laser911 Posted March 28, 2020 Posted March 28, 2020 Not sure if it is right place to ask. I have played sim for a few years but actual flight hours is not very long due to limited time. Since the COVID19 I have more time to practice now, but want to know which module I should get. I already had FC3 and MIG21 while ago and just brought the JF17 few days ago. As the JF is a bit expensive, I am planning to get F16 or F18 during this sale (F14 is good but too expensive for this time), but not sure which one I should buy. F18 has carrier operation, good at low speed dogfight and all different weapons available. F16 seems not completed but is a very good dogfighter and might not get 50% discount in near future. So F16 is more like a long term invest as I have other planes to play with at the time. What do you think? Thanks guy and keep safe, stay health.:thumbup:
kramfiftysix Posted March 28, 2020 Posted March 28, 2020 Hey, I have both the F-18 and the F-16 which I purchased 3 days ago. I bought the F-16 because I wanted a pure dog fighter, whilst I am getting better it doesn't run rings around the opposition. The F-18 is fantastic, you can do so much, I would recommend the F-18 without hesitation.
BuzzU Posted March 28, 2020 Posted March 28, 2020 I agree. The Hornet is a better choice for now. However, if you're a big Viper fan i'd get it and just deal with waiting for it to be complete. If you love A/A i'd go Viper. You also might hate landing on a carrier. Buzz
Gierasimov Posted March 28, 2020 Posted March 28, 2020 Both! Get both, seriously. I am a huge fan of naval aviation, Hornet in particular so this was my natural choice. Then, this trial period happened and I tested the Viper. Instantly fell in love with it and I now fly both aircraft. Actually I feel like I am cheating Hornet with Viper. But then, flying Hornet I keep thinking of Viper, With both modules at a significant discount, don't think about it, just get both, seriously. Wait, did I say that already? Yeah, get both! Intel Ultra 9 285K :: ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI :: Kingston Fury 64GB :: MSI RTX 4080 Gaming X Trio :: VKB Gunfighter MK.III MCG Ultimate :: VPC MongoosT-50 CM3 :: non-VR :: single player :: open beta
BuzzU Posted March 28, 2020 Posted March 28, 2020 This might help you decide too. It's a series of tutorials for the Hornet and Viper. That way you can compare how you use the systems, weapons from each plane. Buzz
ebabil Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 Get f14 and viper FC3 | UH-1 | Mi-8 | A-10C II | F/A-18 | Ka-50 III | F-14 | F-16 | AH-64 | Mi-24 | F-5 | F-15E| F-4| Tornado Persian Gulf | Nevada | Syria | NS-430 | Supercarrier // Wishlist: CH-53 | UH-60 Youtube MS FFB2 - TM Warthog - CH Pro Pedals - Trackir 5
=52d= Skip Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 If you just got the JF-17, why not concentrate on this one for now? By the time you learned all there is to know both, the F-16 and the F-18, will be more complete and for sure there will be other sales to come.
tintifaxl Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 I would get the F/A-18 for carrier ops. Windows 10 64bit, Intel i9-9900@5Ghz, 32 Gig RAM, MSI RTX 3080 TI, 2 TB SSD, 43" 2160p@1440p monitor.
laser911 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Posted March 29, 2020 Hey, I have both the F-18 and the F-16 which I purchased 3 days ago. I bought the F-16 because I wanted a pure dog fighter, whilst I am getting better it doesn't run rings around the opposition. The F-18 is fantastic, you can do so much, I would recommend the F-18 without hesitation. Thanks. I didn't try the F16 but did try the F18. I found it is a bit dull at high speed. I think it is due to the AOA limit of FCS, I heard F16 is using G limit FCS. Is F16 a bit more agile?
laser911 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Posted March 29, 2020 I agree. The Hornet is a better choice for now. However, if you're a big Viper fan i'd get it and just deal with waiting for it to be complete. If you love A/A i'd go Viper. You also might hate landing on a carrier. I like both A/A and carrier landing. I tried SU33 many times tho.
laser911 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Posted March 29, 2020 This might help you decide too. It's a series of tutorials for the Hornet and Viper. That way you can compare how you use the systems, weapons from each plane. Cheers. I will have a look :thumbup:
laser911 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Posted March 29, 2020 Get f14 and viper I think I will get Tomcat next time I think. I am also thinking about we can fly F16 in BMS, the image quality is way worse tho.
laser911 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Posted March 29, 2020 If you just got the JF-17, why not concentrate on this one for now? By the time you learned all there is to know both, the F-16 and the F-18, will be more complete and for sure there will be other sales to come. Just wanna catch this sale and I will have a lot time in the next few months.;)
laser911 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Posted March 29, 2020 I would get the F/A-18 for carrier ops. Thanks bro. I think I might go for the F18.
ebabil Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 I think I will get Tomcat next time I think. I am also thinking about we can fly F16 in BMS, the image quality is way worse tho. worse is not enough to describe its graphics for 2020 sadly FC3 | UH-1 | Mi-8 | A-10C II | F/A-18 | Ka-50 III | F-14 | F-16 | AH-64 | Mi-24 | F-5 | F-15E| F-4| Tornado Persian Gulf | Nevada | Syria | NS-430 | Supercarrier // Wishlist: CH-53 | UH-60 Youtube MS FFB2 - TM Warthog - CH Pro Pedals - Trackir 5
DW2020 Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 I bought the Vyper in the sale and it is a heck of an aircraft. Stable as hell, plenty of speed but I do find it quickly runs out of energy during dogfights. It is also very fuel thirsty.
Honez Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 Get both, seriously. I am a huge fan of naval aviation, Hornet in particular so this was my natural choice. Then, this trial period happened and I tested the Viper. Instantly fell in love with it and I now fly both aircraft. Actually I feel like I am cheating Hornet with Viper. But then, flying Hornet I keep thinking of Viper, With both modules at a significant discount, don't think about it, just get both, seriously. Wait, did I say that already? Yeah, get both! Ditto here! Everything is on sales so get everything you can while it's discounted.
Steel Jaw Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 I bought the Vyper in the sale and it is a heck of an aircraft. Stable as hell, plenty of speed but I do find it quickly runs out of energy during dogfights. Every jet does if ham fisted. "You see, IronHand is my thing" My specs: W10 Pro, I5/11600K o/c to 4800 @1.32v, 64 GB 3200 XML RAM, Red Dragon 7800XT/16GB, monitor: GIGABYTE M32QC 32" (31.5" Viewable) QHD 2560 x 1440 (2K) 165Hz.
BuzzU Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 You get them both on this sale for a normal price for just one. You should buy both now. Fly and learn the Hornet and save the Viper for later when it's more complete. Buzz
=Pedro= Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 If you just got the JF-17, why not concentrate on this one for now? :thumbup: Gigabyte Z390 Gaming X | i7 9700K@5.0GHz | Asus TUF OC RTX 4090 | 32GB DDR4@3200MHz | HP Reverb G2 | TrackIR 5 | TM Warthog HOTAS | MFG Croswinds
BigHairyGobbler Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 Every jet does if ham fisted. Mmm...ham... *drool* My guarantee: if my first two bombs don't destroy you, the next one's free F-16C | FC3 | Persian Gulf
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