Help deciding on module purchase please.

[truebrit]

I'd like one of the more modern jets, one that is finished or very close and has lots of in game interactive tutorials. I was gonna get the F16 but I read it only has two tutorials. I already own the A-10C, FC3 and the KA-50.

 

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[Jester986]

F-14 is amazing and I like that its older and analogue. If you want something more modern the F-18 is great. It's a much more complete experience than the F-16 and you get carrier ops. Some people are simply enamored with the F-16 though and if that's the case for you go for it. It's not bad, I just feel its not ready yet and it doesn't elicit anything more than a hearty "meh" from me.

[JUICE-AWG]

I don't own the F-14, but from everyone I know that has it, it's amazingly done...I just don't feel interested in flying it.

 

The F-16 has a couple more tutorials and is very early access...The F/A-18C is a great deal right now...and the added Carrier Landings are fun. I have both the Viper and the Hornet and enjoy them both.

 

You might consider a WWII tail-dragger as well!

[schurem]

Of course being a True Brit it's frenchness is a barrier, but you may want to consider the Mirage 2000. It has excellent tutorials in both the Caucasus and Nevada. Also a truly wonderful campaign.

[BuzzU]

Between the Viper and Hornet. The Hornet will a better choice for you. It's way more complete and has more missions.

[Gary]

Despite a few niggles, I think the Harrier is an amazing module and well worth the money. Then you get a fast jet and helo in one package!!

 

 

Regards,

 

 

Gary

[FalconPlot16]

Get F18

[Flia]

definitely Hornet

[BlacleyCole]

What service would you prefer to fly under the usaf or sun/usmc. I myself being retired usaf prefer their jets so if you like the viper get it there are way more that 2 tutorials unless your referring to training missions then I’m not sure how many of them they are and I’m sure it varies depending on the map. If you want to do. Carrier landings then the f-18 might be you cup of tea unless you have a buddy that wants to be your wsp or vice versa. Look at the mission tutorials for each jet.

[VpR81]

I'd highly recommend the Hornet, since it is IMO the most capable and versatile jet in DCS right now, even while it's not feature complete. But still very much mission capable, it provides a widespread range of ordonance and is a great ground pounder, ship hunter and dogfighter. Sure there are better ground pounders, dogfighters and there are other multi-role jets in DCS, but none of them provides carrier ops (wich are great fun). The only jets in DCS that can compete with the Hornet in terms of versatility are the Viper and the JF-17, but as mentioned both don't provide carrier ops, the Viper is not as polished as the Hornet and the Jeff is not even capable of air to air refueling. With the Hornet you'll get the maximum that can be packed in a single jet and with the ongoing sale at 50% off, you'll definately get the most for your money.

Edited March 24, 2020 by VpR81

[nessuno0505]

I don't have the Hornet yet since I buy only out of early access modules, but if you want a modern jet that is complete and you already own the a-10c, the most close to be finished of the modern ones is maybe the f/a-18 (despite missing some important things, the a-g radar being one of those, to be defined "finished or very close"). Maybe the Viggen is the still early access module being more close to be finished, but it's not so modern, being late 80 - early 90. The m2000, despite being out of early access, is undergoing a massive update that is still work in progress, so I do not suggest.

Edited March 24, 2020 by nessuno0505

[Jester986]

Oh, I forgot to mention the JF-17. It also gets a solid recommendation. My Ranking would be:

1 F-14

2 F-18

3 JF-17

4 F-16

Harrier is fun but has some issues. its fine if you don't get too deep in the weeds on systems. Mirage used to be awesome but Razbam is currently upgrading it and with that some things have broken.