Eagerly awaited aircraft for DCS World

[Ala13_ManOWar]

This last sentence got my attention from the news today on DCS ("This will be a highly detailed and complex aircraft representing a huge milestone."), got me thinking on the Jaguar(Sepecat) again, the Rafale, F-35 A (yeah right), Gripen, Draken and US Navy’s EA-18G, for ww2 the Hellcat.

Yep, I can only think of a Russian jet they finally managed to model somehow despite Russian laws.

 

 

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[Fri13]

Thats like saying that if there is an F/A-18C in the trailer, then the F/A-18E superhornet couldn't be an option.

 

Then we could very well receive a Mi-24V or KA-50-2 etc with the same logic.

Maybe we should consider just that if there is the airframe/design, it ain't it? Meaning F/A-18E is basically same airframe as Hornet, but bigger etc.

 

So no F-15C when F-15E is already confirmed and demoed.

 

I could be wrong of course, but I suspect that ED finds upgrading existing FC3 aircraft to DCS level less attractive(business wise) compared to spending the resources on entirely new not-seen-before candidates.

 

I believe that you are right, you might be wrong. As I don't see anything that the FC3 and full fidelity of the module would be competing against each others.

 

If there would come a Su-25A or Su-25SM as DCS module, it would only really replace the FC3 Su-25 package and be more wanted. Eventually ED needs to get rid off the FC3 (IMHO) as it is legacy and while cheap, it gets replaced by the MAC for other purposes, and maybe put DCS World to the pure modules instead FC3.

 

As the Bluefor is getting filled with full fidelity modules, only two are in the FC3 kit, F-15C and A-10A. So how about if the ED is preparing and having plan to get a FC3 removed and get F-15C replaced by the F-15E from Razbam, the A-10C already replaces the A-10A, and then now start to get Su-27 and MiG-29 to DCS World with full modules, beginning now with Su-27SM or something first and later with MiG-29, Su-25 and maybe even Su-33.

[Silver_Dragon]

By today newsletter:

Later this year, we are looking forward to announcing an eagerly awaited aircraft for DCS World. This will be a highly detailed and complex aircraft representing a huge milestone

[JefCostello]

F-111 Ardvark:megalol::thumbup:

[kontiuka]

"highly detailed and complex aircraft representing a huge milestone"

 

I still say a WWII bomber is a contender. When you think about it, the Mosquito is the first multi-engine WWII fighter which might pave the way for a 4-engine, multi-crew bomber.

 

I think the F-15 is now out of the race. I don't see anything about it that can be considered really groundbreaking.

[Antartis]

Tornado will probably make a 3rd party

The F-15E is made by Razbam

The F-15C Low chances

The C-130 will be built by Razbam later

FF MiG-29 and Su-27 is banned for ED for now

 

I personally think it's Apache AH-64x

Edited February 7, 2020 by Antartis

[Wizard_03]

DCS: Goblin. Has to be

[kontiuka]

DCS: Goblin. Has to be

Agreed. The milestone being that ED has totally run out of ideas.:music_whistling:

[Terrorvogel]

DCS: AH-64 Apache will make ED really rich because of the most wanted module...

 

 

It could be so simple...

[bies]

Is it multicrew B-17?

[Sarabi]

But what if ED pull a *insert dev name here* and its some aerobatic biplane?

 

 

A-29B Super Tucano

[Fri13]

F-111 Ardvark:megalol::thumbup:

 

I am actually leaning toward F-111 because there has been so much talking about it in last two years....

[Raven68]

F-111 Ardvark:megalol::thumbup:

I am actually leaning toward F-111 because there has been so much talking about it in last two years....

 

AGREED!! Why not??

[toutenglisse]

I think like ManOWar… it's just dreaming but considering that the kuznetzov update is now sold in the Supercarrier pack (instead of being a free update like initially announced), that everyone (…?) wants a russian FF aircraft module…

 

I'm seriously thinking a Mig29K or a Flanker D, maybe what was impossible yesterday is now possible ?

