AWACS Controller Station

[Cab]

I'd like to see an option for an AWACS controller in Multiplayer. No need for a player controlled airplane, just tie the controller to the AI aircraft and manage the battle with a simulated interface.

 

Something like these below:

[Evoman]

That would be a great idea! That way when ever something like the E-2 Hawkeye gets developed they can use as much of the same work as possible they put into this to speed up development.

 

It would be cool if they could also model the interior of the Hawkeye.

 

 

Edited March 6, 2020 by Evoman

[Cab]

Yes, modeling the interior would be icing on the cake.

 

I think this would really shine on PvP servers. If people want realism it could be setup with no outside views and no labels. It's you and the other players in your cockpits with a human controller coordinating the battle. And with all the human error that goes along with that.

Edited March 6, 2020 by Cab
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[FlankerKiller]

+1 for sure. Flying the ISR birds would be like watching paint dry. But an ows station would be a welcome addition. And needed in multi player. I would buy it.

[Sonoda Umi]

Honestly, DCS urges to have this function especially in multiplayer circumstances.

 

Ideal situation is that AI pilots AWACS aircraft(E-3 and E-2D) but player can order its flight plans and control friendly forces as well via RTS mechanism.

 

I don't mind it being a payment DLC if it is fully functional.

[Cab]

Ideal situation is that AI pilots AWACS aircraft(E-3 and E-2D) but player can order its flight plans and control friendly forces as well via RTS mechanism.

 

This is the way I envisioned it, too.

 

I have never seen a SATAL match, but I think this may be a worth while addition to competition, as well.

[bies]

+1

[BullRot]

+1

[DHesquire]

Is this not the sort of thing in the upcoming IADS module?