanna point out RAZBAM already have an A-7E in the pipeline. The A-7E is an F-8, but better! Really?........: great! and maybe with a nice carrier added....... Best regards, Willem
Stryker2000 Posted November 1, 2017 Posted November 1, 2017 The A-7E is an F-8, but better! Ehhh... not really. Two very different aircraft with a similar family chassis. F-8 Crusader Dedicated air superiority and fleet defense fighter Supersonic, top speed 1,000mph-plus Armed with 4 AIM-9 Sidewinder heat seeking missiles and 4 20mm cannons with 125 rounds per gun Had limited ground attack capability, the two shoulder mounts could hold a total of 8 Zuni rockets, and two wing pylons could carry 4,000lbs of ordinance or 2 fuel tanks A-7 Corsair II Dedicated ground attack aircraft Subsonic, top speed 690mph at sea level, 685mph at 5,000ft without ordinance 6 underwing pylons could carry 15,000lbs of ordinance, or 4 fuel tanks Had limited air combat ability, armed with two AIM-9 Sidewinder heat seeking missiles and a 20mm Vulcan cannon with 1,030 rounds I agree with you though. While I like the Crusader, what I really want to see is the A-7 Corsair II in both Navy and Air Force versions. But Navy would work. :thumbup: Team Red wish MiG-23/27, Su-17/22, Su-24, Su-30 C, Yak-130, Tu-16, Tu-95, Tu-22M Team Blue want AH-1W, AH-64, Alphajet, A-4, Jaguar, Tornado, F-16, A-6, A-7, F-111, F-15E, B-52, B-1B
Robert31178 Posted November 3, 2017 Posted November 3, 2017 Lol....I made my own up..... The A-7E is an A-6 TRAM but not really at all.
uscstaylor Posted November 3, 2017 Posted November 3, 2017 If someone is willing to help bring this to DCS. Id be willing to pay for this.. https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/f-8e-crusader-3d-max/406267
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