 

(If the new module is a jet !…)

[ngreenaway]

"highly detailed and complex aircraft representing a huge milestone"

 

I still say a WWII bomber is a contender. When you think about it, the Mosquito is the first multi-engine WWII fighter which might pave the way for a 4-engine, multi-crew bomber.

 

 

Certainly gets the noggin jogging. It's something different that breaks new ground. There's been lots of desirable aircraft suggested, but very few that step out of the ordinary that would represent a major milestone.

 

Judging by the hints, I can't see it being yet another 4th Feb glass cockpit . Doesn't break any new ground.

 

A b-17 or even ac-130 , however, kinda fit the hype train breadcrumbs we've been given

[bies]

F-111? No, they would have to be working on multicrew, ground radar, FLIR. And they would need to hire some electronic warfare specialist ... wait. Are they?

Edited February 7, 2020 by bies

[Tom Kazansky]

Oh how I love DCS. Can't say that I've ever been thrilled like that before by an announcement of an announcement.

[Hummingbird]

Considering they said it will represent a milestone for ED, my best bet is the AH-64 Apache.

 

A very complex twin seat military helicopter that would offer an exceptional coop experience. That would indeed be a milestone for ED in my book.

Edited February 7, 2020 by Hummingbird

[Exorcet]

"highly detailed and complex aircraft representing a huge milestone"

 

I still say a WWII bomber is a contender. When you think about it, the Mosquito is the first multi-engine WWII fighter which might pave the way for a 4-engine, multi-crew bomber.

 

I think the F-15 is now out of the race. I don't see anything about it that can be considered really groundbreaking.

Based on milestone? I felt that was incredibly vague. The milestone could be the first sim to have the full teen series fully modeled. Or perhaps the milestone would be related to revamped avionics/EW modeling being introduced with the module.

 

 

Looking outside that though, if we're considering that the module will add something never before seen in the sim, things that come to my mind are stealth, EW, large attack/bomber aircraft. My first thought on complex was to rule out older planes, but thinking about it more that's not really sensible. A multi-crew bomber as you point out would be a pretty complex module.

[TIGER]

[Raven68]

Based on milestone? I felt that was incredibly vague. The milestone could be the first sim to have the full teen series fully modeled. Or perhaps the milestone would be related to revamped avionics/EW modeling being introduced with the module.

 

 

Looking outside that though, if we're considering that the module will add something never before seen in the sim, things that come to my mind are stealth, EW, large attack/bomber aircraft. My first thought on complex was to rule out older planes, but thinking about it more that's not really sensible. A multi-crew bomber as you point out would be a pretty complex module.

 

You make some good points Ex. Think about the flight model along with 4 radial engines. We know that modeling the radial engine has been a a huge task for ED and third parties. Now you add multi-crew and all the stations! Yes this can be, looking at it from a snapshot, very complex!

[kontiuka]

Yes this can be, looking at it from a snapshot, very complex!

Possibly brain melting?:)

[Raven68]

Possibly brain melting?:)

 

Understatement for my mental capacity. I would love to see or understand the process of making it come together though. Hopefully the development updates will give us an educated tour of what it takes, whatever it may be, come together. :)

[Raven68]

I have a funny idea/thought in how we can find out sooner rather than later. A bunch of us should come together and invite Matt, fly him in to where ever, all expenses paid. Take him to dinner, by all the drinks he wants(get him drunk), and get him to spill the beans on the "eagerly awaited aircraft"! :lol: Any takers??:D

[Gierasimov]

Yes!

 

I have a funny idea/thought in how we can find out sooner rather than later. A bunch of us should come together and invite Matt, fly him in to where ever, all expenses paid. Take him to dinner, by all the drinks he wants(get him drunk), and get him to spill the beans on the "eagerly awaited aircraft"! :lol: Any takers??:D

 

Count me in!