[Old] FAQ Eurofighter Typhoon - Guided Discussion

[antagonist]

Do you already know what the extent of the available capabilities is going to be?

 

Specifically, can you out of hand confirm or deny PIRATE and Meteor?

[de.Impact]

Very cool to hear those news. A dream comes true.

 

Are you planing to include the voice controlled cockpit commands/features and if yes how ?

 

Any plans for the two seater/training version ?

Edited March 27, 2020 by [de].Impact

[Weasel]

Welcome to DCS, TrueGrit :thumbup:

 

Really looking forward to see more from the EF in the comming months. Wish you all the best and my order for the EF is for sure :D

[mungo13]

What version we will get?

"Austrian Special"

:music_whistling:

[QuiGon]

What version we will get?

"Austrian Special"

:music_whistling:

:lol:

[Etirion]

I would be interested in how you guys came to decide to develop a virtual Eurofighter and decided on DCS as a platform. Although no matter how I'm certainly glad that you did :)

[Pyro_]

How different are the different nations' eurofighters?

The basic packet is sold to each country, then each country (into the program) can change libraries to DASS, or sw interfaces with weapons, (UK wanted without cannon but that it isn't possible) but all are very similar.

[Pyro_]

In Europe we are expecting this airplane like a child in the previous night to Christmas.

 

Thank you very much for yours efforts

[DashTrueGrit]

I would be interested in how you guys came to decide to develop a virtual Eurofighter and decided on DCS as a platform. Although no matter how I'm certainly glad that you did :)

Hi Etirion,

 

we are glad to hear you are stoked!

All of us have a special connection to the Eurofighter Typhoon. We also can't think of a greater jet to bring to life in DCS!

In our eyes DCS was the perfect fit for the Typhoon. To name only one reason: The great VR capabilities and amazing graphics.

 

Thanks,

Dash

[*Rage*]

It's good to see you consider VR from the outset.

[joelsi]

Hello,

 

In the official newsletter the module was referred to as Eurofighter Typhoon II.

Does this mean that we are getting a Tranche 2 Eurofighter Typhoon or is this just to make clear that we are getting an Eurofighter Typhoon and not the original WW2 Typhoon?

 

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/newsletters/newsletter27032020-zghbvfnfr88xb2vdbd09gtujjye17qzx.html

 

-Joelsi

[danidr]

I’m so excited to hear about this!!! Thanks guys! Hoping the Italian version will come up soon

 

 

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[DashTrueGrit]

Hi joelsi,

 

that was unfortunately a typo. As we have stated in our FAQ`s, we will bring the most advanced Eurofighter Typhoon possible with the data available.

 

Thanks,

Dash

[Bluenose]

Wow, thank you to Dash and TG! An early order from me.

 

The Luftwaffe Tr.1 minus PIRATE is a pretty unique variant. I presume the initial model is a Tr.1 Block 5 SRP 4.3 with Paveway but little else in the A2G department. The letter says 'Eurofighter Typhoon II', but I am surpised that GmbH / Selex / MBDA would give away a lot of data for the Tr.2 - even a Bl. 8 sounds like a stretch given confidential information.

 

PIRATE would be great, but preume that you cannot promise anything at this early stage?

 

In any case, great news and the best of luck to you and the team.

[kaoqumba]

Will the aircraft under development be the latest model with all planned air-to-air / air-to-ground functions and ammunition?

[Hyperion35]

Wow, thank you to Dash and TG! An early order from me.

 

The Luftwaffe Tr.1 minus PIRATE is a pretty unique variant. I presume the initial model is a Tr.1 Block 5 SRP 4.3 with Paveway but little else in the A2G department. The letter says 'Eurofighter Typhoon II', but I am surpised that GmbH / Selex / MBDA would give away a lot of data for the Tr.2 - even a Bl. 8 sounds like a stretch given confidential information.

 

PIRATE would be great, but preume that you cannot promise anything at this early stage?

 

In any case, great news and the best of luck to you and the team.

 

Does the PIRATE include the ASRAAM? There are soooo many opportunities for inappropriate jokes if it does...

[Tomas9970]

Are you going to include the Taurus cruise missile?

[Bluenose]

Does the PIRATE include the ASRAAM? There are soooo many opportunities for inappropriate jokes if it does...

 

PIRATE is the IRST - the German Tr.1 verison lacks them (which is a pity). IRST or Sidewinder, but not ASRAAM I would expect.

 

But all models - IIRC - had HMDs, so should get a HOBS capability.

 

Are you going to include the Taurus cruise missile?

 

I doubt MBDA would give details on current, advanced weapons so Storm Shadow, Meteor and Brimstone are likely out.

Edited March 27, 2020 by Bluenose

[DashTrueGrit]

Thank you for all the questions! I am reading through all of them and will update the FAQ sheet accordingly!

 

Thanks, Dash

[TLTeo]

PIRATE is the IRST - the German Tr.1 verison lacks them (which is a pity). IRST or Sidewinder, but not ASRAAM I would expect.

 

But all models - IIRC - had HMDs, so should get a HOBS capability.

 

 

 

I doubt MBDA would give details on current, advanced weapons so Storm Shadow, Meteor and Brimstone are likely out.

 

 

IRST is not the same thing as IRIS-T missile (which is the off-boresight missile most Typhoon operators use). German Typhoons lack the former, but do carry the latter. I'm not sure whether the IRIS-T was introduced after Tranche 1 though.

[Bluenose]

IRST is not the same thing as IRIS-T missile (which is the off-boresight missile most Typhoon operators use). German Typhoons lack the former, but do carry the latter. I'm not sure whether the IRIS-T was introduced after Tranche 1 though.

 

Yeah, typo - I know the difference :)

[jlummel]

Following up on the concept of “Epic Modules” and the Typhoon being one as mentioned in the FAQ, are there any current DCS modules that would also be considered “Epic Modules”?

 

What makes a module an “Epic Module"?

 

Also, would like to point out that "open access" is just another term for "open beta" and it would silly to think that a module as complex as the Typhoon wouldn't be released "early access" as soon as the basics are in place! It generates a revenue stream that benefits everyone from the player thru the module developer to the DCS world maintainers and is a sound business decision 99.9% of the time...

[unknown]

Following up on the concept of “Epic Modules” and the Typhoon being one as mentioned in the FAQ, are there any current DCS modules that would also be considered “Epic Modules”?

 

What makes a module an “Epic Module"?

...

My interpretation is every module with the $79.99 price tag on it.

[Miasma]

Could you please comment on the possibility of getting the ASRAAM Air to Air Heat seeking missile?

 

 

It is one of the main weapons used by the RAF ( I know you are making a german Typhoon) but you mentioned other nations weapons

 

Many thanks

[Dun_Aenghus]

Great to see the Eurofighter finally coming to DCS! Do you have any plans for the module beyond the Eurofighter itself like adding a Luftwaffe A400M/A300 tanker and a campaign? Good luck with the development, cannot wait.