Large aircraft in DCS

[msalama]

Me? No, I didn't. That thing just isn't my cup of tea, though they say it was pretty complete at release.

[msalama]

And oh yeah, the EA system. Just ain't my cup of tea either, let's put it that way ;) Although I could probably be persuaded if a dev with a good track record in EA released something I was really interested in, say a Sturmovik with an Ostfront map and units, or perhaps a fully modelled A-20 Havoc. One can dream :D

[Evoman]

The C-2 Grayhound would be great option as it would be the only medium cargo airplane that is capable of operating off carrier decks. And because of its simplicity the development time would probably be a lot shorter because it has no weapons or radar to model. Plus it would help with the future development of the E-2 Hawkeye because it shares the same wings and power plants as the C-2.

 

 

[Kang]

The C-2 Grayhound would be great option as it would be the only medium cargo airplane that is capable of operating off carrier decks. And because of its simplicity the development time would probably be a lot shorter because it has no weapons or radar to model. Plus it would help with the future development of the E-2 Hawkeye because it shares the same wings and power plants as the C-2.

 

I'd definitely love a C-2 and would probably buy it, but I disagree with the notion that it would be simple for its lack of weapon systems, as I would expect some sort of meaningful system of transportation of cargo (and maybe personell) to come along with it.

[xvii-Dietrich]

I'd definitely buy a C-2 or E-2. Both would really suit the super-carrier module and would add a lot to the carrier ecosystem.

 

The cargo/transport idea would be a must. Imagine the role of the C-2 where the only way to get missile stocks onto the carrier is by bringing them in by air. That would a) give the C-2 an essential role and b) make the fighters care about providing escort for them and c) give a pretty juicy target to enemy fighters.

[Kang]

I'd definitely buy a C-2 or E-2. Both would really suit the super-carrier module and would add a lot to the carrier ecosystem.

 

The cargo/transport idea would be a must. Imagine the role of the C-2 where the only way to get missile stocks onto the carrier is by bringing them in by air. That would a) give the C-2 an essential role and b) make the fighters care about providing escort for them and c) give a pretty juicy target to enemy fighters.

Yes, that is the sort of thing I'm thinking of. Or maybe - and this is just an idea for a mission maker - have them have, say, Sparrows at will, but AMRAAMs only if they are delivered.

 

Also maybe an option (although I'd admit that would be 'phase 2' down the line) to parachute drop supplies to ground forces, later even drop paratroopers with a 'light CA' way of directing them. It would give the whole business of moving cargo and people about a certain sense in a wider way, especially if one day dynamic campaigns become a thing. I'm also envisioning that this would bring such benefit to the utility helicopters already in DCS.

[barcharcraz]

I'm all in for the Tu-16, it would be EXTREMELY cool to also get a Tu-104 out of it too. These were the very first large jets, and the second passenger jet aircraft. Must have all kinds of interesting quirks. The Tu-16 also could provide content for many different eras (depending on available data) since china still flys them.

[ngreenaway]

An osprey would be fun, if we're talking large aircraft,but we'll probably never see it. In any case, it would be best done by razbam (to include the Tarawa) but they've got a lot on their plate. In any case, I'm really hopeful we could see an h-5 or h-6 from deka.

 

I'd really prefer the h-5, the h-6 opens up a new avenue of simulation being able to be a bomber or a tanker

[zcrazyx]

C-46 would be sweet, as would a Caribou

[fatboy]

Caribou or C2 Greyhound would be great.Even better both :thumbup: