Su-22M4 comming to DCS

[tryphon77]

Many thanks for taking the time to write down your progress. Keep up man !

[speckfire]

A big thank you to you for not abandoning the project despite all the work that you have.

[FongFic]

On 3/8/2025 at 2:07 AM, SVKSniper said:

Hello everyone.

To start, I want to let everyone know that this update will be about what I am currently working on and that it does not include any new renders, but rather information about the project. I know that many of you are eagerly awaiting updates and asking what’s new. To clarify, my time is not dedicated solely to DCS—I have a job, family, and friends, and I also spend time with them. So, please don’t expect me to release updates regularly.

As you all know, my current priority in my free time is working on the Tornado project for Aviastorm, which takes up most of my time. However, this doesn’t mean that I don’t occasionally work on my Su-22M4 project as well. Of course, I have some new things in progress, and I constantly try to push the project forward whenever time allows. A significant amount of time is spent studying manuals and guides for this aircraft, as well as engaging in discussions with my contacts who assist me with the project. These contacts include former pilots of the Czechoslovak Air Force who flew this aircraft and ground personnel who maintained it. Their insights are invaluable to the project.

As many of you know, the project is currently on hold in part because I need to find someone who can help with the flight model and new textures for the aircraft. The textures you’ve seen so far no longer meet DCS standards, and I want to create a mod—or, if possible, a full module—at the quality level required for such projects.

I can share a few details that I may not have mentioned before. When developing a module, it's not just about being able to click a switch in the cockpit—it has to make sense in terms of functionality and simulation. It’s not just about the switch being "ON" or "OFF," but also about properly replicating the system behind it. Many of you have asked why I don’t just use the avionics from the Su-25T since they are similar. In reality, however, my goal is not to reuse existing systems but to bring the aircraft to DCS as close to its real-life counterpart as possible.

For example, before a flight, a navigation data card with coordinates for waypoints (up to six) and four airfields was inserted into the aircraft’s navigation system. This is one of the features I’d like to implement in the mission editor so that each pilot can program their own flight route.

So, as you can see, I have a lot on my plate. Even though you don’t always see the progress, it involves more than just development—it includes studying how these systems functioned, holding discussions, compiling information, and organizing everything into notes for whoever will be working on coding the aircraft’s systems.

If you’re curious, one of the most recent things I’ve been gathering detailed information on is the LO-86E system, which is used to control the warheads of Kh-58U and Kh-25MP missiles before they are launched from the aircraft. At the moment, I’m just waiting for photos and additional visual documentation from pilots to confirm how the system was used in the cockpit.

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In conclusion, as you can see, there is a lot that I have to and want to create for you, and it’s not an easy process. However, I believe that in the end, you will be satisfied, and most importantly, I am actively working on the project. As you know, there aren’t many aircraft like this in DCS, and in my opinion, that’s a shame because even these older aircraft can provide an experience that many of you have never seen before. They offer a glimpse into how aircraft operated on the other side of the world during the Cold War, an era that is now almost entirely historical.

I am truly grateful that so many of you remain interested and are patiently waiting to see what can be created for you. Your enthusiasm is a huge source of inspiration for me to ensure this project is successful.

Once again, a huge thank you to all of you!

Love you from deep Heart

[Avimimus]

On 3/7/2025 at 7:07 PM, SVKSniper said:

I am truly grateful that so many of you remain interested and are patiently waiting to see what can be created for you. Your enthusiasm is a huge source of inspiration for me to ensure this project is successful.

Always with you on that!

Although the wellbeing of you, your friends, and family will always come first. Wish you the best with the rest of life as well as with this project (which many of us will always be excited for, with or without frequent updates).

[Robsonek]

We can't wait to see this plane! It will fit perfectly into the new Fulda Gap map (Cold War Germany). This map will feature Polish and German airports where the Su-22 flew.

[bies]

Yes, pefect for the Cold War Germany map.

[SVKSniper]

I don't think you'll find anyone like me who wishes this aircraft was a full-fledged module for DCS.

[FongFic]

On 3/22/2025 at 10:34 PM, SVKSniper said:

I don't think you'll find anyone like me who wishes this aircraft was a full-fledged module for DCS.

From Vietnam, i expect more than anything to fly this beauty

[SVKSniper]

On 3/24/2025 at 5:08 PM, FongFic said:

From Vietnam, i expect more than anything to fly this beauty

Its too far from me. But if I'm not mistaken, you are using two versions. Ours will only be with the AL-21 engine.

 

[FongFic]

On 3/27/2025 at 1:23 AM, SVKSniper said:

Its too far from me. But if I'm not mistaken, you are using two versions. Ours will only be with the AL-21 engine.

 

Yeah, we have used 2 version, Su-22M and Su-22M4/Su-22UM3K.
We have retired Su-22M few years ago, and keep in service Su-22M4/Su-22UM3K for 3 Fighter Regiments

[KomandorAdam]

It will take 50 years for one person working on the project 10 hours a week to complete such a complicated module at the ED or HB level. The module is absolutely impossible to complete. You didn't think about taking a specific direction or Tornado or Su-22. If you don't want to waste the effort you put into the Su-22, maybe release an external model that will replace the outdated one from ED that is so glaringly old. That way the effort you put into the Su-22 wouldn't be wasted. Sorry to be so skeptical, but there's no point in pretending!

[clanitho]

ED should have brought out the Su-22 instead of working on the F-35.

[Logan54]

[Raffi75]

On 3/21/2025 at 9:29 AM, Robsonek said:

We can't wait to see this plane! It will fit perfectly into the new Fulda Gap map (Cold War Germany). This map will feature Polish and German airports where the Su-22 flew.

 

Which Polish airports?

[EchoOneOne]

36 minutes ago, Raffi75 said:

Which Polish airports?

Świdwin, Mirosławiec and Powidz. None of them are planned in Phase 3 xD 

[Raffi75]

@EchoOneOneI know which airports and I know they are not on the list. I am curious about which airports Robsonka is thinking.

edit:still the Piła

Edited April 17 by Raffi75

[YoYo]

FYI. Its not SVKSniper work but good to know ...

[GoodbayAmerica]

I think the sniper sold out. There will be no normal Su-22. Hello Poland!

[YoYo]

1 hour ago, GoodbayAmerica said:

I think the sniper sold out. There will be no normal Su-22. Hello Poland!

Hello!

[SVKSniper]

"I know many of you are wondering whether I'm actually working on this project, and how it's progressing. All I can say for now is — yes, I am! It's moving slowly, but my life isn't just about DCS, and I'm no longer twenty years old. Still, for those of you who can't wait, I do have something to share. Work on the flight model has advanced, and the core systems are already in development!"  Here one chart for you: