Cold War 1947 - 1991

[Alpenwolf]

31 minutes ago, MMI_Grim said:

If I had known about that earlier I would have bought another bird in sale.

What would that be?

[MMI_Grim]

16 hours ago, Alpenwolf said:

What would that be?

Good question. Since I am an old mud mover, I guess the F-86 since it got more option there.

[=475FG= Dawger]

4 hours ago, MMI_Grim said:

Good question. Since I am an old mud mover, I guess the F-86 since it got more option there.

P-47 would be the CAS aircraft of choice in this mission.

 

[Alpenwolf]

58 minutes ago, =475FG= Dawger said:

P-47 would be the CAS aircraft of choice in this mission.

 

Well, the F-86 is faster, thus less likely to get hit, and can carry rockets and/bombs too. That would be my choice. In fact, all Blue aircraft in this mission are capable of CAS/striking. On the other hand, I expect MiG-15 pilots to drop their 2 bombs in one run on a road outpost hoping to hit it and finish off the ground units with their 37 mm cannon.

I'm not sure how popular the I-16 module is and I don't recall seeing it on the SoW server or anywhere else. To be honest though, I don't fly any WWll stuff, so I might've overlooked that. However, the I-16 and despite being a rather slower aircraft, can carry rockets and bombs. Would be great to see someone flying it.

[Alpenwolf]

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[=475FG= Dawger]

1 hour ago, Alpenwolf said:

Well, the F-86 is faster, thus less likely to get hit, and can carry rockets and/bombs too. That would be my choice. In fact, all Blue aircraft in this mission are capable of CAS/striking. On the other hand, I expect MiG-15 pilots to drop their 2 bombs in one run on a road outpost hoping to hit it and finish off the ground units with their 37 mm cannon.

I'm not sure how popular the I-16 module is and I don't recall seeing it on the SoW server or anywhere else. To be honest though, I don't fly any WWll stuff, so I might've overlooked that. However, the I-16 and despite being a rather slower aircraft, can carry rockets and bombs. Would be great to see someone flying it.

I forgot ED hasn't given the P-47 rockets yet. The key to survival against non-radar guided guns is teamwork and short time pointed at the gun. We were quite successful using strafing pairs in SoW, which was known for highly accurate AAA. The P-47 is a monster strafer and carries 3 bombs. However, solo props against defended ground targets is a losing proposition.

The F-86 is pretty capable in ground attack but it requires significant practice.

No I-16 in SoW because they were very strict on the historical accuracy thing, so no Soviet aircraft in Normandy, which is all they ever ran. 

The I-16 is quite an early design, out of service in 1943, in any case. If it carried smoke rockets, it would be a fun FAC aircraft for the fast movers. 

[Alpenwolf]

18 minutes ago, =475FG= Dawger said:

I forgot ED hasn't given the P-47 rockets yet. The key to survival against non-radar guided guns is teamwork and short time pointed at the gun. We were quite successful using strafing pairs in SoW, which was known for highly accurate AAA. The P-47 is a monster strafer and carries 3 bombs. However, solo props against defended ground targets is a losing proposition.

The F-86 is pretty capable in ground attack but it requires significant practice.

No I-16 in SoW because they were very strict on the historical accuracy thing, so no Soviet aircraft in Normandy, which is all they ever ran. 

The I-16 is quite an early design, out of service in 1943, in any case. If it carried smoke rockets, it would be a fun FAC aircraft for the fast movers. 

That's why all ground units' skill level is set to good. There's average, good, high and excellent. Hopefully this restricts AAA's a bit and they don't fire like sharpshooters.

The I-16 is the only Soviet aircraft we have from that era. We'll see how it goes before I make any changes if at all.

I'm kind of sceptical when it comes to these early CW jets. You don't see many players flying these modules very often.

[=475FG= Dawger]

34 minutes ago, Alpenwolf said:

That's why all ground units' skill level is set to good. There's average, good, high and excellent. Hopefully this restricts AAA's a bit and they don't fire like sharpshooters.

The I-16 is the only Soviet aircraft we have from that era. We'll see how it goes before I make any changes if at all.

