Heatblur A-6 Intruder

[Dr.SquirrelBoy12]

So while it seems like it is going to be AI for now, Cobra said that subject to a license agreement, they hope to eventually introduce it into DCS world as a full DCS module.

 

 

I would love to see an Intruder in DCS & the model looks amazing so far.

 

I am sort of surprised though since I thought RAZBAM was planning to do an A-6.

 

Either way my hype level just shot way up!

Edited September 1, 2018 by Dr.SquirrelBoy12
fixed youtube link

[MBot]

Awesome! I simply love the Intruder and it will be the perfect buddy for the Tomcat.

 

Of course this is not really a surprise, the signs were just plain obvious to anyone that cared to pay attention :)

 

LNS will do an AI A-6E Intruder initially to flesh out the scenario and later make it flyable, profiting from their experience with ground mapping radar and multi-crew.

 

Now where do I get my cookie?

Edited September 1, 2018 by MBot

[Joker69]

Wonderfull ....:thumbup:

[beppe_goodoldrebel]

Ａ Ｅ Ｓ Ｔ Ｈ Ｅ Ｔ Ｉ Ｃ reaction only.

 

Cant wait the official presentation of the cat.

[some1]

Makes sense, you need more than a Tomcat to fill the deck of an aircraft carrier from 70's-90's.

 

Though I wonder which one will come first, this one or the Draken AI that was announced a year ago. :)

[Esac_mirmidon]

Plenty of CAW options to populate Carriers with Intruders, Tomcats and Hornets at the same time and hystorical period.

 

This is Navy Operations Heaven.

[Silver_Dragon]

From Hoggit by Cobra

Furthering our commitment to trying to provide a full and rich experience to the community, and in line with our module development priorities, we’ve decided to introduce the A-6E and KA-6 as free AI units into DCS World shortly following the release of the F-14 Tomcat!

 

The Intruder is an aircraft that has been under active development at Heatblur Simulations for some time, and subject to a license agreement, we hope to eventually introduce it into DCS world as a full DCS module - and we are developing it with this intent in mind.

 

In the meantime, the AI Intruders will serve a critical role in the F-14 campaigns and provide an additional level of authenticity to the game and simulation battlespace environment. The A-6’s are built to our extremely exacting standards, with laser scanning forming the basis of our core workflow and ensuring complete accuracy in shape and dimensions. In-game, the KA-6 will provide the player with texaco services while the A-6E will serve as a venerable strike partner with an unmatched payload - good friends to have in the cockpit of an F-14.

 

Thanks as always for your support. We look forward to sharing much more!

[Destroyer37]

Wow! Talk about being caught off guard. Iron hand is kinda my thing!

[BlueAngel]

Wait a second...

 

 

Wasn't Razbam producing an A-6 Intruder too? Although they seem to be keen on dispersing in multiple projects, placing others down the list, I'm pretty sure I saw something about an Intruder.

[Silver_Dragon]

A-6 or other project has not "exclusive" by a 3rd party. Remember the old L-39 Patriot team and ED L-39 projects or the IRIS / RAZBAM F-15Es

[Skulleader]

WOW it's really a great news because I'm a great fan of the Intruder, it's my favorite plane...

A future great module like Viggen and F-14. Congratulation +1

[heroe]

compra segura

[DronneR]

Wow, high-fidelity A-6E with intentions to make a flyable model of it sounds really cool! Any details yet on wich model will we have? Standart A-6E TRAM, or, maybe, A-6E WSCI/SWIP?

[MiG21bisFishbedL]

I literally squealed like a school girl.

[Dr.SquirrelBoy12]

A-6 or other project has not "exclusive" by a 3rd party. Remember the old L-39 Patriot team and ED L-39 projects or the IRIS / RAZBAM F-15Es

 

Maybe we will get an A-6E from Heatblur and an A-6C from RAZBAM or something. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

I'd suggest EA-6B Prowler but I dont think EWAR in DCS has a high enough fidelity to make it viable to base a module around it.

[twistking]

the A-6 is probably my favorite plane ever. great news on the possibility to develop it as a full module!

 

the a-6 has very interesting avionics. i'll hope we would get a mid-tier a-6 which has all the good stuff, but still maintains most of it's 60s charme and quirks.

also it should at least somewhat match the f-14 A/B's timeframe...

[Silver_Dragon]

Maybe we will get an A-6E from Heatblur and an A-6C from RAZBAM or something. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

I'd suggest EA-6B Prowler but I dont think EWAR in DCS has a high enough fidelity to make it viable to base a module around it.

 

For a EA-6B Prowler, need rebuild all DCS ECM/ECCM and implement new jammer technology and interference protocols to use them into ED core.

[Dr.SquirrelBoy12]

For a EA-6B Prowler, need rebuild all DCS ECM/ECCM and implement new jammer technology and interference protocols to use them into ED core.

 

Exactly, and I would be pretty sure most of the information around Electronic Warfare is classified to where it would be hard to implement in DCS.

[will00988]

My old man flew the Scooter and the Intruder over Vietnam and Cuba, I am beyond ready for the community Skyhawk and now a Heatblur A-6. He would have been totally blown away to sit down in an Intruder again.

[98abaile]

Wait a second...

 

 

Wasn't Razbam producing an A-6 Intruder too? Although they seem to be keen on dispersing in multiple projects, placing others down the list, I'm pretty sure I saw something about an Intruder.

No one has the rights to make the module until ED gives them a license. Even HB could still have the rug pulled out from under them. Until ED signs on the dotted line, there's no guarantee HB will even deliver a flyable A-6 module at all.

[Revelation]

Here's hoping they allow us to turn the A-6E into the KA-6D even if only rudimentary. After all, most, KA-6Ds where re-purposed A-6E.

 

Caveat:

Yes there are stark differences between the two, that doesn't change my desire for them to make it possible.

[Airj247]

The last news Razbam gave on the A-6 was a while back, now with the whole Falkland's theatre going on and the aircraft they want to make for that, I wouldn't be surprised if we see Heatblur produce the module since Razbam has their plate quite full, either way, whoever (if) makes the module, I'm sure it will be great.

[AG-51_Razor]

This is an absolute dream come true for me!! This should free RAZBAM up to do the A-7 Corsair. Life is good! :thumbup:

[Jester986]

Ok I'm going to start some wild unfounded speculation here... In razbams post about the Falklands they implied maybe another 3rd party could do the A-4. Maybe thats because heatblur has the Gruman connection?

[Jester986]

Also I'm shocked... I was convinced the next aircraft would be the

F-111. Not disappointed though.