Viper Feature Roadmap?

[THUG024]

I have searched, but haven't found if there's a tentative roadmap of what order features will be developed and then implemented. There's a list of tentative features, but now which are being worked, which ones have higher priority, which are "easier" than others such as A2G Radar "Not So Easy".

 

I was curious if these were going to be addressed?

 

For an example: Weapons

 

While we have our A2A weapons and GP/LGBU Bombs (and rockets). There's been no mention of where Mavericks, JDAMs, and HARMs will be added to the overall arsenal.

 

We know you guys are hard at work, just curious.

 

Thanks!

[razo+r]

You haven't looked enough... Literally one of the top threads, the 6th to be precise

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=241132

 

But if you search for release dates, fear not. There is none.

[BIGNEWY]

Hi

 

We have a list here https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=241132

 

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Our Viper will be an F-16C with the Common Configuration Implementation Program (CCIP) upgrade. We feel this to be the most versatile version of the F-16 with capabilities for SEAD, precision attack, close air support, and of course air-to-air. We will be taking great care though to develop a very accurate simulation of the F-16C Block 50 operated by the United States Air Force and Air National Guard circa 2007.

 

For this project, we are striving to create a very authentic simulation of this particular aircraft at a specific point in time. We have no desire to create a Frankenstein's Monster that combines multiple F-16C versions from different time periods.

 

Core systems of our F-16C include:

 

• F-110-GE-129 turbofan engine
  
• AN/APG-68(V)5 multi-mode radar
  
• AN/ALR-56M Radar Warning Receiver
  
• AN/ALQ-131/184 ECM pods
  
• CCIP (Common Configuration Implementation Program) update
  
• ALE-47 countermeasure system
  

 

This will be a massive project, so we will separate it into two phases: Phase 1 Early Access release and then Phase 2 Product Sustainment.

 

Phase 1 Early Access:

 

• Color Multifunction Display (CMFD) symbology, Horizontal Situation Display (HSD) format, and Head-up Display (HUD) symbology
  
• Digitally TACAN and Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI)
  
• RWS, SAM, and ACM A/A radar modes
  
• BDU-33, BDU-50LD/HD, Mk-82LDGP, Mk-82AIR, Mk-84LDGP, CBU-87 CEM, and CBU-97 SFW unguided bombs
  
• 2.75” rockets LAU-68 and LAU-131
  
• Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS)
  
• AIM-9L/M/P/X Sidewinder
  
• AIM-120B/C AMRAAM
  
• M61A1 20mm cannon
  

 

First skin will be the 55th FS at Shaw AFB.

 

Phase 2 Product Sustainment:

 

• TWS A/A radar mode
  
• Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS)
  
• Link 16 Data Link
  
• A/G radar modes
  
• AGM-65D/G/H/K Maverick
  
• AGM-88C HARM
  
• AN/ASQ-213 HARM Targeting System (HTS)
  
• AN/AAQ-28(V) LITENING targeting pod
  
• GBU-10, GBU-12, GBU-24A/B laser-guided bombs
  
• BRU-57/A Smart Rack
  
• CBU-103 CEM and CBU-105 SFW Inertially Aided Munitions (IAM)
  
• GBU-31/A and GBU-38/B JDAM
  
• AGM-154A and AGM-154B JSOW
  
• Integration of the JHMCS with the HARM Targeting System (HTS), Link 16, and AIFF
  
• Night Vision Goggles (NVG)
   
  
• ALE-50 towed decoy
  

 

As this project accelerates, we will be providing updates to keep you abreast of our progress to this much awaited addition to DCS World.

 

Mini updates here

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=244404

 

We plan to have the viper feature complete in 2020 and we will post in the mini updates thread as systems and weapons are added.

 

thanks

[Harlikwin]

@bignewy

 

Is that list in a rough order of features delivered?

 

i.e L16, then mavs then harms?

[razo+r]

@bignewy

 

Is that list in a rough order of features delivered?

 

i.e L16, then mavs then harms?

 

Unlikely, since we got some things that are at the bottom of the list while top ones are missing.

[THUG024]

That’s exactly what my original post said; there’s a list of features that will be implemented, but no roadmap of what features will be done in a general order. Further, there are things like TWS that was implemented because it crossed both platforms, but we don’t have a clue what’s currently in work/coming soon. Should I be looking for my Mavericks after the gun symbology gets released or is that anticipated to be Q4 of 2020? There’s no way that’s “the list”. Also...texture template.

[BIGNEWY]

@bignewy

 

Is that list in a rough order of features delivered?

 

i.e L16, then mavs then harms?

 

In no particular order.

 

That’s exactly what my original post said; there’s a list of features that will be implemented, but no roadmap of what features will be done in a general order. Further, there are things like TWS that was implemented because it crossed both platforms, but we don’t have a clue what’s currently in work/coming soon. Should I be looking for my Mavericks after the gun symbology gets released or is that anticipated to be Q4 of 2020? There’s no way that’s “the list”. Also...texture template.

 

We can not give estimates on when a particular feature or weapon will be added, things change quickly in development and timelines change, we share news as soon as we are close to making a feature public, usually with a video guide by Wags.

 

Thanks