I'm kind of sceptical when it comes to these early CW jets. You don't see many players flying these modules very often.

I see quite a few Sabres flying in your server and elsewhere. Not many Mig-15's. Gun fighters are a different fight style, one that few people have much practice with in DCS.

I wouldn't be opposed to Mig-19's in the mix.

Personally, I really like the early Cold War jets but most missions featuring them get caught up in the idea of re-creating Mig Alley, which generates a pretty boring scenario.

I think your normal setup of good radar coverage and well known targets on the ground generates a better fight.

We shall see Saturday. 

Edited April 7, 2022 by =475FG= Dawger

[Alpenwolf]

2 hours ago, =475FG= Dawger said:

I see quite a few Sabres flying in your server and elsewhere. Not many Mig-15's. Gun fighters are a different fight style, one that few people have much practice with in DCS.

I wouldn't be opposed to Mig-19's in the mix.

Personally, I really like the early Cold War jets but most missions featuring them get caught up in the idea of re-creating Mig Alley, which generates a pretty boring scenario.

I think your normal setup of good radar coverage and well known targets on the ground generates a better fight.

We shall see Saturday. 

 

I wouldn't mind adding the MiG-19 either. Guns only anyway. And the Sabre doesn't have the GAR-8. We'll see how it plays out.

[=475FG= Dawger]

7 hours ago, Alpenwolf said:

I wouldn't mind adding the MiG-19 either. Guns only anyway. And the Sabre doesn't have the GAR-8. We'll see how it plays out.

If you do add 19's, make sure they don't have any ground attack capability since they are much faster than anything else.

 

[Miccara]

I think Last Man Standing would be a better mission if we could to deliver ammo trucks, Vulcans, and maybe Bradly's.

Edited April 8, 2022 by Miccara

[Marduk879]

19 hours ago, Alpenwolf said:

Well, the F-86 is faster, thus less likely to get hit, and can carry rockets and/bombs too. That would be my choice. In fact, all Blue aircraft in this mission are capable of CAS/striking. On the other hand, I expect MiG-15 pilots to drop their 2 bombs in one run on a road outpost hoping to hit it and finish off the ground units with their 37 mm cannon.

I'm not sure how popular the I-16 module is and I don't recall seeing it on the SoW server or anywhere else. To be honest though, I don't fly any WWll stuff, so I might've overlooked that. However, the I-16 and despite being a rather slower aircraft, can carry rockets and bombs. Would be great to see someone flying it.

Maybe Fw-190 A-8 for red as CAS plane?

[MMI_Grim]

Never was a fan of the Jug. And I want to be able to run after I hit the target.

The Mig-15 would be to near to the Mig-19 I already own for me to get it.

Edited April 8, 2022 by MMI_Grim

[Proof]

18 hours ago, Alpenwolf said:

The I-16 is the only Soviet aircraft we have from that era. We'll see how it goes before I make any changes if at all.

I know this may not be ideal but if you feel the need to alter the Soviet props, perhaps supplementing the I-16s with some lend lease Spitfire Mk.IXs might work; they already have a small selection of their soviet liveries to help avoid friendly fire. And then just remain hopeful that OctopusG bring us a La-7. 

[Alpenwolf]

8 hours ago, =475FG= Dawger said:

If you do add 19's, make sure they don't have any ground attack capability since they are much faster than anything else.

 

Sure. And wont wont have its RWR either.

7 hours ago, Miccara said:

I think Last Man Standing would be a better mission if we could to deliver ammo trucks, Vulcans, and maybe Bradly's.

 

The mission covers Cyprus, which the best detailed area on the map, so it is a shame to remove it. However, it is removed and I'll have to polish it thoroughly. already added to the to-do list.

54 minutes ago, Marduk879 said:

Maybe Fw-190 A-8 for red as CAS plane?

Thought about it and not against it. We'll see how the debut goes first.

51 minutes ago, MMI_Grim said:

Never was a fan of the Jug. And I want to be able to run after I hit the target.

The Mig-15 would be to near to the Mig-19 I already own for me to get it.

