Cruising Speed and Altitude

[Horns]

How do people determine the speed and altitude to that is most fuel economical in the aircraft in DCS? Is the data available somewhere or is there a general rule or formula? I don't see it listed in the module manuals or forums...

[Raven (Elysian Angel)]

For most modern fighters, it seems a speed in-between Mach 0.6 and 0.8 is the most economical.

Personally, I keep an eye on the Mach-number and usually cruise at M0.7 unless I'm heavily loaded.

 

The F/A-18C and AV-8B have dedicated DDI pages that (will) show that information:

- most economical cruise speed at current altitude;

- most economical combination of speed and altitude based on current loadout;

- ...

[Horns]

For most modern fighters, it seems a speed in-between Mach 0.6 and 0.8 is the most economical.

Personally, I keep an eye on the Mach-number and usually cruise at M0.7 unless I'm heavily loaded.

 

The F/A-18C and AV-8B have dedicated DDI pages that (will) show that information:

- most economical cruise speed at current altitude;

- most economical combination of speed and altitude based on current loadout;

- ...

 

Thanks so much, I didn't even think of checking the DDIs! Much appreciated :)

[Raven (Elysian Angel)]

Thanks so much, I didn't even think of checking the DDIs! Much appreciated :)

Remember that both mentioned modules are in early access, and those DDI pages are not implemented yet.

[Horns]

Remember that both mentioned modules are in early access, and those DDI pages are not implemented yet.

 

Awesome, cheers for the heads up :)