Non-flyable aircraft need skin overhaul

[sirrah]

Probably been suggested before but I couldn't find it in the forum search

 

Most of the AI (non-flyable aircraft) have really outdated skins. While I know there might be more important things to be improved in DCS, I was just wondering if there are any plans or statements from ED for a general ai skin overhaul?

 

 

It's not that I'm asking for fps killing graphics, but more like the overhaul the E-2C got (which looks pretty good in my opinion)

 

The contrast in looks between flyable and non-flyable aircraft is kinda extreme nowadays. Take for instance the eye candy F-14B and F/A-18C and then the S-3B, F-14A or UH-60. I know there are plenty of skin mods out there to download, but It'd be nice if downloading those wasn't necessary.

[Northstar98]

For me I think the fact that many examples of AI aircraft have really outdated models is the real crux of the issue, there are a few examples with otherwise acceptable models but questionable textures - for me the Beriev A-50 is an example of this.

[Mars Exulte]

I'd like to see the S-3B model updated after having done some AAR training tonight in the PG. Anyone know if that's in the works? F-14 AI planes also.

 

Actually, I believe so, yes. Back a few months I think Wags mentioned working on a new S-3 tanker for the Hornet. But take that with salt

[Worrazen]

He probably meant models too when he said skins.

 

I made big posts about this back many months already, for the general public, for MAC, if they see the 15 year old models when they'll be shooting that'll scare some people away so the AI-only unit external visuals are probably even more important going forward.