 

I prefer the MiG-15. Turns better.

13 minutes ago, Proof said:

I know this may not be ideal but if you feel the need to alter the Soviet props, perhaps supplementing the I-16s with some lend lease Spitfire Mk.IXs might work; they already have a small selection of their soviet liveries to help avoid friendly fire. And then just remain hopeful that OctopusG bring us a La-7. 

Possible scenario, yes.

And while we're at it, what do you guys think of the Mosquito? Or would that be a stretch if added to Red?

[Marduk879]

Add Mosquito to blue so i can bonk it with the 37mm

[=475FG= Dawger]

4 hours ago, Alpenwolf said:

Sure. And wont wont have its RWR either.

The mission covers Cyprus, which the best detailed area on the map, so it is a shame to remove it. However, it is removed and I'll have to polish it thoroughly. already added to the to-do list.

Thought about it and not against it. We'll see how the debut goes first.

I prefer the MiG-15. Turns better.

Possible scenario, yes.

And while we're at it, what do you guys think of the Mosquito? Or would that be a stretch if added to Red?

1. Thanks

2. I like location of Last Man Standing but the setup is particularly difficult for Red fighters. We are already suffering an extreme shortage of Red Air in the server. I don't know how to fix that. Maybe turn it into an early Cold War mission plane set.

3. The A-8 for either side would be welcome although it has some serious damage model issues.

4. I own all the Migs. The 15 is too early a version for the Sabre we have and the 19 is a bit late. 

5.The Mosquito for Red would be a nice addition. Similar to the Pe-3 plus the Israelis were operating some Mosquitos as late as 1956 so not implausible to find them being operated in 1949.

[MMI_Grim]

Problem regarding the Mosquito would be that I would be tempted to buy it on the spot because it wouldnt come on sale anyway. ^^

[Alpenwolf]

Reminder:

The new mission, Bandar 1949, kicks off in about 90 minutes.

[Alpenwolf]

Server News:

* Operation Hold The Line is now offline.

* Operation Bandar 1949:
- I-16's removed.
- Instead, 12 x Spitfire LF Mk. lX's were added to Red and operate from Bandar Lengeh Airbase.
- The Red road base has been removed.
- Added 8 x MiG-15's to Red with 2 more slots at Lar Airbase.
- Added 8 x MiG-15's to Red with no additional slots at Bandar Lengeh Airbase.
- Added 16 x F-86's to Blue with 2 more slots at Lavan Island Airbase.

More aircraft and slots are possible. We'll see how round 2 goes.

Operation Bandar 1949 kicks off again today, Sunday, 10.04.2022, around 1830 zulu.

[=475FG= Dawger]

3 minutes ago, Alpenwolf said:

Server News:

* Operation Hold The Line is now offline.

* Operation Bandar 1949:
- I-16's removed.
- Instead, 12 x Spitfire LF Mk. lX's were added to Red and operate from Bandar Lengeh Airbase.
- The Red road base has been removed.
- Added 8 x MiG-15's to Red with 2 more slots at Lar Airbase.
- Added 8 x MiG-15's to Red with no additional slots at Bandar Lengeh Airbase.
- Added 16 x F-86's to Blue with 2 more slots at Lavan Island Airbase.

More aircraft and slots are possible. We'll see how round 2 goes.

Operation Bandar 1949 kicks off again today, Sunday, 10.04.2022, around 1830 zulu.

Very fun mission. We thoroughly enjoyed it. 

[Davey]

Bandar 1949 was a great mission. Looking forward to playing it again.

[Alpenwolf]

Just now, =475FG= Dawger said:

Very fun mission. We thoroughly enjoyed it. 

I'll make one for Syria too. Might add B-52's as well. I'll figure out something.

[Kang]

Nice to see that Bandar 1949 was a success. I wasn't overly successful but had fun with it, left a bit early as it seemed there was a bit of a shortage of slots, but those extra ones should fix that.

[Davey]

5 minutes ago, Alpenwolf said:

I'll make one for Syria too. Might add B-52's as well. I'll figure out something.

Please do.